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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...
ARTICLE May 28, 2026
Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball, Close to 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...
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...
ARTICLE May 01, 2026
More Than a Logo on a Banner: Building a Sponsorship Program That Works
Here's something to consider: Every time a facility hosts a tournament or a destination welcomes a sporting event, local businesses are watching. They see the parking lots filling up, the restaurants ...
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026
Event Owners Can Take Heart from Spring Forecast with Lower Tornado Risk
The long-range weather forecast for this spring is in and it should be reassuring to owners with sports events planned for areas in the Midwest: fewer tornadoes are anticipated. However, other events,...
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026
Slide Rules
With the Winter Olympics in the rear-view, it’s time for sports like ice skating, curling, skiing, snowboarding, hockey and more to reap the rewards. Multiple destinations are ready to host the events...
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026
Another Path to Success
Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities to gain new leverage in an increasingly competitive...
ARTICLE Dec 04, 2025
Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
Want to host an event where it’s possible to get a sneak peek at the athletes in America’s talent pipeline? Here’s your chance. The NAIA is looking for a host for its 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track & Fiel...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025
The Heart of the Sports Market
The Heartland. America's Breadbasket. Middle America. The Midwest has been known by many nicknames but here’s one more: Sports Hosting Powerhouse. Cities in the center of the country can attract and h...
ARTICLE Oct 29, 2025
Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception. Communities that hosted these events reaped a sha...
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