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Women’s Golf Upcoming Championship Sites Announced

January 31, 2020

NAIA announced its women’s golf national championships through 2024: Ann Arbor, Oklahoma City and Quad Cities will host beginning in 2021. more >>

Maps 4 Brings Major Sports Venue Improvements to OKC

December 17, 2019

For the fourth time in its history, Oklahoma City residents have voted to tax themselves to fund improvements, including sports venues. more >>

Bassmaster Announces Major Events for 2020

December 10, 2019

B.A.S.S. officials announced the 2020 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens schedule with a variety of destinations represented. more >>

Bassmaster Announces 2020 Opens Schedule

December 6, 2019

Next year’s tournament schedule is gearing up, as B.A.S.S. officials announced the 2020 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens schedule. more >>

High School Bass Fishing Competition Dates, Hosts Named

November 22, 2019

The following dates and locations have been released for high school level bass fishing competitions. more >>

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Tulsa Hires Two Sports Industry Professionals

March 23, 2020

Tulsa Regional Tourism, a division of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, recently welcomed to its staff two nationally known sports professionals. more >>

Sports Destination Management Announces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management proudly introduces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. more >>

NAIA Honors Outstanding Hosts for Sports Events

September 3, 2019

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its third-annual host excellence award honorees last week. more >>

Oklahoma Tennis Center Honored by USTA

August 1, 2016

The Oklahoma Tennis Center in Oklahoma City is one of 12 winners in the 35th annual USTA Facility Awards program. more >>

Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Vice President of Sales

November 11, 2013

The Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently announced Dennis Johnston as the new vice president of sales. more >>

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Seven Reasons You Should Play in Edmond

February 7, 2020

Edmond invites athletes to utilize state-of-the-art sports facilities and enjoy the city’s charm. With the ability to host all types of sports (on... more >>

Oklahoma City: The Most Accommodating Destination for Your Next Event

August 30, 2019

Whether your athletes swing for the fences or churn up the water, it’s hard to find a better destination than Oklahoma City. With quality venues,... more >>

Perry, Oklahoma: A Baseball Oasis on the Central Plains

February 1, 2019

Sports are an important part of the fabric of communities and Perry, Oklahoma, fits tournaments into that fabric seamlessly and perfectly. With... more >>

Oklahoma City: A Whole New Landscape to Experience

October 16, 2017

Oklahoma City is a comfortably smaller market that’s big on sports. With quality venues, affordable rates and a friendly atmosphere, OKC is one of... more >>

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	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 \| March 6, 2020 Golf’s Forward March By: Tracey Schelmetic Propelled by efforts to bring youth into the game, golf is growing. What serves it best? Venues nationwide that are not only open to hosting youth... 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 18, 2019 Courting the Game By: Tracey Schelmetic March Madness is around the corner, high school basketball is peaking and with the 3-on-3 game making headway on the global stage, the sport is... 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 In the Heartland, Ready to Host By: Cindy Cantrell The Midwest has long been favored by residents and tourists alike for its diverse geography, affordability and friendly residents. America’s... 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 4, 2019 New Homes for Away Teams By: Mary Helen Sprecher The continued evolution of sports venues – updates to surfaces, lighting, security and amenities – all helps to create the best possible... More>>

	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 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 \| September 16, 2016 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Capital Improvements Make Oklahoma’s Capitol City a Major Midwest Destination By: Michael Popke Oklahoma City is a capital destination for sports and as such, it has made some capital improvements to increase its already excellent athletic... More>>

	Case study \| May 23, 2016 Edmond, Oklahoma - Lazy E Arena Keeps Busy Hosting Premier Youth Rodeo By: Michael Popke The world’s largest indoor rodeo facility, the Lazy E Arena, is less than 10 miles from Edmond, Oklahoma. That alone would have been reason enough... More>>

	Case study \| February 10, 2016 Oklahoma City: America’s Newly Crowned Softball Capital By: Juli Anne Patty Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, made itself into the go-to for water sports, including rowing, but thanks to a 20-year contract extension signed by the... More>>