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Sports have evolved quite a bit since the ancient Greeks wrestled, raced and risked it all for a laurel wreath. The original organizers of those Olympics could never have foreseen things like sponsorship or stay-to-play policies, nor could they have imagined the technology that would go into the design and construction of sports facilities in centuries to come. This issue of the magazine studies not just the facilities that host sports but the issues that drive the industry’s continued evolution. Read more...

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Soccer Steps Up Its Game
Soccer Steps Up Its Game An estimated 265 million people in more than 200 countries play soccer, making it the most popular sport in the world. And because the number of events offered each year continues to grow, the need for great venues will as well. These facilities, located in all areas of the country, offer excellent settings for tournaments at any level of play. Read more...
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Watch the Birdie
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. Read more...
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Water Supply
Water Supply Swimming is contested at multiple levels, from youth to masters, from Olympic races to rec meets and from high school to college (and everywhere in between). The one commonality is the need for aquatic facilities with the capacity to host everything from dual meets to invitationals that feature hundreds of swimmers. These destinations are making waves. Read more...
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Little League Baseball and Softball
Few organizations are as well known as Little League Baseball and Softball, which organizes and promotes leagues and events throughout the world. With more than two million players and a range of tournaments, championships and series, and with plenty of media coverage, Little League just continues to grow. Here is an inside look at what’s ahead. Read more...
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