Increasingly, trade and vocational schools are looking a lot more like four-year DI universities, with clubs, study-abroad opportunities — and robust sports programs. And they are using sports not jus...
Branded merchandise has evolved from giveaway to strategic communications channel, creating connection and recognition. Swag and souvenirs at sports events are no exception. So how have shirts, bobble...
The selection of a host city requires the alignment of a number of forces with the priorities of the rights holder; these forces include infrastructure, financial capacity and political support. This ...
Combat sports, including boxing, wrestling and martial arts, are experiencing huge participation growth. Additionally, the reach of these disciplines is now extending into adapted sports. Combine this...
The past year has been one of the most significant in the history of cheer and STUNT. From new collegiate opportunities and growing international participation to professional opportunities and athlet...
Bassmaster is the most widely recognized brand within competitive bass fishing. The organization has a global membership and produces competitive tournament trails and events, including the Bassmaster...
From competitions framed against sun-drenched coastlines and scenic mountain vistas to vibrant cities rich in history, culture and hospitality, the Southeast region continues to be one of America’s mo...
Baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse — they’re all great. But many destinations have been rolling out the welcome mat for other sports. Some of these you’ll have heard of (like Strongman and dock ...
A great sports event is measured by more than competition. Relationships need to be not just between destinations and event owners but those that include emergency management officials, city represent...
As wildfires once again make headlines, officials in Oregon have issued new guidelines for outdoor youth sports activities, since individuals 18 and younger are considered a population sensitive to s...
We already know that sports tourism is a nearly $275 billion industry. We also know that everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is...
A landmark five-year partnership brings Oura to one of the biggest stages in sport as the exclusive wearable fitness device of the USTA — putting the science of recovery, readiness and performance at ...
The Sports Facilities Companies named Amanda Shank partner and executive vice president after more than nine years with Unrivaled Sports and its portfolio company Ripken Baseball.
The Lancaster County Board (“County Board”) approved the allocation of $12 million in Visitors Improvement funding to support local organizations’ efforts to expand and enhance their visitor attractio...
