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ARTICLE Jul 18, 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Sports tourism is a global phenomenon, and you’ve played a part in its growth. And if you act NOW, you have a chance to enjoy some well-deserved time in the spotlight. Nominations are open for SDM's 2...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
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....
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
For Great Venues, Head West
The Pacific Coast and in the American Southwest have historically been magnets for those seeking opportunity and adventure. This certainly holds true today, especially when it comes to world-class spo...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
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...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
Emergence of Parvovirus Among Youth Raises Vaccine Questions for Sports
As fall rolls around, school sports ramp up, and with them comes the inevitable debate over flu shots, as well as other vaccines. This year, the wrinkle in the fabric of life is the emergence of a par...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
Sports Tourism: It’s Not for Everyone
Sports tourism has sometimes been referred to as a white knight who saves the day for communities whose leaders want more economic impact. But many cities have a message: We don’t need no stinkin’ kni...
ARTICLE Aug 15, 2024
Moon Bounces, a Summer Sports Staple, Carry Risks of Fatalities
A bounce house at a recent Minor League Baseball game in Maryland took flight in the wind and was sent 15 to 20 feet into the air, killing one child, injuring another and rattling parents nationwide. ...
ARTICLE Aug 15, 2024
Winning the Green Game by Recycling Trophies, Medals and More
As sports tourism grows, more medals, trophies, ribbons and plaques are being handed out than ever, meaning parents are faced with an ever-expanding amount of hardware that gathers dust. How can event...
ARTICLE Jul 18, 2024
Battling Lifeguard Shortages, Cities Turn to A.I. to Boost Water Safety
In the last issue of the SDM Blitz, we heard that drownings are on the rise, a consequence of the heat wave that is driving many, even those without swimming skills, to jump into pools before and afte...
ARTICLE Jul 05, 2024
Coastal Sports Events Examining Ways to Combat (or Prevent) Shark Attacks
Reality bites. So do sharks. Summer brings surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, open water swims, triathlons and other more into the ocean – and potentially, bring athletes into the path of some of natur...
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