September/October 2015
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The calendar is turning, and sports are moving along. It’s time to start planning the next season’s softball tournaments and travels, so don’t miss this issue’s roundup of some of the best diamonds in the country. The Summer Olympics in Rio will bring extra attention to water sports and to gymnastics – something else covered in these pages. You can learn about negotiating with venues, working with sports commissions and CVBs, event security and the newest trends in team travel. There are great articles on facilities in the Southwest and Pacific , and on some of the most outstanding facilities across the U.S. A new season of sports starts here and now. Turn the page and get a sneak peek. |
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Business Development | |
Security: Maximize Your Protection |
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Clipboard | |
Negotiating with Facility Vendors: Do it the Right Way |
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Destination Spotlight | |
Make Your Next Event MONUMENTAL | |
Oklahoma City: America’s Newly Crowned Softball Capital |
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Event Review | |
The Wildwood Games |
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Executive Insights | |
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
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Industry Leadership | |
What You Need for Your Next Event: New Places, New Faces |
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Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review | |
Flying High: Communities are Capitalizing on their Strengths to Grow Gymnastics Events |
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Perspectives | |
Win-win: Score Big by Working with CVBs and Sports Commissions |
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Regional Focus | |
Southwest/Pacific: A Wide-Open Approach |
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Service Solutions | |
Team Travel Options: Transportation |
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Sports Facilities | |
Softball: A Game for the Ages |
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Sports Landscape | |
Blue Communities: Trends in Water Sports |
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Sports Outlook | |
Cycling: Venue Selection for Competitive Events | |



