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Visit Oakland Hosts U.S. Rowing Master National Championships
Oakland recently hosted the U.S. Rowing Master National Championships, a prestigious four-day event that attracted many of the country’s top rowers.
Plan Your Tournament in Arlington, Texas—Where Champions Are Crowned!
There’s a reason why sports leagues nationwide keep returning to Arlington for tournaments and events of every kind. Like the most successful teams,
Up for Bid: 2021 & 2022 NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships
NAIA is now accepting bids to host its 2021 and 2022 Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships. RFPs are due Dec. 1.
Ask the Expert: Event Security 101
With more than 40 years experience in facility management and safety, Harold Hansen knows his way around risk assessment and security.
Richmond Is Rolling on the River
From its wide array of complexes to locals’ embrace of the outdoors, Richmond, Virginia, is putting itself on the map as an elite sports destination.
Puerto Rico: A Bright Forecast
After coming face-to-face with the destruction of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico now has the opportunity to rebrand and redefine its identity.
Connect Sports Partners With The U.S. Center for SafeSport to Protect Athletes
Connect Sports is proud to announce it will partner with the U.S. Center for SafeSport to bring comprehensive abuse prevention training to sports tourism
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Meet the 2018 Connect Sports Game Changers
Connect Sports and SportsPittsburgh and proud to announced the 2018 Game Changers—event professionals who continue to drive sports tourism forward.
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Sacramento Rebounds Around Kings’ Arena
Sacramento has come into its own and emerged as one of the Golden State's not-to-miss destinations, especially for events.
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18 Sports Events to Watch in 2018
We’ve spanned the globe to find some of the most intriguing sports events taking place in 2018—a year featuring both the Olympics and World Cup.
It’s All Goode for Water Ski Nationals in Wichita
More than 600 of the world's top water ski athletes are expected to compete in the GOODE Water Ski National Championships in Wichita, Kansas.
OneHockey Shoots to Set Guinness Record With Holiday Tournament
Sebastian Fortier, chief executive officer at OneHockey, is looking to put on the biggest youth hockey tournament ever this winter in Michigan.
World Police and Fire Games Test First Responders
First responders must be ready to climb ladders and run down criminals. Those athletic skills come in handy during the World Police and Fire Games.
World Rowing Championships Make a Big Splash in Sarasota
The upcoming World Rowing Championships are expected to have a $25 million impact on the Sarasota region.
EVP Connects With Mobile Sports Authority for Inaugural Event
EVP Island Championship came together after a fateful meeting last year at Connect Sports in Grapevine, Texas.
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Puts Chattanooga on a Global Stage
Almost 5,000 athletes are scheduled to compete in September during the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
National Senior Games Celebrate Athletes Young at Heart
Marc Riker, chief executive officer of the National Senior Games, discusses the unique nature of the event taking place in Birmingham, Alabama, this year.
7 Facts You Didn’t Know About Scripps National Spelling Bee
Scripps National Spelling Bee Program Manager of Events Beth Hecquet says it takes a village to put on the event and that CVBs can be part of the process.
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VBR Sports Looks to Draw More Events to Southern Virginia
Bree Nidds, director of sports development for VBR Sports, will coordinate with five jurisdictions to enhance sports tourism in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
