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Lane Community College Pickleball

Travel Lane County Charitable Fund Donates $50K to New Pickleball Facility

The Travel Lane County Charitable Fund in Eugene, Oregon, has announced a $50,000 donation to the planned Regional Pickleball Complex at Lane Community College. The Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation aims to break ground on the complex in May 2025 and finish construction by fall 2025. The facility will feature 24 lighted courts, 10 of them […]

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Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau Launches New Brand Identity

The Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau in Minnesota has announced a new brand for the city’s official destination marketing organization – Bloomington, Minnesota Travel & Tourism, a new name and brand expression which will be implemented in strategic phases over the next several months. Bloomington will, along with Minneapolis and Saint Paul, host the Big […]

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USA Field Hockey

USA Field Hockey Adds U-16 Boys to 2024 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The 2024 edition of the AAU Junior Olympic Games will feature the addition of U-16 boys teams competing in the Hockey5s format, announced USA Field Hockey. The decision to include U-16 boys comes as part of ongoing efforts to promote field hockey for boys leading into the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Hockey5s, […]

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Fort Worth Stockyards to Host 2024 MLB Draft on July 14

Major League Baseball and the Fort Worth Sports Commission have announced that the opening night of the 2024 MLB Draft will be held Sunday, July 14 at the Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The draft will be open to the public and coincides with 2024 MLB All-Star Week events in Arlington, Fort Worth […]

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Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center

Montgomery County Cuts Ribbon on New Facility

Officials from Montgomery County, Maryland, hosted the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center on February 24 with pools designed for general swimming, low level diving, exercise, aquatic play, training and teaching opportunities. The 120,000 square foot SSRAC offers recreation and leisure activities and also features a […]

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Marcus Tavernier of Bournemouth with Las Vegas shirt sleeve sponsor.

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Announces Partnership with AFC Bournemouth

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has announced an official partnership with Premier League club AFC Bournemouth which will include the “Visit Las Vegas” logo featured on the team’s training kit, in-stadium exposure and matchday activations as the club’s official travel destination. The team’s connection to Vegas started in 2022 when Bill Foley, owner […]

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World Field Target Championship

Mesa to Host World Field Target Championship

Mesa, Arizona, has been selected to host the World Field Target Championship at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club from November 13–17, 2024, marking the first time the United States has hosted the event since 2007. The World Field Target Championship includes 300 athletes from around the globe engaging in four to five hours of competition […]

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Bay Area Host Committee

Bay Area Host Committee Introduces New Brand Design

The Bay Area Host Committee has introduced a new brand design and creative campaign that intends to “showcase the connection and strength of Bay Area communities, reflecting the BAHC’s mission to unite the Bay through sport.” The BAHC branding and creative will appear on the updated website, throughout digital media channels, team venue signage, downtown […]

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USA BMX Jasper County

Jasper County to Build USA BMX Sanctioned Track

Jasper County in South Carolina has plans to build the state’s fourth USA BMX sanctioned race track after receiving a $750,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to purchase land for the venue. While Jasper County has not yet begun its search for suitable land to purchase for the track, […]

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Fan Superstitions Go Deep, Research Shows

A Marriott Bonvoy survey conducted by Wakefield Research showcasing game day superstitions of fans has been released in coordination with the hotelier’s Score Big with Marriott Bonvoy Game Day Rituals contest. Wakefield Research surveyed 1,000 sports fans around the country who have a game day ritual, using an email invitation and an online survey. The results […]

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