21% Increase In New Youth Tennis Players
June 23, 2017
Children between the ages of 6 to 12 are spurring interest in the sport thanks to USTA?s efforts to introduce the game to new players.
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Fairfax County, Va. is Built for Competition–Indoors and Out
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Minutes from Washington, D.C., Fairfax County, Virginia is a premier sports tourism destination, offering top-tier venues for both indoor and outdoor events. Two standout facilities—The St. James and Patriot Park North—showcase the county’s ability to host a wide range of tournaments year-round.
How to Build A Top Notch Event Management Team
June 23, 2017
The successful execution of sporting events often hinges on the event team?s weakest link. Every contributor plays a key role and the degree to which a lead planner experiences challenges on the journey is intrinsically tied to the competence of those in support roles.What Is the Future of Youth Sports in the U.S?
June 23, 2017
Al Kidd, president and CEO of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) looks back on how children were introduced to organized sports in the past and contemplates the future of the industry.22% Increase In USRowing Championship Members
June 22, 2017
USRowing saw a 22 percent increase in its Championship members in 2016 over 2015, according to its annual report. Total membership is up to 85,000 members who participate within its 1,300 member organizations.Ribbon Cutting Held for New State-of-the-Art Facility in Hoover, Ala.
June 16, 2017
The City of Hoover, Ala., held the grand opening and ribbon cutting for The Finley Center, completing Phase I of the Hoover Metropolitan Complex project that started in January 2016.13 Tips for Negotiating Room Blocks & Rates
June 12, 2017
Insider Tips For Negotiating Room Blocks & Rates by Tammy Leytham About 35 million people travel for amateur sports events each year in the U.S., staying overnight at the destination. In fact, sports tourism created a $10.5 billion economic impact in 2016. That’s great news for the industry but …Bowling Tournament Times & Hosting Opportunities
June 7, 2017
Tournament Time & Hosting Opportunities USBC sanctions more than a dozen tournaments annually for youth, adults and seniors of all skill levels. The sports organization has strong youth, high school and collegiate programs, senior competitions and Special Olympics, and is responsible for the USBC Team USA and Junior Team …Destination Showcase: Why Are Planners Selecting Myrtle Beach, SC?
May 31, 2017
For all the same reasons and more, sports event organizers are quickly discovering what over 17 million annual visitors already find interesting in the Myrtle Beach Area. Find out why planners are falling in love with Myrtle Beach in this Destination Showcase.Winter Games of Texas Select Pearland for 2018-2019
May 30, 2017
The Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Pearland Parks and Recreation Department announced the (TAAF) awarded the bid after a lengthy process.National Senior Games Proves It?s Never Too Late to Get in the Games
May 22, 2017
The 30th anniversary of the National Senior Games will officially get underway in Birmingham, Ala., June 2-15 as athletes and spectators come together to witness an amazing moment in history.
