| | Issue #106: April 03, 2019 |
| | Sports Tourism is on Fire in Maryland! Maryland is the heart of sports and the place to play. With venues for lacrosse, basketball, soccer, beach volleyball, triathlons, martial arts, quidditch, cricket and more, we have opportunities for everyone not only to host their next event in Maryland, but to take it to the next level. ....read more | |
In other news and commentary... | Will Bans Against Unvaccinated Kids Have an Impact on Sports? | Seeing an unprecedented rise in cases of measles among an unprecedented number of unvaccinated children, a New York suburb, accordingly, has taken an unprecedented step: banning children who have not yet been vaccinated from public places for the duration of the outbreak. What could happen to youth sports? ....read more |
| How Event Owners Can Combat Scammers | Between stolen frequent flyer miles and identity theft happening on airport hotspots, youth sports event owners might think they have the risks all figured out. Unfortunately, scammers keep a step ahead, preying on local businesses and pretending to solicit sponsorship funds. Get ready to play defense. ....read more |
| | Study: Larger Buffer Zone Needed to Make Basketball Safer | As March Madness heads into the homestretch, a trio of researchers is recommending a wider buffer zone around basketball courts - a move that, if implemented, could have major repercussions for operators of any facility that includes a basketball court. Here's an in-depth analysis of the recommendations. ....read more |
| | By the Numbers: The Final Four | The Cinderellas have long since left the dance and we're down to the Final Four. As those teams come screaming into Minneapolis to duke it out (see what we did there?) at U.S. Bank Stadium, it's worth reviewing some of the numbers just pertaining to Final Fours. ....read more |
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Inside Events | | Inside Events: The National Association of College Esports Esports' permeation of the sports landscape is evident everywhere you look. The meteoric rise in popularity of games like Fortnite and League of Legends has given rise to collegiate varsity teams and necessitated the creation of an organization to govern them. Meet the National Association of Collegiate Esports. ....read more | |
Instagram Photo of the Week | USA Triathlon's College Club & High School National Championships come to Tempe, AZ, April 5-6. In 2018, Hannah Koski led Cal Berkeley to the women's team title. Photo-Jonathan Norris | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Send us your photos! Please share the great pictures of your events, by sending them directly to us or using #SportsDestinations in your posts. Select photos will be presented on sportsdestinations.com, SDM Blitz and in the latest issues of Sports Destination Management magazine. Use #SportsDestinations via Twitter or Instagram | |
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| March/April 2019 This issue is a testament to our readers' knowledge. Many articles here, on topics such as choosing a photographer, planning for medical support and the benefits of hosting events at off-peak and off-season times, were written on a volunteer basis. They contain great insights and we hope you benefit from them. Also in this issue, you'll find features on golf, soccer, swimming and diving, as well as sport climbing and disc golf. There's also an excellent "who's who" feature on our industry. We're headed into spring and into a new season of sports. This issue provides a great head start. Enjoy! ....read more | Read the entire issue | View the digital version | Issue archive |
Last word... | "It's not how big you are, it's how big you play." ~ John Wooden, UCLA Basketball Coach |
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