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How to bring your youth esports tournament to the next level

Together, organizers say esports events can be successful if planners understand both the technical requirements and the community aspect that drives participation. Here are seven tips for organizing a successful youth esports tournament.

Inside the world of cheer and dance

Growing participation, high-energy events, and strong partnerships with destinations are helping competitive cheer and dance become a powerful force in sports tourism.

Navigating the changing world of sponsorship

At a time when sponsorship decks are growing longer, and sponsor expectations are more complex, one Texas event offers a reminder that innovation doesn’t always require massive scale—it requires clarity of purpose.

The big push: Field hockey is ready to go prime time

Behind the scenes, organizers and club leaders say the sport’s growth has forced rapid evolution in how tournaments are designed and managed, turning field hockey weekends into complex, high-volume events. If you’re a planner who wants to get in on the action, here’s what you need to know.

The Olympic flame

While there is no shortage of symbols associated with the Olympic Games, likely none captures the spirit of peaceful competition more than the Olympic flame.

How to run safe and successful mixed martial arts events

To learn what it takes to host a safe and successful MMA event, we reached out to two representatives from the United States Fight League (USFL), a nonprofit sanctioning body overseeing youth and adult MMA competition. They say success starts with understanding what makes MMA different and planning accordingly, which is where these five practical tips come into play.