The Rise of Volleyball
August 27, 2025
How volleyball became a worldwide sensation—and a planner’s dream sport
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How to plan a 24-hour mountain bike race
August 23, 2025
Lessons from the organizers of two of America’s most beloved 24-hour mountain bike races.
How to Plan a Cornhole Tournament
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.
How to build youth golf events that inspire the next generation
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.
Essential tips for organizing successful swim meets
August 11, 2025
If organizing a swim meet is on your to-do list, here’s what you need to focus on.
Higher Level: Innovative diving showcases can raise the sport’s profile
August 6, 2025
From themed events to athlete meet-and-greets, and involving spectators more, the focus is on enhancing the in-person experience and creating a vibrant atmosphere that draws people in. To learn what they’re doing to improve their events, we spoke to divers, coaches, and organizers across the country. Follow their expert advice and you can take your next diving competition to a higher level, too.
Top five football films ever*
July 8, 2025
These are some classic football flicks that are favorites around the SportsEvents office. Is your favorite on the list?
10 reasons why sports event planners should keep an eye on dodgeball
June 19, 2025
Why should an amateur sports event planner consider adding dodgeball to their playbook? Here are 10 compelling reasons, along with practical tips on how to get started.
How to run a fun (and successful) pickleball event
June 18, 2025
Pickleball may have started as a quirky backyard mashup of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, but these days, it’s commanding center court. With millions of players nationwide, a surge in pro tournaments, and even smartwatches recognizing it as a top workout, pickleball isn’t just having a moment—it’s defining one.
Pro tips on planning a football film festival
June 17, 2025
To find out what it takes to run a successful sports film festival, we sought the advice of Greg Lalas, co-founder of the Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival, and Aron Phillips, who spearheaded the SLAM Film Festival. Here’s what they had to say.
