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Players from LSU and Florida State prepare for a point to begin during action at the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships in April 2022 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Record Growth as Sports Alabama Releases 2022 Annual Report

Sports Alabama has released its 2022 annual report, saying more than 28.6 million travelers came to the state and spent $22.4 billion, resulting in an estimated economic impact of $235.45 million among its 12 member destinations. “Alabama’s sports tourism efforts continue to spotlight our expansive capabilities to event rights holders and national governing bodies across […]

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HotelPlanner Adds Lucid Travel to Family of Brands

HotelPlanner, a travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, has acquired Lucid Travel, a travel management software company that serves universities, sports teams and event directors. Lucid has a suite of software products designed to increase conversion and automate manual tasks that HotelPlanner will implement at a broader scale. The strongest synergy is with sports […]

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Steve Bailey

Steve Bailey Named Team IP Chief of Event Business Development

Steve Bailey has been named the chief of event business development for Team IP, a souvenir merchandiser for amateur sports throughout the United States. Prior to joining Team IP, Bailey spent five years at the Junior Volleyball Association, where he served as director of events. He was responsible for planning and executing all the JVA’s […]

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Blind Soccer Clinics

U.S. Association of Blind Athletes to Host Soccer Clinics in Los Angeles

The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes will support the city of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department to offer visually impaired and blind soccer clinics as part of the PlayLA Adaptive Youth Sports Program. The free clinics are designed for blind and visually impaired youth ages 5 to 17. All skill levels are welcome to […]

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EventPipe

EventPipe Names Rebekah Bryant as Director of Business Development

EventPipe has announced Rebekah Bryant as its new director of business development at the event housing management software company. “Rebekah’s extensive background in the hospitality industry makes her a perfect fit for leading our Business Development efforts,” said Tim Brown, chief executive officer of EventPipe. “Her proven ability to navigate complex situations and strong network […]

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Katy Tigchelaar and Julie Shields
Katy Tigchelaar, left, is the new vice president of operations, and Julie Shields is now director of the State Games of Michigan.

West Michigan Sports Commission Announces Two Promotions

The West Michigan Sports Commission has promoted Katy Tigchelaar to vice president of operations from director of marketing and events, and Julie Shields, previously event coordinator, is now director of the State Games of Michigan. Tigchelaar will provide a strategic approach to growing WMSC’s sales, marketing and event departments. In this new position, she will […]

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GCAC Volleyball

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship Headed to Louisiana

The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission in Louisiana has been awarded a three-year bid to host the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship, beginning with the 2023 tournament. “We are so excited to host the 2023–2025 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championships at Bossier Parish Community College” said Sara Nelms, director of sports at the Shreveport-Bossier Sports […]

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Maryland Cycling Classic

Maryland Cycling Classic Announces 2023 Schedule

The Maryland Cycling Classic presented by UnitedHealthcare has announced its schedule of events for Labor Day weekend beginning August 31 and culminating with a top-ranked professional road cycling race on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Baltimore. Featuring a wide range of activities, the weekend will include a community “Bike Jam” free to the public as […]

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Ironman 70.3 Oregon

Salem to Host Ironman 70.3 Oregon Triathlon Through 2028

Ironman and Travel Salem have agreed to a five-year extension to keep the Ironman 70.3 Oregon triathlon in the destination through 2028. The event, which has sold out every year since it was first announced in 2021, is next scheduled for July 21, 2024. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Travel Salem for […]

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Erie Sports Center Wrestling
Female wrestler Alex Alli is the first athlete to commit to the International Wrestling Academy and will attend Erie Prep Academy. Photo courtesy of International Wrestling Academy/Erie Sports Center.

Erie Sports Center Announces Creation of International Wrestling Academy

The Erie Sports Center in Pennsylvania has announced the creation of an International Wrestling Academy which will offer boys and girls high school aged wrestlers an opportunity to train and compete in Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling in line with the USA Wrestling National Team program, philosophy and schedule. Chad Vandiver has been named as director […]

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