Making your Event Green
Green is the new black. Of course, to be honest, maybe it's not all that new; people have been earth-conscious for years, but it was only recently tha...
Articles
Lacrosse: The Big Win
This February, Steve Stenersen, president and CEO of US Lacrosse, presented a quandary on his blog. As one of the fastest-growing sports in the United...
Coastal Water Sports
There's just nothing quite like being on the coast. That expanse of horizon, the feeling of infinite space, the simultaneous power and serenity of the...
Evaluating Economic Impact
Economic growth, increased revenue, a heightened profile in the tourism industry -- there's absolutely no doubt that these are the goals of any area s...
Stay to Play
Tournament and sporting event directors everywhere have the same challenge: to fill their hotel-partner room blocks, to earn the hotel rebate and/or c...
Equestrian: Getting a Leg Up on Equestrian Events
2010 was a game-changer for the equine world. The Alltech FEI World Games took place in October at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, marking...
An Interview with Dean Ekeren, National Events and Marketing Director, USA Swimming
USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming. We administer competitive swimming in accordance with the Olympic & Amateur Spo...
Running: Running a Successful Event, Start to Finish
He didn't have sweat-wicking clothing. He didn't have a personal trainer. He most assuredly didn't have ergonomically correct running shoes. And yet t...
Soccer: The United States of Soccer
What makes a sensational soccer facility? Ask the experts. One of several soccer sanctioning organizations, the United States Specialty Sports Associa...
Pacific: So Much More than Hollywood
930,727 square miles; 5 States; 1 Region - The Pacific. Yes, according to Wikipedia, five states make up the Pacific Region of the United States: Alas...