Now more than ever, it takes significant resources such as time, access and money to develop as an athlete and be fully engaged in organized sport...

The purpose of this synthesis was to review the literature on the economic impact of American professional sports franchises, exclusive of promises...

Parents prioritize fun and fitness in sport, and were concerned about injury and the impact of sport on academics. Lower income parents are the most...

This research, originally published in World Waterpark Magazine, provides information on trends in the waterpark industry. Several large-scale...

In a small rural area, finding ways to create an economic impact can be difficult. Manufacturing is the lifeblood of many rural areas, but if a...

An impressive 54.7 million Americans fished at least once during 2020, the highest number recorded since participation tracking began in 2007. The...

Fishing tournaments in Hawaii are a significant source of income, with participation from those living within and without the Islands. Up until now,...

This study investigated the economic impacts of tournament angling, specifically bass, salmon and walleye fishing tournaments on host communities in...

Participation in outdoor recreation has declined dramatically, despite strong attention being paid to events like bass tournaments. In addition, fewer...

This study estimates the economic contributions that can be reasonably attributed to the six-day red snapper season in August 2018 based on activities...