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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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The Kentucky Sports Alliance succeeds TEAM Kentucky as the state’s sports tourism agency. The name change and rebranding are intended to help represent the organization’s mission to unite the 14 entities across Kentucky in promoting a broad range of sports venues and opportunities to event planners and organizers. Here’s an inside look at the strategy. ....Read more
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Diamond Destinations
Diamond Destinations Softball has been on the rise the last few years, based on recent research by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. Importantly, total play occasions for both slow pitch and fast pitch also increased in 2023. All this is good news for locations hosting softball tournaments and events. Here are the facilities where the diamonds really shine. Read more...
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Head Over Heels
Not only did participation in gymnastics for kids six years and older increase 4 percent to 4.76 million from 2022 to 2023, the momentum from the gold medal success of Simone Biles and the rest of Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics is sure to raise interest as well. Here are some destinations that have vaulted onto the scene and are ready to host. Read more...
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Making Waves
Making Waves Call it a ripple effect: Water sports of all types are becoming increasingly popular and destinations throughout the nation are playing a major role in hosting and promoting these activities. No ocean? No problem. Even landlocked locales are taking great advantage of opportunities in lakes, rivers and gulfs. Here are the destinations making waves. Read more...
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Need a New Home Plate, Home Base or Home Field? Here’s Where to Go
There’s nothing to rejuvenate your event like a new location. Whether it’s a new venue in a familiar area or whether it’s a whole new city and facility, a change of scenery brings additional interest. Here is a compilation of some great locations for sports. No matter where your event plays out, the following venues can offer something new. Read more...
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Need a New Home Plate, Home Base or Home Field? Here’s Where to Go

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