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How Youth Events Have Led Right to “Spikes Under the Lights”
ARTICLE May 14, 2026

How Youth Events Have Led Right to “Spikes Under the Lights”

A college women’s tournaments with more than $1 million at stake. Sounds like March Madness, right? Nope, it’s Spikes Under the Lights, a college volleyball showcase, and it’s coming to AT&T Stadium ...
If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class

If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer, like excellent venues, plentiful accommodations, a variety of restaurants, fun,...
It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

At Full Speed

It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. And sports tourism officials aro...
Rising Costs Could Keep Pools Closed, Shuttering Summer Swim Leagues
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Rising Costs Could Keep Pools Closed, Shuttering Summer Swim Leagues

With Memorial Day up next on the calendar, many communities are busy signing up children for swim leagues and lessons in local pools. A funding shortfall and the rising costs of chemicals, however, ha...
Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here: Sponsor Names Scrubbed from Venues, Transit Prices Soar as Tournament Nears
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here

The World Cup is set to bring star power and drama, much of which has played out before the first athlete sets foot on American soil. In Boston (yes, the same city that threatened to cancel all seven ...
Lawmakers Calling Out Youth Sports Pricing Are Looking at the Wrong Metric
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Lawmakers Calling Out Youth Sports Pricing Are Looking at the Wrong Metrics

The increasing cost of youth sports is now getting scrutiny at the legislative level as two elected representatives have begun calling out what they see as unnecessarily high fees. However, Congressma...
Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours

Pickleball, padel and other court sports are driving one of the most significant waves of investment in outdoor recreation in decades, prompting sports destinations to rethink how courts are designed,...
As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers

With only months remaining until the World Cup takes the field, interest is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, scammers are just as active, and more than 10 percent of all U.S. internet users having ...
How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

World Cup Set to Redefine North American Travel Patterns

The countdown to June 11 has begun, with the World Cup poised to trigger one of the largest coordinated movements of people for a sporting event in history. Here is a look at how, with 16 host cities ...
When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long enjoyed the additional marketability provided by nearby theme parks. Now, amusement park company Six Flags has announced it will be selling off six of its underperforming parks. The bad news: Some are located in or near top sports destinations.
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

How Will the Sale of Several Six Flags Parks Impact Sports Destinations?

When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long enjoyed the additional marketability provided by nearby theme parks. Now, amusement park company Six F...

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How Youth Events Have Led Right to “Spikes Under the Lights”

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Article May 14, 2026

A college women’s tournaments with more than $1 million at stake. Sounds like March Madness, right? Nope, it’s Spikes Under the Lights, a college vol...

If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer.
Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class
Article May 01, 2026
It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
At Full Speed
Article May 01, 2026
Rising Costs Could Keep Pools Closed, Shuttering Summer Swim Leagues
Rising Costs Could Keep Pools Closed, Shuttering Summer Swim Leagues
Article Apr 30, 2026
Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here: Sponsor Names Scrubbed from Venues, Transit Prices Soar as Tournament Nears
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