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Sand Volleyball Taking Root As Varsity Sport

Sand Volleyball Taking Root As Varsity Sport LEXINGTON, Ky.—According to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), the number of colleges sponsoring a varsity program in beach volleyball, referred to as “sand volleyball” by the NCAA, has increased 100 percent since the sport was added to the emerging sports …

Chevron Houston Marathon Gets Gold For Sustainability

Chevron Houston Marathon Gets Gold For Sustainability PORTLAND, Ore.—The Council for Responsible Sport announced that the Houston Marathon Committee was awarded gold certification for its sustainability efforts while conducting the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon event weekend.   “Last year, the Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) took on …

Alliance Launches National Action Plan For Sports Safety

Alliance Launches National Action Plan For Sports Safety   WASHINGTON—The Youth Sports Safety Alliance, composed of more than 100 organizations committed to keeping youth athletes safe, launched the first “National Action Plan for Sports Safety” to ensure comprehensive action to protect student athletes.