Nobody needs to be told that excellent events don’t happen by themselves. On the contrary, they call for a detailed plan for excellence behind the scenes as well as what meets the eye for spectators. A strong event is supported by an excellent working relationship with the local sports commission and CVB, as well as several vendors, including photography, housing and medical planning. Other aspects adding to the overall excellence of the competition include proper marketing and the strong pursuit of athletes to participate. Learn about all those things and more in this issue.
Soccer remains one of the most popular sports at multiple levels, including high school, where both boys’ and girls’ participation continues to trend upward. (In fact, it’s in the top five spot at the high school level, and has been for years). Planning a tournament? Here are some fields to study. more....