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

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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 […]

Posted On : January 19, 2024 By : Justin Shaw

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

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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 […]

Posted On : October 5, 2023 By : Justin Shaw

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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. […]

Posted On : April 18, 2023 By : Jason Gewirtz

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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+ […]

Posted On : January 24, 2023 By : Justin Shaw