 | |  | The Latest Substitute for Riding in Modern Pentathlon is Pillow Fighting It's low-risk and everyone has done it at least once - probably more if they have ever been to a slumber party. It's competitive pillow fighting, and it's being suggested as an alternative to horseback riding for modern pentathlon. Other contestants? Drone racing, roller skating, cycling, steeplechase/hurdles and obstacle racing. Here's the latest. ....read more | |
| Destination Spotlight | Florence Athletics & Sports Tourism: Full Life. Full Forward. The City of Florence, South Carolina is fast becoming a growing destination for sports tourism due to location, construction of new athletics facilities and the infrastructure to provide a quality experience. Florence is easily accessible to traveling teams and has not only outstanding venues but plenty of hotels and eateries. Learn more here. ....read more |  | |
| | Valley Forge & Montgomery County, PA: More Convenient, More Fun, More Help, More Facilities It's time you met Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Easily accessed, well-appointed and just plain IMPOSSIBLE not to enjoy, this is a destination that needs to be on every event owner's radar. Come for the excellent sports venues, then stay to enjoy all the area has to offer: history, adventure, fun, learning and more. Learn more here... ....read more | |
| In other news and commentary... | | Indiana Bill Could Help Sports Commission Cover Bid Fees | A new bill being studied by lawmakers in Indiana would designate a pool of money for the Indiana Sports Corporation to use for bids to bring events to the state. Lawmakers say the state is lagging behind others, being unable to pay the bid fees required for large events with potentially strong economic impact. Learn more about the bill and its progress here. ....read more |
| | Airfare is Going (Sorry) Sky-High. Here's Why | Fasten your seatbelt because airfares are about to go (ahem) sky-high. Domestic fares will rise about 7 percent a month through June, thanks (or no thanks) to several factors. And before you ask, politicians are powerless to change most of them. Bottom line: Publicize travel tournaments as early as possible to help people access better fares. ....read more |
| | Ditch Quidditch: The Sport Weighs Options for Name Change | Is it time for quidditch to ditch its name and distance itself from the wizarding world of Harry Potter? US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch believe it is. The two organizations are in the process of rebranding and selecting a new name. A few possibilities have been put forth, and voting has taken place. Where does the sport go from here? ....read more |
| | | Community Reacts After Hall of Fame Field Damaged by Vandals | Vandalism of sports venues tends to rouse the ire of their home communities. But when that venue is in a Hall of Fame complex and a youth facility, the anger goes off the charts. Right now, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame is looking for answers after someone broke into a flagship youth field and damaged it by driving circles across it in the snow. ....read more |
| | Get Your BID On: The Transplant Games of America 2024 | We're kicking off February (the month of Valentine's Day and all things heart-related) with a great event that is up for bid: The summer 2024 Transplant Games of America. This multi-sport event comes with athletes who bring inspiration - and the potential for residual tourism. Get all the details here about what venues are needed and how to proceed. ....read more |
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| Inside Events |  | Inside Events: U.S. National Toboggan Championships Anyone who grew up with snowy winters remembers downhill sledding to gain bragging rights among friends. And the annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships, held at Maine's Camden Snow Bowl, allows adults to relive snow days (complete with bragging rights and a trophy). Along the way, the event has turned into an essential moneymaker for the area. ....read more | |
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| January/February 2022 What's your New Year's resolution? If it involves becoming a stronger, better informed, more productive member of this industry, this issue can help. There are articles on insuring your event (and not falling prey to the problems that often occur), on rebranding (and marketing a new identity) - and on how adaptive sports have evolved (there's something every event owner can learn here). If you've wanted to find a host for basketball, esports or winter sports, we have some great possibilities. Plus, you can catch up with paddle and watercraft sports, as well as with ski mountaineering, a new discipline for the Winter Olympics. Let's make it a great year together. ....read more | | Read the entire issue |View the digital version |Issue archive |
| Last word... | "I seem to be one of those people that's immune to Super Bowl fever. I may be a carrier, but I'm immune to it myself."
~ Comedian Paul F. Tompkins |
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