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Safety and Security: Changing Your Game for the Better

Safety and Security: Changing Your Game for the Better

Security is a game changer in sports events. New technology can help you respond to potential problems more quickly.

The State of the Cheer and Dance Industry

The State of the Cheer and Dance Industry

Cheerleading has changed through the years, and so has dance. I like to think they’ve changed for the better, meaning, of course, the athletes stay sa...

4 Myths about Stay-to-Play

4 Myths about Stay-to-Play

Stay-to-Play. Stay-to-Save. Stay-and-Win. It’s called lots of different things, but they all mean the same thing: Either the team stays in a “tourname...

Media Relations: Get the Word Out by Working with Your CVB or Sports Commission

Media Relations: Get the Word Out by Working with Your CVB or Sports Commission

Anyone who has ever run an event knows that getting the media to show up is just about the most difficult challenge that you can face. Most of the tim...

USA Synchro: An Interview of Julie Fabsik-Swarts

USA Synchro: An Interview with Julie Fabsik-Swarts

USA Synchro is based in Indianapolis and serves as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of synchronized swimming which is featured in the s...

“Can I Play?” Legal Documentation Necessary for International Competition

“Can I Play?” Legal Documentation Necessary for International Competition

Despite the current conflicts in our nation over foreign policy, equal rights and immigration, a common denominator has always been our love for a sco...

Superior Sports with Southeastern Hospitality

Superior Sports with Southeastern Hospitality

The Southeastern United States has long been a refuge for “snowbird” travelers seeking warmer weather in the winter. But athletes competing in sports ...

Engaging Community Volunteers – The Secret to a Successful Sporting Event

Engaging Community Volunteers – The Secret to a Successful Sporting Event

When it comes to running a successful sporting event, one planning element cannot be overlooked, no matter the sport – volunteer recruitment. In our b...

Good Grounds for a Fight: Winning with Wrestling, Boxing and Martial Arts

Good Grounds for a Fight: Winning with Wrestling, Boxing and Martial Arts

Some of the oldest sports in history don’t involve equipment or even teammates. Like all sports, they require precision, practice and patience to mast...

Fast Break: Lacrosse, America’s First Sport, is Enjoying Unprecedented Growth

Fast Break: Lacrosse, America’s First Sport, is Enjoying Unprecedented Growth

Lacrosse is the oldest sport in the U.S., played centuries ago by Native Americans. Now, America’s first sport is one of this country’s fastest-growin...