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Visit Quad Cities has announced a reimagined and reorganized Quad Cities Sports Commission, Sports QC Powered By Visit Quad Cities, as the destination seeks to increase on the $60 million yearly in estimated economic impact is already brings in through sports events. Sports QC Powered By Visit Quad Cities will continue leading the region’s sports […]
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For all the numbers of medals won and economic impact, the intrinsic nature of sports and what it can provide remain the strongest memories for those who helped organize the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Catherine Raney Norman, chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee looking to host a future […]
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The Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with Shenandoah University, will host a new esports event on March 10–11 at The Hangout in Myrtle Beach. The event will feature an eight-team collegiate Rocket League invitational, as well as an open Super Smash Bros Ultimate bracket for local area high school students. Colleges […]
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Alex Brown has been named national sports sales manager for the Tulsa Sports Commission, part of the bureau’s expansion into the national market with Brown working alongside Director of Sports Sales Joel Koester to bring in diverse events to the region. Brown’s hiring follows months of review and assessment of Tulsa’s long-term sports city aspirations […]
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Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. announced Chris Overholt has been named senior vice president of global partnerships, effective March 27. Overholt joins MSG Sports from Overactive Media, where he was the president and chief executive officer. Overholt will oversee all global partnership sales efforts for MSG Sports and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. “Chris brings […]
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Sports ETA has named Tammy Dunn, executive director of the Snohomish County Sports Commission, and Chris O’Brien, director of sports marketing at Visit Panama City Beach in Florida, to its board of directors. Sports ETA is a non-profit trade association for the sports events and tourism industry in the United States with more than 600 […]
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The National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida, will host the Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament from April 6–9, 2023. The event inspires and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in sports and beyond. “As our world continues to evolve, we remain a constant at the forefront, working to create inclusiveness and equality in not […]
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Ironman has announced its broadcast schedule for the 2023 season. The 2023 full-distance Ironman triathlon broadcast schedule will feature 12 stops around the globe including both the men’s and women’s 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship, which will be available on Ironman.com/LIVE, and Ironman YouTube and Facebook channels. The 2023 season Ironman 70.3 triathlon broadcast schedule […]
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USA Fencing has announced the hiring of Beth Mahr to serve as the NGB’s first parafencing manager. While USA Fencing has had staff members responsible for parafencing in the past, this marks the first time the organization has someone whose sole focus will be on growing parafencing in the United States. “I am thrilled to […]
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The Portland Metro Council received recommendations on February 28 about the future of the Portland Expo Center and plans to pivot the venue’s business model to focus and prioritize professional, amateur and recreational sports events as primary markets. The Center’s sporting events could range from indoor track meets to team sports tournaments to individual sports […]
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