We’re in the homestretch of the year, and that brings us, once again, to our awards issue. The 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism (who collectively brought in nearly $1 billion), are not only a great refresher course on all of the reasons we do what we do in this industry, they’re an inspiration to persevere and innovate. Together, event owners show us not just power and strength but determination and resourcefulness. It is, after all, with all of these qualities that economies benefit, memories are made and champions are born.
Volleyball consistently ranks among the most popular sports for high school girls (just behind outdoor track and field in terms of participants) and boys’ volleyball is trending up as well. Played indoors and outdoors (where it is contested on grass, sand and snow), it is hosted in a variety of excellent venues nationwide. Here are just a few. more....