May 10, 2023
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.
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The Snohomish County Sports Commission exists to better serve you! Our team can assist with a variety of services to make your event a success, everything from event logistics, funding opportunities and volunteer recruitment to hotel accommodations, marketing and connections to other local resources.
March 10, 2023
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.
February 16, 2023
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.
January 16, 2023
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.
October 15, 2022
If you go to a travel baseball game in 2022, chances are you will run into a player or a team who has trained at an exclusive baseball academy.
August 18, 2021
It takes a lot of work to organize and plan a sporting event of any size. But, even if the planning is perfect, it does not guarantee attendees will want to partake.
January 27, 2020
Planning for trail and mountain running events or football championships involves unpredictable weather, communication considerations and safety first. By Sherri MiddletonThe 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
March 11, 2019
By John Torsiello
Coaches and managers spend hours devising game plans prior to their teams playing an opponent. The same can be said about the carriers who shuttle those teams to and from events. Just ask Ginnie Whitlock, an operations manager for Athletic Transportation Services.
“When we work with …
February 21, 2019
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.
January 22, 2019
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 …
