 | |  | Pickleball Report: So Many Players, Not Enough Courts to Host Them All Not enough courts to host all the players who want to participate. While it's admittedly a better problem to have than its opposite (too many venues standing empty, as with racquetball), pickleball is, at this point, growing so quickly that facilities can't keep up. These and other insights can be found in SFIA's new 2024 State of Pickleball Report. ....read more | |
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| In other news and commentary... | | Introducing SDM's 2024 Champions of Economic Impact | This year's honorees in SDM's awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, brought an astounding $1,885,077,600 to their local economies. From mainstream sports with thousands of athletes, to niche competitions and small fundraising events put on by grassroots groups - we see you. And in this featured article, we honor you. ....read more |
| | Congress Introduces the Youth Sports Facilities Act | The Youth Sports Facilities Act (YSFA), if passed, would unlock a new funding source for youth sports facilities and recreational spaces using Economic Development Assistance (EDA) grants. Because EDAs are not presently eligible to be used for investments in youth sports infrastructure, YSFA could help communities currently lacking in facilities. ....read more |
| | Should Spirit's Bankruptcy Worry Tournament Travelers? Maybe Not | The news that Spirit Airlines has declared bankruptcy came as no surprise to the travel industry. The budget airline, which previously charged for extras like sodas, carry-on bags and more, had been staggering. Accordingly, travelers are wondering whether to cancel their tickets and change to a more solvent airline. Not necessarily, say the experts. ....read more |
| | | Report: Open Source Intelligence in Next-Gen Sports Venue Protection | The message is clear: Americans are spending on sports travel. In 2023, Americans took 204.9 million trips related to sporting events, contributing $52.2 billion in direct spending, 757,600 jobs, and $20.1 billion in tax revenues. But those increases also bring concerns about security. Already, high-tech means are being used to combat problems. ....read more |
| | Airlines Being Labeled “Luggage Losers” for Misplaced, Damaged Bags | 2024 has not been a good year for airlines and athletes when it comes to baggage handling. An LPGA pro's clubs were destroyed by one airline while a frustrated traveler created an airline-shaming site called LuggageLosers.com. Overall, the trend of lost and damaged bags is up but new technology is helping travelers reconnect with their belongings. ....read more |
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| Inside Events |  | BassmastHER In 2024, B.A.S.S., debuted the BassmastHER program, a new initiative with the goal of creating a space for female anglers at all levels to learn and expand their fishing skills in a supportive community. In 2025, that program will expand with more workshops, more digital content and more female anglers from whom others can learn and become inspired. ....read more | |
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| November/December 2024 SDM's awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, always inspires us and 2024 was no exception. This year's winners alone brought a grand total of $1,885,077,600 to their local economies. That figure is, in fact, double the economic impact of last year's awards program. From mainstream sports to niche competitions, from events that draw in competitors not only from around the country but around the globe, to small fundraising events put on by grassroots groups - we see you. And in this issue of our magazine, we honor you. ....read more | | Read the entire issue | View the digital version | Issue archive |
| Last word... | | "To inspire children is my goal. Kids need adults to help them. Behind the success of a child is an adult." ~ Pro golfer, Chi Chi Rodriguez |
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