Category: SportsTravel Archives

Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS)

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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AKC National Championship

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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B.A.S.S., based in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the oldest and largest bass fishing organizations in the country, hosting events at all levels from high school competitions to professional circuits. Photo courtesy of B.A.S.S.

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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The Grapple on the Gridiron wrestling event between the Iowa and Oklahoma State universities at Iowa City’s Kinnick Stadium set the NCAA wrestling attendance record. Photo courtesy of Brian Ray

Big Events in the Great Plains

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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Greensboro, North Carolina

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, […]

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National Hockey Festival

The 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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Several states, including Michigan, have added a winter games component to their state games offerings. About 35 states organize state games events or are in the process of offering them for amateur athletes. Photo courtesy of Hugh Carey/The Grand Rapids Press/AP Images

Making the Jump to a State Games Event By Karen Robes Meeks For hundreds of thousands of amateur athletes, the chance to compete in a winter or summer state games competition marks the pinnacle of their sports accomplishments. When it comes to participating in sporting events, Luke Armstrong isn’t terribly focused on the results, which […]

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A Region That Rises Above

Along the southeastern seaboard, the culture combines a little bit of the East Coast and a whole lot of the South. And regardless of whether the city is pushing 1 million residents or barely breaking 100,000, in the South-Atlantic, the general consensus is that sports rule. Big cities boast big-name professional teams and a roster […]

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Cabarrus County, North Carolina

  Small town charm meets big city adventure in North Carolina’s southern piedmont. Located just minutes north of uptown Charlotte, Cabarrus County is easily accessible via Interstate 85, Amtrak, Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Concord Regional Airport. Superb facilities, a favorable climate and many top Charlotte area attractions make Cabarrus County a winning combination for […]

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Ryder Cup
You almost couldn’t have written a better script for the 2016 Ryder Cup: a smooth operation, record-breaking crowds, beautiful weather and a convincing win for the Americans on their home turf. Even a couple of problems that cropped up were handled quickly and decisively. “There was a high level of satisfaction on how well the team executed and how well…

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