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Major League Fishing Announces Details of 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League

October 21, 2020

Major League Fishing announced today all information regarding the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine. more >>

FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park Making a Splash

October 2, 2020

On September 16, 2020, the brand-new, Olympic-caliber FMC swimming and diving facility opened its doors for its first splash. more >>

USBC Weighing Potential for Moving Championship Site

September 24, 2020

The United States Bowling Congress is exploring options for an alternate host city for the 2021 USBC Women’s Championships. more >>

Crappie USA Announces Updates to Tournament Schedule

September 9, 2020

It has proven to be a challenging year in the tournament business like many other businesses across the nation. more >>

ITA Fall Circuit Announces Dates and Sites

August 28, 2020

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association and Universal Tennis announced the schedule of the 2020 ITA Tour: Fall Circuit by UTR. more >>

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RACVB Founding President/CEO, Wendy Perks Fisher, Inducted in to Industry Hall of Fame

September 21, 2020

Wendy Perks Fisher, the RACVB’s retired president/CEO, has been inducted into to the Hall of Fame for Destinations International. more >>

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 >>

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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 \| October 23, 2020 Surprising Choices, Returns to Old Favorites for NCAA Championships By: Mary Helen Sprecher One of the most eagerly looked-forward-to site selection announcements of 2020 came down recently, and there’s a lot to be learned from it. With a... More>>

	Article \| September 1, 2020 Perfect Landings for Gymnastics Events By: Judy Leand Highly competitive and entertaining, and with a unique blend of athleticism, strength and grace, gymnastics draws legions of participants and fans.... More>>

	Article \| August 4, 2020 From XFL to Lingerie, Alternative Football Could Drive Venue Use in Cities By: Mary Helen Sprecher The definition of the eternal optimist might be found in the owners of alternate football leagues. Cases in point this week: Mike Ditka and Dwayne... More>>

	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>>

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	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>>