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Lubbock Knows Sports

In Lubbock, Texas, sports are more than competition—they are connection, legacy, and community. From youth tournaments that fill weekends with family traditions to championship events that welcome visitors from across the country, sports shape the spirit of our city

New CEO for US Youth Soccer

FRISCO, Tex. — The US Youth Soccer Board of Directors has selected Francis “Skip” Gilbert as the new Chief Executive Officer of US Youth Soccer (USYS).

Full Sail Sportscasting Students to Call Rollins Athletics Home Games

WINTER PARK, Fla. – A new partnership between Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting and Rollins College Athletics gives sportscasting students an opportunity to lend their voices to the Rollins athletic department by calling all of the college's home sporting events.

Punta Gorda to Host First World Pickleball Championship

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – The first-ever World Pickleball Championship in the history of the sport will take place Dec. 27 – 30 at the brand new PicklePlex® of Punta Gorda on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College.

Visit Wichita Adds to Sports Sales Team

WITCHITA, Kans. -- Visit Wichita has added Kelli Elmore as sports event manager to its sports sales team. Other members of the team include Brian Hargrove, executive director of sports development, and Josh Howell, sports sales manager.

Ironman Triathlon for Maple Valley

MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. -- The IRONMAN Group has announced that Maple Valley, Wash., will host its first IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series on Sept. 20, 2020.

Lindsey Vonn Takes First Run at Indoor Ski Resort ‘Big Snow’

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Big Snow, the much anticipated indoor ski facility at the American Dream megamall in New Jersey, has finally opened. Olympic champion downhiller Lindsey Vonn took the first official run down the only indoor slope in North America.

CTCSB Offers Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Members

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – In response to recently enacted state legislation regarding human trafficking prevention, the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTCSB) has introduced a new benefit program for its lodging industry members.