February 18, 2025
Three-time Paralympian KJ Polish will be back to compete in one of his favorite competitions of the year, the Archery Shooters Association’s (ASA) Hoyt/Easton Pro/Am, which is returning to Foley Feb. 20-23.
February 11, 2025
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), which manages and developed sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities, is expected to open and break ground on 12 facilities in 2025.
February 10, 2025
The Erie Sports Commission had its 10th annual Sports Tourism Awards Dinner, an event to recognize the efforts of those who had an impact on Erie County sports tourism, at the Erie Sheraton Bayfront Hotel on Feb. 5. More than 100 event rights holders, venue directors, elected officials, community leaders, and their guests, were in attendance.
January 29, 2025
In 2025, 34 sanctioned competitions will take place in 24 states, serving more than 2,500 athletes of all ages and performance levels, including new athletes, paralympians, and warfighters.
January 28, 2025
The West Michigan Sports Commission and USAngling are hosting the 2025 XXI World Ice Fishing Championship (WIFC) for the first time in Michigan from Feb. 11 to 16. The event will take place on Tamarack Lake in Lakeview, approximately 16 miles north of Greenville in West Michigan.
January 27, 2025
Sluggball, a unique four-vs.-four, situational hitting format with a proprietary, patent-pending scoring system, is a reimagined version of baseball expected to host its debut events in Minor League Stadiums in New Jersey, Ohio, and New York.
January 21, 2025
Registration for The Erie Sports Commission’s 2025 Lake Erie Cyclefest, sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, begins Jan. 21. This year’s event will take place July 24-27 and features six rides over four days across Erie County. The proceeds will benefit nonprofit partner organizations.
January 20, 2025
The non-profit West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC), which hosts youth and amateur sports events, reported that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $90.8 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2024 through 112 events. That’s a 65 percent gain from 2019 and the highest year yet for visitor spending.
January 17, 2025
MLV Holdings, a newly formed investment group, recently announced the launch of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a women’s professional volleyball league supported by more than $100 million in committed funding. MLV is expected to launch in January 2026 and will feature 10 teams, including the Omaha Supernovas, the leading franchise in professional volleyball.
January 15, 2025
The Atlantic City Sports Commission (ACSC) celebrated its 10th anniversary this month. Since its inception, the ACSC has played a big role in shaping Atlantic City as a east coast destination for diverse sporting events, from cheer and dance competitions to marathons and surfing championships.
