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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 …

Cue Up the Victory Dance

It’s official: big wins are on the horizon at Western Sports Park. The recently opened venue has been named a 2nd Place Winner in the All-Star Multisport Complex category of SportsEvents magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, marking its rise as one of Utah’s most tournament-ready sports destinations.

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

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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 …

Legacy Of Young Swimmer Inspires Others

Athletes who achieve success at the collegiate, professional and Olympic levels become role models to the younger athletes who follow them and look to them for inspiration. Other times, young athletes are inspired by the example and legacy of their peers. Read Paul Peavy?s account of how a young swimmer?s legacy is turning tragedy into triumph in this special online extra.