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All roads lead to Lincoln! Whether it’s youth tournaments, state high school championships, collegiate tournaments or professional games and matches, sports are a really big deal in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Specifically, youth sports continue to grow and the grand opening of the Sandhills Global Youth Complex in 2025 means that athletes and their families from across the region will continue to visit Lincoln for years to come for tournaments and a great time in the community.
Housing eight fully turfed fields, the Sandhills Global Youth Complex, in the shadow of downtown Lincoln, boasts two championships fields, one for baseball and one for softball, plus five youth fields that can be used for baseball and softball. The complex is a space for players of all backgrounds and abilities to come together and play, expanding opportunities that will have a positive impact on youth throughout the region. Visit sandhillsglobalyouthcomplex.com for more details.
Build a tournament-ready Emergency Action Plan (EAP): roles, drills, medical staffing, key policies, and documentation tips to reduce risk.
Hattiesburg is a charming Mississippi city, offering unique cultural experiences and a deep passion for sports.
A genuine opportunity for esports and nonprofits to work together, raise funds and have real social impact.
A roundtable discussion with tourism leaders on the value of esports Convention and visitors bureaus (CVB) and their respective sports commissions across the globe play critical roles for their unique destination’s marketing and development for tourism—be it for...
Are you looking to meet like-minded professionals to increase your network? Looking to secure some crowdfunding? Regardless of your goal, hosting an event is a fantastic way to see it through. Planning an event can range from moderately simple to difficult depending...
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When considering tourist activities in the Hoosier State, playing in the waves and sinking your toes into silky soft sand fringing a vast blue “ocean” may not the first thing that comes to mind, but you can do just that along the shores of Lake Michigan in northernmost Indiana.
Medford is strengthening its elite tourism allure by swinging for the fences with a new, 140,000-square-foot sports complex called Rogue X.
In the United States, 76 percent of the 19,502 incorporated places have less than 5,000 residents while 96 percent have fewer than 50,000.
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
Disc golf courses are booming. Learn what’s driving the surge and what rights-holders should look for when hosting events—plus tools to find courses near you.
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!
