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Ballparks of America in Branson Announces Updates, Management by SFA/SFM

April 2, 2020

Thousands of baseball players and families will enjoy Branson, MO as a place to hit the diamonds at the Ballparks of America sports complex. more >>

Kansas City Announces Details of Marathon

March 27, 2020

Registration is currently open for the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, the date for which has been set for October 17, 2020. more >>

PGA TOUR Champions Announces Schedule for 2020

March 5, 2020

PGA TOUR Champions announced its schedule, featuring 27 events and culminating with the fifth annual Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs. more >>

USA Triathlon Announces College Event Dates, Locations

March 4, 2020

USA Triathlon has announced the dates and locations for the four events for the 2020 women’s varsity collegiate triathlon season. more >>

USA Hockey Announces National Championship Sites Nationwide

February 27, 2020

USA Hockey announced the 2021 USA Hockey National Championships host sites. Ten different cities in nine states will crown champions. more >>

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Travel & Tourism Awards Presented in Springfield, Missouri

April 6, 2020

The Convention & Visitors Bureau recently presented its annual Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards in Springfield. more >>

Ballparks of America Selects Sports Facilities Management (SFM) as Facility Operator

April 6, 2020

Thousands of baseball players and their families will flock to Branson, MO in 2020 to play baseball at the Ballparks of America sports complex. more >>

A New Chapter Begins for Ballparks of America

February 13, 2020

In February, Ballparks of America began a new chapter with new owners. Here are all the details. more >>

Springfield, Missouri, CVB Hires Content Coordinator

December 9, 2019

Madison Russell has joined the staff of the Springfield, Missouri, Convention & Visitors Bureau as content coordinator. more >>

Sports Turf Managers Association Announces 2019 ‘Field of the Year’ Winners

December 2, 2019

The STMA announces the 2019 Field of the Year winners, including professional facilities, college and university and schools and parks. more >>

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Envision Your Event at the Missouri State Fairgrounds

April 18, 2018

Want a destination that is versatile, easy to reach and fun? Meet the Missouri State Fairgrounds, a winning combination of location, flexible... more >>

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	Article \| March 10, 2020 More States Sanctioning Bass Fishing as a High School Sport By: Mary Helen Sprecher Somewhere between Super Tuesday and the COVID lockdowns, something was quietly happening in the Southeast that would be a bellwether for high school... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2020 Meet Your New Partners By: Mary Helen Sprecher Events are successful because they are backed by excellence – excellence in planning, in marketing and in budgeting. The relationship of the event... More>>

	Article \| January 8, 2020 Tough Times for Tough Mudder Show Dark Future for Obstacle Racing By: Mary Helen Sprecher What happens when a giant in the industry falls? It reverberates through those left standing. Tough Mudder might not have hit the ground (yet) but it... More>>

	Article \| December 20, 2019 New Decade, New Destinations By: Mary Helen Sprecher The holidays are behind us and the new year (a whole new decade, in fact) is underway. Gyms are crowded, shopping malls are empty and it’s time for... More>>

	Article \| December 19, 2019 The Brave New World of Esports By: Judy Leand Although esports is digitally based, physical space is needed to house in-person events, prompting a growing number of destinations to build... More>>

	Article \| December 18, 2019 Frozen Assets By: Michael Popke Winter sports organizers can find ice sheets everywhere these days, from venues near the frozen communities on the North Dakota-Minnesota border to... 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 \| November 1, 2019 Rodeo Roundup By: Tracey Schelmetic Is any sport as uniquely American – and as wildly popular – as rodeo? From roping and riding to racing and reining, venues are welcoming in the... More>>

	Article \| October 2, 2019 With a Severe Flu Season Predicted, Should Youth Sports Require Vaccines? By: Mary Helen Sprecher After a relatively mild flu season last year, health officials are predicting a backlash for 2020; in fact, one child has already died – and the... More>>

	Article \| September 3, 2019 Playing the Field: Softball's Diamond Destinations By: Michael Popke Returning to the Olympics next year, softball continues its run of popularity. From youth-level rec leagues all the way up to competitive high school... More>>

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	Case study \| January 7, 2015 The Metropolis of Sports: Kansas City, Missouri By: Juli Anne Patty For more than a hundred years, Kansas City, Missouri, has been known as the City of Fountains, and it is widely known for serving up some of the... More>>

	Case study \| November 13, 2013 Rolla, Missouri: Small Town Charm, Big-Time Sports By: Mary Helen Sprecher When a team is ‘on the bubble, it’s on the verge of taking the next big step. Rolla, Missouri, is on the bubble as well. More>>

	Case study \| October 31, 2012 Independence, Missouri: An American Original By: Peter Francesconi Independence, Missouri, is a place where history continues to come alive. As the hometown of Harry Truman, it is one of only a handful of cities with... More>>