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The Sport & Social Industry Association: An Interview with Galen Beers, Executive Director
ARTICLE Jun 01, 2026

The Sport & Social Industry Association

There’s a fast-growing sector in the sports events market and it isn’t youth, although it’s made up of athletes who used to fall into that category: Adult leagues with regular programming in everythin...
Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball, Close to Championship Status
ARTICLE May 28, 2026

Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball in the Rush Toward Collegiate Championship Status

When NCAA announced that women’s flag football had received a formal recommendation to become a championship sport, the reaction was an open-mouthed stare because, well, flag was just added to the Eme...
Coming Soon: SDM's Awards Program
ARTICLE May 28, 2026

Coming Soon: SDM’s 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

We already know that sports tourism is a nearly $275 billion industry. We also know that everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is...
College Tennis: The Endangered Species Nobody’s Acknowledging
ARTICLE May 14, 2026

College Tennis: The Endangered Species Nobody’s Acknowledging

Here we are, halfway through National Tennis Month, and the news is … bad. No fewer than 23 tennis programs across all three divisions of the NCAA have been canceled in recent weeks. The Intercollegia...
It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

At Full Speed

It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. And sports tourism officials aro...
The Mid-Atlantic stands out as a premier destination for sports events, offering an exceptional balance of accessibility, versatility and atmosphere.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Versatile Venues with a Side of History

The Mid-Atlantic region boasts a wide range of venues, all supported by strong infrastructure and hospitality. Beyond fields, courts, pools, tracks and more, the surrounding communities add depth to e...
Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours

Pickleball, padel and other court sports are driving one of the most significant waves of investment in outdoor recreation in decades, prompting sports destinations to rethink how courts are designed,...
Soccer is, of course, one of the most popular sports in the world.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

World-Class Boost: Soccer Poised for Exponential Growth This Summer

Soccer is, of course, one of the most popular sports in the world. And with North America set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June and July, the sport is looking to get a continued boost in the U.S...
Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference

One of the biggest challenges in our industry is keeping contact lists updated. As new venues open and as promotions occur, it’s important to know exactly who we need to call in any given destination....
Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Come On In. The Water’s Fine

When Los Angeles hosts the Summer Games, swimming and diving, just like figure skating and ice dancing at the Winter Games, will dominate media coverage. That always results in a bounce in participati...

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The Sport & Social Industry Association: An Interview with Galen Beers, Executive Director

The Sport & Social Industry Association

Article Jun 01, 2026

There’s a fast-growing sector in the sports events market and it isn’t youth, although it’s made up of athletes who used to fall into that category: A...

Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball, Close to Championship Status
Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball in the Rush Toward Collegiate Championship Status
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Coming Soon: SDM's Awards Program
Coming Soon: SDM’s 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards
Article May 28, 2026
College Tennis: The Endangered Species Nobody’s Acknowledging
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Article May 14, 2026
It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
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