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Polartec Big Air at Fenway
When you set about building a 140-foot big air ski and snowboard ramp in a 104-year-old ballpark for an event that has never been staged before, any number of things could conceivably go amiss. But by all accounts, February’s Polartec Big Air at Fenway was deemed a success, leaving the door open for more such events at the longtime home of the Boston Red Sox—and perhaps elsewhere. By nature of the massive construction required

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The NCAA Tournament Prepares for Liftoff By Greg Echlin The Final Four returns to Houston while the women’s tournament marks its 35th anniversary with all three divisions playing in one host city There is liftoff in Houston, as well as in the other cities around the country chosen to host this year’s NCAA men’s and […]

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Enthusiasm Reigns in the Great Lakes By Jennifer Lee At destinations large and small, the Great Lakes region offers sports-event organizers the chance to stage their events in front of packed crowds. Teams and athletes that visit the Great Lakes region can count on exceptional facilities, original attractions and local support, which is why so many organizers […]

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Raising the Bar By John Conroy Despite marquee events, world-class athletes and a star turn every four years at the Olympic Summer Games, track and field in the United States has struggled to find ways to compete for attention against more mainstream sports. Recently, though, the sport has seen major developments—among them, significant international events […]

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Independence Day in Peoria

Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois, is quickly becoming a mecca for sporting events.  With a number of state of the art facilities, Peoria can play home to all types of event of all sizes, making it one of the top sports destinations in the country. Peoria’s newest complex, The Louisville Slugger Sports Complex, will be one of the […]

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