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BE A PART OF NBA ALL-STAR 2012
This February, the NBA is bringing one of the most entertaining sporting events back to Orlando - NBA All-Star 2012. Returning for the first time since 1992, when Magic Johnson made his dramatic comeback on the court, NBA All-Star 2012 is a once-in-a-lifetime event celebrating current and former greats. Over the course of a week, the NBA will showcase its three leagues (NBA, WNBA, NBA Development League), celebrate our athletes and give back to the Orlando community through various NBA Cares events.
NBA All-Star Jam Session, in Orlando from February 23 - 26, is THE marquee fan event of NBA All-Star! Jam Session is non-stop basketball action for fans of all ages! Fans can shoot, slam and dribble all day, compete in skills challenges and collect FREE autographs from NBA Players and Legends.
The NBA has teamed up with the Central Florida Sports Commission to offer sports fans, age 18 and over, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of NBA All-Star action. Think you might be interested in being a member of our Starting Lineup? If so, we may have an opening on our MVP Volunteer Roster for you!
For your efforts, you will walk away with limited edition NBA gear, great prizes and memories from representing Orlando and being a part of a world class sporting event!
Click HERE to sign up today!
For more information on NBA All-Star 2012,
visit www.nba.com/allstar2012
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| | A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM BRENT | |
As we gear up for the holiday season, the month of December brings a stocking full of sporting events in Central Florida.
Of course, you cannot miss the FHSAA Football Finals being held this weekend at the Florida Citrus Bowl. The two-day event consists of four state championship games with two games played on Friday and two games played on Saturday. The remaining dates for the 2011 Football Finals are Dec. 16 and 17.
Who will be the next Tim Tebow, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Anquan Boldin, Jack Youngblood, Ray Lewis or Deion Sanders? Just as those that came before them, many of the players that compete in the FHSAA Football Finals will surely go on to be the next stars of college football and the NFL. General admission tickets are $12, and for the first time ever you will have the ability to purchase a reserved seat. Skip the lines and guarantee yourself a seat close to all the action for only $17. Click HERE to purchase your tickets today. For more information about the FHSAA Football Finals, visit our website at www.roadtoorlando.org or follow us on our new Road to Orlando facebook page.
Speaking of football, Orlando's bowl games feature great matchups that are sure to excite. Orlando Bowl Week kicks off with the Florida State Seminoles vs. the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl on December 29th. The Capital One Bowl on January 2nd touts a top-20 match up between Steve Spurrier's South Carolina Gamecocks and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. To purchase tickets or get more information about all the Orlando Bowl Week happenings, go to www.fcsports.com.
 One of the best presents of the year is the return of the NBA and the Orlando Magic. The Magic's first preseason game at the Amway Center will be December 21st versus the Miami Heat. Opening up the shortened regular season at Oklahoma City on Christmas day, the team's first home game will be December 26th against the Houston Rockets. And planning for the 2012 NBA All-Star game in Orlando is well underway. Check out the featured article for more information and learn how you can get involved.
Thank you for your continued support, as we continue to market Orlando and Orange County as the "Ultimate Sports Destination". |
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Best Regards,
Brent Nelson
Interim Executive Director
Central Florida Sports Commission |
| ECONOMIC IMPACT |
Year to Date (through October, 2011)
Hotel Room Nights: 10,885
Tax Recovery: $107,290.94
Economic Impact: $6,493,776.00
Number of Participants: 2,645
Number of Spectators: 32,311
Number of Events: 6
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The Sports Commission had recently conducted meetings with the Orlando Regional Bowling Association with respect to potentially hosting the 2014 Florida State Open Championship Tournament. This 10 week event would be staged at the Boardwalk Bowling Center in East Orlando, with approximately 7,000+ bowlers expected to participate. Another 5,000+ spectators are expected to be in attendance.
Our opportunity to impress the voting members will come next October, when the 2012 Florida State USBC Jamboree will be staged in Orlando. Approximately 250 United States Bowling Congress members from across the State of Florida will be in attendance, with activities planned for them ranging from a golf tournament to an awards banquet. As more information comes together for the Jamboree and the Florida State Open Championship Tournament, we will be sure to let you know.
In addition, the Sports Commission is currently evaluating an opportunity to potentially host the 2012 USA BMX Track Operator Seminar. The Track Operator Seminar is held annually in mid February, and consists of training seminars and meetings conducted for the staff and volunteers that run the association's BMX tracks. The event will attract more than 400 attendees from 49 states and Canada. A hotel is generally the host venue for this conference. Stay tuned! |
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| WINS & LOSSES
(As of November, 2011) |
Formal Bids Submitted: 9
Total Bids Won: 4
Total Bids Lost: 2
The Sports Commission, in partnership with Disney Sports Attractions and Orange County Convention Center, recently has been in discussions with the Amateur Athletic Union about the possibility of the AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships returning to Orlando. The 2011 Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships drew over 1,300 youth volleyball teams from across the United States to our community this past June. Host venues were the ESPN Wide of World Sports Complex and the Orange County Convention Center. Based on our recent discussions, it appears that the AAU is committed to returning to our community in 2012, but more importantly, interested in signing a long term agreement to stay in Orlando. Formal agreements should be executed in the coming weeks, but this is great news for our region. Additional information on the event will be provided in future impact reports.
In other news, the Sports Commission, in partnership with Visit Orlando, recently submitted a proposal to USA Fencing to potentially host the 2012 Summer National Championships. USA Fencing is looking for a site for one of their marquee events for June/July of 2012. The proposed venue would be the Orange County Convention Center. Based on our diligence, over 8,000+ participants, coaches and spectators could be in attendance at this particular event. We recently spoke with USA Fencing and have learned that Orlando has made the final list of potential destinations, but a final decision won't be made until the end of December. Keep your fingers crossed!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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XL Soccer World is Central Florida's leading indoor soccer facility. Boasting 2 state of the art synthetic turf 6v6 fields, Xl Soccer World hosts leagues, camps, instructional programs, tournaments and more.
Located just off of Lee Road, the former site of the Orlando Racquet Club, the facility also contains a video arcade and party room that is perfect for corporate outings and birthday parties. Head down to XL Soccer World and watch English Premier League soccer games with other soccer fanatics.
For more information, visit www.xlsoccerworldorlando.com.
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