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Miami Bahamas

University of Miami Athletics Partners with The Bahamas

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has become the official destination partner of University of Miami’s athletics program through a strategic multi-year partnership. “We are pleased to enter into this exciting multi-year partnership with University of Miami Athletics and, by extension, their students, faculty, and alumni, many of whom have Bahamian roots,” said […]

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All in sport consulting

Study: Estimated Economic Impact of Adapted and Para Sports Events Surges

According to the economic impact study conducted by All In Sport Consulting, the estimated economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totaled $139.1 million in 2022, surpassing pre-COVID levels and showing a 78% increase from 2021. “This year’s economic impact figures present strong evidence that para- and adapted sport organizations have moved past […]

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Perfect Game

Perfect Game Announces Largest Schedule Ever for 2024

Perfect Game’s 2024 schedule will be the organization’s largest ever with more than 5,000 events in 40 states scheduled. Perfect Game will have events in 80% of the country over the next year. Texas leads all states with over 10,000 teams while Georgia will host the most premier events, including the World Wood Bat Association […]

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IOC LA28
Organizers for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles present its recommendations to the sports program at Monday's IOC Session meetings in Mumbai, which were approved. Photo via International Olympic Committee.

Olympics: Baseball, Softball, Cricket, Flag Football Among Sports on LA28 Program

The LA28 sports program was officially confirmed by the International Olympic Committee during its annual session on Monday in India with baseball/softball, flag football, cricket, lacrosse and squash providing a mix of new and returning sports to the Olympic Summer Games. All five were voted in as a single package with two “no” votes from […]

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IOC Wasserman
LA28 Organizing Committee Chairman Casey Wasserman speaks during the annual IOC Session on Monday in Mumbai, India. Photo via International Olympic Committee.

LA28 Chairman Wasserman Talks Russia, Israel at IOC Meetings

LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman addressed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war in language that pushed the limits of the IOC’s preferred stance of political neutrality during his appearance Monday at the IOC Session in Mumbai. “There are no words than can fully capture the devastation and shock over the massacre in Israel on […]

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IOC Stoss
IOC Future Host Commission Chair Karl Stoss of Austria discusses the committee's work during IOC Session meetings on Monday in Mumbai, India. Photo via International Olympic Committee.

IOC Approves Dual Winter Olympic Award for 2030, 2034

The International Olympic Committee has approved a dual award for the 2030 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, another step toward the eventual return of the Games to Salt Lake City, Utah. Future Host Commission Chair Karl Stoss’ presentation on Sunday specifically mentioned Salt Lake City as a candidate for 2034 with groups from […]

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IOC Bach
IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during the annual Session meeting, held in Mumbai, India. Photo via International Olympic Committee.

Bach Proposes Creation of Olympic Esports Games

The International Olympic Committee has committed to an expanded interest in esports, with President Thomas Bach announcing at the IOC’s session in Mumbai that the IOC Esports Commission will study the possibility of creating an Olympic Esports Games. The Esports Commission will be chaired by IOC member David Lappartient, the head of cycling’s international federation […]

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OKC Riversport
The Riversport whitewater complex was the site for an off-site session at the TEAMS '22 Conference & Expo in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)

Oklahoma City’s Riversport Foundation Partners with Governing Bodies

The International Canoe Federation, the American Canoe Association and Oklahoma City’s Riversport Foundation have joined in a partnership to elevate canoe sports in the United States. The agreement is centered around specific objectives, including amplifying canoe activities in the United States, attracting international communities for high-performance training camps and hosting global events at Riversport OKC. […]

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The TEAMS Conference at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, highlighted the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s annual Olympic and Paralympic Sportslink and National Governing Body Best Practices Seminar. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Wick Photography)

TEAMS ‘23 Notebook: Observations from the Sports-Events Industry

The TEAMS Conference & Expo was held October 2–5 in the Palm Beaches of Florida and featured a mix of education, business development and networking for the sports-events industry. The event also featured the co-location of programming from the U.S. Olympic & Paralymic Committee, the National Congress of State Games and others. The following is […]

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USA Softball OKC

2024 USA Softball Gold National Championships Headed to Oklahoma City

The 2024 USA Softball Gold National Championships will be in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex from July 14-21. The event will be in Oklahoma City for the third consecutive year in 2024. The competition will have teams from around the country in the 16-Under and 18-Under divisions play for […]

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