How to host a successful charity golf event
July 22, 2026
Tee up a winning charity event. Discover expert tips for creating memorable golf tournaments that engage sponsors, delight players, and maximize fundraising
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Snohomish County: The Ultimate Combination of Sports, Food, and Family
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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.
What pickleball is doing to build the next generation of players
July 20, 2026
Unlike basketball, soccer, or baseball—sports built on decades of youth leagues, school programs, and developmental systems—pickleball’s rise happened in reverse. Professional tours and major events exploded before the sport established widespread junior pathways, scholastic programs, or academy systems designed to cultivate young talent. Now, organizations across the country are working to change that.
Eight expert tips for organizing a modern sailing regatta
July 2, 2026
To see how those principles play out on the water and in the planning stages, we turned to leaders across the sport, including Diana Emmanuelli, competition manager at US Sailing, and veteran rules expert Dave Perry, who served as rules advisor for the last five Olympic Games for US Sailing. From grassroots regattas to world-class championships, their combined perspective offers a clear view of the eight key principles organizers rely on to keep racing consistent, competitive, and on schedule in an environment that’s far from predictable.
Fascinating facts about Olympic equestrian events
June 25, 2026
Jumping, dressage, and eventing each test the partnership between horse and rider in dramatically different ways.
How to bring your youth esports tournament to the next level
April 12, 2026
Together, organizers say esports events can be successful if planners understand both the technical requirements and the community aspect that drives participation. Here are seven tips for organizing a successful youth esports tournament.
Inside the world of cheer and dance
April 8, 2026
Growing participation, high-energy events, and strong partnerships with destinations are helping competitive cheer and dance become a powerful force in sports tourism.
How the shot clock saved basketball
April 7, 2026
Learn more about how the shot clock in basketball fundamentally transformed the sport.
Expert advice from youth basketball event planners on how to build quality programs
March 24, 2026
Here are eight practical lessons from two leaders working on different sides of youth basketball that planners in any sport can apply.
The big push: Field hockey is ready to go prime time
March 23, 2026
Behind the scenes, organizers and club leaders say the sport’s growth has forced rapid evolution in how tournaments are designed and managed, turning field hockey weekends into complex, high-volume events. If you’re a planner who wants to get in on the action, here’s what you need to know.
She Shoots, She Scores: Girls’ and women’s hockey redefined as participation and access expand nationwide
January 21, 2026
As participation expands and access improves, organizers, leagues, and community programs are redefining what’s possible for girls’ and women’s hockey nationwide.
