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TransRockies Virtual, GU Getaway Announce Details of Events

July 15, 2020

The sufferfests are on and participants should mark their calendars. more >>

Belgian Waffle Race. Typically Located in California, Expanding to Two New Locations in North Carolina and Utah for 2020

July 6, 2020

Belgian Waffle Ride, one of the premier gravel races in the United States, is expanding to two new locations for 2020. more >>

Salt Lake City Ready to Host a Variety of Sports This Summer

July 1, 2020

Basketball, lacrosse, soccer, rugby and sports camps are all on the schedule as Salt Lake City, Utah, re-enters the sports economy. more >>

Visit Salt Lake Releases Calendar of Sports Events

June 26, 2020

At least six July sports events are slated for Salt Lake, generating more than $9 million directly impacting Salt Lake’s visitor economy. more >>

NWSL Announces Return to Play Day

June 1, 2020

The National Women’s Soccer League returns on June 27 with a 25-game tournament, the first United States sports league to return to play. more >>

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Sports Turf Managers Association Announces 2019 ‘Field of the Year’ Winners

December 2, 2019

The STMA announces the 2019 Field of the Year winners, including professional facilities, college and university and schools and parks. more >>

Selkirk Sport Named Presenting Sponsor of 2019 Pickleball Tournament of Champions

August 19, 2019

The Tournament of Champions, presented by Selkirk Sport, will take place from August 21-24 at the Brigham City Pickleball Courts. more >>

Youth on Course Announces Four New Partnerships to Expand Junior Golf Access in 22 States

March 26, 2018

Youth on Course has expanded its national affordable golf program to four new associations. more >>

ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities for 2016

December 12, 2016

The American Sports Builders Association has announced the winners of its annual awards, which best exemplify construction excellence. more >>

Utah's First Outdoor Recreation Director Stepping Down

December 14, 2015

Brad Petersen, director of Utah's Office of Outdoor Recreation, is resigning to work in the private sector. more >>

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	Article \| July 1, 2020 Can College Club Programs Help Boost the Sports Economy? By: Mary Helen Sprecher First came the news that a few colleges here and there were dropping sports programs because of COVID-19-related shortfalls. Then a few became dozens... More>>

	Article \| May 19, 2020 AAU Walks Back Promise to Host June Youth Volleyball Tournament By: Mary Helen Sprecher, Michael Popke Did the AAU jump the gun in announcing its junior volleyball championship would go on as scheduled? It appears someone thought so. While one... More>>

	Article \| May 13, 2020 Late Summer/Early Fall Being Targeted as Restart Date By: Michael Popke Is late summer when the industry will hit the restart button? While it’s impossible to say exactly when COVID-19 will cease to be a threat (and... More>>

	Article \| April 29, 2020 Sources: "Assault on Hometown Baseball" a Done Deal By: Mary Helen Sprecher Last year, the country learned of what became known as “the assault on hometown baseball,” or MLB’s proposal to cut 40 teams from the minors.... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2020 Mountain Home for Sports By: Cindy Cantrell With its soaring peaks, desert lands and rolling plains, the mountain region features the most diverse geography of any area in the U.S. Sports event... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2020 Golf’s Forward March By: Tracey Schelmetic Propelled by efforts to bring youth into the game, golf is growing. What serves it best? Venues nationwide that are not only open to hosting youth... More>>

	Article \| February 23, 2020 Climate Change Affecting Snowsports Events, Business By: Michael Popke Some elected officials still may be in denial regarding the effects of climate change, but they need only look at the snowsports industry to witness... More>>

	Article \| February 22, 2020 Will Salt Lake City Bid on 2034 Winter Olympics? By: Michael Popke It is, as they say, déjà vu all over again. Salt Lake City, host of the 2002 Winter Games, has moved one stop closer to hosting the Winter Olympics... More>>

	Article \| January 8, 2020 Inside Events: The Huntsman World Senior Games By: Mary Helen Sprecher We already know adults over 50 make up a big portion of the sports travel market and we also know they love their senior games. Meet the Huntsman... More>>

	Article \| December 11, 2019 “Assault on Hometown Baseball” Panicking Cities By: Mary Helen Sprecher Spring training for baseball starts soon but there may be fewer players at the Minor League level in years to come, thanks (or no thanks) to a... More>>

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Case study | February 2, 2018
True Grit

By: Michael Popke

Locals of Ogden, Utah, boast of the city's "grit," embracing its heritage and history. These days, though, it's also a center for sports. More>>