January 22, 2019
6 Tips for Managing Successful Sporting Events:
It’s an understatement to say that there are numerous details to keep in mind and consider when it comes to managing sporting events. Budgets, schedules, communication and marketing plans, referees, venue selections – there are many elements to balance in order to …
December 20, 2017
By Sherri Middleton, Managing EditorAs we come to the end of another year I thought it was a good time to reflect on some of the news events that have impacted our lives. This year we have heard about countless allegations of sexual misconduct, assault …
November 12, 2014
By Bruce Knittle
Organizing a sports tournament? Perhaps the most important decision for sports event planners is location. By selecting an appropriate location, the chances for a successful outcome are considerably increased. Below are a few suggestions to help facilitate the site selection process:
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Researching venues …
August 28, 2014
By Paul Peavy
Sometimes ya’ just gotta know when to fold ‘em. I help run The Mac Crutchfield Foundation, which provides college swim scholarships and donates to Special Olympics.
The foundation was organizing a new and exciting fun run, but the crowd was not responding, and we …
April 14, 2014
By Paul Peavy
I was watching a college basketball game on TV about a month ago. A few extra curricular elbows and shoves were getting thrown around when the commentator said, “They need to remember that this is just a game.”
Obviously, something has stuck with me about that simple statement …
January 1, 2014
By Paul Peavy
Well, it finally happened. Crazy, mad granny pushed a swim meet official into the pool for disqualifying her granddaughter because her granddaughter broke a rule. It looked a little like this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHXNkUquL5o#t=1198
While this was a classic funny scene in a “Beverly Hillbillies” episode, …
