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The youth sports industry was estimated at $37.5 billion worldwide in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% until 2030. The number of youth sports-related events is increasing yearly and attendance is soaring. Event organizers are managing more fields and courts to accommodate thousands of young athletes and […]
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Youth sports organizations are cornerstones of many communities. However, a dark side lurks within some organizations with financial misconduct by those entrusted with funds. Recent cases underscore how common this is: The former president and treasurer of a youth baseball league faced charges of embezzlement and money laundering Three soccer league organizers were accused of […]
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Whether it is a cornhole championship, esports fighting game tournament, pickleball, archery, billiards or surfing competition, paying out prize money to winners is not what tournament organizers most look forward to after putting on a major event or tournament. However, how quickly the players get paid is of utmost importance. No one wants to be […]
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Editor’s Note: FIFA will soon reveal its schedule for the 2026 World Cup in North America including a host city for the World Cup final, a race largely seen as between Dallas and NY/NJ. Below, Monica Paul of the Dallas Sports Commission makes her case for why Dallas should be the pick. My enthusiasm, excitement […]
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Locker rooms have evolved to serve a purpose greater than giving athletes a space to change — they now act as hubs of activity, preparation and relaxation. These spaces can create a multipurpose environment that becomes an extension of a building’s synergy rather than an afterthought in the design process. Designers are increasingly looking toward […]
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Movements for change are driven by a leader, usually many leaders, who have a vision. Being such a leader and catalyst in the evolving world of sports commissions is something I aspire to. With a rich background in sports that spans being a player, leader and mentor, my experiences have influenced how I approach making […]
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My best friend and I are in the midst of attending the 25 most iconic and prominent sporting events in the world as part of our curated bucket list. As part of this pilgrimage, we recently had the privilege of attending the gentlemen’s final at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, aka Wimbledon. […]
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The business model, structure and governance of sports organizations are crucial in determining how they are managed, the dynamics of their activities and long-term sustainability. The main differences between International Federations and U.S. professional sports leagues are organizational structures, governance, revenue models, talent management strategies, leadership styles, profit orientation, sports specification rules, and conflict resolution […]
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Alabama’s location in the South is synonymous with religion – the religion of collegiate athletics. Celebrating state pride through college sports is a deep-seeded tradition that both unites and divides families but also lends itself to a “welcome wagon” for families, fans and student-athletes traveling to events in destinations across the Yellowhammer State. College football […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 26 percent of adults in the United States — or a total of 61 million people — have some type of disability. Of those 61 million Americans, only 17 percent are born with their disability while 83 percent acquire their disabilities through a health diagnosis […]
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The @Big12Conference has selected the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah, to host the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Big 12 Gymnastics Championships. The 2025 Big 12 Gymnastics Championship’s two sessions will be held March 22 at noon and 5 p.m. local time.
.@PlayNAIA has selected Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Alabama, and @GSOB_Sports as hosts for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships.
Move United was given the 2024 Rings of Gold Award by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee during its annual assembly last week in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Triple Crown Sports has announced the departure of Sean Hardy, who is stepping down from his role as chief operating officer to join League One Volleyball as chief growth officer.
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