What’s in store for you in 2016? Learning, growth and development – and our January/February issue can get you started. Planning events for athletes with special needs, for example, is essential – even more so with the Paralympics coming up this summer. Want your events to have more exposure? Look into the articles on social media strategies for promotion, and on recording and live-streaming sports events. (You may even discover a new revenue stream.) We also view the obstacle racing industry as it passes its five-year anniversary in the U.S., and we find out the essentials of the bid process for any event. USA Racquetball is in the spotlight, as is the Northeast area of the U.S. And there are great reviews of facilities for basketball, as well as for skateboard and BMX, and for winter sports. And don’t miss our review of new and expanding markets. Get your 2016 started now.
The five-year anniversary of obstacle racing in the U.S. has come and gone, and the sport remains strong and growing. Here’s a snapshot view of how the obstacle course race industry has evolved, what the expectations of athletes are, and how the industry has changed since those early events. What makes one event successful? What makes others stagnate? Find out in this insightful piece. more....