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The Sports Facilities Companies has expanded its ice rink portfolio by assuming management of 13 ice rinks across 11 states and two additional community centers previously operated by Rink Management Service. Through the agreement, Rink Management Services’ operational leadership and staff will transition into the SFC network. Under the leadership of President Tom Hillgrove, RMS […]
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Perfect Game, in partnership with The Sports Facilities Companies, has announced a youth baseball clinic on May 19 at the Hoover Met Complex in Alabama before the start of the SEC Baseball Tournament. The clinic will welcome nearly 500 students from Birmingham City Schools and Hoover City Schools for a morning of instruction and games […]
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Branson, Missouri, has announced an agreement with The Sports Facilities Companies to guide the next phase of exploring the development of an indoor sports facility in Branson. SFC will conduct a market analysis, assess economic impact and projected financial performance, explore funding and partnership strategies, and support conceptual design and programming. The process will help […]
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The city of Cape Coral, Florida, has officially opened its rebranded racquet sports facility called The Courts, Cape Coral. The venue, which had a grand opening on February 22, includes tennis, pickleball and more. The event featured an open house, live programming and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Sports Facilities Companies will manage and operate the […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to operate Destination KP, a new youth sports venue located on Long Island, New York, withTim O’Connell appointed as general manager. O’Connell has more than 25 years of experience in sports and recreation management, including his tenure as a deputy commissioner of parks and recreation in Nassau County. […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies will be the new operating partner for the Virginia Beach Sports Center and manage all aspects of the center’s operations with Ryan Ladd installed as the new general manager. The 285,000-square-foot facility accommodates up to 5,000 spectators and features 12 basketball courts, 24 volleyball courts and a 200-meter hydraulic track. The […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has acquired Firland Management as part of launching a new ice division, which includes a partnership with Central Park Conservancy which assumes the management of the Harlem Meer Center (formerly Lasker Rink and Pool) in New York City. SFC will also take over management of the Skating Edge Ice Arena in […]
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The City of Ontario in California has announced that its new multi-use sports complex, managed by the Sports Facilities Companies, will be named the Ontario Sports Empire. Set to open in fall 2026, the complex will host major regional and national tournaments. The 190-acre facility will include 20 long fields, 14 youth diamond fields, eight […]
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The McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission and the Sports Facilities Companies have announced Chas Heeren as the general manager of Paducah Sports Park in Kentucky, slated for completion in the fall of 2025. “I’m excited to be named the general manager of the Paducah Sports Park,” said Heeren. “The opportunity to live in the city […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has announced a partnership with the city of Burlington, North Carolina, to operate the new Burlington Pickleball Complex and Pickleball courts at Fairchild Park. SFC will manage all aspects of daily operations, including marketing and booking events, staffing and training, patron services and maintenance. Construction is underway on the complex which […]
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