September 28, 2016
Portland’s Rose Quarter will host what could become one of the greatest events in college basketball history in November 2017 as 16 of the top men’s college basketball teams come together for a unique tournament to honor Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight’s 80th birthday.
The tournament, PK80 — the Phil Knight …
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September 24, 2016
California Governor Jerry Brown banned smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes within 250 feet of any Little League baseball game or other youth sports event on September 23 according to The Los Angeles Times.
The bill was introduced by Senator Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), a pediatrician, after getting a request from …
September 20, 2016
From USA Swimming
The top 18-and-under swimmers in the world will come to Indianapolis for the 2017 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships, hosted by USA Swimming and United States Aquatic Sports.
The event will be held at the iconic Indiana University Natatorium on …
September 16, 2016
From USA Gymnastics
INDIANAPOLIS – Two-time Olympic champion Valeri Liukin of Parker, TX has been named the U.S. Women’s National Team Coordinator, USA Gymnastics announced on September 16.
Liukin, who has served as the elite developmental coordinator since 2013, is perhaps best-known as the personal coach for Nastia Liukin, who …
September 14, 2016
From NCAA.com
Based on the NCAA’s commitment to fairness and inclusion, the Association will relocate all seven previously awarded championship events from North Carolina during the 2016-17 academic year. The NCAA Board of Governors made this decision because of the cumulative actions taken by the state concerning civil rights protections.
In its decision Monday, the Board …
September 12, 2016
Kansas City’s Kemper Arena has gained historic preservation status from the National Park Service according to KansasCity.com, which will clear the way for its redevelopment as an amateur sports complex.
Kansas City Councilman Scott Taylor said in a new release “that the historic designation has been secured for Kemper Arena. …
September 8, 2016
SAVANNAH, GA — The YMCA of Coastal Georgia has been selected by the YMCA of the USA to host the 2017 YMCA Gymnastics National Championship and Festival.
The three-day competition will be held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, June 29 through July 2, 2017. An Olympic-style opening …
August 30, 2016
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — San Jose’s SAP Center was selected as host for the 2018 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which will be held Dec. 29, 2017 to Jan. 7, 2018.
The 2018 U.S. Championships will serve as the final qualifying event prior to selecting and announcing the U.S. Olympic …
August 24, 2016
Photo credit Trina Flowers
STUART, FL — Southern California Youth Rugby (SCYR) was honored this week as the 2016 STRIVE Organization of the Year for its “kids first” approach to safety.
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and American International Group, Inc. (AIG) presented the award that stands …
November 12, 2015
U.S. SOCCER ANNOUNCES RESOLUTION OF YOUTH SOCCER CONCUSSION LAWSUIT (via US Club Soccer)
All parties named in the youth soccer concussion litigation – including the plaintiffs and defendants: U.S. Soccer Federation, USYS, AYSO, US Club Soccer and California Youth Soccer Association – have …
