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September 2015 6 www.sportseventsmagazine.com Volume 12 • Number 9 • SEPTEMBER 2015 LINE-UP Editor's Note 4 Sports Talk 9 Governing Bodies 13 Issue Sponsors 58 In Every Issue: Connect… Visit us at www.sportseventsmagazine.com to connect via Facebook and Twitter. Site Selection Guide Life In The Talty Lane Opinions, Quotes & More From The Publisher The exhilaration of fying in "Fat Albert." Idea Playbook Lessons Learned At Crisis Time In facing a crisis, such as an injury or even a death during an event, here are three lessons to consider when communicating with the media. 5 Reasons Being A Leader Is Worth The Effort It's not easy being a leader. But it can be worth the effort. Here are fve reasons why. Game Plan Damage Control: Be Ready For Medical Emergencies In sports, there is always the potential for an injury, whether to a spectator or participant. But you can be prepared to deal with emergencies. Sport Report Lacrosse Scores! New Growth For America's Oldest Game Lacrosse continues its march to popularity throughout the United States. Learn what's driving this phenomenon. Youth Sports 3 Programs Offering Kids Access, Equipment & Inspiration In many parts of the United States, kids don't have access to sports training, felds or equipment. But there are programs out there trying to turn things around for these children. 46 Connecticut 47 Maryland 53 Mississippi 56 North Dakota i USA Water Polo is committed to growing the sport by exposing young kids to the sport, nurturing coaches and creating a community of supporters 18 SPECIAL FEATURE: 38 COVER: 24-37 PAGES 8 14 15 16 Convention Centers: A Blank Slate With A World Of Possibilities 2015 Guide To Sports-Friendly Convention Centers Have a need for lots of indoor space for an event? Need a venue that can adapt to just about any type of event? Consider a convention center, where a blank slate presents a world of possibilities for sports events Also included: Tips and ideas for making the most of your convention center event experience A state-by-state listing of some of the United States' most sports-friendly convention and civic centers USA WATER POLO Building Athletes, Community & Excitement 41 44