SportsEvents is edited for those who plan tournaments or other sports events.
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August 2014 6 www.sportseventsmagazine.com Volume 11 • Number 8 • AUGUST 2014 LINE-UP Editor's Note . . . . . . . . . 4 Sports Talk . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Governing Bodies . . . . . 9 Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . 58 In Every Issue: Connect… Visit us at www.sportseventsmagazine.com to connect via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Site Selection Guide Helping You Select The Right Site For Your Sports Event Planner Profile In Their Own Words Sharing Insight With the responsibility of planning numerous sports events between them, AJ Dominique III and Joanie Morris are experienced event planning professionals with a passion for their work. Idea Playbook Wisdom From Your Peers 4 Ways To Build Positive Partnerships Success in any industry is derived by those who can unify people, align a group's vision and goals, and build positive relationships. Here are four ways to build positive partnerships in the sports events industry. Game Plan Features For Those Who Plan The Games So Happy Together! The Pros & Cons Of Piggybacking Your Events To create an outstanding sports event experience, consider the advice of those who have hosted events in conjunction with others. There can be success but also pitfalls when piggybacking events. 10 12 13 Sport Report Successful Strategies And Ideas That Work Ultimate Reward Following a rigorous application process, USA Ultimate was welcomed into the United States Olympic Committee. This, combined with ESPN's broadcast of its college championships and Triple Crown Tour, has resulted in a heightened excitement about the sport of ultimate Frisbee. Youth Sports Exploring Vital Issues Related To Youth Sports Events Building A Miracle For Kids With Disabilities For kids with disabilities, sports participation can seem an impossible dream. But, thanks to the efforts of those committed to helping them play baseball, Miracle Fields, including a new one in West Michigan, are changing these kids' lives. 34 32 18 COVER: 37 Arizona 40 Georgia 48 Iowa 51 Massachusetts 53 South Dakota 56 New Mexico 29 SPORT REPORT: Rugby will be featured in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016, which represents a huge success for USA Rugby. Thanks to this and other factors, the sport is gaining new athletes and raising its profile in the United States. USA Rugby Great Outdoors… When holding events in the Great American Outdoors, there are both opportunities and challenges. Hear from sports event planners who are constantly working to improve the quality of their events, expand their reach and address the challenges of holding competitions outdoors. Natural Venues Resource Guide: Turn to pages 24-28 for a resource listing of destinations with a history of hosting successful outdoor events. RUGBY ON THE RISE in the Sports DMTM