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Creating Meaningful Experiences For Participants

November 19, 2009

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

October 28, 2009

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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

October 7, 2009

 

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

June 17, 2009

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.
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