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Sports ETA is the essential resource for sports commissions, sports destinations, industry partners and more.
Since being established in 1992, our promise has been to deliver quality education, ample networking opportunities and exceptional event management and marketing know-how to our members - destinations, right holders, and industry partners - and to protect the integrity of the sports events and tourism industry.
As the non-profit 501(c)3 trade association for the sports events and tourism industry in the United States, Sports ETA is the most essential resource for sports commissions, sports destinations, sports event owners, and industry partners. We believe sports tourism and the events that our members own and host have the power to transform society for the better. Our passion is to help sports events and tourism professionals achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance. We do this by nurturing a diverse and inclusive community of smart, creative, and interesting people: our members.
SEEN Saturday Series
Safe by Design: How the 2026 CRSA Playbook is Changing the Game for Host Cities
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When we talk about host city readiness, we often focus on hotels, venues, and transit. But in 2026, there is a new "must-have" for every RFP: a comprehensive child safeguarding strategy.
In this episode, we sit down with Katie Hanna, Head of North America with the Centre for Sport & Human Rights, and Danielle Goldberg, Managing Director, Community Alliance for Child Rights at UNICEF USA following their standout session at the 2026 Symposium. They break down the "Safe by Design" philosophy and share key insights from the 2026 CRSA Playbook, a guide that is helping destinations move beyond simple compliance toward a future where community safety is a competitive advantage.
Whether you’re a small sports commission or a mega-event host, this episode is your blueprint for creating a lasting, safe legacy.
Interested in reading the Child Rights and Sports Alliance Playbook? You can find it at the link below.