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TurfWars Signs Multi-Event Streaming Deal with ESPN3

Main Attraction Recreational Sports has reached another milestone in the company’s growth, signing a multi-event streaming agreement that will see multiple tournaments broadcast on ESPN3. MARS’ Turf Wars kickball events on July 6 at the Liberty Sports Park in Prince George’s County, Maryland, as well as its two-day event August 3-4 in Charlotte, will be […]

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Compete Sports Diversity is hoping expanded educational content will help take the organization to the next level.

Compete Sports Diversity Prepares for its Biggest Year

When Eric Carlyle started Compete Sports Diversity in 2006, the initial years of the organization were anything but smooth sailing. “We couldn’t get anybody to return our calls for the first eight years,” he said. “The last 10 years have been instrumental in change and we’re so glad to see that, not only for our […]

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Compete Sports Diversity Partners With Playeasy

Compete Sports Diversity and Playeasy have announced a partnership that will allow Compete and its event organizations to utilize Playeasy’s digital platform, which supports sports event organizers, destinations, facilities and events around the country. “The partnership and collaboration between Playeasy and Compete Sports Diversity is fantastic,” said John Deffee, vice president of partnerships at Compete […]

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From left, Arion Herbert, Mark Little, Luchie Javelosa, Diane Maiese and Eric Carlyle. Photo by Jared Wickerham

TEAMS ’23: How to Diversify Your Events

The sports event industry has room for everyone. But there are ways your destination can attract an even wider diversity of events and participants. For event organizers, there are similar ways to be thinking about events to ensure the most diverse playing pool possible. In this session at the TEAMS Conference & Expo, organizations discussed […]

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The TEAMS '22 Conference opening session in Oklahoma City was held in front of one of the biggest crowds in the event's history. This year's conference in The Palm Beaches, Florida, will have a record number of attendees. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)
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TEAMS ’23 Celebrates Milestone Year With Record Attendance

The TEAMS Conference & Expo, presented by SportsTravel and hosted by Discover the Palm Beaches and Palm Beach Sports Commission, will celebrate 25 years of business development, education and networking when the sports-event industry gathers for TEAMS ’23 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. TEAMS ’23 — to be held October 2–5 — will […]

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Yolanda Jenkins Joins Compete Sports Council’s Executive Committee

Yolanda Jenkins will be joining the Compete Sports Diversity Council Executive Committee, a committee appointed by Compete Sports Diversity, which represents individuals from different community sports groups. Jenkins is the co-founder and chief executive officer of TNSTP Kickball. Jenkins is also the founder and chief executive officer of Women Major League Kickball, an initiative aimed […]

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TEAMS Conference Extends Partnership With Compete Sports Diversity

Northstar Meetings Group and Compete Sports Diversity have renewed their agreement for a three-year term to host the members of Compete to attend the TEAMS Conference & Expo, both to conduct business specific to the group as well as for individual event organizers to meet with destinations, venues and suppliers interested in LGBTQ+ sports events. […]

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Connor Shane Named COO of Compete Sports Diversity

Connor Shane will be joining the Compete Sports Diversity team as the company’s chief operating officer effective February 10. Shane has an extensive background in sports, including management positions at USA Racquetball and USA Fencing. He has been Compete’s Executive Committee chair since 2021. “Compete has been one of the most impactful companies for LGBTQ+ […]

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TEAMS Conference Partners With Compete Sports Diversity

Northstar Meetings Group has reached an agreement with Compete Sports Diversity that will provide the opportunity for members of Compete to attend the TEAMS Conference & Expo in Oklahoma City, October 24–27, 2022, as event organizers to meet with destinations, venues and suppliers interested in LGBTQ+ sports events. The deal will also provide meeting space […]

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