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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 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 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 Feb 28, 2022
Looking for Leadership? Look No Further
Over the centuries, we’ve seen plenty of stories, poetry and songs written about leaders. Fortunately, this section won’t rhyme or be set to music in any way, shape or form. What it will do is outline...

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 ...

ARTICLE Nov 07, 2021
Up for Bid: Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2023, 2025 and 2027
The beach is calling. Are you ready to answer? The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships (2023, 2025, 2027) are up for bid and those interested have until November 30 to make their interest known....

ARTICLE Nov 01, 2021
Flag Football: The Next Big Growth Sector
One of the fastest-rising sports of our time is flag football. The NAIA has established it as an Emerging Sport for Women and has partnered with the NFL to offer start-up stipends to qualifying progra...