| | Issue #96: October 31, 2018 |
Destination Spotlight | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Capital Improvements Make Oklahoma's Capitol City a Major Midwest Destination Oklahoma City is a capital destination for sports and as such, it has made some capital improvements to increase its already excellent athletic infrastructure. Softball, wrestling and paddle sports play there. USA Softball is here, and the Women's College World Series returns annually. Oklahoma City University has been a pioneer in women's wrestling and a whitewater rafting and kayaking center opened in May. This destination offers cosmopolitan shopping and dining options, a wide range of hotel choices and some of the most fun diversions for families and off-duty athletes ever. It also offers somber reflections, exciting marathons and more sports facilities than you knew. Get to know Oklahoma City. ....read more | | |
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| | East Meets West in America's 50th State It takes more than a volcano to slow down Hawaii. Coming off three straight years of record-breaking hotel bookings, the islands are growing sports tourism as well. Meet the destination that welcomes NBA players as handily as it hosts surfing pros. ....read more | |
In other news and commentary... | | Sports Betting and Youth Sports: The Perfect Match? | As more states legalize sports betting, government officials are faced with the question of where that revenue should go. Such oft-cited options include road repairs and pension funds, but now youth sports has entered the conversation. And if you think it's impossible, we have only two words: Wanna bet? ....read more |
| | Is Snow Farming the Future of the Ski Industry? | Call it climate change. Call it global warming. Call it a below-average snow year. Whatever you call it, it hurts outdoor winter sports events and necessitates something new: snow farming. Here's an inside look on where snow is coming from - and how transporting it is big business. ....read more |
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Inside Events | | Inside Events: The Zombie Mud Run Halloween is here and that means a huge uptick in all events creepy and scary. One that has withstood the test of seasons is the Zombie Mud Run. Offered throughout the year, this obstacle race and fun run hybrid keeps packing in the spectators and bringing in the volunteers. ....read more | |
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| September/October 2018 The landscape of sports is always evolving and changing. What doesn't change: how much we love to get behind our favorite athletes and cheer for them - and how much they can benefit communities when they come to town. This issue is a great combination of long-time favorites and what have been called 'disruptors' in our technological lexicon. The fall sports season - a transitional time - is underway, reminding us that like it or not, this year is winding down. Make sure you're ready for the new season and new challenges that lie ahead. Our articles, industry insights and more can help. ....read more | Read the entire issue |View the digital version |Issue archive |
Last word... | "Every year the World Series should go seven games for the dramatics of it."
~ Dan Quisenberry, MLB Relief Pitcher |
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