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Webinar: Lessons from the Big Stage

Every year, the national governing bodies of Olympic sports host championships that bring together thousands of athletes, coaches, officials and fans. These events are often in a new city each time, with tight budgets and high expectations. Behind every smooth opening ceremony and sold-out session is a planning operation that has been refined over decades. […]

Posted On : October 20, 2026 By : SportsTravel Staff

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Minneapolis Chosen to Host 2022 USA Fencing National Championships

The 2022 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota from July 2–11, 2022, with more than 5,000 competitors from nearly all 50 states competing in more than 100 events over 10 days. The 2022 Championships will include epee, foil and saber with categories for athletes […]

Posted On : November 1, 2021 By : Matt Traub

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Sports ETA Approves New Board Members, Changes Bylaws

Members of the Sports Event and Tourism Association elected a new board at the first annual membership meeting held since the start of the pandemic. Members also adopted several new bylaw changes that will give more equal benefits to rights holder and industry partner members, and created a new individual membership category. The annual meeting […]

Posted On : June 23, 2021 By : SportsTravel Staff

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Philadelphia Chosen for Largest USA Fencing Event

USA Fencing will bring the 2021 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge to Philadelphia, the first time the city has hosted the event. The tournaments—considered the largest fencing event in the world with more than 5,000 competitors—will be staged July 3–12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. “PHL Sports is very excited to bring USA […]

Posted On : January 17, 2020 By : Jason Gewirtz