Category: Amateur Sports

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AI technology can allow a competition to be streamed virtually anywhere without the need of a camera operator at the venue.

Being There Without Being There

In today’s world, access to content when and where you want it is proving to be king—and nothing embodies that more than the sports industry. Consumers desire high-quality content in the palm of their hand and for many of their favorite sports teams, that has quickly become regularly available through television subscriptions or streaming services. […]

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World Rugby Launches Women’s Rugby Campaign

World Rugby, the sport’s international federation, has unveiled a new global identity, brand proposition and campaign to boost interest, participation and investment in women’s rugby. The “Women In Rugby” campaign, supported by USA Rugby, will feature a dedicated website—www.women.rugby—in an effort to continue what has been considerable growth in participation among women. Since 2017, women’s […]

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Will Waller Named CEO of National Wheelchair Basketball Association

Will Waller has been named chief executive officer of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, effective immediately. Waller, who has served on the organization’s board since 2016, has resigned his board position to take the top spot. Waller is the former vice president of HR business transformation for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He has […]

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SportsEngine Partners with USA Volleyball on Member Management

SportsEngine Inc. has partnered with USA Volleyball to serve as the national governing body’s member management technology provider in a move that could help ensure that event participants have met safety requirements and passed background checks. SportsEngine, an NBC Sports Group company, has had a long-standing relationship with USAV but as of September 1, 2019, […]

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Full Sail University will open a dedicated sports arena in May called "The Fortress." Photo: Full Sail University

The Fortress Enters the Esports Stage

The largest esports arena to be constructed on a U.S. college campus is scheduled to open this month at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. The private, for-profit school has invested $6 million into what it is calling “The Fortress,” an arena that will house its Armada esports team. The venue will also host […]

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USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship Awarded to Reno Tahoe

Reno Tahoe, Nevada, has been selected to host the 2020 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship (GJNC18). The tournament will be held May 1–3, 2020, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. USA Volleyball expects about 300 teams, nearly 3,000 players and more than 5,000 family and friends to participate or attend. The event will crown […]

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Cornhole State Championships Headed to Clermont, Florida

Visit Lake, the city of Clermont, Florida, and the American Cornhole Organization have announced that they will partner to host the ACO Florida State Championships of Cornhole – Season 14. The event will be staged May 24–25 at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. “Visit Lake is thrilled to welcome this wonderful event to our […]

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U.S. Club Soccer Names Dick’s as Official Sporting Goods Partner

U.S. Club Soccer has announced that Dick’s Sporting Goods will become the organization’s official sporting goods partner. Under terms of the agreement, U.S. Club Soccer members will receive special discounts to Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and online. Dick’s will also receive marketing opportunities through various digital, social and on-site efforts. The mission of U.S. Club […]

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2019 National Senior Games Reaches Registration Record

Athletes ages 50 and older are responding in record numbers to the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana, which will be staged this summer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The June 14–25 event has seen 13,712 athletes register for the Olympic-style multisport festival—the most in the event’s 32-year history. New Mexico has seen the most […]

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Erin Hills Golf Course will host the 2025 U.S. Women's Open. Photo: USGA

Erin Hills to Host 2025 U.S. Women’s Open

The USGA has selected Erin Hills golf course, in Erin, Wisconsin, to host the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open and 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships. The U.S. Women’s Open will be staged May 29–June 1, 2025. The U.S. Mid-Amateur will be held September 10–15, 2022, with Blue Mound Golf and Country Club, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving as the stroke-play […]

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