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Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce the creation of the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority (LCRSA)

Visit Lake Charles Creates Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority

News Aug 28, 2024

Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce the creation of the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority (LCRSA).

More than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023-24 school year – an all-time record and the first time ever that total participation has exceeded the eight-million mark.

Participation in High School Sports Tops Eight Million for First Time in 2023-24

News Aug 26, 2024

More than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023-24 school year –...

Move United Selects Grand Rapids, Michigan as Host Site for 2025-26 The Hartford Nationals

News Aug 16, 2024

National adaptive sports competition will include more than 400 youth and adults with a physical...

Act Two: Olympic Sports Capitalizing on Momentum with Touring Events

Tours and Showcases Fanning the Flame, Even After the Olympics

Article Aug 15, 2024 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The formula works: Showcase a sport at the highest level possible, then follow it up with a crowd-pl...

Manitoba Games returning to Dauphin this Month

News Aug 01, 2024

1,750 participants to compete in 12 sports over seven days in the City of Sunshine

If the concept of Olympic breakdancing has made many in the USA take a step back and scratch their heads, it’s time to put things in perspective with this review of a few wild and completely real sports being contested today. From fire soccer to ear pulling to chess boxing to a lot more, it’s clear the world of sports is not only wide, it’s weird.

The World of Sports is Not Only Wide, It’s Downright Weird

Article Aug 01, 2024 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

If the concept of Olympic breakdancing has made many in the USA take a step back and scratch their h...

Chesterfield, Missouri – Your Next Tournament Destination!

Destination Spotlights Jul 25, 2024

The Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex (CVAC) is a 176-acre complex in Chesterfield Valley that consists of ball diamonds, 10 multi-purpose fields (soccer, flag football, lacrosse and ultimate), six...

The AAU Junior Olympic Games Kick Off Today in Greensboro

News Jul 24, 2024

Tournament Town is the settig for the biggest youth multi-sport event this summer.

Cities Battling Lifeguard Shortages Turn to AI to Boost Water Safety

Battling Lifeguard Shortages, Cities Turn to A.I. to Boost Water Safety

Article Jul 18, 2024 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

In the last issue of the SDM Blitz, we heard that drownings are on the rise, a consequence of the he...

Plano's Got Game

Destination Spotlights Jul 02, 2024

Plano’s got game, especially when it comes to hosting major sports tournaments. The city’s sports offerings are unmatched in quantity, quality and flexibility, earning national recognition, and are ba...