Category: National Governing Body

National Governing Body — SportsTravel — News, Insight and Analysis for the Sports-Event Industry

APTOPIX Paris Olympics Surfing
Caroline Marks of the United States surfs during the gold medal match of the surfing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Teahupo'o, Tahiti. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Battle Ongoing for NGB Recognition of Surfing

Two organizations seeking to be the national governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States have each had their day in front of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Certification Review Group. USA Surfing’s bid to be re-certified by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee is being challenged by U.S. Ski […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
USOPC_Football_Member_fullcolor

USA Football Certified as National Governing Body by USOPC

USA Football has been certified as the official national governing body for the sport by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, marking a milestone for the organization ahead of flag football’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. USA Football oversees all aspects of American football including selecting, training and leading the […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Tulsa USA BMX
The USA Cycling BMX Racing National Team using Tulsa as its home base furthers the partnership between the two entities. USA BMX photo

Tulsa to Become Official Home of the USA Cycling BMX Racing National Team

That the USA BMX Headquarters in Tulsa will become the official home base of the USA Cycling BMX Racing National Team to identify, develop and support the next generation of BMX athletes, while expanding opportunities for riders to train and compete at a world-class facility. USA BMX is opening the doors of its Tulsa headquarters […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Charlie Enright

Charlie Enright Appointed CEO of US Sailing

Charlie Enright, a member of the first American team to win The Ocean Race, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body. Enright co-founded the 11th Hour Racing Team, an initiative dedicated to promoting ocean health and sustainable practices through high-profile sailing campaigns. Along with winning the […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
USA Boxing Crop

USA Boxing National Open Headed to Tulsa

USA Boxing has announced a new event for this year with the USA Boxing National Open to be hosted September 13–20 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Arvest Convention Center. “We are incredibly excited to add another national event to the 2025 calendar for our USA Boxing members,” said Mike McAtee, USA Boxing chief executive officer […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Spokane Sports ITTF

Spokane to Host Four International Table Tennis Federation Events

Spokane, Washington, will host four major International Table Tennis Federation events this August including the city’s second time hosting a world championship-level competition. “It’s an honor to bring yet another world-class event to Spokane,” said Ashley Blake, chief executive officer of Spokane Sports. “Hosting prestigious table tennis events not only highlights our city’s commitment to […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
USA Shooting Anniversary

USA Shooting Celebrates 30 Years as National Governing Body

USA Shooting will mark a milestone this month as it celebrates 30 years as the national governing body for international shooting sports within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, commemorating the anniversary with special events, social media giveaways and initiatives designed to further expand participation. Since its 1995 founding, USA Shooting has won 36 Olympic […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
USA Wrestling

USA Wrestling Sets Membership Record

USA Wrestling has set a milestone as the organization surpassed 345,000 members for the first time in its 57–year history with nearly five months remaining in the 2024–2025 membership year. The USA Wrestling membership year concludes August 31, 2025, with current projections indicating USA Wrestling will surpass the 365K membership total this year. The USA […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
USA Surfing US Ski Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Applies for NGB Certification to Oversee Surfing

USA Surfing’s bid to be re-certified by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee this month is being challenged by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, which has also filed a motion with the USOPC to be the sport’s national governing body. The USOPC has scheduled public hearings with USA Surfing on April 10 and U.S. Ski […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
USA Swimming

USA Swimming Interim CEO Shana Ferguson Leaving to Join LA28

USA Swimming interim chief executive officer Shana Ferguson is leaving the organization to become the chief of sport and games delivery at the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games and will be succeeded by Bob Vincent, former chair of the USA Swimming Board of Directors, on April 1. The chief executive officer’s role has been […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :