SportsEvents Newsletter
From proven tactics behind top youth basketball events to a major complex expansion in Grand Rapids and a global ninja competition heading to Harrisburg, this week’s stories are packed with practical info and real-world ideas for sports event planners. Plus, weigh in on the nation’s best soccer and lacrosse venues, check out a new half-marathon launch, and see who’s entering the Sports ETA Hall of Fame.
Expert advice from youth basketball event planners on how to build quality programs
Expert advice from youth basketball event planners on how to build quality programs
Long before they hit the court during this month’s March Madness tournament, many of today’s college basketball stars began their journey at high-impact youth events. To find out what it takes to build the kind of basketball program that got them there, we asked planners from MADE Hoops and PGC Basketball for field-tested ideas. Use these tactics to level up your own tournaments and camps.
New softball field debuts as Meijer Sports Complex expansion nears finish
New softball field debuts as Meijer Sports Complex expansion nears finish
A major expansion at the Meijer Sports Complex in Grand Rapids is bringing new championship-level fields and more space for tournaments, with a brand-new softball facility now in play. Here’s what the upgrades mean for athletes, events, and the local community.
Vote for your favorite soccer/lacrosse venue!
Vote for your favorite soccer/lacrosse venue!
To create a list of the top youth and amateur soccer and lacrosse venues in the country, we reached out to some of the most knowledgeable people we know—you, our readership of planners, tournament directors, venue operators, and destination partners. We invited you to nominate venues you believed deserved recognition, and now it’s time to vote for your favorites! You can select up to three venues and vote daily 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!
World’s largest multi-event ninja competition coming to Harrisburg
World’s largest multi-event ninja competition coming to Harrisburg
A massive international obstacle sports event is heading to Harrisburg this summer, bringing thousands of athletes from around the world to compete in three major ninja-style championships. Get a closer look at what’s coming—and why it’s set to be one of the biggest events of its kind. Read the full story below.
Sports ETA announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
Sports ETA announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
Three longtime leaders in sports tourism are set to be inducted into the Sports ETA Hall of Fame this April, marking decades of impact across major events and destination development. Meet the industry veterans being recognized and see why their work matters.
McKinney, Texas, launches inaugural Historic Half Marathon
McKinney, Texas, launches inaugural Historic Half Marathon
A new half-marathon is making its debut in McKinney, with a course that winds through historic spots and ends in a lively, festival-style finish. Here’s what to know about the race, the route, and everything happening around it.
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