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Permitting and Working with Authorities

Permitting and Working with Authorities

“I applied for a permit for a race my organization wants to put on to raise money for our charity, and they rejected the permit. What do I do now?” “...

Wrestling Takes Root(s)

Wrestling Takes Root(s)

Wrestling is a sport that is all about style. Whether wrestling the Olympic styles—Greco-Roman and freestyle—or the homegrown American style known as ...

An Interview with Mark A. Lucas, Executive Director, US Association of Blind Athletes

An Interview with Mark A. Lucas, Executive Director, US Association of Blind Athletes

Title/Organization Executive Director, United States Association of Blind Athletes Years in industry 26 Years in current position 11

Football: Going in for a Touchdown

Football: Going in for a Touchdown

Long before the Friday Night Lights come on, you're already in the huddle doing the pre-game work to make sure your football event goes well.

Hockey: Paradise for Pucks

Hockey: Paradise for Pucks

To the majority of the world, the word 'hockey' isn’t associated with ice—or pucks—at all. It conjures up images of a field with running, stick-wieldi...

The Benefits of Long-Term Contracts

The Benefits of Long-Term Contracts

Frequent flyer miles. Coupons sent to valued customers. Advance tickets being available only to last year's season ticket-holders. Lasting relationsh...

Merchandising Your Event: What You Need to Know

Merchandising Your Event: What You Need to Know

When was the last time you were out walking and didn’t see someone in a screen-printed tee shirt promoting an event or special occasion? Whether it’s ...

North America’s Finest Sports Facilities

North America’s Finest Sports Facilities

Just as the productivity of office workers is affected by their environment, the achievement of sports participants can be affected by the environment...

Cheer and Dance: Go Ahead, Be Flexible

Cheer and Dance: Go Ahead, Be Flexible

They come in droves, from all over the country. They come with their families. They come with costumes, glitter, makeup and ponytails. They come to co...

The Midwest - Ready for Anything

The Midwest - Ready for Anything

Cheeseheads and Cornhuskers Nicknames in sports are commonplace, but the Midwest has some of the better known ones and shows this region's passion ...