WHO WE ARE
Elevate Your Game with Logistics Experts and Innovative Technology for Unparalleled Sports Travel Excellence
Based in Waterloo, IA, Short's stands as a seasoned leader in athletic travel management, boasting a remarkable 75-year legacy. Today, Short's isn't just keeping up; we're setting the pace. Managing over 16,000 games, meets, and tournaments annually, we have the expertise to offer comprehensive logistics. We supported over 1,175 teams in 2024, seamlessly handling both regular season and postseason travel logistics.
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With clients such as NASCAR, the NCAA and NAIA, we understand what it takes to successfully create a customized travel program to support even the most unique needs of athletic clients of varying size and scope
FAST FACTS
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Established in 1946 in Waterloo, IA
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Family owned and majority women owned
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#1 on Collegiate Athletic Travel Movement - Since Entering The Sports Market In 2003, We Are The Fastest Growing Travel Management Company To Support Collegiate Athletics Departments. Grown over 200% in team travel coverage since 2020
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Managed over 3 million miles of travel in 2024
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Managed travel for teams in over 30 conferences in 2024
SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY
We own, develop and integrate technology solutions for a best-in-class travel program, including our online travel portal and multiple dashboards within our portal. We focus on not only sustaining our technological efforts, but also improving them.
Our automated tools and processes are unparalleled within the industry, saving time and ensuring accuracy, increasing travelers and arrangers' satisfaction level with the booking process.
