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ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
On Thin Ice: Warmer Winter Prompts Cities to Close Outdoor Ice Rinks
At least one major U.S. city is grappling with the consequences of climate change on sports facilities. In late October, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board recommended closing five outdoor ice ...
ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
Insights into the Travel Needs of Athletes (and Spectators) with Disabilities
In sports travel (and travel as a whole), accessibility is a key consideration for people with disabilities. From step-free entrances to accessible restrooms and helpful staff, the features that make ...
ARTICLE Nov 07, 2024
Influencer’s Posse at Marathon Raises Questions About Entitlement, Enforcement
The headlines were blunt: Influencer Disqualified From New York City Marathon After He Ran With Unauthorized E-Bikes Filming Him. Running Influencer Enrages Participants at New York City Marathon. The...
ARTICLE Nov 07, 2024
The Latest Trend, Time Travel, Ties Into Sports Tourism
Despite being wedded to technology (and unwilling to give up connectivity), travelers are following the nostalgia trail. It’s showing up in a big way as adults seek out destinations and attractions th...
ARTICLE Oct 10, 2024
Problems with Drones Over Sports Facilities Resulting in Increased Regulations
Spurred by concerns over privacy as well as personal safety, park systems are beginning to outlaw the use of drones. It’s an issue that taking flight as UAVs come down in price and ease of operation, ...
ARTICLE Oct 10, 2024
National Parks Set New Economic Impact Record in 2023
Who’s bringing in visitors by the score and economic impact to boot? Well, that would be national parks. Those parks had a record high $55.6 billion benefit to the U.S. economy and supported 415,400 j...
ARTICLE Oct 02, 2024
NCAA Announces 240-Plus Host Sites
For only the fourth time in its history, the NCAA conducted a comprehensive site selection process, putting most of its championships up for bid simultaneously. The Association chose over 240 host sit...
ARTICLE Sep 26, 2024
Like NFL Stadiums, Youth Sports Facilities Act as Emergency Shelters
In an intense hurricane season, NFL stadiums are proactively signing on with FEMA to become emergency shelters. This differs from previous years, when responses were more reactive and many facilities ...
ARTICLE Sep 12, 2024
High School Sports Aren’t Just Back, They’re Better Than Ever
There’s some truly great news about sports at the high school level: They are stronger than ever. In fact, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than eight milli...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
How Popular is Flag Football? NFHS Is Writing the Playing Rules
Flag football has exploded in popularity, and nowhere is that more evident than at the high school level, where girls teams are proliferating exponentially. In fact, the National Federation of State H...
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