ISSSSC Hosts Panel Discussion of Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sports

On March 11, San José State University’s Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change (ISSSSC) hosted “Equitable Futures for Womxn in Sport,” an online dialogue about gender equity in sports with three industry thought leaders. The event, moderated by ISSSSC Executive Director …

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Be the Change…..and Then Some

  By: Doug Garner, Assistant Director Campus Recreation – Adapted Sports/Recreation and Head Wheelchair Basketball Coach at the University of Texas at Arlington As leaders in adapted sports, most of us live by the reminder from Mahatma Ghandi to, “Be the change you want to …

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Study: Adapted Sports Generate Up to $134 Million in Annual Impact The new economic survey is one of the first of its kind to study adapted and para sports

From Sports Travel Magazine A new study reveals that the annual economic impact of adapted and para sport-related tourism events ranges from $80.5 million to $134.2 million. The study, commissioned by All In Sport Consulting in partnership with Stitch Marketing Research and Huddle Up Group collected expenditure and budget data from …

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Best Practices for Hosting Successful Virtual Events

Both Bridge II Sports and Endeavor Games recently hosted successful virtual events engaging more the 600 athletes across the world. Hosting virtual sport events is new to many of us. Industry leaders have stepped up to the challenge by creating virtual opportunities to connect with …

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5 Strategies for Successful Fundraising During the Pandemic

  Turnstone, a Ft. Wayne, Indiana-based nonprofit providing a continuum of supportive services for people with disabilities and their families, recently launched their #ItsOurTurn fundraising campaign with an initial goal of $25,000. With dedicated efforts from their team, Turnstone raised more than $57,000, surpassing their goal by …

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Successfully Working Through the Global Health Crisis

Cindy Housner, GLASA Executive Director and Founder How has your day-to-day changed since your programs have been suspended due to COVID-19? Just like everyone else, my new normal is working in my kitchen or moving my laptop to other parts of the house when I …

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