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ARTICLE Jul 18, 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Sports tourism is a global phenomenon, and you’ve played a part in its growth. And if you act NOW, you have a chance to enjoy some well-deserved time in the spotlight. Nominations are open for SDM's 2...
ARTICLE Sep 12, 2024
In Sports Tourism, Nearby Theme Parks Can be a Hit or a Miss
Would-be owners of sports facilities often choose to build in areas where there are theme parks – or where theme parks are planned. And prospective theme park owners will often choose a site near a sp...
ARTICLE Sep 12, 2024
Get Your BID On: USA Taekwondo Events in 2026 and Beyond
If you have a convention center or arena, USA Taekwondo has an event for you; it has several events, in fact. The national governing body is seeking homes for its 2026 and 2027 American Open Series, 2...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
Flexibility is the Name of the Game with Negotiations
When it comes to booking a sports event venue, your local sports commission, chamber of commerce or convention and visitors bureau can be your partner on the ground to help make your venue contract as...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
Head Over Heels
Not only did participation in gymnastics for kids six years and older increase 4 percent to 4.76 million from 2022 to 2023, the momentum from the gold medal success of Simone Biles and the rest of Tea...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
Skate Parks and the Rough Path to Acceptance
Seeing skateboarding in the Olympics is absolutely great; it will probably inspire a lot of kids to take up the sport and to hit their local skateparks, which is really important to the growth of the ...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
Sports Tourism: It’s Not for Everyone
Sports tourism has sometimes been referred to as a white knight who saves the day for communities whose leaders want more economic impact. But many cities have a message: We don’t need no stinkin’ kni...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
College Football Is Kicking Off: What’s New and What’s Trending?
College football has kicked off, tailgate parties are on and school is back in session, but not without its share of drama. What’s hot? What’s trending? What’s interesting and headline-worthy in the s...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
Growing the Sole of Running Events by Collecting Old Sneakers for Recycling
Running events, from local charity 5Ks to elite marathons (and everything in between) are booming in the sports space. That’s a lot of feet on the asphalt and on the trail. It’s also a lot of shoes be...
ARTICLE Aug 15, 2024
Wanted: A New Headquarters for US Youth Soccer
We’ve seen lots of RFPs but this one is different. US Youth Soccer is seeking a new home for its headquarters; the organization will need to vacate its current space at the end of its lease. US Youth ...
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