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NCBA Eastern Regional Qualifier Coming to Bristol, Connecticut

March 9, 2020

The Eastern Region National Qualifier for the 2020 National Collegiate Boxing Association will be held in Bristol, Conn. on Friday, March 13 more >>

Hartford to Host GK U.S. Classic

January 31, 2020

After a four-year break, the GK U.S. Classic will return to Hartford, Conn., and the XL Center on May 23. more >>

Connecticut Ready to Host More than 5,000 Youth Volleyball Players

January 9, 2020

More than 5,000 youth volleyball players on 476 teams are coming to the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford this month. more >>

Sports Destination Management Announces 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management has announced the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Learn who they are here. more >>

Hartford Marathon Ready to Run

October 11, 2019

The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) will run again on October 12. more >>

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iHeartMedia’s Vicki Ward Elected to the Board of The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau

December 30, 2019

Vicki Ward, Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Markets Group’s Hartford Region, has been elected to the board of CTCSB. more >>

Sports Destination Management Announces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management proudly introduces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. more >>

CTCSB Announces Lionetti as Manager of Convention Services and E-Marketing

October 7, 2019

Taia Lionetti of New Britain, Conn. has joined the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau as Manager of Convention Services & E-Marketing. 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 >>

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 >>

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	Article \| December 20, 2019 Varied Terrain and an Abundance of Sports By: Cindy Cantrell From warm and sunny to ice-cold and ready for skiing, the wide range of conditions in the Northeast is conducive to an equally wide range of sports.... 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>>

	Article \| November 1, 2019 Introducing the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism By: Mary Helen Sprecher The legendary coach, Pat Summitt, said it best: “Teamwork is what makes common people capable of uncommon results.” Meet this year’s award... More>>

	Article \| August 21, 2019 Unsafe Bleachers Creating Problems for Event Owners By: Michael Popke As high schools around the country prepare to kick off a new football season, some school districts are facing challenges posed by unsafe bleachers... More>>

	Article \| July 10, 2019 UConn Grads Create Nonprofit Organization to Help Fill Empty Seats By: Michael Popke We all know how demoralizing it can be to see empty seats at sporting events. But three University of Connecticut graduates living in New York City... More>>

	Article \| May 1, 2019 Sports Turf Expert: Don’t Burn Your Fields to Dry Them By: Michael Popke It certainly made headlines: the high school coach who tried to dry his wet field by dousing parts of it with gasoline and dropping a match. Other... More>>

	Article \| April 3, 2019 How Event Owners Can Combat Scammers By: Michael Popke Between stolen frequent flyer miles and identity theft happening on airport hotspots, youth sports event owners might think they have the risks all... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2019 Hartford Yard Goats Are First Pro Sports Team to Ban Peanuts By: Michael Popke "Buy me some kale chips and dried fruit snacks…?" Nope, sorry, it just doesn’t have the same ring. Dunkin’ Donuts Park (home of the MiLB... More>>

	Article \| February 20, 2019 Inside Events: The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament By: Mary Helen Sprecher The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, the oldest and largest of its kind, has been held annually for more than 40 years. Event founder and... More>>

	Article \| December 27, 2018 The Great Northeast By: Michael Popke Sports event organizers are increasingly recognizing the Northeast region’s charm, including breathtaking four-season scenery and local residents... More>>

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