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Amanda Shank has been named a partner and executive vice president for the Sports Facilities Companies after serving more than nine years with Unrivaled Sports and its portfolio company Ripken Baseball. In her most recent role with Unrivaled Sports, Shank served as executive vice president of strategic initiatives. Unrivaled was founded in 2024 by Josh Harris and […]
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The Ontario Sports Empire has appointed Christopher Hirz as its new general manager, marking a major milestone for the sports and entertainment destination that will open in Ontario, California, later this year. The 190-acre campus will be the largest multiuse sports complex west of the Rocky Mountains, with 20 multi-purpose fields, 14 youth diamond fields, eight […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has acquired RCI Sports Management, bringing three more facilities into the SF Network. SFC, based in Clearwater, Florida, has a national platform for managing and developing sports and recreation facilities. RCI is based in Texas and runs facilities in the central United States. “RCI has built a reputation for rolling up […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected as the operating partner for Florida’s Sports Coast’s Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Pasco County, Florida. Pasco County will retain ownership of the facility, while SFC will manage all aspects of operations, including staffing, marketing, booking, guest services and comprehensive maintenance. The partnership represents SFC’s third facility in […]
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East Texas A&M University has chosen Sports Facilities Companies to operate its new ssports facility which is set to open in fall of 2026. SFC will oversee staffing, facility maintenance, programming, marketing and daily operations management. Beyond operations, SFC will collaborate with the university to lead a branding, naming and logo creation process. With construction […]
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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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