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Erik Moses, who has led Events DC, worked in college and pro football and was the first Black executive of a NASCAR track, has been named the executive director and chief executive officer of the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona. Moses joins the Fiesta Bowl organization from Nashville Superspeedway where he served as president and general […]
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Greg O’Dell will be leaving his role at Events DC to join OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, as the organization’s president for venue management starting in April. O’Dell will lead the venue management line of business within OVG360, overseeing venue operations for more than 230 properties. O’Dell’s appointment follows OVG’s acquisition of Spectra, […]
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The U.S. men’s rugby team will host the New Zealand All Blacks for the first time ever as part of the inaugural 1874 Cup at FedEx Field in Washington, D.C., on October 23. The 1874 Cup references the year rugby was first played in the United States. It will be the first time the All […]
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Venues that regularly host youth and amateur sports events have had a hard time in the past year-plus of the pandemic, trying to keep expenses down with no revenue coming in and knowing that there were still things that could not be ignored. But when there is little activity at a venue, looking at things […]
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Events DC will launch its own collegiate esports conference in partnership with Game Gym that will host competitions and other esports programs for colleges and universities in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference will be designed to create local rivalries and foster friendly competition among the participating universities and support the development […]
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Events DC is partnering with My Brother’s Birdies to put together the Capital Long Drive Classic, bringing eight competitors for a unique event near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on October 24. Four men and four women will compete in a long-drive competition at West Potomac Park with the National Mall and Memorial Parks […]
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Events DC has expanded its organization by hiring Jinhee Kim as its first chief creative officer, a position established to drive new business opportunities and expand Events DC’s reach to a broader audience. Kim will lead the Creative Services Division, which works to provide revenue opportunities and generate economic and community benefits. She is tasked […]
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Events DC, the convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, has signed on to serve as the signature sponsor of the Overwatch League’s Washington Justice, which will begin its inaugural season on February 14. The announcement was made by Washington Esports Ventures, a company founded to purchase an Overwatch League team and build other […]
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Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Events DC have announced that the convention and sports authority will become a sponsor of Wizards District Gaming, the NBA 2K League team operating out of Washington, D.C. “Cities are competing on a global level to drive tourism, new events and economic impact to their region—and esports is just another opportunity for […]
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Events DC and NRG Esports have announced a new training home for the e-sports organization in Washington, D.C. The location will house…
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The @USFL has announced two additional stadiums that will host its games during the upcoming 2023 season. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in @VisitCanton and @fordfield in @visitdetroit will both have two USFL teams calling their facilities home.
https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/canton-ohio-and-detroit-to-host-usfl-franchises-in-2023/
The Chicago area will host two major softball tournaments this summer at @pkwybanksports in Rosemont, Illinois. The AUX Softball (June 9–25) and the @AUProSports Softball Championship season (July 28–August 27) are both set to take place in Rosemont.
https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/athletes-unlimited-softball-events-heading-to-rosemont-illinois/
The @CrossFitGames will remain in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2024. @DestinationMSN has played host to the Games since 2017 and officials have been vocal about the benefits Wisconsin’s capital city have enjoyed as a result of hosting the event.
https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/crossfit-games-to-remain-in-madison-in-2024/
.@USABoxing has announced a new partnership with Tulsa-based tech company @EngineRoomTulsa, creator of virtual reality boxing game @GlovesVr. The collaboration includes the creation of a virtual USA Boxing training facility and arena inside the game.
https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/usa-boxing-partners-with-engine-room-vr/
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