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One-on-One: Building Amateur Rugby Events

One-on-One features an interview with an influential member of the sports community concerning a specific topic. This month we interview Graham Oliphant, managing director of Rugby Festival Events Ltd. The organization innovated amateur rugby tournaments into a festival atmosphere with 48 games on one day with cheerleaders, DJs, food and …

100-Acre Multi-Sports Complex Planned in Bloomington-Normal

Proposed multi-sport complex by the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer Club

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, ILL. — A 100-acre multi-sports complex is being constructed by the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer Club. The complex will include 10 full-size fields, seven youth fields, a championship field and an indoor training facility.

            In addition to soccer, the …

Doherty Named Interim Tourism Director

Sean Doherty

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores named Sean Doherty as interim director of the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau.

            Doherty first worked as a sports marketing manager and the sales and sports marketing manager for the tourism bureau since 2005. He joined the …

San Diego to Host Transplant Games in 2022

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games announced that San Diego won the winning bid for the six-day festival that is expected to bring thousands of visitors.

            The San Diego Tourism Authority and the Holiday Bowl Game Association submitted the bid for the event planned for July …

Urhahn Named President of NFHS

Kerwin Urhahn

INDIANAPOLIS — Kerwin Urhahn, executive director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), is the new president of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for 2020-21.

            Urhahn is the 61stpresident of the NFHS.

            Steve Savarese, executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic …

NCYS Appoints New Board Members

STUART, Fla. — The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) announced the appointment of new board members, according to Wanda Rutledge board chairman. The new members join Rutledge, Pam Marshall (AAU), Trish Sylvia (National Center for Safety Initiatives) and Talty O’Connor (Covey Communications Corporation).

            New members of the board include …

Visit Loudoun Secures Major Soccer Tournament Contract

LEESBURG, Va. — A new major soccer tournament will debut in Loudoun County next year according to Loudoun’s sport tourism brand, Visit Loudoun. The five-year agreement with Premier Soccer Services to host the East Coast Premier Cup annually in August is expected to draw thousands of participants and spectators.

            The …

Snohomish County FC Announces 2021 Womens Team

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Snohomish County Football Club (SnoCo FC) announced they will add an elite womens outdoor soccer team in 2021. The new team named the Silvers, will join the Snohomish County FC Steelheads elite adult men team.

            A partnership between the Snohomish County FC and Snohomish Sports Dome …

Indiana Sports Corp Announces Formation of Team Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Sports Corp of Sports Indiana is now known as Team Indiana. Team Indiana members represent more than 20 destinations in Indiana and rights holders who host events in those communities.

            “Indiana Sports Corp is proud to lead the strategic direction of Team Indiana with help from all …

Lake Erie Cyclefest Organizers Announce Hybrid Event, Nine New Routes

ERIE, Pa. — Lake Erie Cyclefest announced a hybrid event that includes nine new bicycling routes taking cyclists across Erie County.

            “When Lake Erie Cyclefest began in the summer of 2017, its mission was a simple equation of good health, community and business through cycling. Over the last four years, …