November 23, 2025
When Katniss Everdeen used a bow as a survival tool in the popular Hunger Games book and movie series, it did more than capture the attention of readers and viewers. Along with other pop culture characters such as Marvel’s Hawkeye, DC Comics’ Green Arrow, and Legolas from Lord of the Rings, Everdeen helped propel the popularity of archery as a sport.
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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.
November 18, 2025
With the Winter Olympics set for early 2026, the USA Curling team is hard at work shaping its national program, where precision, teamwork, and strategy will come together to ideally produce victory on the ice.
October 10, 2025
With the World Series happening this month, baseball fans have no shortage of on-screen action to watch. But what do they do in between games or when the winner is finally crowned? Watch baseball movies, of course! From dramas to comedies, there are a lot of great choices to pick from. Here are some of our favorites. –The Editors
September 18, 2025
For most people, the word “rowing” might bring to mind Ivy League rivalries, Olympic glory, or the recent George Clooney-directed film The Boys in the Boat. But for the communities that host regattas across the country, rowing is far more than a niche sport—it’s a growing opportunity for thousands of athletes, parents, and spectators to travel each year to race, cheer, and spend.
September 17, 2025
The fast-paced, high-energy action of 3x3 basketball is taking the sport back to its streetball roots—half-court, one hoop, and nonstop sports entertainment. Played with just three players per side, the urban-style game moves at lightning speed, spotlighting individual skill, quick transitions, and the kind of intensity that keeps fans on their feet.
August 27, 2025
How volleyball became a worldwide sensation—and a planner’s dream sport
August 23, 2025
Lessons from the organizers of two of America’s most beloved 24-hour mountain bike races.
August 18, 2025
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t played, or at least heard of, cornhole, and it’s been growing in popularity year over year. According to Frank Geers, founder of the American Cornhole Organization (ACO), roughly 50 million people in the U.S. are familiar with the game, 10 to 15 million have played it, and tens of thousands play it competitively.
August 13, 2025
Creating golf events for youth presents a unique opportunity to introduce the sport in a fun, engaging, and accessible way. By selecting age-appropriate formats that encourage participation and camaraderie, collaborating with schools, and sourcing tailored instruction, organizers can create a welcoming environment that fosters a love for the sport.
August 11, 2025
If organizing a swim meet is on your to-do list, here’s what you need to focus on.
