The Rise of Volleyball
August 27, 2025
How volleyball became a worldwide sensation—and a planner’s dream sport
Features
Ultimate Volleyball Venues
August 22, 2025
After collecting nominations, votes, and feedback from our readers, we’re proud to present the ultimate volleyball venues across the country.
Top U.S. destinations for outdoor adventure
August 20, 2025
These 10 destinations across the country are perfectly suited for a specific outdoor adventure sport. They offer not just natural beauty but also the infrastructure, accessibility, and local support to help sports planners pull off successful events.
The Newest Multiuse Facilities
August 18, 2025
We explore some of the most exciting new and upcoming multiuse sports facilities, and what they mean for event planners looking to elevate their game.
How to Plan a Cornhole Tournament
August 18, 2025
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t played, or at least heard of, cornhole, and it’s been growing in popularity year over year. According to Frank Geers, founder of the American Cornhole Organization (ACO), roughly 50 million people in the U.S. are familiar with the game, 10 to 15 million have played it, and tens of thousands play it competitively.
Essential tips for organizing successful swim meets
August 11, 2025
If organizing a swim meet is on your to-do list, here’s what you need to focus on.
Higher Level: Innovative diving showcases can raise the sport’s profile
August 6, 2025
From themed events to athlete meet-and-greets, and involving spectators more, the focus is on enhancing the in-person experience and creating a vibrant atmosphere that draws people in. To learn what they’re doing to improve their events, we spoke to divers, coaches, and organizers across the country. Follow their expert advice and you can take your next diving competition to a higher level, too.
How to keep youth athletes coming back to youth sports camps
August 5, 2025
Today’s organizers must go beyond drills and scrimmages to deliver something more to attract Gen Z: a sense of belonging, shared values, and standout experiences. The key to long-term success lies in building a camp culture that athletes—and their families—want to be a part of. Here’s what you need to know about creating that culture and how to keep young athletes coming back year after year.
10 reasons why sports event planners should keep an eye on dodgeball
June 19, 2025
Why should an amateur sports event planner consider adding dodgeball to their playbook? Here are 10 compelling reasons, along with practical tips on how to get started.
How to run a fun (and successful) pickleball event
June 18, 2025
Pickleball may have started as a quirky backyard mashup of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, but these days, it’s commanding center court. With millions of players nationwide, a surge in pro tournaments, and even smartwatches recognizing it as a top workout, pickleball isn’t just having a moment—it’s defining one.
