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Trophies For All: Acceptable During Pandemic Aftermath?

As young athletes step out of the pool and go back to school—presumably for the first time since March 2020—I can’t help but wonder what the first day of team practices will ultimately look like. 

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.

Burning Questions About Sports Betting

Sports betting is a popular subject today. Sports betting, also referred to as sports gambling, is being legalized across the U.S. at a rapid rate. New Jersey and Arizona are two out of the nearly two dozen states that have legalized sports betting, with California, Louisiana, and a handful of …

10 years from now

Now that we are in a state of recovering and rebuilding, what happens when we are back to “normal”—whatever that may be.

High Alert: Heat Exhaustion

My first thought every morning when I wake up is, “what does it feel like outside today?” Last week, I rolled over to grab my phone and touched the small yellow sun on my five-inch-long screen. In true Southern fashion, it says it will be cool then hot, rainy then …

Continuing to Smell the Dew

Before I begin, do me a favor. I want you to close your eyes and imagine your younger self stepping into an opening day for the first time.

Tokyo Olympics Countdown and Fun Facts

By the time you read this week's newsletter, the XXXII Olympiad Games, known as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, will be just 99 days away.