August 25, 2020
By Sherri Middleton
As we all know by now, this year has been like no other in our lives. The world shut down, and along with the closing of businesses, schools, and the global economy, sports have been a casualty.
When Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that the 146th Kentucky Derby …
August 25, 2020
Rosterfy has teamed up with GivenGain to let event organizers manage volunteers and online fundraising in one place.
Since 2001, GivenGain has worked with events in 27 countries on five continents, ranging from nine to 99,000 runners, enabling participant fundraising at no cost. The fundraising platform and free fundraising services …
August 11, 2020
WORCESTER, Mass. — LEAD (Let’s Empower, Advocate and Do) is releasing two E-Course Bundles for athletic professionals that feature topics such as cultural awareness, self-care, mental health and trauma-informed coaching. The online courses are self-paced, interactive and priced in bundle packages at more than 90 percent off to make them …
August 11, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Team Indiana awarded three grants to sports destination partners throughout the state. The Team Indiana partners include Hamilton County Sports Authority, Visit Fort Wayne, and Visit South Bend Mishawaka, each using grants to host events from late July to early August.
The grants support operations surrounding the …
August 11, 2020
By Sherri Middleton
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Many of you have probably already seen Nike’s third film released last month. If you haven’t seen it, check it out. The latest spot coincides with the NBA’s return to action. It highlights the commonalities between athletes and …
August 6, 2020
One-on-One features an interview with an influential member of the sports community concerning a specific topic. This month we interview Graham Oliphant, managing director of Rugby Festival Events Ltd. The organization innovated amateur rugby tournaments into a festival atmosphere with 48 games on one day with cheerleaders, DJs, food and …
July 21, 2020
Proposed multi-sport complex by the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer ClubBLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, ILL. — A 100-acre multi-sports complex is being constructed by the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer Club. The complex will include 10 full-size fields, seven youth fields, a championship field and an indoor training facility.
In addition to soccer, the …
July 21, 2020
Sean DohertyCHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores named Sean Doherty as interim director of the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau.
Doherty first worked as a sports marketing manager and the sales and sports marketing manager for the tourism bureau since 2005. He joined the …
July 21, 2020
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games announced that San Diego won the winning bid for the six-day festival that is expected to bring thousands of visitors.
The San Diego Tourism Authority and the Holiday Bowl Game Association submitted the bid for the event planned for July …
July 7, 2020
LEESBURG, Va. — A new major soccer tournament will debut in Loudoun County next year according to Loudoun’s sport tourism brand, Visit Loudoun. The five-year agreement with Premier Soccer Services to host the East Coast Premier Cup annually in August is expected to draw thousands of participants and spectators.
The …
