Game Plans

Kickball: All grown up

A family friend once asked Arion Herbert and his wife Erika if they had ever watched kickball. Yes, kickball—the game most people played as kids on the playground. The thought of a professional version of the game never occurred to the Herberts.

Baton Rouge is home to big plays and bigger hospitality

Full of hidden local gems and centrally located in Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the perfect city to explore the eclectic culture of this amazing state. Beyond the world-class venues, attending a sports tournament or event here is an immersion in the best of Louisiana’s flavors, personality, and …

The Game Plan: Small markets, big on sports

Despite their size, small- and mid-sized cities often offer richly diverse sports opportunities, along with all the amenities needed to keep athletes entertained during their visit.

Sports internships are giving students an edge

Each year, students join sports organizations and facilities to gain valuable experience and provide manpower. From professional teams to home-town recreation departments, interns fill out the rosters to keep the wheels turning in these organizations.

Keeping annual events fresh and relevant

While major sporting events often produce a large economic impact, smaller and more “down-home” events are just as consistent. However, annual events also present a huge challenge—keeping the event fresh, interesting year after year, and drawing in visitors from the same crowd as previous years.

Planner Do’s and Don’ts

Planning for trail and mountain running events or football championships involves unpredictable weather, communication considerations and safety first. By Sherri Middleton

The task of planning a sporting event offers unique challenges depending on the activity, but commonalities also exist. In this special feature, Nancy Hobbs, executive director of the

5 TIPS from Pros on Planning Sports Events

When it comes to running a successful tournament, it’s all about priorities, a game plan and partnerships. Read on for tips from experts from USA Fencing and the Ladies Professional Golf Association Symetra Tour (LPGA) that will help you create the next winning event.

Legacy Projects: What are you leaving behind?

Sports events large and small bring with them opportunities to create something lasting, whether in the communities that host them or in support of a worthy cause. With a captive audience at their fingertips, planners have a unique opportunity to expand the scope of an event beyond the parameters of …