IIHF U18 Women’s Championship
Downtown Buffalo’s new HarborCenter secured its street cred as a hockey destination with a successful run hosting the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Women’s World Championship in January. And the event may have bolstered…
March Madness Raises the Bar By Greg Echlin Last year at the NCAA Men’s Final Four, the oft-used phrase “Everything’s bigger in Texas” rang true, just as the North Texas Local Organizing Committee wanted it. The combined attendance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for both the semifinals and the championship game—158,682—set a record. Getting everything […]
Continue ReadingGreat Events in the Great Lakes By Rachel Carter In the Great Lakes region, people love organized sports as much as they love outdoor adventure. Hockey games happen in packed arenas or on frozen ponds. Cyclo-cross racers plow through muddy courses and triathletes run through urban cityscapes. From softball and soccer to bird-watching and bicycling, […]
Continue ReadingTraining Ground By John Conroy Welcoming sun and the crack of ash on cowhide will again beckon millions of baseball fans to cozy stadiums in Arizona and Florida for six weeks beginning March 1. Spring training’s blend of baseball and sunny, warm climes attract millions of visitors for games, recreational activities and cultural events, pumping […]
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Pop Warner Championships
Sunny weather and a surprise visit from an NFL legend contributed to a perfect week for Pop Warner. The youth organization held its Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championships December 6–13 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida—the 12th straight year…
Rugby Running Into a New Era By Lisa Clifton During the 1920 Olympic Summer Games in Antwerp, Belgium, the United States rugby team defeated France 8-0 to win the gold medal. Four years later, the American team celebrated another Olympic gold following a rematch in Paris that ended in a 17–3 score. The momentum and […]
Continue ReadingVenues Shine in the Great Plains By John Vivirito There are a number of exceptional athletic venues in the Great Plains. Destinations in this region offer a mix of sports complexes, fields, arenas and stadiums that have been hosting successful sports events for years, as well as new facilities that will keep event organizers—and the […]
Continue ReadingSeeking an Edge By Jason Gewirtz Michael Jaquet, vice-president and chief marketing officer of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, is sitting in a massive VIP structure recently built mid-mountain at the Beaver Creek Resort near Vail, Colorado, discussing the upcoming 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. On the slopes behind him, the top men’s […]
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USA BMX Grand Nationals
Its organizers call it “The Greatest Race on Earth,” and, hyperbole notwithstanding, there were plenty of happy faces after the latest staging of the USA BMX Grand Nationals, held over Thanksgiving weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Organizers and the city officials said they were pleased with several new additions to this year’s event, including pyrotechnics. “We had an absolutely great event,” said John David…
Providing Fuel for Events By Lisa Iannucci While expansive beaches, favorable weather and experienced host sites may be the first things that come to mind when planning a sports event in the South-Atlantic, the region’s destinations have evolved to offer many exciting attractions that tie in well with a trip to the competition itself. From […]
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