Events 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 […]
Continue ReadingUCI Road World Championships
Tim Miller remembers the precise moment he knew that cycling’s 2015 UCI Road World Championships had exceeded even his high expectations. It was a Wednesday in the middle of the event, and Miller, chief operating officer of race organizer Richmond 2015, was driving a support vehicle during the men’s elite time trial. As the race threaded through…
Combat Sports Events Throw Down the Action By Zoie Clift Taekwondo, judo and karate feature dozens of marquee events that can be held in a range of venues, offering attendees an exciting look at sports with long traditions. Combat sports encompass a broad range of fighting styles, including those of taekwondo, judo and karate. Though […]
Continue ReadingSouthwest Venues Offer Opportunity By Rachel Carter Anyone coming from the densely populated East Coast or the Midwest will notice one thing about the Southwest: its wide open spaces and wide open skies. Teams and tournaments in the region find that the expansive scenery—from the northern Arizona forest to the Nevada desert, from the southernmost stretch […]
Continue ReadingGolden Years By Greg Echlin Some experts contend that the NBA needs its glamour teams like the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks to go deep into the playoffs in order to sustain high interest in the league and boost television ratings. The presence of either team, the theory holds, is a boon not […]
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