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The True Impact Of Our Events…Bringing People Together

By Hannah Zito, SportsEvents

In an industry that produces events that bring in millions of dollars, it’s easy for us to get caught up in the dollars and cents of what we do. This market is one that others in the tourism industry are envious of – as they well …

Snohomish County: The Ultimate Combination of Sports, Food, and Family

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.

The Importance Of The ‘Wow’ Factor

In the photo above, SportsEvents’ Christy Raley is pictured at left with Disney Sports’ Darrell Fry and Raquel Giorgio.

By Christy Raley, SportsEvents Magazine, craley@coveypubs.com

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting with Disney Sports’ Darrell Fry, sports media director, and Raquel Giorgio, sports media manager.

Kid Volunteers? Yes, No Or Maybe?

By Paul Peavy

The more volunteers the merrier, right? The more enthusiastic the volunteers the better, right? Kids can be a big help for a sporting event. But the most important role of a volunteer is to do the assigned job—as assigned. And certainly, they should do …

Planning A New Event? Do These 4 Things To Make It A Winner

By Taylor Peyton Strunk

As with any new venture, the concept of launching a new event can be a daunting task, but with the right plan in place, “It’s really the same process as running an existing event,” said David Boyd, event manager of the Columbus Sports Council in Columbus, …

Remember, Competition Is Tough On A Kid

By Paul Peavy

I was watching a college basketball game on TV about a month ago. A few extra curricular elbows and shoves were getting thrown around when the commentator said, “They need to remember that this is just a game.”

Obviously, something has stuck with me about that simple statement …

University Sports Venues – How To Create An A+ Event Experience

By Bruce Knittle

University facilities are considered prime locations for sports events for a variety of reasons. After all, the facilities are usually immaculately maintained, and athletes say they love competing where college athletes play. But once a location is secured, challenges can exist. Below are tips for overcoming challenges …

What’s The Parent’s Role At A Sports Event? To Be A Parent!

By Paul Peavy, MS, LMHC

I have great news. I have discovered what a parent’s job is at an athletic event. It is…wait for it…TO BE A PARENT!

Yep. Your child already has a coach—or three or four. Your child already has pressure to perform …

SportsEvents Names 2014 Readers’ Choice Award Winners

GULF SHORES, Ala.—SportsEvents Media Group, the leading industry publication focused exclusively on helping sports event planners produce excellent competitions in the United States and Canada, has announced its 2014 class of Readers’ Choice Award winners.

A complete list of winners is listed in the January 2014 …

Granny’s Gone Wild!

By Paul Peavy

Well, it finally happened. Crazy, mad granny pushed a swim meet official into the pool for disqualifying her granddaughter because her granddaughter broke a rule. It looked a little like this…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHXNkUquL5o#t=1198

While this was a classic funny scene in a “Beverly Hillbillies” episode, …

5 Ideas For Helping You Grow Your Membership

5 Ideas To Help You Grow Your Membership

By Bruce Knittle

With almost every sports organization seeking to expand and strengthen its membership, there are a few models upon which to draw certain lessons. One such entity with a sound membership expansion strategy is the United States Tennis Association (USTA).