Raising the Bar By John Conroy Despite marquee events, world-class athletes and a star turn every four years at the Olympic Summer Games, track and field in the United States has struggled to find ways to compete for attention against more mainstream sports. Recently, though, the sport has seen major developments—among them, significant international events […]
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Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois, is quickly becoming a mecca for sporting events. With a number of state of the art facilities, Peoria can play home to all types of event of all sizes, making it one of the top sports destinations in the country. Peoria’s newest complex, The Louisville Slugger Sports Complex, will be one of the […]
Continue ReadingWrangler National Finals Rodeo
For 10 days each December, Las Vegas becomes a cowboy town when the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo comes calling. This year those cowboys had a little more money in their pockets, as the tournament paid out a record $10 million to the best and brightest stars in professional rodeo. More than 170,000 people filed into the Thomas & Mack Center for the world’s richest rodeo. Trevor Brazile again earned his nickname…
Bowling Events Need Room to Spare By John Vivirito From professional tours to some of the largest amateur events in the sports world, bowling offers host cities the chance to feature one of the most popular sports in the country. Bowling has long been popular as a recreational endeavor. But over the years, its competitive […]
Continue ReadingEvents That Shine in the Great Plains By Karen Robes Meeks Destinations in this region appeal to event organizers because of their central location, popular attractions and flexible venues that can host events big and small. When a sports event draws people from all over the country, it helps to meet participants halfway. The Great […]
Continue ReadingRefueling Interest By Greg Echlin In a nod to long-held traditions, the largest U.S.-based sanctioning bodies in auto racing—IndyCar and NASCAR—are heading back to the brickyard and the beach, so to speak, this season to celebrate significant milestones for two of the biggest events on the motorsports calendar: the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. […]
Continue ReadingIWF World Weightlifting Championships
The city of Houston has proved to the world that it is an event-hosting heavyweight. The IWF World Weightlifting Championships took place at the city’s convention center in November, and competitors, fans and organizers deemed it a success. “I think that we, together with Houston as a partner, set a new standard for weightlifting world championships,” said Michael Massik, CEO of USA Weightlifting, who announced…
Figure Skating and Hosts Pair Well By Greg Mellen Figure skating is a rare sport in the Olympic world. While its popularity is strongly rooted in the Winter Games, it has evolved into a sport for all seasons. According to leaders at U.S. Figure Skating, the metric has been changing for some time. Each year, […]
Continue ReadingGoing the Distance for Events By Rachel Carter An abundance of state-of-the-art venues and unending support from local officials make the South-Atlantic region a desirable destination for events Whether it’s nitty gritty BMX races or fuel-injected NASCAR action, high-stepping horse shows or smooth-gliding rowing competitions, sports events in the South-Atlantic are as diverse as the […]
Continue ReadingThen and Now By John Conroy As Keith Bruce sees it, the organizing team behind San Francisco’s first Super Bowl in 31 years has rewritten the playbook for hosting the event. “Our tag line is: ‘We’re not just hosting a Super Bowl. We’re redefining it.’ We’re redefining it in a number of ways here in […]
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