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Named America’s #1 river city, the Richmond, Virginia region is a place where teams want to play, and where families want to visit. Our world-class venues attract sports events from all over the world. Our dedicated sports management team is here to work alongside your team to make sure you’re on your game, so they can be, too.
When you’re not competing, our to-do list includes more than 90 attractions and 1,000+ restaurants. The Richmond region is within a day’s drive for more than half of the US population. We’re also served by a number of major airlines in our international airport.
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, with many dedicated indoor and outdoor centers to the tennis, badminton and ping pong hybrid popping up nationwide each year. This spike in popularity can be attributed to many things, particularly how easy pickleball is to pick up and play and the positive community the sport and its organizers have created.
As Participation Grows Exponentially, Picklers Ready for Political, Stadium & Olympic Arenas It’s been 57 years since pickleball was fated into existence in a congressman’s backyard on Bainbridge Island, just across Puget Sound to the west of Seattle, WA. Now, as...
Nicholas Povalitis and Lance Harrell talk about the recent changes to the Sports Planning Guide website and what they mean for readers and partners alike. Nick Povalitis & Lance Harrell Nicholas Povalitis virtually sits down with Lance Harrell, SEO Consultant...
The American Southeast has a lot to be proud of, including delicious cuisine, its southern hospitality and, of course, amazing sporting events. But like everywhere in the United States, sports tourism is not dominantly driven by the pros but rather by youth—around $4 billion more than the NFL in 2019 alone, in fact. This means that each destination needs variety in their stadiums, and the American Southeast has just that as it caters to everything from football to soccer, rugby and more.
Outdoor stadiums bring a lot of excitement to sports events, not just with the action on the field but with their unique builds, atmosphere and surroundings. We could go into detail on larger facilities like Soldier Field, but those types of outdoor stadiums are already well-known exclusively as professional establishments and aren’t utilized for a variety of playing levels. The six provided here are not part of an exhaustive list, but rather showcase the depth of these types of facilities throughout the state of Illinois.
Outdoor stadiums are in abundance throughout the United States—from the mega structures of the NFL to the smallest uncovered stands for local communities. Regardless of the size and reach, there are many which stand out for not only their quality, but for their destination, scenic views and history. This depth is what makes sports tourism so special, for there is the thrill of competition combined with other aspects of the industry—what we can learn about the facility, the city, its surroundings and more.
Event planners can start preparing for future events by professionally handling a cancellation Following countless days, months, and even years of planning, the last thing a sports event planner wants is for all that hard work to seemingly be for naught if the event...
Why you should utilize signs at your event and 8 original ideas on how to pull it off
Sports Planning Guide brings you the most up to date information on the growth of disc golf’s popularity in the United States.
