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Posted On: March 8, 2016 By : Staff

Enthusiasm Reigns
in the Great Lakes

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Ford Field in Detroit—home to the NFL’s Detroit Lions—hosted the U.S. Women’s 2015 World Cup Victory Tour in September. The U.S. team defeated Haiti 5–0. Photo courtesy of Mark Cunningham/Getty Images

By Jennifer Lee

At destinations large and small, the Great Lakes region offers sports-event organizers the chance to stage their events in front of packed crowds.

Teams and athletes that visit the Great Lakes region can count on exceptional facilities, original attractions and local support, which is why so many organizers choose to develop their sports in these states. Whether it’s an elite beach volleyball tournament or a massive youth sports gathering, host communities, counties and sports commissions are dedicated to making each and every event a success.

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