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	S.P.O.R.T.S. 2012—THE RELATIONSHIP CONFERENCE Host cities and other sports events industry suppliers can take advantage of an “early bird registration” discount for S.P.O.R.T.S. 2012, scheduled for Sept. 10-13 in Oklahoma City. Discounted registration is $895 until Jan. 31. After Jan. 31, registration will go to $995. AGENDA \| REGISTER EVENT OWNERS/RIGHTS HOLDERS: See if you qualify for a complimentary registration and overnight accommodations for S.P.O.R.T.S by filling out this brief QUALIFICATION SURVEY. To learn more about last year's S.P.O.R.T.S. Conference: Photos Comments Sponsors Videos
	INDUSTRY TRENDS REPORT & A CUP OF JAVA The March 2012 issue of SportsEvents will highlight current sports events industry trends as well as make projections about the industry in the future. Be a player in this report and tell us about your events by taking a few minutes to complete our brief surveys. Everyone who completes a survey and includes their contact info is entitled to participate in a drawing for 20 $5 Starbucks eCards. If you represent a sports organization that produces events, TAKE THIS SURVEY. If you represent a host city, TAKE THIS SURVEY.
	SPORTSEVENTS BLOG! Blogger Wanda Rutledge 12 New Year’s Resolutions for leaders of youth sports organizations. Read her post HERE.
	*GET INSIDE SPORTSEVENTS’ DECEMBER ISSUE* The December issue of SportsEvents focused on the folks behind the scenes who work so hard to make your events a success – those who represent the CVBs and Sports Commissions. Read how much they’re willing to do not only to secure your business but also to make your events shine among your competition! REVIEW ISSUE ONLINE. SUBSCRIBE NOW — IT’S FREE! HIGHLIGHTS: • 30 Ways CVBs & Sports Commissions Will Make Your Life Easier • How Sports Helped Tornado-Stricken Cities Recover • Destination Showcase • Guide To Sports Commissions & CVBs In The U.S. • Alternatives To Bid Fees • Health Of The Industry THIS ISSUE ONLINE \| PREVIOUS ISSUES
	EVENT MATCH Site selection just got easier! Use SportsEvents’ FREE Event Match service to locate the perfect destination or supplier for your upcoming events. Click HERE to get started!
	2011 GUIDE TO SPORTS-FOCUSED HOTELS Looking for a hotel for your event? Here’s a guide to some of the country’s most sports-focused hotels. Current Online Directory Subscribe To Next Year’s Issue Market Your Destination To 16,500+ Sports Event Organizers
	ANNUAL SOCCER FIELDS & FACILITIES DIRECTORY Our Annual Soccer Fields & Facilities Directory is mailed to a targeted group of event owners and rights holders who hold soccer tournaments throughout the United States. Current Online Directory Subscribe To Next Year’s Issue Market Your Destination To 16,500+ Sports Event Organizers
	ANNUAL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS & FACILITIES DIRECTORY The 2012 Baseball/Softball Fields & Facilities Directory is where you’ll find information on hundreds of destinations and thousands of fields for your tournaments, as well as information on manufacturers and suppliers of baseball and softball goods and services. CLICK HERE to access the digital version. Current Online Directory Subscribe To Next Year’s Issue Market Your Destination To 16,500+ Sports Event Organizers

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Soccer Fields & Facilities Directory – Issued in April
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.
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Sports-Focused Hotels – Issued in June
Published annually and distributed to 16,500+ sports events owners, rights holders and sanctioning bodies, SportsEvents' Annual Guide to Sports-Focused Hotels provides detailed information about hotels that are willing to do what it takes to host your teams. In addition to being available online in a searchable format, this year-round reference tool is also available as part of the June issue. Listings include contact information, site date, on-site amenities, special sales comments and more.
Space Reservation: 4/15 · Materials: 5/1

Baseball/Softball Fields & Facilities Directory – Issued in October
Published annually and distributed to key decision-makers within the baseball and softball industries, the 2010 Baseball/Softball Fields & Facilities Directory includes field information for over 500 destinations across the United States and 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: 8/15 · Materials: 9/1

Sports Commissions & CVBs – Issued in December
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.
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S.P.O.R.T.S. 2011 A HUGE HIT!
S.P.O.R.T.S. 2011 – The Relationship Conference is the “place where real business gets done,” according to the event organizers, host cities and other industry suppliers who enjoyed one-on-one appointment sessions, town hall sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Contact us for more information about S.P.O.R.T.S. 2012 today!

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. 2011: Sept. 12-15, Orange Beach, Ala.
S.P.O.R.T.S. 2010: Aug. 30-Sept 1, Branson, MO.
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.

Featured Destinations

Pasadena

Mississippi
Gulf Coast

Roundrock

Destinations in the Southwest

Arizona

New Mexico

Oklahoma

Texas

Destinations in the Northwest

Alaska	Idaho	Montana	Oregon
Washington

Destinations in the New England

Connecticut	Maine	Massachusetts	New Hampshire
	Rhode Island	Vermont

Destinations in the Lower Midwest

Indiana

Kansas

Missouri

Ohio

Destinations in the Southeast

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