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| From icy trails to blazing gravel roads, we’re covering the places and stories shaping the sports events world. In this issue of our biweekly newsletter, you can learn how planners pull off events in frigid temperatures, read about the growth of girls’ and women’s hockey, explore Nordic ski events that mix competition and community, and discover the evolution of the iconic goalie mask. |
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| How to plan successful sports events in sub-zero conditions |
| Planners behind the I-500 snowmobile race and USA Ski Mountaineering share their top strategies for running successful sub-zero events, from layering and rotating staff to keeping spectators and equipment safe. Here’s the playbook for making winter events work no matter how low the temperature drops. |
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| She shoots, she scores: Girls’ and women’s hockey redefined as participation and access expand nationwide |
| Girls’ and women’s hockey is surging nationwide, with participation up 65 percent since 2010 and new pathways opening from youth leagues to the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Organizers, leagues, and programs like the Black Girl Hockey Club are breaking barriers, expanding access, and creating opportunities for players at all skill levels and from diverse communities. Here’s how the sport is growing faster and more inclusively than ever before. |
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| How America’s top Nordic ski races combine competition and community |
| Nordic skiing has transformed from a Scandinavian survival skill into a popular endurance sport, with events that blend athletic challenge, community spirit, and breathtaking winter landscapes. From Wisconsin’s iconic American Birkebeiner to Washington’s inclusive Ski to the Sun and Anchorage’s urban-meets-wilderness Tour, discover how these races are growing the sport and connecting communities across the country.
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| Game Changer: The goalie mask |
| Once seen as cowardly, the mask is now essential protection against pucks that can exceed 100 mph—and a canvas for goalies’ personal style. Explore the fascinating evolution of one of hockey’s most iconic pieces of gear. |
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| Lauf Gravel Worlds announces record-breaking prize pool |
| The 2026 Lauf Gravel Worlds is set to shake up the gravel cycling scene with major updates for pros, juniors, and everyday riders alike. Organizers promise new twists to safety, coverage, and competition that could change how participants experience the event. Find out what’s coming to one of the world’s most talked-about gravel races. |
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