How to host a successful charity golf event
July 22, 2026
Tee up a winning charity event. Discover expert tips for creating memorable golf tournaments that engage sponsors, delight players, and maximize fundraising
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National Senior Games spotlights athletes to grow participation
July 22, 2026
How the National Senior Games uses athlete profiles to inspire others and increase participation
What pickleball is doing to build the next generation of players
July 20, 2026
Unlike basketball, soccer, or baseball—sports built on decades of youth leagues, school programs, and developmental systems—pickleball’s rise happened in reverse. Professional tours and major events exploded before the sport established widespread junior pathways, scholastic programs, or academy systems designed to cultivate young talent. Now, organizations across the country are working to change that.
Game Changer: The referee’s whistle
July 8, 2026
Whether you’re watching or playing a sport in a stadium, arena, or rink, there’s one sound that will, or at least should, cut through the roar of the crowd: the referee’s whistle.
Eight expert tips for organizing a modern sailing regatta
July 2, 2026
To see how those principles play out on the water and in the planning stages, we turned to leaders across the sport, including Diana Emmanuelli, competition manager at US Sailing, and veteran rules expert Dave Perry, who served as rules advisor for the last five Olympic Games for US Sailing. From grassroots regattas to world-class championships, their combined perspective offers a clear view of the eight key principles organizers rely on to keep racing consistent, competitive, and on schedule in an environment that’s far from predictable.
How to use social media to market your sports venue
June 22, 2026
To find out what works and what doesn’t, we spoke to a couple of social media pros and compiled these proven tips.
Hot new sports facilities
June 20, 2026
This roundup highlights recent openings that are changing how communities plan and host events, giving sports planners more options for tournaments, gatherings, and year-round programming in a range of settings.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta Event Guide: Venues, fan zones, and activations
June 15, 2026
From Centennial Olympic Park to brand-new mixed-use hubs like The CTR, Atlanta has built a walkable FIFA World Cup-ready district of venues, fan zones, food halls, and cultural spaces designed for global sports events.
How Sixes lacrosse is reshaping the sport
May 25, 2026
A faster, more compact version of lacrosse is gaining momentum across the U.S. and around the world. Sixes lacrosse is a streamlined, high-tempo version of the traditional field game, designed to prioritize speed, simplicity, and accessibility, and it will debut on the global stage at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
How destinations can capitalize on World Cup excitement, whether or not they are hosting a game
May 25, 2026
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to take place across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, the world’s biggest sporting event is no longer something happening an ocean away. For sports event organizers, it’s a moment to think bigger than a broadcast—leveraging the scale of the World Cup to design immersive, community-driven experiences that feel every bit as electric as being in the stands.
