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In this Issue
Get Ready to Race
Soccer in Seminole
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Are you ready for some football?! Don't miss the Florida Tuskers on September 30 when they take on the Las Vegas Locos at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Kickoff is at 6 pm. This exciting UFL game will provide high-quality professional football while embracing innovation and fan interaction. You won't want to miss it, so to purchase your tickets check out http://www.ufl-football.com/.
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KEEP UP WITH US!
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A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM SAM
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As we embark on the fall and the busy sports season ahead, we must first reflect on the great summer we had. The fur was  flying at the Mascot Games as nearly 30 mascots entertained more than 15,000 thousand fans at three great shows. Click on the Mascot Games logo to watch mascot craziness from the event!
And more than 3,000 of the best taekwondo athletes kicked down the doors at the Orange County Convention Center in July at the USA Taekwondo Junior Olympics. This event created more than $7.5 million economic impact and 13,000 room nights for our region. Click HERE to watch some of the action.
It's a great time of year in Central Florida with high school, college and pro football kicking off in the coming weeks and of course the Magic season just around the corner. The Magic's first game will be held on Thursday, October 28 against Washington. The game will be played at the new Amway Center, which will officially open its doors in less than 40 days. With its modern architecture and comfortable amenities, the Amway Center will be an iconic destination for the Central Florida area. For venue information and a list of upcoming events, click on the Magic logo.
This is a busy time here at the Sports Commission as we gear up for the fall. Check out the info below in the Community Sports Report, and have a safe Labor Day!
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Best Regards,
Sam Stark
President/CEO
Central Florida Sports Commission |
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The Central Florida Sports Commission serves the counties of Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia, as well as the City of Orlando, by stimulating the local economy through sporting events. Economic impact is calculated by using formulas provided by the State of Florida's Office of Tourism & Economic Development.
Annual Totals as of June 2010
Hotel Room Nights - 89,980
Tax Recovery - $992,307
Economic Impact - $60,941,340
Number of Participants - 49,562
Number of Spectators - 59,477
Number of Events - 58 |
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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT |
Central Florida has been graced by the presence of another star. U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay, who just set a world record in the 100-meters at the IAAF Diamond League meet in Stockholm, trains right here at the National Training Center in Clermont. Tyson was able to beat the current record holder, Usain Bolt of Jamaica, with a time of 9.84 seconds. We wish Tyson great success in the rest of his meets, and look forward to watching him train on the track this fall.
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| Get Ready To Race | |
Runners, it's time to lace up your sneakers. The Central Florida Sports Commission, in conjunction with the Daytona International Speedway, will host the third annual Daytona Beach Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 31 at 7 a.m. The 13.1-mile race, which was recently named one of the seven most scenic half marathons in America by Active.com, will start at historic Daytona International Speedway, proceed through the streets of Daytona Beach and include a half-mile run along the "World's Most Famous Beach" before concluding at the  Speedway.
Advanced entry fee for the Daytona Beach Half Marathon is $60 per person (must sign up by Oct. 1) and includes an event T-shirt, finisher's medal, post-race party and a ticket to the Daytona 500 Experience, the official attraction of NASCAR. Entry fee for runners who sign up between Oct. 2nd -28th is $65, $75 on Oct. 30th (in person) and $100 on race day. Approximately 1,000 running and racing enthusiasts from around the country and the world are expected to participate. To register or find more information on the Daytona Beach Half Marathon, visit www.daytonabeachhalf.com
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| Soccer In Seminole |
We're proud to announce a BIG win for Seminole County! We have partnered with the Seminole County CVB to host the 2010 Elite Club National League's Girls Soccer Tournament  this coming December 27 - 29. More than 100 teams from across the United States are expected to compete in the event, with Sylvan Lake Park and the Seminole Soccer Complex serving as the host venues. It is expected that over 3,000 room nights will be generated in Seminole County during what is generally a slow period of activity. We thank the Seminole County Tourist Development Council for their support of this wonderful opportunity. |
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| Lake County PAL Summer Games |
The 2nd Annual Lake County PAL (Police Activities League) Summer Games are currently underway in Lake County. The Summer Games will consist of three sports and four exciting  events taking place across Lake County, all to raise funds for Lake County PAL. Lake County PAL is comprised of a variety of volunteers serving hundreds of male and female youngsters, committed to "Cops Helping Kids." Join them for the last of the four events, the MISSION INN-possible rides on Labor Day weekend. This cycling event will take place September 4-5 at the Mission Inn Resort & Club. For more information, check out http://www.lakecountypal.com/ |
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| Get Fit As A Family |
Join us for Parenting Magazine's Fit Generation 5K Run/Walk and Family Festival. Bring the entire family out to enjoy healthy and fun activities. Help fight childhood obesity and get fit as a family! The morning will kick off with the D-Tag timed 5K run through the streets of Winter Park, FL. Following the 5K run will be the 5K stroller roll, a fun way to exercise with your little one. The culmination of the races will be the Kids Fun Run and Diaper Dash, held in the Winter Park Village. This is a great way for every child to be a winner and participate in morning exercise. After the morning race and fun run, stick around for the post-race party. There will be a HUGE post-race food buffet, FREE t-shirts for all participants, raffle prizes for all runners, and prize drawings for everyone. All of these offerings will be set in the middle of live music, children's entertainment and healthy exhibits for the entire family. The post race festivities are open for the general public to enjoy. |
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| Osceola Flips For Gymnastics
In case you weren't aware, the Central Florida Sports Commission and Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with USA Gymnastics, co-hosted the 2010 Acrobatic Gymnastics National Championships on July 24-28 at the Silver Spurs Arena. This event brought in more than 500 athletes from all over the United States to Kissimmee. Based on our calculations, the event generated $1,667,596.50 in economic impact and approximately 2,292 hotel room nights for the tourism community in Osceola County. |
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Byerly Toe Jam
The 7th Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Byerly Toe Jam World's Best Wakeskating Contest Is Back! With the emerging growth of wakeskating in the past year, riders from all over the world are invited and encouraged to sign up for the 2010 Byerly Toe Jam Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 11 at the Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC) during Surf Expo weekend. As usual, event founder Scott Byerly designed the event to showcase wakeskating in all aspects, including wake riding, rail riding, cable park and winch pulls out of a custom pool-to-rail setup. With all the different areas to compete, there will be over $20,000 dollars up for grabs, made possible by Rockstar Energy Drink, O'Neill, Nike 6.0, Arnette and Nautiques. An open qualifier will be held September 2-4 at OWC. For more info and updates, stay tuned to www.byerlytoejam.com.
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