ASTM Standard for Women’s Lacrosse Headgear Approved
The official US Lacrosse philosophy regarding protective headgear for women has changed. It is now: You don’t have to wear it, but if you do wear it, ...
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Fast Turnaround for International-Use Field
Plenty of event owners need a sports field that can be ready in a hurry after a rain – but what about one that is ready after the current field doesn’...
Inside Events: Spartan Race
Obstacle races are a different breed of event from a traditional 5K and as such, they demand a different site selection process. The Spartan Race, con...
From Sports Venues to White Elephants: Cities Consider Repurposing
While some former Olympic host cities make the most out of the infrastructure built for the games – Lake Placid, NY, host of the 1980 Winter Olympic G...
Again: In Louisiana, Jindal’s Religious Freedom Order Threatens Tourism
Louisiana lawmakers learned something from the effect of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on Indiana’s tourism market. Louisiana Governor Bobby J...
Could FIFA Scandal Bring the World Cup to the USA Sooner?
The sports event planning industry awoke last week to watch the rest of the world learn what it had suspected all along: the FIFA process for awarding...
Utah Girls Make History with First Tackle Football League
While the nation ponders the idea of women in combat in the military, another, less visible, barrier is broken: girls in tackle football.
Fewer Rainouts? NOAA Presents Below-Average Hurricane Season Forecast
The six-month period of June 1 through November 30 is generally regarded as the at-risk time in the Atlantic area. Sports event planners can be cautio...
Hospitality Industry Weighs in on Separation of Church and State
The separation of church and state has never been more apparent than in the hospitality industry lately. From Indiana to Louisiana, CVBs and sports co...
International Sports Travelers Can Expect More Preclearance Programs
Travel to international competitions – even for amateur and youth teams – is on the rise and accordingly, so are concerns about safety. As a result of...