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2021 USA Curling Nationals Headed to Iowa

USA Curling will bring its Men’s and Women’s National Championships to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2021, the first time the event will be staged in Iowa. The championships will be held February 6–13, 2021, and are expected to attract 200 athletes, coaches and officials to the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. The national governing body will […]

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Rob Urbach Named Iditarod CEO

Rob Urbach has been named the new CEO of the Iditarod Trail Committee, and will be in charge of directing and overseeing all operations of the yearly Iditarod race. Urbach was the CEO of USA Triathlon from 2011—2017, handling all the daily operations for the national governing body. A Colorado native, Urbach previously the executive […]

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Tokyo 2020 has been collecting electronic devices to convert into Olympic and Paralympic medals. Photograph: Tokyo 2020

Playing for the Planet

The simple acts of swinging a tennis racket, throwing a football or kicking a soccer ball have complex consequences. From the carbon footprint of attendees driving to the U.S. Open and the materials used to make athletes’ uniforms to the straws in spectators’ drinks and the cans discarded by fans, sports events have a wide-reaching […]

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Wyoming to Host Its First USA Curling Championship

USA Curling will bring a championship to Wyoming for the first time when the city of Gillette hosts the 2020 USA Curling Arena National Championships. The event will be staged April 26–May 2 at the Wyoming Center Spirit Hall Ice Arena. The 26,000-square-foot venue was built in 2009. “The CAM-PLEX Multi Event Facilities, Campbell County Parks and […]

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Six NGBs Launch Campus Events to Identify Talent

Six national governing bodies are combining their efforts to find potential athletes by launching an event series on university campuses that will offer tryouts to increase their talent pools. USA Weightlifting, USA Rugby, USA Cheer, U.S. Rowing, USA Bobsled/Skeleton and USA Triathlon will all be featured at the combine-style events, which will be billed as Team USA Pro […]

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March 4, 2019

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below are upcoming events and information on how to learn more.   Intercollegiate Single Sectionals Championships Date: March 8 Venue: 30 Strikes Stratford, New Jersey Smyrna Bowling Center Smyrna, Tennessee Stardust Bowl Addison, […]

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USA Hockey and North American Hockey League Announce Partnership

USA Hockey and the North American Hockey League have partnered to further improve the junior hockey development program in the United States. Through the enhanced, long-term partnership, USA Hockey will provide additional resources to the NAHL to continue to improve all facets of the league, including player development, coaching, officiating and overall visibility. “The North American Hockey League […]

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This Week in Team USA: February 11, 2019

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below are upcoming events and information on how to learn more.   2019 USA Curling National Championships Date: February 9–16 Venue: Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan Event description: The top 18 teams will […]

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