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Disc Golf Courses Soar in Popularity

Sports Planning Guide brings you the most up to date information on the growth of disc golf’s popularity in the United States.

A Q&A with Bill Reinking, executive director, State Basketball Championship

Bill Reinking has been a sports entrepreneur for nearly 30 years. And while the financial analyst in him certainly shapes how he builds winning businesses, Reinking’s current passion project as founder and executive director of State Basketball Championship is rooted...

Leading a Horse to the Isthmus

The gravitas of source-based tourism sales Opportunity is always knocking. Fifteen long months and counting amidst a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, this is the silver lining that’s been right in front of us all along. As signs of life thankfully continue to bubble up in...

Five Key Features for Hosting a Golf Event

With the popularity of golf rising, and social distancing still in effect, even a novice can put together a safe and fun day on the links Hosting a golf event may seem deceptively simple given the sport’s association with sunny weather and natural splendor. However,...

Virginia Sports Partnerships Extend to its Colleges and Universities

Great relationships between cities and schools enable sporting events to flourish in the Commonwealth When it comes to hosting sporting events, Virginia has established itself as a national pacesetter. Thanks in large part to Sports Virginia members, a statewide...

Volunteer Management: A Quick Guide for Sporting Events

Volunteers make up the majority of the workforce for all type of sporting events, from fundraising marathons and community football games to large events like the Olympics. Volunteers are the face of your sporting events and they are the people your athletes and spectators will interact with the most, making them an integral part of the experience your event offers.

COVID-19 Reboot: Five Strategies to Emerge Stronger than Ever

Winston Churchill, near the end of World War II, is credited with saying, “never let a good crisis go to waste.” Others in the political realm have made similar statements over the years. But I think that few in the sports tourism industry would embrace this philosophy today, as it is clear COVID-19 has inflicted substantial social and economic damage that will take years to repair.

Rhode Island is on the Road to Recovery in 2021

America’s smallest state is a big player on the athletic scene Like every state in the Union, Rhode Island was hit hard by widespread event cancellations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ocean State suffered losses of around $7 million in economic impact as a...

Partnerships Help Rhode Island’s Sports Scene Shine

Relationships between cities and schools enable events to flourish in the Ocean State With multiple top colleges and universities in its back yard, Rhode Island is blessed with an abundance of exemplary locations in which it can host sporting events. The partnership...

Touchless Tournaments

Attending a sporting event is inherently not conducive to social distancing and personal cleanliness. Those in attendance have to share space with countless other people, as well as concession stands, restrooms, seats and an immeasurable amount of other touch points. Suffice to say, there are countless opportunities to contract an illness.

SFM Guide to Help Facilities Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic

SFM Guide will help communities work to safely host sports tournaments As part of its efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the tourism market, Sports Facilities Management, a national leader in facility management, has released its proposed COVID-19 response...

Benchmarking Sports Tourism Destinations

Huddle Up Group’s inventive tourism tool helps facilities and destinations keep score of their strengths, weaknesses and opportunities One appealing aspect about sports is typically, each competition concludes with a victor and the vanquished. In the world of sports...

SPG State Guides

Explore our State-by-State Sports Planning Guides to discover top venues, local resources, and expert insights for hosting a successful tournament or competition. Whether you’re looking for world-class stadiums, multi-sport complexes, or hidden gems, our guides provide everything you need to plan with confidence. Select a state to get started!