Sports ETA, the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, has formed a partnership with 3STEP Sports, a major youth sports club and event operator serving 1.5 million athletes across nine sports. The collaboration will raise awareness of 3STEP’s athlete-development and community programs, give its brands access to Sports ETA resources and industry insights, and include 3STEP’s participation in multiple 2025 Sports ETA events to deepen member engagement and industry standards.
Blog Sports ETA Home > Blog Get in the Game eNews Subscribe to the Email Newsletter Categories #SportsTourismStrong 4S Summit Advocacy Amateur Sports Award Winner Best Practices Certificate Playbook Certified Sports Event Executive (CSEE) Chief Executive Summit Community Relations COVID-19 EARN Economic Impact Education Event Impact Calculator Event Webinars Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inductees Member Awards Member Win Mentor Tips Networking Power Plays Press Releases Professional Development PUSH Magazine Resources Sales Services Sponsorship Sports ETA Sports Events and Tourism Association Sports Events and Tourism Industry Sports Events Entertainment Network (SEEN) Sports Facilities Summit Sports Legacy Fund Sports Tourism Learning Institute Sports Tourism Strategist SportsBIZ XChange State Association Strategies Symposium The Pulse The Vault Webinars Women's Summit Young Professionals Youth Sports Archives 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Sports ETA Announces Partnership with 3STEP Sports Posted on: April 8 2025 Hint: Swiping is disabled on videos, use the right arrow to advance and view images. CINCINNATI (For Immediate Release) – The Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA), the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, is pleased to announce a new partnership with 3STEP Sports , one of the nation's largest and most connected youth sports club and event operators. As part of the collaboration, Sports ETA will work alongside 3STEP Sports to generate awareness of its next generation foundation for athlete development, sport leadership, and community engagement. The partnership will bring 3STEP’s club and event brands, serving 1.5 million athlete participants in nine sports across the country, access to valuable resources and insights to empower its connected team of industry leaders and elevate industry standards. “We are excited to partner with 3STEP Sports to showcase their impact on the youth sports community,” said John David, President and CEO of Sports ETA. “This partnership allows us to tell the 3STEP story while providing additional opportunities for our members to connect with an influential leader in the youth sports industry.” Greg Waldbaum, President of 3STEP Sports added, “We’re thrilled to be working with Sports ETA to engage with its members as we further our mission to empower people and communities through youth sports. This collaboration offers exciting opportunities for growth, learning, and connections that will benefit all.” 3STEP Sports will be present at several upcoming 2025 Sports ETA events, contributing to the broader conversation surrounding the future of sports events and tourism. This partnership is a significant step in supporting the shared goal of advancing the sports tourism industry, enriching and connecting the experiences for all involved. For more information about Sports ETA and its events, visit www.sportseta.org . ### About Sports ETA As the only trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, Sports ETA is the most trusted resource for sports commissions, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), and sports event owners. Sports ETA is committed to the success of more than 750 member organizations and 2,400 sports event professionals. We promise to deliver quality education, ample networking opportunities, and exceptional event management and marketing know-how to our members to protect the integrity of the sports events and tourism industry. For more information, visit SportsETA.org . Contact: Jackie Reau, GameDay (513) 708-5822 | jreau@gamedaypr.com Posted in: Sports Events and Tourism Industry , Sports ETA , Sports Events and Tourism Association Comments There are currently no comments, be the first to post one! Post Comment Only registered users may post comments. Back to Blog
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Sports Events and Tourism Association: Sports Events and Tourism Association is the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry and will work alongside 3STEP Sports to generate awareness of its next generation foundation for athlete development, sport leadership, and community engagement.
3STEP Sports: 3STEP Sports is one of the nation's largest and most connected youth sports club and event operators and is partnering with Sports ETA to expand awareness of its foundation for athlete development, sport leadership, and community engagement.
GameDay: GameDay is a public relations or communications contact listed for Sports ETA, represented by Jackie Reau providing contact details for press inquiries.
Sports ETA: Sports ETA is the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry and is the organization announcing the partnership with 3STEP Sports.
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