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Olympics

Rio: The Legacy - A report by the International Olympic Committee

The IOC has a released a report, showcasing the ways Rio was "made a better place" by the presence of the 2016 Summer Games.

GreenSportsAlliance

Taking the Field: Advancing Energy and Water Efficiency in Sports Venues

The document looks at ways U.S. sports venues can make a positive ecological impact by reducing their energy and water use.

asa-sportfishing

Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts

Recreational fishing brings a myriad of economic benefits to communities throughout the U.S. This report breaks them down by district.

TraverseCity

Game On: The Impact of Youth Sports on a Regional Economy

This white paper takes a look at the economic impact of two youth sports tournaments on the Traverse City, Michigan, region.

ACSM

Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2017

How can event owners get maximum participation? By aligning with the top fitness trends. The American College of Sports Medicine's survey explains.

FIFA

FIFA 2.0: The Vision for the Future

FIFA outlines its intentions for the beautiful game on a forward-going basis in this white paper.

BlueRidgeMarathon

Blue Ridge Marathon Economic Impact Analysis

This white paper is a detailed summary of the economic impact of the 2016 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon on the surrounding area.

RunningUSA

Phase Two: Millennial Running Study

Event owners wishing to recruit Millennials need to know them better. This explains their incentives for participation in running events.

NFHS

NFHS Annual High School Athletics Participation Survey

The annual survey of sports participation in high schools across the U.S. shows increased participation over the 2014-2015 school year.

TXAM

Recreational Fishing as Tourism

In addition to being an outdoor recreation activity for residents in each state, fishing can certainly be considered a form of tourism