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Endurance Exchange in Tempe to be New Triathlon Business Forum

October 11, 2019

USA Triathlon and Triathlon Business International announced Endurance Exchange, an annual industry-wide triathlon conference. more >>

Arizona Quarter Horse Association Show Returning to Scottsdale

September 18, 2019

The Arizona Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the return of the Arizona Fall Championship Show to Scottsdale. more >>

Talking Stick Resort Amateur Golf Championship Set for Debut This Month

September 6, 2019

Talking Stick Resort is excited to announce the inaugural Talking Stick Resort Amateur Golf Championship. 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 >>

Drone Racing Coming to Chase Field in Arizona

August 16, 2019

The Drone Racing League has partnered with the Arizona Diamondbacks to bring live drone racing to Chase Field. more >>

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NAIA Honors Outstanding Hosts for Sports Events

September 3, 2019

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its third-annual host excellence award honorees last week. more >>

Visit Phoenix Announces Karen Morris, CMP as New Director of National Accounts

August 26, 2019

Karen Morris, CMP, has joined Visit Phoenix’s convention sales team as Director of National Accounts. more >>

Waste Management signs long-term extension as tournament sponsor

April 8, 2019

Waste Management has signed an early renewal that will continue its commitment to the tournament for another decade, through 2030. more >>

Sports Turf Managers Association Awards Environmental Facility Certification to 14 Facilities

June 11, 2018

Sports Turf Managers Association has announced a total of 14 facilities with the organization’s Environmental Facility Certification. more >>

Westin Kierland Golf Club Receives 'Course of the Year' Honors

March 26, 2018

The Westin Kierland Golf Club was named “2017 Arizona Golf Course of the Year” by the National Golf Course Owners Association of Arizona. more >>

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Arizona’s New Top Tournament Destination

May 13, 2019

The city of Surprise has everything planners need in a sports tournament destination, with nationally recognized facilities, year-round sunshine,... more >>

Surprise, AZ: Your #1 Destination for Sporting Events on the West Coast

January 9, 2019

The city of Surprise has everything you are looking for in a sports tournament destination, with nationally recognized facilities, year-round... more >>

Yuma, Arizona: The World’s Sunniest Sports Destination

October 4, 2017

If you dread planning an event around the weather, let us to introduce you to the city that holds the Guinness World Record for the sunniest place on... more >>

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Articles

	Article \| October 2, 2019 With a Severe Flu Season Predicted, Should Youth Sports Require Vaccines? By: Mary Helen Sprecher After a relatively mild flu season last year, health officials are predicting a backlash for 2020; in fact, one child has already died – and the... More>>

	Article \| September 4, 2019 Go West: With a Variety of Venues, the Southwest and Pacific Region is Primed to Host By: Tracey Schelmetic With stunning scenery and plenty of connectivity, the Southwest and Pacific area region is home to sports of all disciplines, with facilities ranging... More>>

	Article \| September 3, 2019 Playing the Field: Softball's Diamond Destinations By: Michael Popke Returning to the Olympics next year, softball continues its run of popularity. From youth-level rec leagues all the way up to competitive high school... More>>

	Article \| May 15, 2019 Amid Enthusiasm From Cities, Major League Soccer Will Expand to 30 Teams By: Michael Popke Feeding on the building World Cup frenzy, Major League Soccer will be expanding to 30 teams. Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF begin play in 2020, and... More>>

	Article \| April 25, 2019 The Allure of College Towns By: Mary Helen Sprecher In college towns across the U.S., great sports venues await, surrounded with storied traditions and filled with potential. Want to visit? Join this... More>>

	Article \| April 24, 2019 Take Me Out to the Ballpark By: Michael Popke Summer’s favorite game is back for another season. As the sport’s popularity continues, facilities across the U.S. are upping the ante to bring... More>>

	Article \| March 20, 2019 Allegiant Airlines Donates Seats to Help Club Team Compete By: Michael Popke Here’s a nice gesture. Allegiant Airlines, upon hearing that Montana State University’s hockey team might not be able to make it to their... More>>

	Article \| February 28, 2019 Purple Mountain Majesties By: Tracey Schelmetic The mountain region of the U.S. has much of its sporting infrastructure courtesy of nature, including the Rocky Mountains and other ranges such as... More>>

	Article \| February 20, 2019 Promoting Sports Events by Hosting World Record Attempt Tie-Ins By: Mary Helen Sprecher Reaction to the announcement of a Chuck Norris 5K in College Station, Texas, (with a possible world record for most people dressed as Chuck Norris)... More>>

	Article \| January 9, 2019 College Golf Could Serve as Launchpad for the PGA TOUR By: Mary Helen Sprecher It’s a game-changer. Rights holders putting on collegiate golf tournaments may find their events gaining a whole new level of importance. At least... More>>

Destination Spotlights

Case study | September 4, 2019
Tucson Emerges as Major Destination for Sports and Fun in the Sun

By: Michael Popke

Tucson, a city of about 530,000 residents in Southern Arizona and located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, was expected to host 50 sporting events... More>>