One industry expert would like to go on record: There is actually no lifeguard shortage. There is, however, a problem with lifeguard recruitment that requires a reset on the part of destinations and v...
In the ever-evolving landscape of youth and amateur sports, the integration of medical partnerships and staffing within sports facilities has become a cornerstone for facility development, promoting a...
Sometimes, what an event owner needs is a fresh start: A new destination and, of course, a new partner to help out with everything. On the next few pages, SDM has compiled the definitive go-to guide w...
This year could be a landmark one for youth sports, and that includes sports tourism. The Million Coaches Challenge seeks to train one million new youth coaches in 2025, a monumental task that could s...
We know educational and historical sites can help generate increased interest in sports tourism destinations, but newly announced funding from the National Park Service could bump that up even more. A...
Basketball has led all team sports in total participation for many years and continues to be popular for players of all ages. Travel youth programs are exploding in number and in popularity as well. A...
The Midwest is a sports fan’s paradise, with must-see rivalries in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR matched by the NCAA’s Big 12, Big Ten and Missouri Valley Football conferences. The growth of prest...
Who’s bringing in visitors by the score and economic impact to boot? Well, that would be national parks. Those parks had a record high $55.6 billion benefit to the U.S. economy and supported 415,400 j...
For only the fourth time in its history, the NCAA conducted a comprehensive site selection process, putting most of its championships up for bid simultaneously. The Association chose over 240 host sit...
When Tennessee announced it would host Major League Baseball in a motorsports venue, it raised the question. What are some of the most unique places sports have been contested? From moving barges to r...
One industry expert would like to go on record: There is actually no lifeguard shortage. There is, however, a problem with lifeguard recruitment that ...
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has awarded its latest round of IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility) grant funding to 28 First Tee chapters across the country.
The University of Kansas announced it has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with Oak View Group (OVG), a leader in global sports and entertainment, as its stadium operator.
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