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Sports Indiana Continues to Grow and Diversify by Welcoming Tournament Planners

Sports can have an exciting and inspiring impact on our lives and bring us together in a time when other aspects of life seem to be pulling us apart. Baseball doesn’t care who you voted for. Basketball doesn’t worry about the certifications you have obtained. Football doesn’t stress over what country your ancestors came from. Sports have an undeniable power which can used to help boost not just your organization or city, but an entire state’s stature.

Indiana – Hoosiers, Hoops and Great Sports Traditions

The word “Hoosier” has been used to describe a resident of Indiana since the 1830s. It’s an iconic term passed down through the generations, a treasured trademark of the 19th U.S. state.

No state so proudly associates with, or can be so easily described by, one word. “Hoosier”—farming, basketball and proud Midwestern values. Indiana knows these things better than Colorado knows the Rocky Mountains; better than Louisiana knows Mardi Gras. But there is one detail no one seems to be sure of: How did “Hoosier” originate?

Chicago: A World-Class Sports Destination

On the shores of Lake Michigan sits one of America’s most storied and culturally diverse metropolitan destinations. As host to many of the world’s greatest sports events, the City of Big Shoulders has cemented itself as a major player on the global stage.

The Second City is an overall first pick when it comes to world-class events. Some of the largest and most prestigious venues, along with the famous teams that call them home are found here.

7 Sports for Life in Georgia

Georgia is known for its diverse landscape and cultures; from the mountains of north Georgia to the coastal beaches and farmland of southern Georgia, from the sprawling metropolis of Atlanta’s vibrant art, music, and literature to the quiet expanse of satellite cities dotted across the diverse landscape – there is something for every taste in Georgia.

Atlanta’s Perfect 10

It seems fitting that 20 years later, the venues of the successful 1996 Olympics were once again the home to the world’s top athletes, serving as pre-event venues for the 2016 Rio Olympics. McAuley Aquatic Center, located on the campus of Georgia Tech, hosted the swimming, diving and synchronized swimming events two decades ago, and in summer 2016 the stunning indoor facility played host to future gold medal winners Michael Phelps, Nathan Adrian and others as they hosted the pre-Olympic swim camp prior to the team’s departure for Rio.