Author: Ted Keith

spencer-olmstead_edited
Courtesy of Visit Wichita
Category:

Spencer Olmstead Takes on Role as Sports Sales Manager at Visit Wichita

Spencer Olmstead has been named Sports Sales Manager at Visit Wichita, his latest step since joining his hometown organization last year. In his new role, Olmstead will focus on developing and cultivating relationships with local, regional and national sports stakeholders, identifying new event opportunities and positioning the city as a destination for events. “Spencer has proven […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
archive_pommel_600x400

Greater Ontario: Southern California’s Home for Big Games

Welcome to Greater Ontario — the Gateway to Southern California and one of the region’s fastest-growing sports destinations. Made up of the neighboring cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, Greater Ontario pairs big-league venues with an unbeatable location, giving event organizers everything they need to host a standout tournament and every athlete and family the […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Editorial Allied 1

The Art of Production

Allied Productions & Sales has been a trusted leader in innovative event production since 1995. Headquartered in Minnesota, we serve clients locally, nationally, and globally, with successful events in 48 states and 28 countries. For nearly three decades, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, adaptability, and creativity. We specialize in full-service audiovisual production for corporate […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
NHL Winter Classic Hockey
The NHL's Winter Classic has become one of the league's signature events. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Eight Marquee Games Highlight Record-Tying NHL Schedule

The National Hockey League took its summer break quite literally. Last season ended with one week left in spring, and the new season started Tuesday one week into autumn. Beyond bringing to a close the shortest offseason among the major professional North American sports leagues, the busy opening days kicked off what is already a […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
wfc-box-main

World’s Finest Chocolate Fueling the Pursuit of Passion Through Fundraising

This is the first in an occasional series spotlighting companies, destinations or individuals that will be attending the TEAMS Conference & Expo for the first time. This year’s edition will take place from October 26—29 in Birmingham, Alabama, and will feature a Rookie Reception for first-time attendees. That event will be on Monday, October 26 […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Weidner Field
Weidner Field in Colorado Springs will be the home of a new franchise in the UFL. (Photo courtesy of Visit Colorado Springs)

United Football League Expanding to Rhode Island and Colorado for 2027

The United Football League is expanding, adding two markets in 2027 and two more in 2028. Teams based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and Colorado Springs, Colorado, will join in 2027, while Sandy, Utah, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma will start play in 2028. Those additions will bring the UFL to 10 teams. Three of the new […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Paris Olympics Volleyball
The U.S. women's volleyball team earned a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

FIVB Names Three U.S. Cities to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Three cities and venues in the United States have been announced as hosts for the the first FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup, which will take place in the U.S. and Canada next summer. Anaheim, California (Honda Center); Omaha, Nebraska (CHI Health Center Arena); and Orlando, Florida (Kia Center) will be the U.S. locations, while the […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
US Swimming Olympic Trials
Swimmers start a Women's 50 freestyle preliminary heat Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

USA Swimming Unveils Dates for 2028 Olympic Team Trials

USA Swimming’s 2028 Olympic Team Trials will be held from June 9—17, 2028 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The sport’s national governing body had announced last summer that its Olympic Trials would be returning to the home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. The 2024 trials were the first time the event had been […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Saudi Arabia Tennis WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina won the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/ Fatima Shbair)
Category:

Charlotte, North Carolina, To Be Home of WTA Finals and Global HQ for WTA

The WTA is moving its global headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, and bringing the WTA Finals, the biggest non-Grand Slam event in women’s tennis, to the Queen City for three years starting in 2027, the WTA announced. As part of the arrangement, the WTA Tour will take over operation of the season-ending event, which features […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :