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| In this edition of our bi-weekly newsletter, you can meet our Readers’ Choice champions, trace the myth and majesty of the Olympic flame, explore the padel boom, and pick up smart strategies for multi-venue success. Plus, a feel-good youth racing initiative that builds healthy habits and stronger families. |
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| Meet the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners |
| With 10 categories and 30 winners, the Readers' Choice Awards recognize planners, venues, events, and partnerships that exemplify outstanding organization, creativity, and community impact. From state-of-the-art facilities to visionary planners, these All-Stars embody what it takes to make every sporting event a success. |
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| The lore of the Olympic flame |
| Lit by the sun in front of the ancient Temple of Hera, the Olympic flame begins a journey steeped in myth, ritual, and 2,800 years of history. Discover how the flame traveled 12,000 kilometers to arrive at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics—and why this powerful tradition still defines the spirit of the Games today. |
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| Cue Up the Victory Dance |
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| It’s official: big wins are on the horizon at Western Sports Park. The recently opened venue has been named a 2nd Place Winner in the All-Star Multisport Complex category of SportsEvents magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, marking its rise as one of Utah’s most tournament-ready sports destinations.
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| The padel phenomenon |
| Once a niche import from Europe and Latin America, padel is rapidly gaining ground in the U.S., with rising participation and a surge in new courts nationwide. As infrastructure expands, organizers are embracing the sport not as a novelty, but as a serious event draw and emerging business opportunity. |
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| How to execute multi-venue events |
| From coordinating schedules and staffing to managing transportation, communication, and the attendee experience, multi-venue sporting events introduce a unique set of moving parts that can test—and stress—even the most seasoned planners. Yet with the right strategies in place, multi-venue events can run just as smoothly. We caught up with two seasoned event professionals who know what it takes to keep a multi-venue event on pace. Click to see their top five tips. |
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| Ann Arbor Sports Commission backs second year of free youth racing |
| Kids 10 and under can race for free in Ann Arbor, and hundreds of families are already taking advantage. Find out how the Ann Arbor Sports Commission’s Kids Race Free program is opening the starting line at fan-favorite Epic Races events like the Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K and Probility Ann Arbor Marathon, and why it’s quickly becoming a win for both community wellness and family fun. |
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