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

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management has announced the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Learn who they are here. more >>

Time to Tri Recruiting New Triathlon Participants Through Rock 'n' Roll Marathon for Second Consecutive Year

November 14, 2019

USA Triathlon and IRONMAN® are hosting informational sessions at Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® expos across the country. more >>

USA Cycling Announces Championships for 2020

November 7, 2019

USA Cycling has announced the 2020 USA Cycling National Championships schedule, which begins in April. more >>

USA Gymnastics Announces Invitational Meets for the 2020 Nastia Liukin Cup Series.

October 22, 2019

USA Gymnastics has announced the 18 invitational meets being held nationwide that will participate in the 2020 Nastia Liukin Cup Series. more >>

2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Push Rim Competition Welcomes Strong Field Featuring 24 Paralympians From 14 Countries

October 11, 2019

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that the world’s top para-athletes will compete on Sunday, October 13. more >>

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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 >>

Rockford Tourism’s Economic Impact Up in 2018

September 16, 2019

In 2018, travel provided $392 million in economic impact to Rockford and Winnebago County communities. more >>

Rockford Announces New, Re-Elected Board Members

August 5, 2019

Rockford announced the election of new officers and board members, and the reappointment and re-election of continuing board members. more >>

Sports and Events Center in Bedford Park Announces Partnership with SFM

July 22, 2019

The Village of Bedford Park, IL has selected Sports Facilities Management to manage and operate their new sports tourism facility. more >>

Chicago Marathon Race Weekend Generates Record Economic Impact

December 10, 2018

The 40th anniversary of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon generated a record-setting $338 million in economic impact to the city. more >>

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Enjoy Peoria Wants to Know... Will Your Event Play in Peoria?

August 21, 2019

Located in the heart of Illinois, the Peoria Area is known as a premier sporting destination in the Midwest. The city carries a rich tradition of... more >>

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	Article \| November 1, 2019 Introducing the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism By: Mary Helen Sprecher The legendary coach, Pat Summitt, said it best: “Teamwork is what makes common people capable of uncommon results.” Meet this year’s award... More>>

	Article \| November 1, 2019 In the Heartland, Ready to Host By: Cindy Cantrell The Midwest has long been favored by residents and tourists alike for its diverse geography, affordability and friendly residents. America’s... More>>

	Article \| November 1, 2019 Swing Shift By: Judy Leand The sport that first became the go-to for players of racquet sports who found the smaller court easier on their joints, pickleball is growing a... More>>

	Article \| October 16, 2019 Will the Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Change Races on the Hometown Level? By: Mary Helen Sprecher It finally happened. One man ran a full marathon in less than two hours. No, it wasn’t a major marathon and yes, it was under controlled... More>>

	Article \| October 2, 2019 Can a Sci-Fi Quest Lead to Increased Outdoor Recreation? It Already Has By: Mary Helen Sprecher In the futuristic book, Ready Player One, a teenager and his friends are scrambling to find three keys hidden in a virtual universe. The individual... More>>

	Article \| September 18, 2019 Is Competitive Wiffle Ball the Next Big Travel Phenomenon? By: Michael Popke The game you played as a rambunctious six-year-old is all grown-up – and has a championship of its own. Just ask anyone who recently played in the... More>>

	Article \| September 4, 2019 New Homes for Away Teams By: Mary Helen Sprecher The continued evolution of sports venues – updates to surfaces, lighting, security and amenities – all helps to create the best possible... More>>

	Article \| September 3, 2019 The Perfect Landing By: Tracey Schelmetic Heading into the 2020 Games in Tokyo, the U.S. is seeing the expected uptick in interest in gymnastics. And from beginner and recreational level to... More>>

	Article \| September 3, 2019 On the Waterfront By: Judy Leand From canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddling to sailing, surfing, water skiing and even dragon boat and Hawaiian outrigger racing, water sports are... More>>

	Article \| August 7, 2019 USOC Pressures Park District to Rename ‘Olympic’ Pool By: Michael Popke Bad news: If your sports venue or event uses the name, ‘Olympic’ and you don't have express permission, you could be hearing from the U.S.... More>>

Destination Spotlights

	Case study \| November 20, 2017 Big Dreams and Big Ten Teams By: Michael Popke Big Ten university cities boast plenty of sports venues, high-profile events and friendly people. Champaign County, home of the University of... More>>

	Case study \| January 13, 2016 Peoria, Illinois - Will It Play in Peoria? Yes! By: Peter Francesconi Will it play in Peoria? The answer is a big YES. Peoria, together with its sister city across the Illinois River, East Peoria, has not only great... More>>

	Case study \| October 31, 2009 Peoria, Illinois By: Jennifer Alten It's just a couple hours away from St. Louis and Chicago and less than four hours from Indianapolis, but when it comes to ensuring that your event... More>>