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A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM SAM |
I'd like to thank everyone for all the hard work you put in to make 2010 a successful year for both Lake County and the Central Florida Sports Commission. We closed out the year strong and hope to make 2011 even better. I hope you had a happy and restful holiday season and a happy New Year.
We were pleased to wrap up the year with the Hickory Point Invitational which aside from some cold windy weather couldn't have gone better thanks to Mike Stone and his staff. The annual high school soccer tournament, held at Hickory Point in Tavares, brought 25 boys and girls soccer teams to Lake County for an exciting weekend of competition.
Our 2011 has started off with a flurry of business development activity and event planning. Our first event for Lake County will be the UCF Invitational women's golf tournament hosted at the Red Tail Golf Club on February 12 - 15 followed by the US Synchronized Swimming Speedo Junior Nationals March 30 - April 2, at the National Training Center
On the new business front, we have already submitted two bids on behalf of Lake County and we are currently in the research process on a number of other opportunities. January also brings a trip to the NCAA convention in San Antonio. Read more about our business development efforts below.
Happy New Year! |
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Best Regards,
Sam Stark
President/CEO
Central Florida Sports Commission  |
| ECONOMIC IMPACT |
Year to date, through November 2010
Hotel Room Nights: 6,919
Tax Recovery: $78,480.53
Economic Impact: $4,886,333.25
Number of Participants: 10,224
Number of Spectators: 16,279
Number of Events: 24 |
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| IN THE PIPELINE | |
In early December, the Sports Commission sent staff to the US Sports Congress in Ft Myers, Florida. The US Sports Congress brings Sports Commissions and event organizers together to network and discuss the state of the industry. Over 25+ event organizers were in attendance a this year's conference such as Big Shots Basketball, USA Synchronized Swimming, USA Swimming and the Amateur Athletic Union, just to name a few. We plan to follow up with each organization to identify which of their event properties might be good fits within our venues in Lake County.
In addition, the CFSC is sending staff to the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, Texas from January 11 - 14, 2011. This convention will provide the Sports Commission the opportunity to network with college administrators, coaches and event partners to promote Lake County as a destination for future sports events, meeting and team trainings. We will share more details about our trip in next month's impact reports.
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| WINS & LOSSES | |
(as of December 2010)
Formal Bids Submitted: 11
Total Bids Won: 9
Total Bids Lost: 1
The month of December and the first week of January were primarily spent in preparation for submitting proposals to the FHSAA for hosting two of their State Finals within Lake County. On behalf of Lake County, the Sports Commission submitted bids for the 2011-2012 Boys & Girls Golf Finals and the 2012-2013 Girls Softball Finals. The Softball Finals, in partnership with the National Training Center, would once again be staged at the Legends Way Ballfields at the NTC in Clermont. The Golf Finals would be potentially staged at the Mission Inn Resort, Harbor Hills Country Club and Deer Island Country Club. Proposals were submitted to the FHSAA on January 7th and we hope to hear the results by March. We will keep you posted. |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
New Year Discovery Kayak Tours
All of January
Dora Canal, Tavares
http://www.kayakcentralflorida.com
Tavares Nature Park 5K Trail Run
Saturday January 15th, 2011
Tavares Nature Park
Milwaukee Ave., Tavares
http://yourbestfitnesscoach.com/
Montverde Academy Invitational Basketball Tournament
Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Saturday, January 29, 2011
Montverde Academy, John E. Lehmann Gym
17235 Seventh St., Montverde
http://www.montverde.org
Bass Pro Shops Crappie Tournament
Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Saturday, January 29, 2011
Wooton Park - Downtown Tavares
100 E. Ruby St., Tavares
crappiemasters@gmail.com
UCF Challenge
February 12 -15, 2011
Red Tail Golf Club
26026 Member Lane
Sorrento, FL 32776
www.redtailclub.net |
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| | COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
For those who are from the area of simply visiting one of the best ways to see the sights of Lake County is by visiting Central Florida Kayak Tours. These 2 -3 hour professional guided tours occur daily from January 3 - January 31st. The $59.00 fee covers your guide as well as your kayak, paddle and life vest. No experience is needed to take part in the tours, so if you're an experienced kayaker or have never done it before you are more than welcome to come on out. For more information or to make reservations please send an email to jenniferkayaks@yahoo.com or call 352-589-7899
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