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SFA/SFM Webinar COVID-19 Response: MOney Saving Measures for Owners & Operators Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:00 p.m. ET Panelists Include: Jason Clement, Sports Facilities Management, LLC  Lori Moore, Sports Facilities Management, LLC  John Sparks, Sports Facilities Management, LLC    The COVID19 quarantine is having measurable, devastating financial effects on sports, recreation, and wellness facilities across the country. As current operators and developers of 20+ facilities, SFM is leading the response and recovery for owners and operators across the country. In this 1 hour webinar, CEO and Founder of SFM, Jason Clement, SFM Account Executive Lori Moore, and SFM Account Executive John Sparks will provide real-world solutions and ideas for cost containment, team leadership, maximizing operational efficiency, and planning for a strong rebound post-pandemic. Join SFM leaders on March 31st at 12pm EST for this no-cost educational webinar.&nbs...

From two Olympics to the NCAA and state games, event planning his Russ Yurk’s specialty. Along with being a great Sports ETA mentor, Russ is the president of 129 Sports LLC. His company provides world-class event planning and project management to clients. Russ leads the NCAA Championships host bid process. He’s also planning a U-18 world championship for USA Baseball in 2021. On the side, he’s the commissioner of the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association. They are a Division I/II conference that receives one of five automatic bids into the NCAA tournament. After working at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Russ hopes to work on one more summer Olympics before he retires saying, “there is nothing better. International events are an amazing experience.” Russ speaks to groups about his experience in event planning and when he does, he asks this ice-breaker question- if you could attend any s...

While you’ve been burdened with adjusting to the new normal that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has created, know that we are committed to supporting you and keeping your shipments moving. Though this is an ever-changing situation, we will remain open. We are taking every possible measure to ensure the safety of our staff while also providing you with the same level of service you’ve come to expect from PartnerShip. Our goal is to minimize any further disruptions to your business. We continue to monitor the situation and will make any changes needed to continue to serve you. If you have any concerns, we are here to help.  Partnership.com

We are aware that Sports ETA Symposium attendees may be the target of unauthorized hotel providers who claim to be partners or providing services on behalf of Sports ETA.  Please be aware that these companies are not authorized to provide services on Sports ETA’s behalf.  Visit KC is the only official housing provider for the 2020 Sports ETA Symposium.  As a reminder, your April hotel reservations have already been canceled for you if you made them through our official reservations link. If you contacted a hotel directly to make reservations, you must cancel those on your own. A new housing link to make reservations for August will open in early April. You will receive an email notification once it opens and you will need to make new reservations. For additional questions or assistance, please contact Sports ETA staff at info@sportseta.org. Sincerely,       Janis Ross Vice President of Events & Exper...

PUSH, a new sports tourism digital magazine, will take an innovative approach, reaching out to professionals who are passionate about the sports events and tourism industry. The sports tourism industry is constantly changing. To thrive, professionals need tools and resources that keep them up to date on industry trends, engaged in the sports ecosystem and healthy both mentally and physically. There’s no time for fluff. PUSH provides the sports tourism industry with a consistent source of unbiased information, tools for navigating the industry lifestyle and best practices that produce results. Engage with your target audience and align yourself with industry adaptation. Join us in the PUSH to redefine the potential of positive sports tourism impact. Audience: Sports Tourism Industry Professionals Sports Event Rights Holders Destination Marketing Professionals National Governing Bodies Sports Event Sponsors Management Firms Ad Agencies Endurance Ev...

As we navigate these challenging times, Sports ETA is offering a series of free webinars led by the leadership of the organization. Below is the first week’s schedule. Stay tuned for future webinars. Sports ETA and Industry Update Tuesday, March 24, 2020 2:00 p.m. ET - 3:00 p.m. ET Panelists Include:  Al Kidd, President & CEO, Sports ETA Dr. Jennifer Stoll, Research and Education, Sports ETA Janis Burke, CEO, Harris County - Houston Sports Authority/Chair, Sports ETA Janis Ross, CSEE, CMP, VP of Events & Experiences, Sports ETA In this session, the panel will provide an industry update amid the COVID-19 outbreak and how Sports ETA will provide resources for its membership during this time. View Recording Creating and Communicating New Business Solutions in a Crisis Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:00 p.m. ET - 2:00 p.m. ET Led by Jackie Reau, CEO, Game Day Communication In these uncertain times surrounding COVID-19, we will discuss how...

CINCINNATI (March 20, 2020) – Sports ETA,  the association for the sport tourism industry, announced its revised schedule of 2020-21 programs to bring the national membership and sports events leaders in the industry together for educational and networking opportunities.   The Annual Symposium has been moved to August 2-5, 2020, remaining in Kansas City, Missouri, and will bring hundreds of sports events and tourism professionals and industry partners together to exchange resources, strategies and more. The Symposium features dozens of education sessions, networking opportunities, and business development discussions, all to help Sports ETA members elevate their sports events and improve their work in their destinations. Registration for 2020 is open. The 2021 Annual Symposium will be held April 26-29 in Birmingham, Alabama.   Attendees can focus on the four S’s of sports events and tourism: strategy, service, sales, and sponsorship at this year&rsqu...

Casey Taker’s bucket list: Working in an industry she loves - COMPLETE Going on the field at a Super Bowl - COMPLETE Completing an IRONMAN 70.3 with her father - COMPLETE Visiting Alaska to complete her goal of visiting all 50 states This Sports ETA mentor has done something many will never attempt- Casey Taker completed an IRONMAN 70.3. She and her father crossed that finish line together in Maine last year. Casey works at The IRONMAN Group as Senior Manager, Athlete Development. There she develops strategy and programming to support the entire athlete journey from initial engagement to athlete retention across two of their largest brands, IRONMAN and the Rock N Roll Marathon Series. In her current role, Casey has become well versed in: Creating opportunities for athletes to engage deeper with both a brand and a host destination. This synergy is imperative to maximize the athlete experience and retain athletes.  Defining the athlete ...

We wanted to share with you that we will move our Annual Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri, amid the COVID-19 concerns and a ban on holding mass gatherings for the next 60 days (originally scheduled for April 20-23 in Kansas City). We are working with the Convention Center and our host hotels to identify a new date for the Symposium and will let you know as soon as all is confirmed. Here are the details for your reference: Symposium Registration If you have already registered, your registration including any add-ons (CSEE, Sunrise Run, Golf, Community Service Project) will be automatically moved to the new date. There will be no need to register again. Hotel Reservations Hotel reservations made through our official housing system will be automatically canceled on your behalf once the new dates are announced. If you made your own reservations, please cancel them directly. During this extraordinary time, Sports ETA will be announcing a series of on-line networking a...

As you plan your sporting events and meetings over the next few weeks, we advise you to follow state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19. Sports ETA is closely monitoring the recommendations from the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) and will continue to communicate best practices as they evolve.  Sports ETA is here to help. Our goal is to provide our members with the tools and resources necessary to navigate through this tough time, including accurate and up-to-date information on the effects of COVID-19 and the sports events and tourism industry.  Sports ETA Updates 2020 - 21 Sports ETA New Event Dates  Sports ETA to move its annual Symposium Sports ETA to move 2020 Women's Summit Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for additional updates: Sports ETA Facebook Sports ETA Twitter Industry News and Updates PCB Sports Complex introduces Social Distancing Sports Challenge SportsTravel - Sports-Event Industry Rea...