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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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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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May 12–18, 2019

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below are upcoming events and information on how to learn more. 38th Collegiate All-Stars Water Ski Championships Date: May 18–19 Venue: Lake Grace; Hillsboro, Tennessee Event description: The event includes the top 10 men and […]

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International Federation Rebrands as World Lacrosse

The international federation for lacrosse has announced a rebrand to World Lacrosse, along with a new logo for the organization that less than six months ago received provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee. In addition, the federation announced that it was placing its international headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The former International Lacrosse Federation […]

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Is There an Esports NGB? Yes, But It’s Complicated

In traditional sports, there is almost always a national governing body and an international federation that serves to guide the sport, set its rules, establish frameworks for competitions and set expectations for athletes. But in the world of esports, the situation is a bit more complex. To a large extent, tournaments and competitions are unregulated […]

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USA Cycling and USA Triathlon Reach Membership Agreement

USA Cycling and USA Triathlon have announced a new partnership that will allow potential members access to both organizations in an effort to grow participation in each sport. The first-of-its-kind agreement will create a joint $99 membership, which marks a $31 savings versus purchasing the two memberships separately. Under terms of the agreement, the two Colorado Springs–based […]

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Shana Ferguson Hired as USA Swimming Chief Commercial Officer

USA Swimming has hired Shana Ferguson as its new chief commercial officer, succeeding Matt Farrell, who left the position in October. Ferguson will lead and manage the national governing body’s commercial division, including sponsorship sales, revenue generation, marketing campaigns, communications, events and ticket sales, business intelligence and media rights. “We have truly taken another great step forward […]

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