Christopher Liedel Named CEO of U.S. Olympic Museum and Hall of Fame
The under-construction United States Olympic Museum and Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has named Christopher Liedel as chief…
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Banc of California Stadium Opens in Los Angeles
Banc of California Stadium, the soccer-specific venue for Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club, has opened in Exposition Park across from…
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University of Oregon to Replace Historic Hayward Field
The University of Oregon has unveiled plans for a privately funded new track-and-field stadium to replace historic Hayward Field. The venue is scheduled to be complete in 2020, a year before Eugene, Oregon, hosts the IAAF World Outdoor Championships. The project is also expected to include training facilities and new laboratories and research facilities. “When […]
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Erie, Pennsylvania, to Host Two National Events
Two national event series will stop in Erie, Pennsylvania, for the first time in 2018, each being contested at ErieBank Sports Park…
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Chesterfield Hockey Association Raising $2 Million For New Ice Facility
The Chesterfield Hockey Association has announced a push to raise the final $2 million needed to begin construction on the new $22.5 million Chesterfield…
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IAVM Nominates Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe as Second Vice-Chair for 2018–2019
The International Association of Venue Managers has announced the nomination of Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe or second vice-chair of the IAVM board…
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LAFC Performance Center Opens
The Los Angeles Football Club has opened its new $30 million performance facility on the campus of Cal State LA. The 33,000-square-foot facility…
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Building a Base
When Austin Dillon took the checkered flag to notch an exciting win at the Daytona 500 in February, it was the culmination of several busy weeks at the motorsports mecca. But even as fans cheered Dillon’s victory, Daytona International Speedway executives were already looking ahead. The next big NASCAR event is the Monster Energy Series Coke Zero 400 on July 7…
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Keys to a Good Venue
Destinations considering building a new multisport complex have a lot to consider. Here are three key elements that make up a successful youth sports venue, according to Dev Pathik, founder and CEO of Sports Facilities Advisory. 1. The destination itself. Both SFA’s sports complex in Myrtle Beach, one of the largest tourism destinations in America, and […]
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The complex in Sterlington, Louisiana, features five baseball and five softball fields. Photograph: Monroe-West Monroe CVB
Facilities to Follow
As teams travel near and far for events, destinations across the country are looking for ways to provide quality venues. A number of cities have addressed the growing need for sports facilities by constructing new complexes from the ground up, many with entertainment, dining and retail options. Others are making significant upgrades to existing venues, […]
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