The Northeast: America’s Sports Playground
The Northeast has been called America’s playground, and it’s easy to see why. With some of the most rural areas offering up outdoor-based sports touri...
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10 Ways to Market Your Sports Event to People with Disabilities
According to the US Census Bureau in 2010, about 56.7 million people — 19 percent of the population — have a disability. Are you making your sports ev...
Obstacle Race Event Organizing: It’s a Dirty Job, But Someone’s Gotta Do It
Whether it includes scrambling through mud, leaping over fire or jumping into a shipping container filled with ice and water, obstacle course racing (...
Sports Destinations on the Rise
Looking for some new places to bring your sports event this year? Start taking notes. SDM has a list of some of America’s up and coming destinations. ...
Social Media Know-How Pays Big Dividends for Events
Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Oh, sure, you’ve heard of them, and you might even dabble in them. But have you ever used them strategically? Think beyo...
Parents Get a Ticket to Ride to Playoffs
In Ohio and Oregon, parents are getting a ticket to ride, and parents and officials are nothing short of ecstatic. The NCAA granted a waiver that allo...
Executive Insights: USA Swimming
We hear plenty about swimming throughout the Olympic cycle. But what happens when that’s not going on? This one-on-one interview with Pat Hogan at USA...
Full Stream Ahead: Your Guide to Internet Broadcasting for Sports Events
Recording and live-streaming events can allow those who can’t make it to a sports destination the chance to see athletes compete. It can also create a...
Build It and They Will Come? It’s a Gamble, at Best
In Los Angeles, the stadium story seems to be all about location, location, location – and not at all about the move. Nor even the promise of a move, ...
Ice Cold Competition
From activities as traditional as skiing to those as cutting-edge as fat biking, winter sports can take many forms. Learn what destinations are doing ...