Game Plans

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 …

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 …

6 Tips for Managing Successful Sporting Events

6 Tips for Managing Successful Sporting Events:
It’s an understatement to say that there are numerous details to keep in mind and consider when it comes to managing sporting events. Budgets, schedules, communication and marketing plans, referees, venue selections – there are many elements to balance in order to …

Game Plan: Safety & Security

We can all think of an example. The Boston Marathon bombing. The 1996 Olympic pipe bombing in Atlanta. The stadium explosion in Paris during a soccer match. And, of course, the recent Las Vegas concert attack. While not a sporting event, it is a prime example of the increasing threat …

Game Plan: The True Cost of Sports Events

Sports tourism continues to be big business in the United States, with amateur athletes spending more than $10.6 billion for events each year, according to the SportsEvents 2017 annual report. The benefits of hosting an event can be huge for a destination. A large-scale event raises the profile of the …