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Flint & Genesee has hosted the Gaines Rodeo for more than 20 years
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025

Horse Sense

Equine sports are as varied as the horses and riders who participate, and as multitudinous as the crowds who come to watch. From the uniquely American sport of rodeo to the power and beauty of discipl...
Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
ARTICLE Oct 29, 2025

Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception. Communities that hosted these events reaped a sha...
Photo by Patrick McDermott-Getty Images for IRONMAN
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

IRONMAN

The IRONMAN Triathlon is a branded event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run completed in that order, for a total of 140.6 miles. Since its first event ...
Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships

The NAIA is looking for a host for its 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track & Field National Championships, and they’re inviting interested destinations to get their BID on. The event hosts 100 men’s and 100 wo...
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact

Areas that have planetariums and science centers in addition to their sports facilities could get more tourism this year, thanks to a bonanza of celestial events in the fall and winter that will appea...
DuBois County, Indiana
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

Sports Landscapes Designed by Mother Nature

In the arms race for the best sports venues, it’s easy to forget one of the most skilled designers: Mother Nature. Nationwide, mountains host electrifying downhill winter sports, lakes have population...
All photo courtesy of the West Michigan Sports Commission
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

Strong Internship Programs Don’t Happen by Accident

Interns can be a vital staffing solution to your organization while also delivering strong value to the candidates in your program. Sometimes, though, it’s easiest if there is an example to use. The W...
Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event will crown world champions across elite, U23, junior, para, and age-group categories, including mixed relay events. Everything you need is right here.
ARTICLE Jun 19, 2025

Get Your BID On: 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals

Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event wil...
Flag Football Rules
ARTICLE Jun 19, 2025

Need Details on the New NFHS Flag Football Rules? Here They Are

In what was perhaps the most eagerly awaited youth sports development of the summer, the inaugural set of the National Federation of State High School Associations Flag Football Rules have been publis...
SDM Champions
ARTICLE Jun 11, 2025

Coming Soon: SDM’s 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

We already know that sports tourism is a $114 billion-plus industry and everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is gearing up for i...

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Flint & Genesee has hosted the Gaines Rodeo for more than 20 years

Horse Sense

Article Nov 01, 2025

Equine sports are as varied as the horses and riders who participate, and as multitudinous as the crowds who come to watch. From the uniquely American...

Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Article Oct 29, 2025
Photo by Patrick McDermott-Getty Images for IRONMAN
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Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
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Article Aug 28, 2025
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