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USA Pickleball, in partnership with UTR Sports, has announced the creation of the Overland Park Open, an official USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament hosted by Visit Overland Park in Kansas. The tournament will take place May 14–18 at SERV pickleball and entertainment venue and will be free to the public. “Pickleball’s Most Obsessed City is […]
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The five locations across the United States that will host USA Artistic Swimming events in 2025 have been announced with events starting in the spring and extending through the fall. The first event will be the Collegiate Championships from March 28–30 at Michael H. Jones Natatorium at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. “The Ann […]
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The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association has announced a new tour stop for the 2023 season when Vulcan Kansas City Open is held at Elite Tennis and Wellness in Overland Park from August 24-27. The “Golden Ticket” qualifier event guarantees those who win their division at the event a confirmed spot in their respective bracket at […]
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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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Visit Overland Park in Kansas has named Chad McFarland as director of sports and hotel services to be the liaison between national sports events rights holders and respective entities in Overland Park including the Convention Center, hotel community, sports facilities and venues. “Overland Park as a visitor destination has much to offer, especially with its […]
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Visit Overland Park announced the launch of its sports tourism strategy with the hiring of industry veteran Eric Olson as vice president of sports tourism and events. Olson has significant sports tourism experience, having served most recently as principal for the sports tourism consultancy the Huddle Up Group, as well as director of championships for […]
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The Huddle Up Group has bought the Revolution Groupe to expand its portfolio and also promoted one of its own directors in the company. The group, which is based in Phoenix, has promoted Caroline Allman from director to principal. Allman started at the University of Tennessee in event management and athletic administration, then worked for […]
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