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Scripps National Spelling Bee Seeking Input on Events

Beth Hecquet with the Scripps National Spelling Bee recently asked CVBs and sports commissions if events such as the Scripps National Spelling Bee Regional Qualifiers were appealing to destinations even though they are not “heavy heads-in-beds but are heavy in brand recognition and community.”

The Ocean Race Returns to Newport

NEWPORT, R.I. — Sail Newport and the Ocean Race announced that the third consecutive edition of the competition, the Ocean Race, will make its only North American stop in Newport, Rhode Island, in the spring of 2022.

RACVB’s ‘Home With the FAM’ Brings Event Operators to Virtual Doorstep of Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. – As the latest extension to its #StayHomeRFKD campaign, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is excited to announce Home with the FAM as a tourism industry leading stay-at-home live virtual familiarization tour for national event operators, trade publication partners and media. The Rockford region is …

Snap Soccer Announces Esports Soccer Tournaments

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Snap Soccer announced a new eGaming Community as a result of a shutdown of soccer tournaments during the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

Members will compete in weekly tournaments versus other youth soccer players across the country. Soccer clubs will be playing FIFA 20 by EA Sports using …

Little League Pep Talks Provide Inspiration for Children

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Little League International is finding positive ways to keep players, volunteers and fans uplifted while Little League programs around the world are on hold by launching #LLPepTalk.

The #LLPepTalk series features videos from celebrities and alumni from the industry, including from former Little League Baseball World …

75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Postponed

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. — The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced that the 75thU.S. Women’s Open Championship scheduled originally for June 4-7 at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, has been postponed to December 10-13. The championship will be played on two courses.

“The USGA remains committed to hosting the …

2020 National Hockey Festival Moves to Panama City Beach

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Field Hockey announced that the USA Field Hockey National Hockey Festival presented by CranBarry over Thanksgiving weekend, will move to the Panama City Beach Sports Complex in Panama City Beach, Fla., from November 26-28, 2020 for the 40thedition of the event.

The Panama City Beach Sports …

The World Games in Birmingham, Ala., Moves to July 2022

Photo courtesy of the International World Games Association

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (April 2, 2020) – The International World Games Association (IWGA) and Birmingham Organizing Committee (BOC) have agreed to postpone the 11th edition of The World Games until 7th to 17th July 2022. The Games had originally been planned to take place from …