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Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours

Pickleball, padel and other court sports are driving one of the most significant waves of investment in outdoor recreation in decades, prompting sports destinations to rethink how courts are designed,...
Earlier, Warmer Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

Earlier, Wetter Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events

Late winter at Western ski resorts is generally filled with events designed to make the most of the last few weeks of snow. Some are competitive and others are recreational but they all aim to boost e...
Inside USA Pickleball’s Event-Based Initiative to Counteract Counterfeiting
ARTICLE Mar 05, 2026

Inside USA Pickleball’s Event-Based Initiative to Counteract Counterfeiting

Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery but in the sports equipment market, there’s another word for it: Counterfeiting. And pickleball, pretty much the hottest sport in decades, is seeing a...
Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference

One of the biggest challenges in our industry is keeping contact lists updated. As new venues open and as promotions occur, it’s important to know exactly who we need to call in any given destination....
The good news continues for golf.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Driving Forces: Destinations Put Golf Events on the Right Course

The good news continues for golf. The National Golf Foundation reports that 48.1 million Americans aged 6 and up participated in golf in 2025, with the fastest-growing groups being youths, females and...
Under Domes and in Former Colleges, Sports Facility Development Innovations
ARTICLE Feb 19, 2026

Under Domes and in Former Colleges, the Evolution of Sports Facilities

Illinois, what is it with you? Three new sports facilities have been announced in the state and they couldn’t be more different. The Springfield Clinic Dome, part of a new sports park, is the world’s ...
Another Path to Success
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

Another Path to Success

Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities to gain new leverage in an increasingly competitive...
Destinations are Increasingly Accommodating the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Markets
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

Ready, Willing and Able to Accommodate

Nationwide, destinations, rights holders and event owners are tapping into local resources like hospitals, universities and nonprofit organizations to help bring more adaptive sports and recreation ev...
Basketball Bringing Destinations Nothing But Net
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

In the Zone: Basketball Bringing Destinations Nothing But Net

Among team sports, basketball has continued to be a leader in participation. Data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2025 Participation Report shows 31.9 million U.S. participants ages s...
Lexington County, South Carolina
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025

Courting an Economic Boom

Tennis facilities are a fixture at almost every level, from schools to parks to private clubs. Pickleball facilities, meanwhile, have continued to proliferate, with new installations going in nationwi...

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Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours

Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours

Article Apr 16, 2026

Pickleball, padel and other court sports are driving one of the most significant waves of investment in outdoor recreation in decades, prompting sport...

Earlier, Warmer Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events
Earlier, Wetter Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events
Article Apr 02, 2026
Inside USA Pickleball’s Event-Based Initiative to Counteract Counterfeiting
Inside USA Pickleball’s Event-Based Initiative to Counteract Counterfeiting
Article Mar 05, 2026
Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.
Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference
Article Mar 01, 2026
The good news continues for golf.
Driving Forces: Destinations Put Golf Events on the Right Course
Article Mar 01, 2026
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