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The Central Florida Sports Commission is excited to bring you its elite Sports Club Packages. The Sports Club is for sports enthusiasts who want value and special offers while being part of the Central Florida sports scene. The Sports Club brings the best sports events to you are a great price.
As a member, you or your staff can enjoy some of the best sports events in town. In addition, you will be "in the know" when it comes to new events that come to our area. Packages include tickets to a wide range of sporting events, networking and business development opportunities, and the opportunity to be a part of many sporting events through tick sales, pre-event functions, volunteering and more! These packages are great for individuals, as well as organizations who would like to provide prizes or incentives to their own team!
If you'd like to support the Central Florida Sports Commission and economic development in Central Florida, visit
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A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM SAM |
The month of July saw action on the soccer fields, important discussion amongst the sports leaders of the county and new business being targeted for Lake County for 2011 and beyond. Fitting for a month which saw a world champion crowned in the World Cup, the sports action for July took place on the soccer pitch at Hickory Point. The Inaugural PAL 3 vs. 3 Challenge took place over the weekend of July 10th, and attracted more than 80 soccer teams of all ages to Tavares. Teams ranging from youth to adult took part in the tournament, which was the second event staged this summer as part of the PAL Summer Games series. In addition to being part of the PAL series, the 3 vs. 3 tournament also served as the last qualifier for the Challenge Sports 3 vs. 3 National Championship held at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex the last weekend in July. The Sports Commission congratulates all the teams that advanced down the road to Disney, and we look forward to having everyone back next summer for an even bigger tournament! Off the playing field, July brought with it the latest meeting of the Lake County Community Advisory Board. The Lake County CAB meets several times a year to discuss upcoming events and challenges within the Lake County sports landscape, and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. This month the Fairfield Inn and Suites of Clermont was our gracious host for our forum. Items discussed included the creation of more regional partnerships among venues, event organizers and municipalities, short and long term event goals and several other pertinent topics. The final CAB meeting of 2010 is tentatively scheduled for the last quarter of the year, and all those interested in attending are encouraged to contact Jon Baran, the Lake County Sports Marketing Manager, at jbaran@centralfloridasports.org. We look forward to seeing you all there. On the business development front, the Sports Commission submitted two bids this month for events in 2011 and 2012. You can read all about this and other potential events below in this month's impact report.
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Best Regards,
Sam Stark
President/CEO
Central Florida Sports Commission  |
| ECONOMIC IMPACT | |
Month of June 2010
Hotel Room Nights: 95 Tax Recovery: $1,441.80 Economic Impact: $102,841.50 Number of Participants: 259 Number of Spectators: 125 Number of Events: 2
Year to Date (through June 2010)
Hotel Room Nights: 4,109 Tax Recovery: $47,078.62 Economic Impact: $2,951,894.25 Number of Participants: 7,827 Number of Spectators: 13,855 Number of Events: 15
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| IN THE PIPELINE | |
On the business development front, the Sports Commission is researching possible venues for several collegiate golf championships. Both the Missouri Valley Conference and the Colonial Athletic Association, respectively, are looking for hosts courses for their men's and/or women's golf conference championships. Each opportunity would be for 2011 and beyond.
In addition, the Sports Commission is currently researching possible event opportunities with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). While we currently serve as a co-host of the Girls Softball Championships, several other events sanctioned by the FHSAA will be up for bid in the coming months. Initial targets for Lake County might include boys and girls cross country, boys and girls golf, girls flag football and boy soccer.
As we progress further with these bids we will keep you up to date on all developments.
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| WINS & LOSSES | |
(as of July 2010)
Formal Bids Submitted: 7
Total Bids Won: 4
Total Bids Lost: 1
This month the Sports Commission officially submitted their bid to host the United States Synchronized Swimming US Open event at the National Training Center in July of 2012. The event would bring in more than 300 athletes from across the United States to Clermont to compete in of the sports premier annual events.
Additionally, the Sports Commission, in conjunction with the Mission Inn Resort & Club, recently submitted a bid to host the 2011 Horizon League Golf Championship. The event would bring the ten (10) schools of the Horizon League to Lake County in April of 2011 to crown their conference champion. We will, of course, keep you up to date with any developments on both of these opportunities.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
2010 Florida Bass Federation Nation Junior State ChampionshipAugust 13-15, 2010Wooton Park, Tavareswww.tavares.org  Florida Travel Ball Back to School Labor Day ClassicSeptember 3-5, 2010Sleepy Hollow Sports Complexwww.floridatravelball.com 2010 NCAA Division III Women's Championship PreviewSeptember 23-25, 2010Mission Inn Resort and Clubwww.centralfloridasports.org
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| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
The Champions Training Academy in Mount Dora, FL is the newest addition to the sports landscape of Lake County. It is Champions Training Academy's ongoing mission to provide elite facilities, advanced coaching and targeted programs proven to increase athletic performance, aptitude and confidence, regardless of a member's age or skill level. Their unique training program begins with a thorough assessment of each member's current fitness and performance strengths, limitations and personal goals. Their programs are devised to constantly challenge the body with new stimuli to avoid plateaus, boredom and injury.
Their 22,000 square foot complex is more than a fitness center - it is a training facility designed to take athletes and aspiring athletes of all ages past plateaus, limitations and deficiencies to meet the next level of success. The elite facility features reactive speed evaluation equipment, a 3,000 square foot weightless weight room featuring resistance training equipment, low-impact vertical jump training equipment, a 75-yard indoor turf field, men's and women's infrared dry saunas, pro-level locker rooms with showers and an on-site physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Please visit www.ChampionsTrainHere.com or call 352-383-5036 for more information on this fantastic new addition to our community.
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