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| From a volleyball tournament making a $9 million economic impact in Savannah to the world’s top pickleball stars heading to Texas, this week’s newsletter dives into the stories shaping the sports events industry. Plus, get expert advice on running a safe and successful MMA event and cast your vote for the nation’s best soccer and lacrosse venues. |
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| How to run safe and successful mixed martial arts events |
| Mixed martial arts is booming in the U.S., but hosting a safe, successful event takes careful planning. To learn what that entails, we spoke with event organizers from the United States Fight League, who shared five expert tips for navigating regulations, insurance, venues, safety, and staffing. |
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| Fairfax County, Va. is Built for Competition–Indoors and Out |
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| Just minutes from Washington, D.C., Fairfax County is a premier sports tourism destination, offering top-tier venues for both indoor and outdoor events. Two standout facilities—The St. James and Patriot Park North—showcase the county’s ability to host a wide range of tournaments year-round. See what they offer for your next event!
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| Vote for your favorite soccer/lacrosse venue! |
| To create a list of the top soccer and lacrosse venues in the country, we reached out to some of the most knowledgeable people we know—our readers. For three weeks earlier this year, we invited you to nominate venues you believed deserved recognition. Now it’s time to vote for your favorites, by clicking this LINK! Voting will close on April 6, after which we will tally the results and feature the top 10 venues in our May issue. Thank you for your participation, and best of luck to all the nominees! |
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| USA Swimming awards $65,000 in 2026 Community Impact Grants |
| USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation have awarded $65,000 in 2026 Community Impact Grants to 13 programs nationwide, fueling efforts to expand competitive swimming access, support diverse coaches, and build stronger local swim communities ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. See which teams and communities are benefiting from the latest investment in the sport’s future. |
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| Veolia Texas Open brings world’s top pickleball players to North Texas |
| North Texas will host the Veolia Texas Open March 9–15 at The Courts of McKinney, bringing top-ranked pickleball stars, including Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, and Hunter Johnson, for a week of high-stakes competition. Fans can catch the action live, shop, grab local bites, and experience the excitement of one of America’s fastest-growing sports. |
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