Expert advice from youth basketball event planners on how to build quality programs
March 24, 2026
Here are eight practical lessons from two leaders working on different sides of youth basketball that planners in any sport can apply.
Tag Archives: basketball
Men’s and women’s national basketball championships returning to Erie, Penn.
January 31, 2024
CollClubSports has announced both the Men’s and Women’s National Club Basketball Association Championships will be returning to Erie from April 19 to 21.
On the rebound: It’s a slam dunk for youth basketball post pandemic
April 18, 2023
According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA’s) 2022 Topline Participation Report, basketball continued to lead team sports groups in participation despite the difficulty faced in navigating lockdowns and reconfiguring spaces to play.
Next Generation of Ballers: Girls Build on Positivity and Passion
August 17, 2021
Aspen Project Play estimates four million children ages six to 12 play basketball each year in the U.S., and another 3.4 million ages 13 to17 participate in the sport.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments About NCAA
December 21, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would review a case on whether the NCAA’s limits on compensation for student-athletes violates antitrust laws.
Lemon Street Classic Showcases High School Basketball Talent, Honors Black History
December 15, 2020
Cobb County, Ga. – The Lemon Street Classic Presented by Superior Plumbing will host its inaugural tournament on December 19, 21, and 22.
Colby Opens New State-of-the-Art Athletics, Recreation Center
November 10, 2020
To allow all students to lead active and healthy lifestyles, Colby College opened its new Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center.
Leko Named Director of Tournaments at Future Legends
October 13, 2020
WINDSOR, Colo. — Tony Leko has been named director of tournaments at Future Legends, a facility being built in Windsor. The complex will host a variety of sports tournaments and events with its opening in 2022.
The complex includes eight baseball diamonds, 10 soccer pitches, eight basketball courts, …
Sports Tourism Matters
September 8, 2020
By Sherri Middleton, Executive Editor of SportsEvents Magazine
In May, VISIT Milwaukee released its final data from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism indicating strong growth in the tourism market for 2019.
Direct visitor spending totaled $2.2 billion.
The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) announced that they had …
5K AnyWay Goes Global
August 25, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas — When the World Transplant Games were canceled because of the ongoing pandemic, the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority created a way to bring the world together virtually through the 5K AnyWay.
The virtual event is designed to unit transplant recipients, donors, families, health care …
