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	*GET INSIDE SPORTSEVENTS’ CURRENT ISSUE* The February issue includes an article from the USOC’s Alicia McConnell that explains the ideals behind the Olympic movement and how planners can build their own sports programs on the same principles. Also in the issue is a special feature on how sports event planners can be champions of change when it comes to making their events “green.” READ MORE.
	SITE SELECTION GUIDE: SOUTHEAST The Southeastern United States is a sports events hotspot, featuring a plethora of popular facilities as well as hidden gems. This is your guide to planning events in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The information within the story will be expanded even further in weekly newsletters. In March, we’re featuring The West, and in May it’s the Mid-Atlantic! CLICK HERE to sign up for our newsletters!
	INDUSTRY NEWS Check out the latest Industry News, including information about the selection of Raleigh, N.C., as the host site of 96 volleyball teams for the Mid-Atlantic Power League Tournament; the new Mother Road Marathon that will be held in October in conjunction with Route 66 cities; and Round Rock, Texas, being named the host city for the July 2011 Texas Firefighter Olympics. News from governing bodies is also included. READ MORE
	ANNUAL SOCCER FIELDS & FACILITIES DIRECTORY IS ABOUT TO GO TO PRINT! If you need information about soccer fields for your state, regional or national soccer tournament, CLICK HERE to access our current Soccer Fields & Facilities Directory. If you’d like to list your soccer fields and facilities, CLICK HERE to let our directory administrator know and she’ll send over a listing form.
	SKATER'S EDGE SOURCEBOOK 2010 EDITION NOW AVAILABLE The 2010 Edition of Skater’s Edge Sourcebook is the industry’s definitive resource for all aspects of ice sports across North America—featuring thousands of facility listings, organizations and leagues, manufacturers and suppliers, and other key industry contacts. Don’t miss the special section on the U.S. Olympic team. To access these listings now, CLICK HERE. To purchase your copy of the book, CLICK HERE. To list your organization in this powerful annual resource, CLICK HERE to get for a renewal form.
	ONLINE EXTRAS Don’t miss our expanded planning resources featuring these bonus columns and other stories. CLICK HERE to read “Growing, Growing, Gone! USA Baseball Goes To Bat With More Events.” By Ashley Wright CLICK HERE to read “Patience Is The Right Response To Complaints.” By Kelly Watkins, MBA
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	LOOKING AHEAD/SNEAK PEEK Here’s what’s coming up in our March, April and May issues: • Annual Trends & Economic Report in March. • Annual Soccer Fields & Facilities Directory in April. • Small Markets, Big On Sports in May. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAGAZINE. IT’S FREE TO THOSE IN THE SPORTS EVENTS PLANNING INDUSTRY!

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Soccer Fields & Facilities Directory – April 2010
Published annually and distributed to key decision-makers within the soccer industry, the 2010 Soccer Fields & Facilities Directory will list soccer facility information for more than 500 destinations across the United States and will also include special sections for suppliers and manufacturers of soccer-related goods and services. This year-round reference tool will be utilized in print and online by soccer facility managers, coaches, program directors, club managers, planners of local, regional and national soccer competitions and officials within soccer's top governing bodies.
Space Reservation: 2/15/10 · Materials: 3/1/10

Baseball/Softball Fields & Facilities Directory – October 2009
Published annually and distributed to key decision-makers within the baseball and softball industries, the 2009 Baseball/Softball Fields & Facilities Directory will include field information for over 500 destinations across the United States and will also include special sections for suppliers and manufacturers of baseball and softball-related goods and services. This year-round reference tool will be utilized both in print and online by facility managers, coaches, program directors, planners of local, regional and national competitions and officials within the top governing bodies of baseball and softball.
Space Reservation: 8/17/09 · Materials: 9/1/09

Sports Commissions & CVBs – December 2009
The #1 resource for sports events planners, SportsEvents' annual planner's guide is a comprehensive reference tool of sports commissions and CVBs when selecting the next destination for your sporting event. SportsEvents’ readers are involved with the site selection for thousands of sports events with more than $5 billion in direct spending each year. Get in the game and don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to reach more than 16,000 sports event planners.
Space: 10/15/09 · Materials: 11/2/09

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	City Search Need more info on cities that are willing to roll out the red carpet for your sporting events? Click here to learn more about regions of the United States or specific destinations you are interested in learning more about, and we'll see that you receive the information you need.
	Ask The Experts Have a question about the sports events industry? The SportsEvents Editorial Advisory Board is here to answer your questions. Click here to submit your questions and get to know the SportsEvents Editorial Advisory Board.
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	Event Planning Made Easy With SportsEvents Electronic Bid Sheet Here's your chance to let sports venues across America know about your upcoming events. Best of all, it's absolutely free. Listing your upcoming events is fast and easy. Find out more.
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S.P.O.R.T.S. Educational Forum, produced by SportsEvents magazine
Learn why S.P.O.R.T.S. is the industry’s premier educational forum for sports event planners, including administrators of sport national governing bodies, event owners, grassroots organizers and destination officials.

S.P.O.R.T.S. 2009: Sept. 16-18, Orlando, Fla.
S.P.O.R.T.S. 2008: Dec. 7-9, West Palm Beach, Fla.
S.P.O.R.T.S. 2007: May 14-16 , Birmingham, Ala.

SportsEvents Destination Showcase

Wondering where to plan your next sporting event? Follow the links below to get instant information on these regions and destinations profiled in SportsEvents magazine.

Destinations In the West

Pasadena, CA

Destinations in the Southeast

Alabama	Arkansas	Florida	Georgia
Kentucky	Louisiana	Mississippi	North Carolina
South Carolina	Tennessee	Virginia	West Virginia