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ARTICLE Aug 01, 2022
Enter NOW: Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
SDM is opening nominations for its awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, to recognize events held over the past year that have helped our industry continue to be the nearly $...

ARTICLE Jul 29, 2022
NBA, WNBA Launch National Network of Youth Basketball Leagues
In an attempt to increase youth basketball opportunities across socio-economic, racial and gender lines, the National Basketball Association and the Women’s National Basketball Association have launch...

ARTICLE Jun 21, 2022
Inside Events: Ripken Baseball
Ripken Baseball’s goal is to provide amateur players with an experience similar to those of big league athletes, and to create memories that encourage them to continue to enjoy and play the game. This...

ARTICLE May 12, 2022
Growing the Sport of Triathlon
While 2021 saw a welcome return to racing, 2022 brings further momentum in the growth of the sport of triathlon across the U.S. In addition to investing in race opportunities and access for youth athl...

ARTICLE Apr 22, 2022
Ready to Bid? NAIA Has Six Championships Looking for Hosts
Ready to dive back into the hosting pool? Here’s a slew of great opportunities. The NAIA is taking bids on six national championship events in football, men's soccer, competitive cheer & dance, men's ...

ARTICLE Apr 07, 2022
Get Your BID On! 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Marathon
Get ready, get set, get your BID on. USA Track & Field has put forth the RFP for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Marathon. Cities interested in hosting can find all the information they need in this...

ARTICLE Mar 23, 2022
Well-Versed in Treasure Lore, Unrehearsed in the Outdoors
A North Carolina hiker who ignored warnings about an oncoming winter storm and set out on the 30-mile Art Loeb Trail in Pisgah National Forest, and who then had to be rescued, frustrated authorities. ...

ARTICLE Feb 28, 2022
Varied Terrain, Versatile Venues in the Mountain Region of the U.S.
The distinct terrain of the Mountain region of the U.S. alternates between towering mountain peaks, scattered desert lands and expansive rolling plains, with diverse climates to match. This array of o...

ARTICLE Jan 15, 2022
Up for Bid: USA Gymnastics National Events
Destinations with indoor facilities have the opportunity to vault into national prominence by hosting one or more of USA Gymnastics’ signature events. The 2023 and 2024 US Classics, 2023 and 2024 US G...

ARTICLE Jan 14, 2022
Inside Events: Sunflower Summer Collegiate Softball League
The Sunflower Summer Collegiate Softball League (SSL), a new opportunity for college athletes to hone and showcase their skills, takes the field in June. Commissioner Casey Walkup anticipates the SSL ...