 | |  | Sports Field Vandalism: How are Venues and Destinations Reacting? The York Revolution's announcement that their field had been vandalized was upsetting; unfortunately, such acts have become more commonplace. Whether it's cars being driven onto a field or chemicals and paint being used to deface the surface, it just keeps on happening. Here are some examples nationwide, and how facilities are trying to fight back. ....read more | |
| Destination Spotlight | Discover Yuma, Arizona: The Ultimate Sports Destination with Endless Sunshine! Yuma, Arizona's year-round sun makes it an ideal location for your next group sporting event. With an average of 4,055 hours of sunlight per year (that's 91 percent of daylight hours!), this Arizona city holds the Guinness World Record for the sunniest place on Earth. But there's far more than sunlight in store for athletes. Learn more right here. ....read more |  | |
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| In other news and commentary... | | NCAA Updates: New Women's Postseason Tournament, Changes to Bid Timeline | Fresh on the heels of its statement that it won't be increasing the men's madness in March by adding new teams, NCAA has shaken things up a bit by announcing the creation of its branded Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament. It has also updated its championship site selection and bid process timeline, with a new set of dates. Learn more here. ....read more |
| | Get Your BID On: NAIA Men's Soccer National Championships | Got fields? Got space on them in late November and early December? It's time to get your BID on with the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship for 2025 and 2026. This 16-team single-elimination format tournament attracts 400 participants, 5,000 staff and fans, and uses hotel and banquet space. All you need to kick off your bid is right here. ....read more |
| | VISIT Milwaukee's AX Bets on NFTs | Alternative currency has made its way into the sports tourism industry. VISIT Milwaukee has debuted AX, or AXMKE, a non-fungible token art tourism program curated by the CVB. By using a scavenger hunt format, visitors (and locals) can unlock experiences and prizes. But how does it work and how did it come to be? Learn more in this article. ....read more |
| | Malaria Cases in Florida and Texas: Are They a Threat to Sports? | If you thought malaria died out in the days of "Little House on the Prairie," think again. It is making a resurgence and unfortunately, that resurgence is stateside. The cases in Florida and Texas (both hotbeds for youth sports), have made it essential for event owners to know the facts about the disease and the conditions where it is prevalent. ....read more |
| | Hit the Road | In 2022, two-thirds of runners surveyed by Running USA indicated they planned to increase their participation in running events over the next 12 months. What's more, according to RunSignup's 2022 Annual Industry Report, in-person races are leaving virtual races in the dust, comprising 88 percent of all events and 93 percent of all participants. ....read more |
| | Nominate Now: SDM's Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism | We know sports tourism is a $45.1 billion industry, and we know you have played a role in building that number. Don't you want to try for some recognition? SDM has opened nominations for its 2023 awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, and is asking industry members to enter. Will we see you in the winner's circle? ....read more |
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| Inside Events |  | Inside Events: Bullpen Tournaments "Bloom where you are planted" is some great advice, and Bullpen Tournaments, in the heartland of the USA, is here to attest to that. Bullpen Tournaments is a travel baseball and softball event owner whose events are produced exclusively at Indiana's Grand Park and Championship Park. Learn more about Bullpen and how it makes its business model work. ....read more | |
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| July/August 2023 In this issue, we reach midsummer and my favorite time of the year: the opening of awards season. SDM wants its readers to nominate events for the program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Our industry is a force to be reckoned with, and you have played a role in it, so take a moment to enter. This industry also showcases lacrosse, running and road sports and combat sports (all three of those have ancient roots) as well as a newer sport with a North American pedigree: cheer, and sports venues made by nature. Happy reading. ....read more | | Read the entire issue | View the digital version | Issue archive |
| Fun fact... | | Tickets for Lionel Messi's first game with Inter Miami initially were listed for as much $110,000 per seat, making them one of the most expensive ticket prices ever recorded for an MLS team. - Vivid Seats (ticket resale website) |
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