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The HBCU Athletic Conference’s inaugural Champions of Character Volleyball Clinic will be November 10 and presented by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission and YMCA of Northwest Louisiana. The free clinic, dedicated to empowering athletes through the NAIA’s Champions of Character program, will take place at the YMCA BHP and Lash Family YMCA locations. The clinic will […]
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The annual Rivalry Series between the women’s teams from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada has evolved into a must-see event over its first five years with a mix of appealing to new markets, the increasing appetite and enthusiasm for women’s sports and the ability to watch one of the best rivalries in winter sports play […]
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Josh Dill has been promoted to Assistant Executive Director at Visit Frisco in Texas and will be the bureau’s liaison for high profile industry partnerships while providing support to Executive Director Marla Roe. “We are excited about adding a new leadership role at Visit Frisco and moving Josh into this position reflects the commitment we […]
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Lasso Safe has announced the launch of the Sports Wellness Platform, a scientific-based service for the recognition, monitoring and betterment of sport participant experiences. The safe sport organization’s tool, created after years research, will allow event organizers to monitor the safety and well-being of participants at their events by gauging their emotional, physical and social […]
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Milwaukee has been selected to host the 2025 and 2026 USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships and the 2025 and 2026 USA Paratriathlon National Championships, returning to the city that has hosted the event six times. The 2025 event is scheduled for August 8–10 and the 2026 event August 7–9, bringing together the country’s […]
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VisitPittsburgh has announced the appointment of Jim Britt as the new vice president of sports events, beginning November 6. Britt, who has nearly 20 years of experience in sports management, will be responsible for overseeing VisitPittsburgh’s sports tourism initiatives and elevating Pittsburgh’s reputation as a sports destination. “It’s an honor to join VisitPittsburgh and contribute […]
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The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation was honored Tuesday with the Visit Salt Lake Community Impact Award during Visit Salt Lake’s third annual Sports Tourism Summit. “Through their commitment to youth development and celebrating the spirit of the Olympic Games, the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation has a profound impact on our community,” said Kaitlin Eskelson, president […]
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San Francisco Travel Association, the official destination marketing organization for the city and county of San Francisco, have announced a partnership with the Bay Area Host Committee that will see San Francisco Travel have an executive representative seat on the BAHC Advisory Board. In partnership with BAHC, San Francisco Travel is spearheading efforts to execute […]
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Wasserman Hospitality Sales has launched a new division in North America with a focus on providing U.S. clients access to events including tennis grand slams, the Premier League, NFL, MLB, Royal Ascot and Formula 1 races. The expansion will be led by Laurence Ives, director of sales, with a team based in New York. The […]
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The Florida Sports Foundation’s evolution is continuing with the promotion of one longtime industry veteran and the hire of a young professional from across the country. Joe Piotrowski has been promoted to vice president of sports development of the Florida Sports Foundation and Millie Osguthorpe, the director of sales for Visit Ogden, will join the […]
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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