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50th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships Heads to Orlando

The Amateur Athletic Union is set to host the world’s largest volleyball tournament from June 14 through July 4 in Orlando as more than 100,000 athletes and coaches representing 48 states, two U.S. territories and six countries, will converge at the Orange County Convention Center and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the 50th […]

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USA Baseball Partners with Bat Around

USA Baseball and USA Baseball Sports Properties have announced a multi-year partnership with Bat Around, which becomes a developmental partner of the organization and will also be the presenting sponsor of the USA Baseball Regional Clinics. Bat Around is a mixed reality digital application that enhances the batting cage experience. The Bat Around game includes […]

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Perfect Game Extends Partnership with Surprise

The city of Surprise, Arizona, and Perfect Game have announced an expansion of their partnership with a five-year agreement to utilize the Surprise Stadium Complex, managed and operated by the city of Surprise Sports and Tourism Department, as a host site for tournaments and other baseball activities in the area. Twelve Perfect Game tournaments and […]

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A Think Tank, a ‘Mini City’ and Two Parents: Observations on Youth Sports

I spend a lot of time thinking about youth sports. Most of that is in my capacity as executive editor and publisher of SportsTravel. I recently celebrated 15 years with the magazine, a journey that has been and remains a delight, and one that has brought me to plenty of youth sports events over the […]

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Diamond Kinetics Partners with Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village

Diamond Kinetics has extended its partnership with Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village to bring baseball and softball experiences to players while also announcing the launch of in-app content, experiences and on-site activations. A membership-based experience, Diamond Kinetics combines a bat sensor attachment and mobile app designed to help baseball and softball players while […]

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Major League Soccer and RCX Sports Launch MLS GO

Major League Soccer and RCX Sports have announced the launch of MLS GO, a recreational program designed to increase participation and access for young players that engages with existing community organizations and local recreation programs to provide boys and girls ages four to 14 with a local soccer experience. Over the course of a season, […]

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DuPage Sports Commission Brings Nike Champ Camp to Illinois

The DuPage Sports Commission is collaborating with Plasia to bring a major track and field camp to its region on June 14­–17, 2023. The Nike Track & Field Champ Camp combines athletics and technology, focusing on sprints and hurdles, offering event specific training as well as educational breakout sessions on training, nutrition, and college topics […]

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Tom Farrey, the executive director of the Aspen Institute's Sports & Society Program, addresses the Project Play Summit in Colorado Springs.

Project Play Summit Advances Youth Sports Ideas

More than 600 sports industry leaders convened for the Aspen Institute’s Project Play Summit in Colorado Springs On May 17–18, the 10th anniversary of the event aimed at cultivating ideas and programs that can better the youth sports experience. Sessions during the week were devoted to a range of topics including how youth themselves gauge […]

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EventConnect Announces Partnership with Athletx Sports Group

Youth sports management software provider EventConnect has announced a new long-term partnership with Athletx Sports Group, organizers of youth baseball leagues and tournaments in the United States. As the exclusive tournament accommodations provider, Athletx will integrate EventConnect’s sports technology alongside the Athletx custom-built platform to help streamline operations while maximizing hotel and vacation rental accommodation […]

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US Youth Soccer Announces Future Regional Sites

US Youth Soccer has announced future regional host locations for the National Championship Series and Presidents Cup in the Midwest and Far West regions. The 2024 Midwest Presidents Cup will take place at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The 2024 and 2025 Midwest Regional Championships will head to Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex […]

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