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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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As one of the larger cities in Texas, with a near-perfect vacation-destination location on the Gulf of Mexico coastline, Corpus Christi is ripe for a robust sports tourism boom. ....Read more
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Softball Swings for the Fences
Softball Swings for the Fences Between fast-pitch and slow-pitch, softball in the U.S. boasts at least 8.2 million players, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, up about 3 percent from 2021. The sport is played by all ages, on fields that often can be adjusted in size to suit the participants. Here are some key locations for softball tournaments and events. Read more...
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Some water sports are well known, like surfing, water skiing, fishing and even open water swimming. Some rely on motor power, like boat racing, while others, like kiteboarding, are wind driven. As a result, there are as many destinations to host as there are disciplines that fall under the category of water sports. Here are just a few of those. Read more...
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Anything But Routine
Anything But Routine Gymnastics remains a big draw among youth athletes. As anticipation and excitement intensifies in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the sport is again ready to bask in the international spotlight. And it certainly helps that previous gold medalists and U.S. superstars like Simone Biles, and Sunisa Lee have made big comebacks. Read more...
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Need a New Home Court, Home Base or Home Field Advantage? Find it Here
Whether athletes are sliding into a base, spiking the ball across a net or taking the field, event owners all want the same thing: For them to have a quality experience that results in great memories. The following venues, spread across the United States, stand ready to help make those goals a reality. Want to know more? Reach out to them directly. Read more...
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