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Sports Illustrated Once Called San Diego “Sportstown USA”. Agree?

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San Diego is a great sports town! Yeah…I said it! Sure, the Padres currently sit in last place. They haven’t been in the playoffs in 12 years and haven’t won a World Series...since...ever... And the Chargers…ugh... Despite the lack of on-field success for the professional franchises, San Diego has been a legitimate athlete factory. Think about it—this city has produced the likes of Tony Hawk, Jimmie Johnson, David Wells, Meb Keflezighi, Dave Roberts, Shaun White, Luke Walton, Gail Devers, … [Read more...]

Is Fear Keeping You From Enjoying Our Incredible San Diego Event Venues?

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We are no longer surprised by acts of violence at sport event venues and public assembly facilities. San Diegans were reminded of this last week when a knucklehead had a tantrum upon being denied access to the Ice Cube concert at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and fired a handgun into the air just inside the admittance gate. Fortunately, nobody was hurt (except for the shooter) but it is a scary example of how quickly a situation can escalate. As a venue operator, crisis events like these provide … [Read more...]

Despite What the Chargers Say, San Diego Still Has Great Sports Venues

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Event venues like stadiums, arenas, and theaters and really special buildings. These spaces exist largely so communities can share human experiences and create life-long memories. It makes sense then, that people are emotionally connected to event venues. This emotional connection plus the high-profile nature of these facilities transforms event venues from buildings to landmarks. Event venues are iconic to the community they represent. For as long as I can remember, I have been mesmerized by … [Read more...]