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Nicholasville, Kentucky, to Host ITF Pan American Tennis Action for Juniors

October 1, 2019

Top Seed Tennis Club (TSCB) in Nicholasville, Kentucky, will host the 2019 ITF Pan American Tennis Championships junior tournament. more >>

USA BMX and GoPro Launch Partnership for Upcoming Events

August 30, 2019

USA BMX and GoPro are launching a multi-faceted partnership with three events still on the schedule in 2019. more >>

NCAA Championship Bid Portal Has Opened

August 26, 2019

While information has been available, the bid portal for those interested in hosting events in 86 of the NCAA’s 90 championships is now open. more >>

The Basketball Tournament Announces Bracket and Locations for 2019

July 17, 2019

The Basketball Tournament, the $2M summer basketball event televised live on ESPN, announced the bracket for this year’s tournament. more >>

World-Class Gymnastics Coming to Louisville

July 12, 2019

Olympic and national champions headline the field at the 2019 GK U.S. Classic, scheduled for July 20 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. more >>

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Athletx Sports Group, Elizabethtown Sports Park Announce Multi-Year Partnership

November 5, 2019

Athletx Sports Group and Elizabethtown Sports Park have announced a multi-year partnership. more >>

Janna Clark Announced Elizabethtown Tourism Executive Director

March 11, 2019

Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau (ETCB) Board of Directors approved the hiring of Janna Clark as the new Executive Director. more >>

New Venture, Elevate On Campus, Selected by University of Kentucky

November 5, 2018

Elevate Sports Ventures has announced the formation of Elevate On Campus. more >>

StrackaLine Scans Kentucky Course For PGA Tour Qualifier

August 27, 2018

StrackaLine has scanned Boone’s Trace National Golf Club in advance of the course hosting a qualifier for the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship. more >>

Elizabethtown Sports Park Reaches 5-year Anniversary and $19 M Boost to Local Economy

April 16, 2018

Elizabethtown Sports Park has reached its five-year anniversary and over that time, has provided a $19 million economic impact. more >>

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	Article \| May 1, 2019 Will Churchill Downs Improvements Mean a Bigger Economic Finish? By: Mary Helen Sprecher Hats. Horses. Juleps. Some things are iconic at the Kentucky Derby. But some things have also changed – home improvements, as it were, that are... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 Should U.S. Soccer Diversify Venue Selection for the Men’s National Team? By: Michael Popke U.S. Soccer needs to start thinking outside the box – or at least outside its traditional map – if it wants to get more in-person spectators. In... More>>

	Article \| September 14, 2018 Gymnastics Takes Flight By: Tracey Schelmetic Gymnastics is seemingly impervious to the ever-changing popularity curves in the economy. Clubs across the country are flourishing and the sport... More>>

	Article \| July 18, 2018 Come On Down By: Michael Popke Certain regions of the country are known for many things, but when you think of the Southeast, one phrase immediately comes to mind. More>>

	Article \| May 30, 2018 Playing the Field By: Peter Francesconi Baseball is one of the USA’s oldest organized sports, and it remains one of the most popular. Much of its recent growth is fueled by Gen Z, kids... More>>

	Article \| May 2, 2018 By the Numbers: The Kentucky Derby By: Michael Popke Big hats, bow ties, mint juleps and more people spouting off racing odds than you can shake a riding crop at. It’s Triple Crown season and the... More>>

	Article \| March 21, 2018 How Controversial LGBT Laws Could Complicate Team Travel this March By: Michael Popke Can controversial legislation regarding LGBT rights complicate travel plans during tournament season? Teams and officials are hoping it won’t –... More>>

	Article \| December 13, 2017 Cheer Vaults into the International Spotlight via Winter Olympics By: Mary Helen Sprecher When Team USA competes this winter in PyeongChang, expect there to be some additional some new vocal support outside of the parents, friends and the... More>>

	Article \| November 20, 2017 Played on Three Surfaces, Played by All Ages By: Tracey Schelmetic Thanks to the Olympics, interest in volleyball remains strong. That it can played anywhere, from a grassy backyard to a gymnasium to a sandy beach,... More>>

	Article \| September 25, 2017 The Perfect Landing By: Tracey Schelmetic The motto of USA Gymnastics, the sport’s national governing body, is “Begin Here. Go Anywhere.” While the slogan is certainly inspiring for... More>>

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	Case study \| July 24, 2017 Uncovering a Sports Gem in Kentucky By: Peter Francesconi There are a lot of reasons to visit Owensboro, nestled on a scenic bend of the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Music fans are attracted to the... More>>

	Case study \| March 3, 2016 Elizabethtown, Kentucky - (Visitor) Experience Matters! By: Peter Francesconi When it comes to consistently satisfying athletes, families and organizers, it’s hard to beat the on- and off-field experiences offered by... More>>

	Case study \| February 16, 2015 Elizabethtown Sports Park: A Sports Traveler’s Paradise By: Juli Anne Patty Having built one of the most exciting, successful sports parks around – and not so long ago – Elizabethtown, Kentucky, isn’t resting on its... More>>