December 21, 2012
Cultivating Volunteers
5 Surefire Strategies For Successful Recruitment & Retention
By Selena Chavis
Seasoned sports events planners know that the success of any event hinges on its volunteer base. Many amateur sporting events are run exclusively by volunteers, and even some of the largest sports governing bodies often don’t have …
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December 18, 2012
There are 3.8 million concussions in the U.S. every year, and many of them happen as a result of youth sports-related injuries.
In recent years, the true danger of any sort of concussion, from serious to mild, has become more widely recognized among healthcare professionals. Concussions can have a longer, …
October 17, 2012
By Paul Peavy
This may be the greatest time ever for riding a tidal wave of exposure for your sport. The after glow of the Olympics is still growing strong! Think about it, people sat on their couch and switched from all the NBC networks to watch sports (possibly YOUR sport) …
September 25, 2012
By Paul Peavy
My blog is intended to share some personal experiences as an athlete and a fan, and this one is not such good news. Due to finances, my wife and I chose not to compete in the inaugural New York City Ironman U. S. Championship on Aug. 11.
…July 31, 2012
As members of the SportsEvents team travel throughout the United States, we’ll share images, videos, thoughts and more from our visits.
In this photo, you see Liz Roberts and Christy Raley wiping out on the snow during a recent trip to Vail, Colorado.
In addition to …
July 27, 2012
By Paul Peavy
I won’t call it a miracle. But I will call it verrry impressive.
Last year at the end of a kid’s triathlon I heard that the race director was catching a lot of really loud grief from one of his big sponsors. Let’s call it an argument. …
July 27, 2012
By Phil McCarn
We all want to be successful. But, what is success? How it is achieved? The old adage says to “follow your passions and success will follow.”
I would guess that most of us who work in sports feel blessed to combine our passion for sport with a …
June 28, 2012
By Keith Abrams
Many years ago, an athlete who complained of dizziness or a headache after suffering a blow to the head may have gotten a playful laugh from a teammate or a “Shake it off, you’ll be all right!” from a coach or parent.
This would usually be followed …
May 25, 2012
By Paul Peavy
For those of you have followed me from the print to blog for SportsEvents, you know I am all about high energy and fun for sporting events. From my daughters’ swim meets and equestrian events all the way to mine and my wife’s Ironman and other triathlons, …
May 10, 2012
By Wanda Rutledge, Ph.D.
It’s time to tackle the next of our 2012 Resolutions, using youth sports organizations to combat childhood obesity by encouraging kids to snack smart.
It is generally accepted that youth sports are valuable for children because sports get their bodies moving and provide for optimal growth …
