Breaking News, Podcasts and Analysis Serving People who Organize, Manage and Host Sports Events
USA Fencing’s Board of Directors has selected Phil Andrews to serve as the organization’s chief executive officer, starting August 16. Andrews will take over from interim Chief Executive Officer Jack Gierhart. Andrews will join USA Fencing after nearly a decade of service at USA Weightlifting, including more than six years as CEO. He also served in […]
Continue Reading
Jack Gierhart has been appointed the interim chief executive director at USA Fencing while the national governing body conducts a national search for a permanent leader. Kris Ekeren announced in September that she was leaving the organization after eight years at the helm. While the NGB saw growth in membership and visibility during her tenure, […]
Continue Reading
The 2022 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota from July 2–11, 2022, with more than 5,000 competitors from nearly all 50 states competing in more than 100 events over 10 days. The 2022 Championships will include epee, foil and saber with categories for athletes […]
Continue Reading
USA Fencing will bring the 2021 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge to Philadelphia, the first time the city has hosted the event. The tournaments—considered the largest fencing event in the world with more than 5,000 competitors—will be staged July 3–12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. “PHL Sports is very excited to bring USA […]
Continue Reading
USA Fencing will hold its Division I National Championship and the April North American Cup at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, it was announced this week. The event will be April 17—20, 2020. The Division I National Championship is the final qualifier for the U.S. 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Fencing Team, with […]
Continue ReadingThe attack on Dallas police officers in the city’s downtown prompted USA Fencing…
Continue ReadingUSA Fencing has named Kris Ekeren interim executive director. Ekeren was selected for the role by the USA Fencing Board…
Continue ReadingVal Belmonte has resigned from his role as CEO of USA Fencing, effective August 25. Belmonte has accepted a position as…
Continue Reading
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.
Since 1997, SportsTravel magazine has served the sports‐related travel and event industry. It is the only publication written and designed to serve the people who organize, manage and host sporting events of all types at all levels.
Copyright © 2024 by Northstar Travel Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. 301 Route 17 N, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: (201) 902-2000
