Tag Archives: Wichita

Visit Wichita names new sports sales manager

October 5, 2026

Visit Wichita has named Spencer Olmstead sports sales manager, moving him into a sales-focused role on the organization’s sports development team.

Visit Wichita welcomes recent University of Kansas graduate Landon Arbuckle to its sports development team

June 12, 2026

Visit Wichita has named Landon Arbuckle sports coordinator, adding a new member to its sports development team as the organization continues efforts to attract sporting events and strengthen Wichita’s reputation as a sports destination.

Visit Wichita scores 2027 U.S. Figure Skating Sectional Championship

March 25, 2026

U.S. Figure Skating has selected Wichita, Kansas, to host the 2027 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championship, returning one of the sport’s top qualifying events to the city.

Wichita to host Kansas’ first USA Judo National Championship in 2026

November 6, 2025

For the first time ever, a USA Judo National Championship is coming to Kansas. Visit Wichita announced that the city will host the 2026 USA Judo Youth Nationals at the Century II Convention Center’s Bob Brown Expo Hall from March 14–15, 2026, with weigh-ins scheduled for March 13.

Wichita named host city for US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup for next three years

October 16, 2025

For the first time in tournament history, the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup will be hosted by the same city for three consecutive years, with Wichita securing the event for 2026, 2027, and 2028.

Chris Spall joins Visit Wichita team as sports sales manager

June 2, 2025

Visit Wichita recently added a new member to its sports team. Chris Spall is the team’s new sports sales manager, responsible for developing relationships with local, regional, and national sports stakeholders to bring more sports events to the state.

TBT set to return to Wichita in July 2025

February 26, 2025

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) will return to Wichita this July, making the region the longest-running host since it started in 2019. This 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event will be hosted by Wichita State University (WSU) and supported by WSU’s alumni squad, the AfterShocks.

Game day experiences: Marketing and top-notch facilities draw fans back to sports

March 14, 2023

After two years of reduced or no attendance, spectators made a comeback in 2022, as crowds not only hit pre-COVID numbers but exceeded turnouts in many markets.

Sharpe Named President/CEO of Wichita Area Sports Commission

January 12, 2021

Mike Sharpe was named president and chief executive officer of the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.

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