March/April 2025

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Some of the most important words in the Special Olympics are “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” It is the oath that Special Olympians recite at competitions and I think it embodies the best philosophy ever, not just for sports but for the business of sports. And maybe that is something we all need to strive for. Sports should unite us and let us know what we really have in common: the will to win and the willingness to learn from our losses. Let’s start spring, a season of renewal, with that in mind.

In this issue

Watch the Birdie

BY: Judy Leand

There were nearly 16,000 golf courses at 14,000 golf facilities in the U.S. at the end of 2023, according to the National Golf Foundation. The organization also reports about 75 percent of facilities are open to the public. Plus, the sport supports jobs and encourages travel. All that is good news for event owners seeking out new destinations. more....

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Onsite and Inside: Exploring Medical Partnerships
  Executive Insights
1
Little League Baseball and Softball
  Industry Leadership
1
Need a Go-To? Here’s Who’s Who
  Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review
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Water Supply
  Perspectives
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Thinking Green
  Regional Focus
1
Peak Performances
  Service Solutions
1
Insights into the Tournament Accommodations Market
  Sports Facilities
1
Soccer Steps Up Its Game
  Sports Landscape
1
Watch the Birdie
  Sports Outlook
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Women’s Wrestling in the Spotlight