Compete Sports Network

06/03/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate the individuals and communities helping make sports more welcoming for everyone.

Happy Pride Month from Compete. Join us in celebrating Sports For All™ on the field, in the workplace, and throughout our communities.

05/11/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dominique to the Compete team!

As Compete’s Membership Coordinator, Dominique will play a key front-facing role supporting both customer service and sales, with a focus on sports planner development, member engagement, and event planning and production.

Please join us in giving Dominique a warm welcome!

05/08/2026

USA Catchball Selects Daytona Beach for 2027.

Announcements like this represent more than a future championship destination. They reflect the relationships, conversations, and partnerships that help sports events grow and create opportunities for both organizers and host cities.

USA Catchball’s selection of Daytona Beach for its 2027 championship event is one example of how alignment between a sports organization and a destination can turn into something meaningful for athletes, communities, and the local tourism economy. What started as a connection through Compete developed into a partnership that will now bring visitors, energy, and activity into the destination through a growing women’s sport built around community and connection.

This is one of the goals behind the Compete Summer Conference in Corpus Christi, where organizers, destinations, and industry partners come together to build the relationships that help move sports tourism forward.

👉 Learn more on the Industry News blog: https://www.competenetwork.com/usa-catchball-selects-daytona-beach-for-2027

👉 Register for the Compete Summer Conference: https://www.competenetwork.com/2026-corpus-christi

👉 Learn more about USA Catchball: https://www.usacatchball.com/

05/04/2026

Funding is now available to support adaptive sports programs for disabled Veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

This opportunity is open to non-profits and sports organizations, with funding covering training, equipment, and competition at both local and national levels. Programs like these play a critical role in improving health and recovery, building community, and expanding access to inclusive sports.

⏰ Apply by May 13, 2026 (3 PM ET)

👉 Learn More Here: https://www.competenetwork.com/va-adaptive-sports-grant-opportunity-funding-available-for-veteran-focused-programs

04/30/2026

For Sports Organizers ready to grow and scale their events:

Connect with destinations, partners, and industry leaders ready to support and grow your events. Discover new partnership opportunities and find the right hosts for your next competition.

Join fellow Compete members in Corpus Christi and build the partnerships that help you scale, strengthen, and deliver better events.

Secure your spot today: https://www.competenetwork.com/2026-corpus-christi

04/29/2026

For Destination Marketing Organizations looking to attract more sports events:

Connect with sports rights holders, industry leaders, and partners actively looking for destinations. Discover new opportunities and bring more events to your market.

Join fellow Compete members and industry decision-makers in Corpus Christi to build relationships that turn into real bookings and economic impact.

Secure your spot today: https://www.competenetwork.com/2026-corpus-christi

04/14/2026

Big news! Cherry Knoll Farm signs at Gay Polo League title sponsor!

We’re proud to welcome Cherry Knoll Farm as Title Sponsor of this year’s tournament! 🏳️‍🌈💪

Their continued commitment to this event and the community behind it plays a meaningful role in what makes this weekend what it is — both on and off the field.

With this partnership, we’re proud to introduce this year’s event as the 🏳️‍🌈 Cherry Knoll Farm International Gay Polo Tournament

From the play to the people to everything in between, this support helps bring it all together.

The Cherry Knoll Farm VIP Tent will once again be one of the most sought-after experiences of the weekend — an elevated way to take in the matches and be part of it all.

April 23–25, 2026
Patagones Polo Club | Wellington, Florida

Tickets and tailgate spaces are available now! https://bit.ly/GPLtickets

04/13/2026

Not all RFPs get ignored because of timing or budget. Sometimes, it comes down to how they are built.

If you are sending RFPs to destinations, you are not just sharing an opportunity. You are competing for attention. DMOs are reviewing multiple opportunities at once and quickly deciding where to invest their time. When an RFP lacks clarity or feels too broad, strong destinations often opt out before the process even starts.

Fewer responses.
Lower quality proposals.
Missed opportunities.

Your RFP is not just a request. It shapes who responds and how.
We are breaking down five ways to improve that in this session.

🔗 https://www.simpletix.com/e/webinar-crafting-better-rfps-five-tips-tha-tickets-263288

04/09/2026

At the Compete Summer Sports Business Conference, the value isn’t just in what’s said on stage. It’s also in the conversations that happen walking between venues, exploring the destination, or sharing experiences outside the agenda.

Because in sports, relationships aren’t built in rows of chairs, they’re built through shared moments. Corpus Christi gives us the setting to do exactly that.

Join us in 2026 and experience a different kind of conference.
🔗 Register Here: https://www.competenetwork.com/2026-corpus-christi

04/02/2026

Not all RFPs get the same results.

The way you structure, position, and communicate your needs can make the difference between a standard response and a strong partnership.

Join us on April 16 for a conversation on how to approach RFPs more strategically, and get more out of the process.

🎟 Compete Members attend free with code: Member26