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Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, was the first rugby-specific venue built in the United States. (Photos by Jason Gewirtz)

For One Small City, Rugby as Economic Development

Glendale, Colorado, is the kind of city that you’d never know you were in unless someone pointed it out. At 369 acres, the enclave that is home to about 5,000 mostly apartment-dwelling residents is surrounded on all sides by the city of Denver. For years, if you knew anything about Glendale, it might be as […]

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Ski Jumping Teams from United States and Norway Create Partnership

USA Nordic Sport and Norges Hopplandslaget, Norway’s national governing body for ski jumping, have announced a formal partnership to advance the sport worldwide that will see both organizations working together and coaching athletes at training camps in both nations. The partnership has been approved by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation and is designed to […]

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USA Weightlifting Names Matt Sicchio as Chief Executive Officer

USA Weightlifting and its board of directors have named Matt Sicchio as incoming chief executive officer. Sicchio succeeds Director of Finance and Compliance Andrea Andrews, who is serving as interim CEO following the recent departure of Phil Andrews. Sicchio will begin his role with USA Weightlifting in October, remaining in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which has […]

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2023 USA Artistic Swimming Schedule Finalized

USA Artistic Swimming has released its 2023 schedule of events with seven weekends scheduled throughout the United States. The event slate serves athletes of all age groups from 12 and under to masters and does not include development camps hosted in the summer and fall. The national governing body will also spread its events across […]

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USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics Unveils New Brand at National Congress

USA Gymnastics has unveiled a refreshed look as part of its National Congress ahead of the national championships this week in Tampa, Florida, as part of the national governing body’s evolution. USA Gymnastics President and Chief Executive Officer Li Li Leung revealed the logo on Thursday afternoon as part of her remarks at the opening […]

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USA Boxing International Invitational Set in Pueblo in September

The inaugural USA Boxing International Invitational will take place September 12–15 in Pueblo, Colorado, at the Pueblo Convention Center, bringing more than 10 countries to compete against the top elite boxers in the United States. Countries scheduled to send teams include China, France, Germany and Philippines. Team USA will field multiple boxers in each of […]

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Colorado Springs to Welcome 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week

Colorado Springs, Colorado, will host the 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week for the first time in the national governing body’s 96 years of competition. It is the second time a USA Weightlifting national event has visited the state of Colorado, following the Denver-based 2021 North American Open Finals. The competition from June 24 through […]

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USA Table Tennis CEO Virginia Sung Added to USOPC Board

USA Table Tennis Chief Executive Officer Virginia Sung was elected to the board at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday evening, reported The Associated Press. Sung will take over a spot held by former Duke athletic director Kevin White. The AP reported that Sung won election to a board spot over U.S. […]

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Victoria Brumfield Named USA Triathlon Interim CEO

Victoria Brumfield has been named the interim chief executive officer at USA Triathlon effective September 3 as Rocky Harris moves from the national governing body to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. “The USA Triathlon Board of Directors met extensively throughout the past week to ensure consistency and stability during the CEO transition,” said […]

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USA Swimming

USA Swimming Partners With RealResponse Reporting Platform

USA Swimming has announced a partnership with RealResponse, a platform that provides safe and secure feedback, monitoring and anonymous reporting in accordance with Safe Sport protocols. Starting September 1, USA Swimming members can submit anonymously or on the record through text messaging at 888-270-SWIM (7946). To enhance the ability of USA Swimming to gather facts […]

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