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Soccer is, of course, one of the most popular sports in the world.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

World-Class Boost: Soccer Poised for Exponential Growth This Summer

Soccer is, of course, one of the most popular sports in the world. And with North America set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June and July, the sport is looking to get a continued boost in the U.S...
Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference

One of the biggest challenges in our industry is keeping contact lists updated. As new venues open and as promotions occur, it’s important to know exactly who we need to call in any given destination....
The good news continues for golf.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Driving Forces: Destinations Put Golf Events on the Right Course

The good news continues for golf. The National Golf Foundation reports that 48.1 million Americans aged 6 and up participated in golf in 2025, with the fastest-growing groups being youths, females and...
Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Come On In. The Water’s Fine

When Los Angeles hosts the Summer Games, swimming and diving, just like figure skating and ice dancing at the Winter Games, will dominate media coverage. That always results in a bounce in participati...
Under Domes and in Former Colleges, Sports Facility Development Innovations
ARTICLE Feb 19, 2026

Under Domes and in Former Colleges, the Evolution of Sports Facilities

Illinois, what is it with you? Three new sports facilities have been announced in the state and they couldn’t be more different. The Springfield Clinic Dome, part of a new sports park, is the world’s ...
Statistics from two verifiable sources shed light on a troubling trend: A decline in the number of girls participating in their high school basketball programs. In fact, since 2000, NFHS records show a drop of more than 20 percent, while NSGA’s is closer to 45 percent. Conflicting theories for this have emerged. Is there a clear cause to pinpoint?
ARTICLE Feb 05, 2026

The Blame Game Behind the Net Loss in Girls’ High School Basketball

Statistics from two verifiable sources shed light on a troubling trend: A decline in the number of girls participating in their high school basketball programs. In fact, since 2000, NFHS records show ...
With Younger Athletes and More Females, Triathlon Enters a New Era
ARTICLE Jan 15, 2026

With Younger Athletes and More Females, Triathlon Enters a New Era

IRONMAN might be one of the largest and most recognizable brands in the event market but that doesn’t mean it’s static. The organization closed out the year with a report showing the number of athlete...
Another Path to Success
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

Another Path to Success

Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities to gain new leverage in an increasingly competitive...
Basketball Bringing Destinations Nothing But Net
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

In the Zone: Basketball Bringing Destinations Nothing But Net

Among team sports, basketball has continued to be a leader in participation. Data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2025 Participation Report shows 31.9 million U.S. participants ages s...
New York City Marathon Named World’s Most Valuable Marathon Brand
ARTICLE Dec 04, 2025

New York City Marathon Named World’s Most Valuable Marathon Brand

What’s the most valuable marathon brand? Oddly, not Boston but the New York City Marathon, according to a recent study. The event is valued at $292 million for extensive and diverse revenue streams, s...

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Soccer is, of course, one of the most popular sports in the world.

World-Class Boost: Soccer Poised for Exponential Growth This Summer

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Soccer is, of course, one of the most popular sports in the world. And with North America set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June and July, the sp...

Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.
Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference
Article Mar 01, 2026
The good news continues for golf.
Driving Forces: Destinations Put Golf Events on the Right Course
Article Mar 01, 2026
Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
Come On In. The Water’s Fine
Article Mar 01, 2026
Under Domes and in Former Colleges, Sports Facility Development Innovations
Under Domes and in Former Colleges, the Evolution of Sports Facilities
Article Feb 19, 2026
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