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Ripken Select

Ripken Baseball Will Host Select Tournaments in Texas and Florida in 2023

Ripken Baseball has announced it will take Ripken Select Tournaments to Florida and Texas in 2023, continuing the organization’s expansion from one tournament just a few years ago to three events next summer with each being a full week’s worth of games and activations. The first event will be June 4–9 at Publix Sports Park […]

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US Youth Soccer

ESPN Wide World of Sports to Host US Youth Soccer 2023 National Championships

US Youth Soccer has announced the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort as its host location for the 2023 National Championships, to be held July 17–23, 2023 as boys and girls champions will be crowned in each of USYS’ seven age divisions (13U-19U). The 2023 National Championships be the 49th […]

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First US Youth Soccer Futsal Championships Heading to Virginia Beach

The US Youth Soccer 2023 Futsal National Championships, the first of its kind and hosted in collaboration with United Futsal, will be held February 24-26, 2023, at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. “We are thrilled to be hosting the 2023 US Youth Soccer Futsal National Championships in Virginia Beach at the […]

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US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup Headed to Wichita in 2023

US Youth Soccer has announced that one of its signature events, National Presidents Cup, will be held July 7–12, 2023, at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas. The 2023 National Presidents Cup will be the 15th annual edition of the event. “We are extremely happy to bring National Presidents Cup to Wichita, Kansas,” said […]

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US Youth Soccer Sets Presidents Cup and National Championship Series Sites

US Youth Soccer has announced its regional host locations for the 2023 Presidents Cup and regional host locations for the 2023 National Championship Series. The Presidents Cup will be celebrating its 15th anniversary. Each regional location will host more than 100 teams, with each player expected to be accompanied by two additional people. Eastern: Valley […]

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IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships
Youth competitors will gather in Dallas August 22–31 for the 2022 IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships. This marks the first time the event has been held in the United States. Photo by ifsc-climbing.org

Dallas Hosting 2022 IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships

Dallas has a storied history as a sports hub, having hosted major events including the Super Bowl, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final. But the city has expanded to bring in events of all shapes and sizes, including the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Championships. For the first time in the event’s history, the […]

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AAU Junior Olympics
Des Moines, Iowa, will host the 2023, 2026 and 2030 AAU Junior Olympic Games, bringing an economic impact of $44 million per year to the area.

AAU Junior Olympic Games Headed to Des Moines in 2026 and 2030

Greater Des Moines will host the AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2026 and 2030. This announcement comes as the Iowa destination prepares to host the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games from July 26 to August 5. The AAU Junior Olympic Games is the largest multi-sport event for youth in the U.S. and will feature 12 […]

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Perfect Game

New Leadership for Perfect Game Youth Baseball and Softball

Rob Ponger and Rick Thurman have assumed senior leadership of Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service. Ponger, former chief financial officer of IMG Media, and Thurman, co-founder and former co-owner of athlete representation agency Beverly Hills Sports Council, will serve as Perfect Game’s chief executive officer and president/chairman, […]

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TeamSnapGoalsetter
TeamSnap and Goalsetter have partnered to provide youth athletes tools to focus on physical and financial wellbeing.

TeamSnap Announces Partnership with Goalsetter

TeamSnap and Goalsetter have announced a strategic partnership to help youth teams and sports programs through an increased participation in sports and focus on both physical and financial well-being. TeamSnap and Goalsetter will jointly use the revenue generated from family sign-ups toward TeamSnap Impact efforts, supporting community partners nationwide and making it possible for youth […]

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Mayhall Bill Noble Park
William Mayhall, Jr. has been named the general manager of Bill Noble Park in Gardendale, Alabama.

William Mayhall, Jr. Tabbed as General Manager of Bill Noble Park

The city of Gardendale has hired Alabama native William Mayhall, Jr. as general manager to lead the revamped Bill Noble Park, which is scheduled to open later this fall. Bill Noble Park will feature nine baseball fields, eight tennis courts, 11 pickleball courts, synthetic turf fields for football, lacrosse and soccer, a state-of-the-art playground area […]

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