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Lake George Triathlon Festival returns for the 17th year this holiday weekend

August 31, 2023

Alpha Win will once again host the 17th annual Lake George Triathlon Festival this coming Labor Day weekend.

Don Dukemineer receives Alabama Governor’s Tourism Award

August 30, 2023

DECATUR, Ala. — Current Sports Alabama president, and past chair of the Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA), Don Dukemineer was presented the Governor’s Tourism Award at the recent Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism on Aug. 28. The Alabama Tourism Department presented the award to Dukemineer for …

Richmond sports complex expected to break ground in October

August 29, 2023

Richmond, Ky., officials are optimistic ground will be broken this October on the new Richmond Regional Sports Complex.

Sports tourism in Alabama had a banner year in 2022

August 28, 2023

According to a report from Sports Alabama, sports tourism produced an estimated $235.45 million last year just among its 12 member destinations.

Huddle Up Group and EventConnect announce new partnership

August 24, 2023

Canadian-based EventConnect will integrate the Huddle Up Group’s Sports Tourism Index + Scout tool into its travel platform for team sports.

PickleCon coming to Kansas City, Mo., in 2024

August 22, 2023

PickleCon, a large pickleball convention planned by Triple Crown Sports, will debut in Kansas City, Mo, next August.

Ontario, Calif., sports complex expected to welcome 1.2 million visitors per year

August 21, 2023

The City of Ontario, Calif., has announced plans for a new 200-acre, regional sports complex that would include a new stadium for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Minor League Baseball team.

Rize Sports athletic and events space coming to Leesdale, Pa.

August 17, 2023

Sports Facilities Companies has announced the opening of Rize Sports, a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose athletic and events space in Leetsdale, Pa.

World Athletics Council awards events to San Diego and Eugene, Ore.

August 16, 2023

The World Athletics Road Running Championships has been awarded to San Diego, Calif, for 2025 and the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships will be held in Eugene, Oregon.

Morgan Wallen donates $500k to help revitalize Nashville-area sports complex

August 15, 2023

Country music superstar Morgan Wallen has donated $500,000 towards revitalization efforts for a Nashville-area youth sports complex.

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