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Have you noticed the growing interest in women's sports lately? It's truly remarkable. Did you know that the upcoming Paris Olympics will be the first to have an equal number of male and female athletes? And here's another exciting milestone: Kansas City recently opened the first-ever stadium dedicated solely to a women's sports franchise. This begs the question: Could we see the development of separate women’s team sports facilities in the future? I recently sat down with Jim Renne, JLL’s National Director for Sports and Entertainment, Project and Development Services, to discuss the topic. #WomensSports #SportsDevelopment #BreakingBarriers

Great article in the Sports Business Journal by Rachel Axon. Here are some highlights. Excitement is palpable as the Paris Games draw closer, with signs popping up in New York and Team USA wrapping up its media summit, setting the stage for the event. Amidst this, Salt Lake City is poised to secure the 2034 Winter Games, with a vote expected to solidify its bid. Hospitality packages are selling out fast, with On Location reporting significant interest in various sports. Activation efforts by NBC, Omega, Ralph Lauren, and others are underway, showcasing the commercial side of the Olympics. The USOPC unveiled its "One for All" campaign, celebrating Team USA's diversity and representation. Salt Lake City's bid is progressing well, with discussions ongoing about the commercial relationship between the city and the USOPC. LA28, while navigating sponsorship changes, anticipates leveraging the Paris Games to boost sponsor interest for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. #ParisGames #Olympics2024 #SaltLakeCity2034 #sportbusiness #brisbane2032 #sport https://lnkd.in/gW84bTQz

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📣 Big News📣 The London Sport Awards is always a great night to attend. It’s an evening to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions in the realm of sports. Read more about these great awards and how you can nominate below 👇 #grassrootssport #communitysport #communitydevelopment #charities #notforprofits #consultancy #londonsport #sportawards

🚨 SESSIONS ANNOUNCED 🚨 We have officially announced the session topics and descriptions for the April 15-16 Team Sports Conference, taking place in Indianapolis, IN! Hosted along with NFHS and NCAA, the 2024 Team Sports Conference will bring together SFIA members, sporting goods brands, professional leagues, and governing bodies for a comprehensive event to explore the youth and school team sports arena. Session topics: -- Tackling the Challenges and Opportunities in High School Sports -- The Influence of State Associations on High School Athletics -- State of the Industry First Look -- Technology’s Revolutionary Effect on the Team Sports Experience -- Fireside Chat: Adapting to the Changing NCAA Sports Landscape -- Navigating the Current Dynamics in Grassroots Sports Participation -- The Legacy Potential of Global Sporting Events for US Sports -- Unlocking the Potential of NIL for Team Sports Brands For full agenda information, including session descriptions, and to register, visit sfia.org/resources/tsc

Episode 206 – How Equitable is the World of Sports?

SportsTravel Magazine caught up with Amanda Shank and Wade Martin regarding the recent debut of Unrivaled Sports. “There was an opportunity to unify the best-in-class operators, venues, experiences and create something for athletes and their families that felt really special," Shank told Justin Shaw. Josh Harris and David Blitzer of HBSE are transforming youth sports with Unrivaled Sports. Here's what you need to know: 📊 By the Numbers: - 635,000 athletes competing in 2024 - 1.4 million visitors expected - 15 venues across the U.S. 🔑 Key Acquisitions: - Ripken Baseball - YTH Sports (soccer) - Under the Lights (flag football) 💼 Leadership Insights: "This is making strategic investments in the next generation of leaders and citizens." - Amanda Shank, EVP Unrivaled Sports 🏟️ Venue Portfolio: - Cooperstown All Star Village - Ripken Experience Facilities - Sports Force Parks 🤝 Community Impact: - Boosting sports tourism - Creating family memories - Supporting local economies https://lnkd.in/g5NESqUc #YouthSports #Sportsbiz #LinkedInSports #Sports #YouthSportsBiz #SportsManagement #CommunityImpact

To be fair: Soccer has always looked good on us. Let's talk about why bringing a women's professional #soccer team to Cleveland will make Northeast Ohio shine. 1 | #Cleveland fans are the best 🧡 We show up. We bleed the colors. We fill the stadiums. 2 | We're a TOP #sports town 🏆 Don't let our mid-market size fool you. We rank as a top-10 sports city, shoulder-to-shoulder in revenue with 4+ team cities, like New York, Chicago and Boston. 3 | The world should know our name 🌎 By bringing the world's best athletes to play here, developing homegrown talent and making a name for ourselves on this stage, we'll show the world know where Cleveland is and what makes us great. 4 | Demand for #womenssoccer is HUGE 💪 Women's sports are growing because there's a demand, a drive and a love for these teams. That demand is here, in Cleveland. 5 | Soccer is 100% a Cleveland sport ⚽️ From cultural clubs to competitive travel and nationally ranked college teams, Northeast Ohio is steeped in soccer history, talent and love for this game. We've even celebrated multiple indoor league championships. The only thing missing? A women's professional soccer team. ⚡️ Help us change that. Back the bid.

In Opinion | The NHL’s Stadium Series — outdoor games played last Saturday night and Sunday afternoon before sold-out crowds — was just the latest example of how MetLife Stadium is capable of hosting huge events, ones that come with huge economic benefits. Saturday’s night game between the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers showed New Jersey is more than capable of handling big-event crowds (which it has proven for years). It also showed that the state is capable of taking top billing. From the Devils players showing up in “Sopranos”-based outfits to performances from Jersey-based artists the Jonas Brothers, the Gaslight Anthem and Max Weinberg to the (stunning, but welcome) fact that the ABC telecast repeatedly said the game was in New Jersey — not the New York City area. The event, which ended with a Sunday afternoon game between the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, clearly was a success — but it comes with one big question: Why isn’t the state doing more to unlock the full economic potential of the Meadowlands?