Sports tourism industry veteran Joel Koester appointed executive director of Phoenix Sports & Events Commission

...utive director of the Phoenix Sports & Events Commission. Launched in July 2024, the commission was created to attract a diverse portfolio of sports, arts, and cultural events to..., including youth and amateur sports events that align with the re...ings more than 13 years of experience in the sports tourism industry. He most recently served as director of sports sales for the Tulsa ... + Read More

Erie’s Flagship City Throw Down bouldering competition set for Saturday

ERIE, Pa.—The Erie Sports Commission is holding the first Flagship...rday, Mar. 22, 2025 at ASCEND Erie, located at 426 State St. The... Flagship City Throw Down and Erie's first-ever rock climbing co...r., general manager of ASCEND Erie. “This event will not only ...le climbing community here in Erie, but also offers a fantastic ...etition will take over ASCEND Erie's second-floor ... + Read More

Erie to host 2025 CCA Women’s D2 Tip-Off Classic

ERIE, Penn.—The Erie Sports Commission, in partnership with Gannon U...Off Classic, presented by AHN Sports Medicine and AHN Pavilion. Th...g quality events like this to Erie County would not be possible ...ike Edinboro, Gannon, and AHN Sports Medicine and AHN Pavilion,”...et, executive director of the Erie Sports Commission. “This is a nationally soug...an tell you from firsthand ... + Read More

Registration now open for 9th annual Lake Erie Cyclefest

ERIE, Penn.—Registration for The Erie Sports Commission’s 2025 Lake Erie Cyclefest, sponsored by Highm...x rides over four days across Erie County. The proceeds will ben...-timers or those with less experience, there are shorter rides like Lake Erie Cyclefest Downtown Slow Roll ...ide for Animal Rescue. For experienced cyclists, three of the ri...Six Mile Creek Park. “Lake Erie ... + Read More

Atlantic City Sports Commission celebrates milestone 10th anniversary.

...ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—The Atlantic City Sports Commission (ACSC) celebrated its 10th anniversary ...hey also hosted the TEAMS Conference, a sports-event industry gathering, in 2016 and 2...ess for event planners and memorable experiences for athletes and spectators alike,” says director of sports sales, Daniel Gallagher. “This milest... + Read More

Ann Arbor Sports Commission unveils new logo and brand identity

...ARBOR, Mich.— The Ann Arbor Sports Commission announced the launch of its n...nd identity, highlighting the Commission’s growth, vision, and commi...ich the local community. The Sports Commission has undertaken a restructurin...g to a press release from the Commission, its mission statement, “We...s our commitment to elevating sports tourism and engaging with par...ers to deliver ... + Read More

Erie welcomes Race of Champions, Cancer Wellness Center Duathlon, and Bay Cup

ERIE, Pa.—A busy three-day weekend in Erie, Pa., will kick off with the ...els Race of Champions at Lake Erie Speedway. The VP Racing Fuel...onships of the season on Lake Erie Speedway’s asphalt track in...e Race of Champions return to Erie. It’s been a competitive se...for the drivers,” says Lake Erie Speedway general manager A.J..... Fans can buy tickets at LakeErieSpeedway.com. ... + Read More

Explore Seattle Southside announces new Seattle Southside Sports Alliance

...unch of the Seattle Southside Sports Alliance (SSSA)—an initiati...oting the region as a premier sports destination. The Alliance hop...to serve as a central hub for sports development, facilitating con...lders, and enhancing event experiences for athletes, spectators,...ting of the Seattle Southside Sports Alliance took place in June 2...d stakeholders from the local sports community. ... + Read More

Durham Sports Commission names five new board members

DURHAM, N.C.— The Durham Sports Commission (DSC) announced the addition ...board members’ extensive experience in athletics and dedicatio...e DSC. “As the landscape of sports and sports tourism continues to evolve a...icipate witnessing the Durham sports ecosystem continuing to expan...ring more than 16 years of experience, she has been instrumental...as. His extensive coaching ... + Read More

Springfield Sports Commission announces new coordinator of sports, strategies, and events

...GFIELD, Mo.—The Springfield Sports Commission announced the appointment of ...nan as its new coordinator of sports, strategies, and events. Finn... a wealth of knowledge and experience in orchestrating high-prof...of Business Administration in Sports Business and a Master of Scie...d to welcome Alexandra to our Sports Commission team,” says Lance Kettering...e director of the ... + Read More

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