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2017 Guide to Louisiana

Alexandria/Pineville The family-friendly neighboring communities of Alexandria and Pineville offer many multiuse venues, such as Alexandria Riverfront Center. Their central location in the state makes them easily accessible from any direction. Hotel rooms: 2,700 Major facilities: Rapides Parish Coliseum is a 65,000-square-foot multipurpose venue. Ward 9 Sportsplex has eight baseball/softball …

U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship Winner Is Announced

US Sailing held the 2017 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup at Eagle Mountain Lake. The Fort Worth Boat Club hosted the five-day event, won by a Southern-California team lead by David Wood of Corona Del Mar, Cali.

How to Build A Top Notch Event Management Team

The successful execution of sporting events often hinges on the event team?s weakest link. Every contributor plays a key role and the degree to which a lead planner experiences challenges on the journey is intrinsically tied to the competence of those in support roles.

What Is the Future of Youth Sports in the U.S?

Al Kidd, president and CEO of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) looks back on how children were introduced to organized sports in the past and contemplates the future of the industry.

22% Increase In USRowing Championship Members

USRowing saw a 22 percent increase in its Championship members in 2016 over 2015, according to its annual report. Total membership is up to 85,000 members who participate within its 1,300 member organizations.

13 Tips for Negotiating Room Blocks & Rates

Insider Tips For Negotiating Room Blocks & Rates   by Tammy Leytham   About 35 million people travel for amateur sports events each year in the U.S., staying overnight at the destination. In fact, sports tourism created a $10.5 billion economic impact in 2016. That’s great news for the industry but …