A Woman’s World By Neal Reid The soccer world will turn its attention to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, staged in six cities in Canada, where the sport continues to grow. When Canada was awarded the bid to this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, it scored in more ways than one. The international event, which […]
Continue ReadingA Dramatic Backdrop For Any Event By John Vivirito The Mountain West region is one of the country’s most diverse, with ideal terrain for athletic endeavors. Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming are home to some of the country’s highest mountain peaks, undulating plains and high deserts, and these states’ destinations have used their natural […]
Continue ReadingMajor Undertaking By Vanessa Hughes The four major men’s tournaments in golf all take different approaches to event management with the common goal of setting high standards. For professional golfers, the four major championships played at renowned courses across the globe are the marquee events on the PGA Tour schedule. Each of the events—the Masters, […]
Continue ReadingGreat Events in the Great Lakes By Rachel Carter In the Great Lakes region, people love organized sports as much as they love outdoor adventure. Hockey games happen in packed arenas or on frozen ponds. Cyclo-cross racers plow through muddy courses and triathletes run through urban cityscapes. From softball and soccer to bird-watching and bicycling, […]
Continue ReadingTraining Ground By John Conroy Welcoming sun and the crack of ash on cowhide will again beckon millions of baseball fans to cozy stadiums in Arizona and Florida for six weeks beginning March 1. Spring training’s blend of baseball and sunny, warm climes attract millions of visitors for games, recreational activities and cultural events, pumping […]
Continue ReadingVenues Shine in the Great Plains By John Vivirito There are a number of exceptional athletic venues in the Great Plains. Destinations in this region offer a mix of sports complexes, fields, arenas and stadiums that have been hosting successful sports events for years, as well as new facilities that will keep event organizers—and the […]
Continue ReadingSeeking an Edge By Jason Gewirtz Michael Jaquet, vice-president and chief marketing officer of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, is sitting in a massive VIP structure recently built mid-mountain at the Beaver Creek Resort near Vail, Colorado, discussing the upcoming 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. On the slopes behind him, the top men’s […]
Continue ReadingProviding Fuel for Events By Lisa Iannucci While expansive beaches, favorable weather and experienced host sites may be the first things that come to mind when planning a sports event in the South-Atlantic, the region’s destinations have evolved to offer many exciting attractions that tie in well with a trip to the competition itself. From […]
Continue ReadingDuet in the Desert By Jason Gewirtz The days leading up to last year’s Super Bowl in New York and New Jersey greeted visitors with frigid temperatures at every ancillary event surrounding the first cold-weather outdoor championship in modern NFL history. In contrast, this year’s game in Arizona will be anything but cold. In fact, […]
Continue ReadingKeeping a Solid Grip On Events By John Conroy Open desert spaces, breathtaking vistas, historic sites that harken back to the Old West and favorable weather to enjoy it all make Southwestern destinations a favorite with organizers across the country. Softball tournaments, CrossFit competitions and even cowboy mounted shooting contests are just some of the […]
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