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= **Chapter 7 Sports, Events and Entertainment** =

Section 7.1


 * Amateur Sports- athletic activities and competitions for athletes who do not get paid
 * Paralympics-competitions in which the world's best athletes with physical disabilities showcase their talents.
 * Commercial recreation- any recreational activity for which a guest pays a fee
 * Public recreation- fee or paid recreation that takes place on state and federal lands and in city, state, or national parks
 * Therapeutic recreation- any recreation that includes activities to help a person's emotional, mental, or physical heath

Section 7.2


 * Mega-event- the largest type of event, which is a unique, "must-see" happening that has international appeal
 * Hallmark event- a local or region event with national or possible international appeal that occurs once or annually
 * Consumer show-a single- or multi-day exhibition held a convention or civic
 * Performing arts- a segment of the entertainment industry that includes the exhibition of live presentations b artists such as actors in theaters or performance artists in other venues.