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Contingency Planning

Contingency Planning Precautionary Steps Ease Last-Minute Event Changes By Selena Chavis

In 2008 and 2009, the U.S. Open faced the same challenge—rain. And both years US Tennis Association (USTA) event planners were forced to make tough decisions about how to complete its women’s and men’s semi-final and finals events.

Not …

Teenagers Make Enthusiastic Volunteers

Teenagers Make Enthusiastic Volunteers By Paul Peavy

Since the symbol of New Year’s is a brand spanking new baby, let’s talk about the recruitment of youth volunteers to infuse life, energy, and creativity into your already hoppin’ and poppin’ event! The events I participate in or volunteer for are always …

January 2010 Industry News

January 2010 Industry News Industry New Tourism Appointments In Kentucky

LOUISVILLE—Elaine Wilson has been named executive director of the Kentucky Office of Adventure Tourism, a division of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet for the State of Kentucky.

As executive director of the Kentucky Office of Adventure Tourism, Wilson …

Event Advice From The Road

Idea Playbook Event Advice From The Road By Paul Peavy

My last five weekends have consisted of watching my oldest daughter’s first collegiate equestrian meet, watching my youngest daughter’s swim meet, volunteering at and watching my wife compete in the Ironman Florida triathlon, and announcing at a kids’ triathlon. And, …

Creating Meaningful Experiences For Participants

Planner Q&A Creating Meaningful Experiences For Participants BY ALISON MITCHELL

Gary Beck’s love affair with bowling began at the age of 13. Beck started bowling during breaks between mowing lawns in the summer of 1966 and quickly learned that he had an innate talent for the sport.

After working as a school …

September Industry News

Industry News

 

INDUSTRY PRSC President Hosts Sports Business Report

PHOENIX—A new radio program focused on Arizona sports and hosted by Jon Schmieder, president of Phoenix Regional Sports Commission (PRSC), launched Sept. 25 on The Fan AM-1060 in Phoenix. The program, “Arizona Sports Business Report,” airs at 6 p.m. MST …

Football: National Programs Support Grassroots Growth

 

Football: National Programs Support Grassroots Growth By Jennie Hanna   Baseball may be considered America’s favorite pastime, but football has been giving the stick-and-ball sport a real run for its …