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Black Diamond and Utah Avalanche Center Celebrate Snow Safety Together

September 8, 2020

Black Diamond Equipment® is hosting the 27th Backcountry Benefit fundraising event for the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC). more >>

World Triathlon is Welcoming Bids for 2021 Winter World Championships

August 19, 2020

World Triathlon announced it is looking for host bids for the 2021 Winter Triathlon World Championships as well as the Winter World Cup. more >>

USA Bobsled/Skeleton Combine Goes Virtual

August 13, 2020

Athletes interested in trying out for the sports of bobsled and skeleton can now take the combine virtually. more >>

World Triathlon Welcoming Bids for 2021 Winter World Championships

August 10, 2020

World Triathlon has announced it is looking for host bids for the 2021 Winter Triathlon World Championships as well as the Winter World Cup. more >>

Kiwanis Ski Club Announces Changes to Ski Hill in Iron Mountain

July 28, 2020

Kiwanis Ski Club has begun renovation of the Pine Mountain ski jumping hill at Iron Mountain, located in Michigan. more >>

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Location Review: Snohomish County, Washington

September 1, 2020

Welcome to PNW Sports! Snohomish County, Washington, where dedication to your successful event is our badge of honor. Located in northwest Washington... more >>

Play PNW Sports: Snohomish County, Washington

May 6, 2020

Though our “pause” button is on, we want you to know we are here, preparing to bring sports events back to Snohomish County when the time comes.... more >>

Play PNW Sports: Snohomish County, Washington

January 21, 2020

Welcome to PNW Sports! In Snohomish County, Washington, dedication to your successful event is our badge of honor. Located in northwest Washington... more >>

Burlington, Washington: Where the Grass is Greener

October 28, 2019

Burlington, Washington, situated between islands, mountains – and even Canada – is the greener side of the PNW, where tulips and daffodils bloom... more >>

Play PNW Sports: Snohomish County, Washington

January 23, 2019

Welcome to PNW Sports! Snohomish County, Washington, is where dedication to your successful event is our badge of honor. more >>

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Marc Van Den Berg joins USA Bobsled/Skeleton as Technical and Equipment Lead

August 31, 2020

USA Bobsled/Skeletonis proud to announce the addition of Marc Van Den Berg to the team as the Technical and Equipment Lead. more >>

Rosen Passes USA Bobsled Skeleton Leadership Torch to McGuire as CEO

April 6, 2020

John Rosen's retirement officially begins as newly hired CEO Aron McGuire takes the reins. more >>

Sports Destination Management Announces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management proudly introduces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. more >>

VBR Sports Releases New Promotional Video

July 22, 2019

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge (Visit VBR) and VBR Sports unveiled a new video showing that sports tourism is alive and growing in the region. more >>

Washington Ski Area 49° North Mountain Resort Sold

May 20, 2019

CMR Lands LLC has announced the acquisition of 49° North Mountain Resort, a ski area located on Chewelah Mountain in Northeast Washington. more >>

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	Case study \| December 17, 2019 Southeastern Washington State’s Dry Region Providing Year-Round Athletic Opportunities By: Michael Popke There’s a dry desert region in the Pacific Northwest (yes, really). It has plenty of space for water sports, sports fields that stay green... More>>

	Case study \| September 4, 2019 ‘City for Champions’ Project Taking Olympic City USA to New Levels By: Michael Popke No other destination in the U.S. is as deserving of the nickname “Olympic City USA” as Colorado Springs, Colorado. Want proof? It is home of the... More>>

	Case study \| February 28, 2019 Orange County’s Great Park Continues Epic Evolution By: Michael Popke In the early days of 2019, the new Great Park Ice facility opened in Irvine, California, with a series of public skates that provided a preview of... More>>

White Papers

	Whitepaper \| September 1, 2020 Outdoor Participation Report by the Outdoor Foundation Participation in outdoor recreation has declined dramatically, despite strong attention being paid to events like bass tournaments. In addition,... More>>

	Whitepaper \| April 1, 2019 Economic Impact Assessment of the Manitoba Winter Games in Thompson: March 4-10, 2018 The 2018 Manitoba Games in Thompson has released its economic impact assessment report with impact to Canada, Manitoba and Thompson. More>>

	Whitepaper \| January 1, 2019 National Federation of State High School Associations Sports Participation Survey For the 29th straight year, participation in sports at the high school level has increased. This paper has a breakdown of all sports. More>>

	Whitepaper \| July 1, 2018 The Economic Contributions of Winter Sports in a Changing Environment This analysis discusses what changes we can expect in the future of the winter sports industry under high and low emissions scenarios. More>>

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	Article \| September 24, 2020 Forget Bubbles - Calgary is Pitching Itself as an Igloo for Winter Sports By: Mary Helen Sprecher Face it: we’ve been so preoccupied with tournaments in soccer, volleyball and basketball that we haven’t even considered the 2021 winter sports... More>>

	Article \| September 9, 2020 NCAA Still on Track to Announce Championship Host Sites in October By: Mary Helen Sprecher The news appeared a year ago: NCAA was putting out its RFPs for championships for multiple sports, to be hosted between the 2022-23 and 2025-26... More>>

	Article \| September 1, 2020 From Coast to Coast, Ready to Host By: Mary Helen Sprecher The continued evolution of sports venues – updates to surfaces, lighting, security and amenities –helps create the best possible experience for... More>>

	Article \| July 26, 2020 Will Cross Country Return to the Olympics? By: Mary Helen Sprecher Will cross country running make a return to the Olympics? Maybe not immediately but that’s okay – its international governing body is in it... More>>