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Sports Planning Guide
Find the Perfect Sports Venue
Sports Planning Guide is your go-to resource for organizing seamless and successful sporting events. Whether you’re scouting the perfect venue, navigating logistics, or looking for expert insights, we provide the tools, guides, and industry trends to help you plan with confidence.
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Sports Planning Guide Magazine
Sports Planning Guide Magazine is our annual, all-encompassing guide to everything the sports event planner needs. Insightful feature articles, state guides, and site inspections provide you with 488 pages of sports event planning goodness.Â
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Where else can teams go from game mode to beach mode in minutes? In Greater Fort Lauderdale, you’ll
find elite facilities, seamless planning, and an after-game atmosphere that feels like paradise. Plan your next competition in the place that brings the action and relaxation—all in one.
Colorado Springs offers stunning scenery, flexible venues and plenty to do before and after the whistle blows. With approximately 60 national and international sports organizations, including many Olympic & Paralympic affiliates – it’s no wonder the spirit of competition runs deep in all our venues. From the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum to Weidner Field, we’ve got the ultimate playbook for planning your high-altitude event. Contact Cheryl McCullough at Cheryl@VisitCOS.com to start planning.
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Where2Play Guides
Planning a sports event just got easier. Our Where2Play (W2P) guides bring together top-tier facilities from our annual Sports Planning Guide (SPG) into concise, sport-specific collections for organizers like you.
Explore these curated resources today and get one step closer to hosting an unforgettable sporting event.
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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!
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Trending in Sports
Stay ahead of the game with the latest trends shaping the sports industry. From emerging event planning strategies to cutting-edge venue developments, we bring you insights that keep your playbook up to date. Whether it’s new technology, changing regulations, or innovative tournament formats, this is your hub for what’s trending in sports.
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Fields & Facilities
Discover the best venues for hosting unforgettable sports events. From state-of-the-art stadiums to versatile multi-sport complexes, we explore top facilities, upgrades, and must-know details to help you find the perfect fit for your next tournament or competition. Whether you’re scouting locations or seeking expert facility management insights, this is your go-to resource.
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Faces of Sports Tourism
Our interview series offers a unique platform for event planners, sports events rights holders, and enthusiasts to gain insider perspectives from industry leaders. Whether it’s discussing the intricacies of organizing international competitions or exploring innovative strategies for boosting local economies through sports tourism, our interviews are designed to inform, inspire, and engage.
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Faces of Sports Tourism: Suzanne Cecil
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