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Louisville ACC T&F

Louisville to Host 2023 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships

The University of Louisville will host the 2023 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships from February 23­–25, 2023, at the ASM Global-managed Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. “We are thrilled that yet another prestigious championship event has chosen the NortonHealthcare Sports and Learning Center as its host,” said Louisville Urban League President and Chief […]

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Maryland SoccerPlex
The Maryland SoccerPlex is now home to the first ever Sports Turf Institute apprenticeship program.

Maryland Soccer Foundation Establishes Sports Turf Institute

The Maryland Soccer Foundation has launched the Sports Turf Institute at The Maryland SoccerPlex, with a first of its kind apprenticeship program leading the way. Four apprentices, plus four existing staff members, are enrolled in the training program that offers both on-site and classroom education. When finished, the apprentices will leave with a total of […]

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Holly Perella

Holly Perella Named Business Development Director of SportsPittsburgh

Holly Perella has been named the new business development director of SportsPittsburgh. Executive Director Jennifer Hawkins said Perella will drive new event procurement within the grassroots sports market. “We are elated to welcome Holly to the SportsPittsburgh team,” Hawkins said. “Holly brings with her years of experience with youth sports teams, which will serve her […]

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Paradise Coast
Paradise Coast Sports Complex has partnered with Collier County Public School District to create a work study program for students with disabilities.

Paradise Coast Sports Complex Partners with G.A.T.E. Program

Students with disabilities from Golden Gate High School — part of the Collier County Public School District in Naples, Florida — can now earn work-study experience thanks to a partnership with Paradise Coast Sports Complex. The G.A.T.E. (Greater Achievement Through Empowerment) Program provides students with disabilities the chance to develop occupational knowledge and the skills […]

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Sports ETA
Sports ETA and Destinations International have teamed up on a two-year partnership.

Sports ETA and Destinations International Form Strategic Partnership

The Sports Events and Tourism Association and Destinations International have announced a two-year partnership with a focus on educational programming and industry research. Sports ETA is the professional trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, while Destinations International is the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus. “Sports […]

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TerryParks

Space Coast Office of Tourism Names Terry Parks as Sports Coordinator

The Space Coast Office of Tourism in Cocoa Beach, Florida, has named Terry Parks tourism sports coordinator, charging him with overseeing the Sports Grant Program, working to bring new sporting opportunities to the region and working with the Brevard County Tourist Development Council’s Sports Committee. “We’re thrilled to welcome Terry to the team,” said Peter […]

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USAWFL Chicago Tournament
The USA Wheelchair Football League will bring its exciting brand to Grayslake, Illinois, August 13–14.

USA Wheelchair League Event Headed to Grayslake, Illinois

The USA Wheelchair Football League will host the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association’s first home tournament on August 13–14 at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois. The USAWFL is a program of Move United that is made possible by support from the National Football League and Bob Woodruff Foundation partnership, which is part of […]

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Mayhall Bill Noble Park
William Mayhall, Jr. has been named the general manager of Bill Noble Park in Gardendale, Alabama.

William Mayhall, Jr. Tabbed as General Manager of Bill Noble Park

The city of Gardendale has hired Alabama native William Mayhall, Jr. as general manager to lead the revamped Bill Noble Park, which is scheduled to open later this fall. Bill Noble Park will feature nine baseball fields, eight tennis courts, 11 pickleball courts, synthetic turf fields for football, lacrosse and soccer, a state-of-the-art playground area […]

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BillyDunlap

OneSpartanburg Hires Billy Dunlap as Chief Tourism Officer

OneSpartanburg, Inc, the official DMO for Spartanburg County and the city of Spartanburg in South Carolina, has hired Billy Dunlap as chief tourism development officer to lead tourism development efforts. Dunlap formerly served as president and chief executive officer of Visit York County and director of sports tourism for Visit Greenville, both in South Carolina. “Billy […]

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FrankViverito

St. Louis Sports Commission President Frank Viverito Retiring at End of 2022

St. Louis Sports Commission President Frank Viverito will retire at the end of 2022 after 27 years leading organization, handing over leadership of the organization to Vice President of Marketing and Development Marc Schreiber while assuming an advisory role in retirement. “As I transition to an advisory role, my feelings are of gratitude to have […]

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