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Rockford Announces Big Wins in Travel Tournaments

July 28, 2020

From now through mid-August, eight tournaments are bringing $2.1 million of tourism economic impact into the region. more >>

Play Ball, Responsibly! Sports Tourism Returns to Rockford Region With Safety at Top of Mind

July 10, 2020

Stretching through mid-August, eight tournaments are projected to bring $2.1 million of tourism economic impact into the region. more >>

New Midwest Regional Soccer Tournament Coming to Stuart Sports Complex Beginning in 2021

June 29, 2020

Premier Soccer Services will establish a new Midwest regional soccer tournament at Stuart Sports Complex beginning in 2021. more >>

Champaign County Planning Strong Comeback from COVID-19

June 23, 2020

As the greater Champaign County area looks ahead to recovery following COVID-19 restrictions, sports tourism is set for a comeback. more >>

IRONMAN Provides Update on 2020 Certified Piedmontese Event

June 16, 2020

IRONMAN has shared a new date for the 2020 Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship Des Moines. more >>

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B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

April 27, 2020

Outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team. more >>

RACVB Announces Two Employee Promotions

March 16, 2020

The Rockford Area CVB announced the promotions of Kristen Paul and Nick Povalitis. more >>

New AAU Midwest Headquarters Announced

January 30, 2020

The AAU and Chicago Sports Alliance have announced the Pullman Community Center as the new AAU Midwest Headquarters. more >>

US Club Soccer Announces Eight New Clubs in Six States

November 25, 2019

US Club Soccer announced eight clubs have been approved as new Players First-licensed clubs, bringing the total to 82 clubs in 25 states. 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 >>

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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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Articles

	Article \| July 28, 2020 Amateur Baseball Draws Fans to Minor League Stadiums By: Michael Popke Ready for some great news? Baseball is back and in many cases, is allowing players to bring back their glory days on the diamond. But lest you think... More>>

	Article \| July 7, 2020 Tournaments are ON – Here’s Where They’re Flourishing By: Mary Helen Sprecher It started out as a tough week, even for optimists. IRONMAN cancelled its Muncie, Indiana event. COVID-19 kicked enough sand in the face of the North... More>>

	Article \| July 1, 2020 Ready to Rumble By: Judy Leand From wrestling and boxing to martial arts, combat sports are becoming increasingly popular across the U.S. A bright spot is the niche sport of... More>>

	Article \| July 1, 2020 Can College Club Programs Help Boost the Sports Economy? By: Mary Helen Sprecher First came the news that a few colleges here and there were dropping sports programs because of COVID-19-related shortfalls. Then a few became dozens... More>>

	Article \| May 21, 2020 Fields of Hope By: Michael Popke Baseball had an uncharacteristically, unprecedented silent spring, thanks (or no thanks) to COVID-19. But hope springs eternal. When the players... More>>

	Article \| April 7, 2020 Sports Venues Switching Gears from Hospitality to Hospital By: Mary Helen Sprecher In the latest paradigm shift for the sports planning industry that has shifted so much lately, venues that normally welcome soccer teams, racehorses... More>>

	Article \| March 10, 2020 More States Sanctioning Bass Fishing as a High School Sport By: Mary Helen Sprecher Somewhere between Super Tuesday and the COVID lockdowns, something was quietly happening in the Southeast that would be a bellwether for high school... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2020 Meet Your New Partners By: Mary Helen Sprecher Events are successful because they are backed by excellence – excellence in planning, in marketing and in budgeting. The relationship of the event... More>>

	Article \| March 5, 2020 Booting Up By: Judy Leand Soccer remains one of the most popular sports at multiple levels, including high school, where both boys’ and girls’ participation continues to... More>>

	Article \| January 27, 2020 What Do You Need to Know About the Coronavirus? By: Mary Helen Sprecher The coronavirus, the big, bad bug coming out of Wuhan, in the Hubei Province of China, has been in the news – and even more so since the first 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>>