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Disability and Sport Industry Veterans Form Disability & Sport Collective

A network of 11 sport industry leaders have launched the Disability & Sport Collective to foster a sport community that recognizes disability as a business imperative. The Collective aims to support sport organizations that create programs, experiences and environments that prioritize disability inclusion. The curated group of experts will work with organizations across the United […]

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Lakeshore Foundation has been providing opportunities for adaptive athletes for 40 years and hosts competitions, including the recent Pioneer Classic that brought 20 wheelchair basketball teams to the complex. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

Adapted Sport Industry Generated $163 Million in 2024

Adapted and para sport-related events in the United States generated an estimated economic impact of $163.97 million in 2024, according to a study conducted by All In Sport Consulting in partnership with Stitch Marketing Research and Huddle Up Group. The figure, presented at the annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (LABS), marks an increase of 14 percent over the previous […]

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LABS to Unveil Latest Economic Impact of Adapted Sports

All In Sport Consulting has unveiled its agenda and speaker lineup for the 6th Annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (LABS), which will also feature the latest economic impact report on adapted sports. The conference will be held virtually October 29–30 and serves as the intersection of disability, sport and business. LABS attracts leaders, […]

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Adapted sports resulted in a $143 million impact in 2023, according to a new study. Photo by Jason Gewirtz

Adapted Sports Events had $143 Million Impact in 2023

Adapted sports remain big business — and are growing, according to a new report conducted by All In Sports Consulting. According to the report, the total economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totaled $143.9 million in 2023. The latest figures reflect an increase of 3.45 percent over last year’s findings. The findings […]

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Survey Open for 2024 Adapted Sports Industry Economic Impact Study

All In Sport Consulting, in partnership with Stitch Marketing Research and Huddle Up Group, is conducting the fourth edition of the Adapted Sports Industry Economic Impact Study to capture and project the economic power of the national adapted sports industry. The first study was conducted in 2020 and has since become an economic impact research […]

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Study: Estimated Economic Impact of Adapted and Para Sports Events Surges

According to the economic impact study conducted by All In Sport Consulting, the estimated economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totaled $139.1 million in 2022, surpassing pre-COVID levels and showing a 78% increase from 2021. “This year’s economic impact figures present strong evidence that para- and adapted sport organizations have moved past […]

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Research published in the Journal of Leisure Studies highlighted the importance of physical activity and adaptive sports for people with disabilities.

Study: Adapted Sport Events Total Nearly $78 Million Annually

The total economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totals approximately $77.8 million annually, nearly reaching pre-COVID levels, according to a benchmark economic impact study released at the Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium presented by All In Sport Consulting on October 19–20. The study showed that the economic impact of the 34 […]

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Adapted Sport LABS 2022 Announces Full Speaker Lineup

The third annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (LABS), presented by All In Sport Consulting, will have a full lineup of sessions and speakers for the two-day virtual conference on October 19–20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT each day. LABS 2022 keynote speakers Dr. Roberta Kraus from the Center for Sport Psychology […]

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LABS Adapted Sports Conference Announces Speakers

The second annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (LABS), presented by All In Sport Consulting, has announced its lineup of sessions and speakers, including keynotes from Caroline Casey, the founder of The Valuable 500, and Sam Schmidt, the co-owner of the Arrow McClaren SP IndyCar racing team. The free two-day virtual conference is scheduled […]

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LABS Adaptive Sports Conference Announces Keynote Speaker

Caroline Casey has been named as a keynote speaker at the second annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium presented by All In Sport Consulting. Casey is the founder of The Valuable 500 and a voice for disability inclusion at the intersection of business and sports. “Diversity, equity and inclusion has become a much higher priority for many organizations, but […]

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