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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 |
It's the holiday season and the new year is around the corner. This has been an extremely successful year for Lake County and the Central Florida Sports Commission and we are looking to continue that success in 2012.
In 2011, we hosted a broad array of events, including several new events not previously staged in Lake County. But we can't overlook those re-occurring events that continue to call Lake County home. We started the year off strong with a series of collegiate golf events which attracted men's & women's teams from all over the country to our community, with the highlight being the NCAA Women's Division III Championship. We also welcomed back USA Synchronized Swimming with the Junior National Championships hosted at the National Training Center, along with the FHSAA Softball Championships. In the fall we hosted the 10th Annual St. John's Collegiate Classic, as well as the FHSAA Golf Championships, which was held for the first time in Lake County.
Wrapping up 2011, in partnership with Lake County, the Sports Commission is proud to be supporting the Hickory Point Invitational. This annual high school soccer tournament, held at the Hickory Point Soccer Complex December 27-29, will bring 24 boys and girls high school teams from across the state for three days of intense competition. This marks the 16th consecutive year the event has been staged in Lake County.
As always, there are several new events on our radar, as we continue to market Lake County to event organizers from across the country. Check out the "In The Pipeline" section of the letter for more details on our recent activity.
On behalf of Adam and everyone here at the Central Florida Sports Commission, I would like to wish you and loved ones a safe holiday season.
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Best Regards,
Brent Nelson
Interim Executive Director
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| IN THE PIPELINE | |
We have been hard at work working on filling up the calendar for next year and beyond. First, we continue to work with the Race For The Kids Foundation to potentially stage a speed boat race next October in Tavares, as well as researching the possibility of hosting the 2012 Stock and Modified Winter National and Pro North American Championships. The Pro North American Championships could bring in as many as 900 - 1000 people to Lake County over a 5 day span in March. The site of this proposed event is still being researched, but we have already conducted a site visit with event organizers in Clermont at Lake Minneola.
In addition, we have been in discussions with staff at the Metro Competitor Flag Football Union (MCFFU) about hosting their World Championships in Lake County at Hickory Point Soccer Complex The event organizers called the Sports Commission recently to see if we could provide them some options within Lake County, as their previously booked site was unfortunately now not available. Initial estimates have the event attracting approximately 1500+ visitors from across the State of Florida and beyond to Lake County. We hope to have a decision by MCFFU in the coming days.
Lastly, we are working with different venues and partners within Lake County with the goal of placing a bid to host the 2013 and 2014 Florida Senior Games. Held over the course of two weekends, the Florida Senior Games consists of 25+ different events and would require sports venues and hotels from across Lake County. Approximately 1000+ room nights are generated in conjunction with the Senior Games. Held annually in December at different locations within the State of Florida, as many as 3,000 athletes participate in one of the many sporting competitions staged. Proposals are due in mid January.
Stay tuned, as more information on each of the above mentioned opportunities should come available in next month's impact report.
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| WINS & LOSSES | |
(as of November, 2011)
Formal Bids Submitted: 5
Total Bids Won: 3
Total Bids Lost: 1
The Central Florida Sports Commission, in partnership with the Mission Inn Resort, will be bringing into Lake County the Canadian Junior Golf Association's Spring Break Challenge on March 9 - 11, 2012. This tournament would attract anywhere from 80 - 100 golfers for two days of competition, along with one day of practice. Initial estimates have 450 room nights being generated within the county and it appears the Canadian Junior Golf Association is interested in locking in a long term deal to stay in our region. Additional events have also been discussed.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Hickory Point Invitational
December 27 - 29, 2011
Hickory Point Soccer Complex
mstone@comcast.net
Winter Sun Track Meet
January 14, 2012
National Training Center, Clermont
www.usantc.org
Montverde Academy Junior Invitational
January 26 - 29, 2012
Montverde Academy, Robert's Gymnasium
jon.hopman@montverde.org
UCF Challenge Women's Golf Invitational
February 12 - 14, 2012
Red Tail Golf Club
Sorrento, FL.
billtrimble@mac.com |
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| | COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
The Central Florida Sports Commission would like to congratulate Commissioner Leslie Campione on her appointment as the Board of County Commissioners Chairwoman for 2012. The board unanimously choose Commissioner Campione, who is completing her first year on the Commission, to replace Commissioner Hill who acted as Chairwoman for the past three years.
Representing the 4th District of Lake County, Commissioner Campione is a lawyer by trade and manages her own law firm in Lake County. A Central Florida native, Campione is a graduate of Eustis High School. After graduating from the University of Florida College of Law, she worked for a short time in Atlanta before returning to Lake County in 1991. Leslie has served the community in many capacities, including Junior Achievement teacher, YMCA Coach, Eustis Service League (former president), Leadership Lake County and volunteer teacher with Justice Teaching.
The Sports Commission looks forward to working with Chairwoman Campione to drive additional economic development through sports to Lake County. |
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