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NCAA Championship Bid Portal Has Opened

August 26, 2019

While information has been available, the bid portal for those interested in hosting events in 86 of the NCAA’s 90 championships is now open. more >>

Shootout for Soldiers Seattle Returning to Everett This Weekend

August 16, 2019

Lacrosse players will be pulling an all-nighter in a benefit game in the PNW this weekend. more >>

Wenatchee Valley Hosting US Figure Skating National Showcase

July 31, 2019

The Wenatchee Valley of Washington is hosting the US Figure Skating National Showcase. more >>

Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships Coming to Monroe this Week

July 23, 2019

The 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy are coming to Monroe, WA, July 24-27. more >>

Washington State to Host WWA Wakeboard National Championships

July 19, 2019

The 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy are coming to Monroe, Washington. more >>

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Washington Ski Area 49° North Mountain Resort Sold

May 20, 2019

CMR Lands LLC has announced the acquisition of 49° North Mountain Resort, a ski area located on Chewelah Mountain in Northeast Washington. more >>

USA Cycling Announces ODP Training Centers

April 8, 2019

USA Cycling has announced the four velodromes that will be participating in the Olympic Development Program as Training Centers. 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 >>

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 >>

Forterra Tees up Wayne Golf Course for Open Space Preservation

February 29, 2016

Forterra has announced that it has financed the interim acquisition of part of the Wayne Golf Course for open space preservation. more >>

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Play PNW Sports: Snohomish County, Washington

January 23, 2019

Welcome to PNW Sports! Snohomish County, Washington, is where dedication to your successful event is our badge of honor. more >>

Open Up to Dedication: Snohomish County

November 28, 2018

Welcome to PNW Sports and Snohomish County, Washington, where dedication to your successful event is our badge of honor. Snohomish County is 15 miles... more >>

Open Up to Adventure: Snohomish County

January 19, 2018

Open yourself up to adventure in Snohomish County, Washington. It’s the perfect backdrop for any sports event, and it’s perfectly accessible as... more >>

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Washington

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Washington

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Florida

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	Article \| September 4, 2019 Go West: With a Variety of Venues, the Southwest and Pacific Region is Primed to Host By: Tracey Schelmetic With stunning scenery and plenty of connectivity, the Southwest and Pacific area region is home to sports of all disciplines, with facilities ranging... More>>

	Article \| September 3, 2019 On the Waterfront By: Judy Leand From canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddling to sailing, surfing, water skiing and even dragon boat and Hawaiian outrigger racing, water sports are... More>>

	Article \| August 21, 2019 Can One Season of College Football Cause Brain Damage – Even Without the Concussion? By: Michael Popke A new study shows that playing just one season of college football can cause brain damage — even if players don’t suffer a concussion. This and... More>>

	Article \| June 27, 2019 Keeping Pace By: Michael Popke Recreational, competitive and endurance runners have no shortage of races to choose from these days, and plenty of settings to enjoy. From urban... More>>

	Article \| June 27, 2019 The Growth of Lacrosse By: Judy Leand Lacrosse has ditched its niche status, becoming one of the fastest-growing team sports in America. From 2001 to 2017, total participation skyrocketed... More>>

	Article \| April 24, 2019 Venues Suited to Victories By: Tracey Schelmetic It’s one of the oldest sports known to man but its facilities are state-of-the-art and designed to coax the best performances out of athletes at... More>>

	Article \| February 28, 2019 Connecting with Great Partners for Long-Term Success By: Mary Helen Sprecher A destination can have great venues, excellent amenities and wonderful weather but ultimately, it’s the people you’re working with at the CVB or... More>>

	Article \| February 28, 2019 The Changing Landscape of Golf By: Tracey Schelmetic Once reputed to be a sport for men of a certain age and income, golf has a new and growing demographic: youth. Children’s and high school-age... More>>

	Article \| February 6, 2019 Coast-to-Coast Trail Could Give Event Owners a Way to Challenge Endurance Athletes, Bucket Listers By: Mary Helen Sprecher It might be premature to tell the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail to step aside but a coast-to-coast, traffic-free trail could be a... More>>

	Article \| February 6, 2019 Measles Outbreak Stands to Affect Youth Sports By: Mary Helen Sprecher A satire site recently noted, “CDC Releases List of Vaccine Side Effects, Including Old Age, Grey Hair.” Unfortunately, the problem of... More>>

Destination Spotlights

	Case study \| September 1, 2018 Southeastern Washington State’s Dry Region Provides Year-Round Athletic Opportunities By: Michael Popke When thinking of the Pacific Northwest, a dry desert region may not be top-of-mind, so the Tri-Cities’ 300 annual days of sunshine will come as a... More>>

	Case study \| September 27, 2016 Tri-Cities, Washington: A Desert Region in the Pacific Northwest By: Michael Popke A dry desert region in the Pacific Northwest? Get ready for the Tri-Cities region of Washington State to shift your paradigm. The cities of... More>>