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Youth Sports Implementing (With Uneven Success) Coach Background Checks
ARTICLE Jun 11, 2026

Youth Sports Implementing (With Uneven Success) Coach Background Checks

Nationwide, youth sports organizations are grappling with the sudden reality of needing to do background checks on coaches and other key personnel. And judging by some recent reports, some groups have...
Nominate Now: SDM’s Champions of Economic Impact Awards Program is Open
ARTICLE Jun 11, 2026

Nominate Now: SDM’s Champions of Economic Impact Awards Program is Open

We already know that sports tourism is a nearly $275 billion industry. We also know that everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is...
The Sport & Social Industry Association: An Interview with Galen Beers, Executive Director
ARTICLE Jun 01, 2026

The Sport & Social Industry Association

There’s a fast-growing sector in the sports events market and it isn’t youth, although it’s made up of athletes who used to fall into that category: Adult leagues with regular programming in everythin...
Coming Soon: SDM's Awards Program
ARTICLE May 28, 2026

Coming Soon: SDM’s 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

We already know that sports tourism is a nearly $275 billion industry. We also know that everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is...
Each semester, the Communications and Marketing team selects three to four interns from Auburn University.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Crafting Internships: A Case Study

Want to start an internship program but don’t have a blueprint? Here is a case study from a sports destination eager to share its experiences. At Auburn-Opelika Tourism, internships are not observatio...
The Mid-Atlantic stands out as a premier destination for sports events, offering an exceptional balance of accessibility, versatility and atmosphere.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Versatile Venues with a Side of History

The Mid-Atlantic region boasts a wide range of venues, all supported by strong infrastructure and hospitality. Beyond fields, courts, pools, tracks and more, the surrounding communities add depth to e...
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) is the trade association for sporting goods and fitness brands, manufacturers, retailers, governing bodies and sports leagues in the industry.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Sports & Fitness Industry Association

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) is the trade association for sporting goods and fitness brands, manufacturers, retailers, governing bodies and sports leagues in the industry. It track...
Destinations are Luring a Wide Variety of Fishing Events.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Casting Calls: Destinations Luring a Wide Variety of Fishing Events

With a record 19 percent of the population having participated in fishing in 2024, it’s no surprise that the fishing competition landscape continues to expand with more livestreaming, increasing prize...
If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class

If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer, like excellent venues, plentiful accommodations, a variety of restaurants, fun,...
Surf Wars End with USA Surfing as Governing Body for Olympic Pipeline
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Surf Wars End with USA Surfing as Governing Body for Olympic Pipeline

Following an often contentious process involving USA Surfing and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) certified USA Surfing on April 15 as the national governing body ...

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