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In cyclocross—a sport in which racers pedal cross-country and carry bikes across obstacles—competing over muddy, rutted courses in snow, ice and rain is considered an epically good time. By those standards, conditions were ideal for the 2017 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, held in January in Hartford, Connecticut…
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A Series of Firsts Awaits NCAA Hoops Hosts By Greg Echlin The two host cities of the 2017 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Fours—Phoenix and Dallas—are major markets well-versed in welcoming big events, so it may be surprising to learn that both will be hosting their respective events for the first time. But as the […]
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The Great Lakes are remarkable—together, they form the largest cluster of freshwater lakes in the world—and the states that hug their shorelines are equally impressive. This region, in which the Midwest meets Canada, draws teams from both sides of the international border and is home to a range of communities that offer visiting athletes a […]
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At Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands, everyone comes to play! Whether it’s kicking back with your toes in the sand or kicking the winning goal on the field, you’ll find this destination is an extraordinary location for competitive sporting events. And, with the addition of the all-new Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports […]
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THE SETTING Impress your guests. Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS) has been named the Best NFL Stadium by Stadium Journey magazine for five consecutive years. Our state-of-the-art, retractable roof, multi-purpose stadium featuring spectacular views of the Indianapolis skyline lends major WOW factor to your event. Plus, LOS is conveniently connected to the Indiana Convention Center so you can […]
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The 2016 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin was one of the largest dog shows ever held in North America. And in the end, a Puli named Preston earned Best in Show honors, beating out nearly 5,000 competitors—representing 190 breeds—and earning a $50,000 cash prize at the event at the Orange County Convention…
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Bass Fishing Events Increase in Scale By John Vivirito Bass fishing events attract more than just biting fish. A growing number of organizations are offering events for host cities, allowing spectators to attend activities that stretch beyond the water. Sports held on the water have long driven participation and drawn spectators. But bass fishing in […]
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In the Great Plains, the big cities have small-town charm and the small towns have big-city amenities, but nowhere will you find “big-city attitudes.” Visitors are sometimes surprised by locals’ welcoming nature, known simply as “Midwestern nice.” Wrestling has a stronghold in several states, and BMX is an up-and-coming sport. Residents love their ice hockey, […]
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Compete in the Center of it All Greensboro offers exceptional athletic venues, affordable accommodations and recreational opportunities. These all make Greensboro a winning sports city. The Greensboro Aquatics Center (GAC) is a 78,323 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring leading edge concepts in aquatic design. The GAC brings together all major aquatic sports – competitive swimming, diving, […]
Continue ReadingThe 35th edition of the National Hockey Festival, held over Thanksgiving weekend, was a field hockey feast for all involved. The festival is one of the largest annual amateur sporting events in the country. More than 5,000 athletes, family members and friends attended the event at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida…
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