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Steeped in history, equestrian sports continue to thrill

When Casey Armistead competes in dressage, she is participating in an age-old sport and art form—it’s beautiful and elegant, but also technical. It’s poetry in motion, as she rides atop her horse with full confidence and control.

Youth sports camps: Growing lifetime athletes

Each year, thousands, if not tens of thousands of youngsters, head off to a sports camp. These venues offer a valuable experience to children and teens—a sort of modern “coming-of-age” event geared towards learning and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Competitive archery hits the mark

Archery is among the oldest disciplines known to man. Archeological and historical records attest to its use in hunting, warfare, and competition.

The Game Plan: Small markets, big on sports

Despite their size, small- and mid-sized cities often offer richly diverse sports opportunities, along with all the amenities needed to keep athletes entertained during their visit.

Footgolf’s conquest of America

It is a rarity to have the opportunity to introduce a new sport to the U.S., and even rarer to see players and facility owners alike pick it up with open arms.