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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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KEEP UP WITH US!
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A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM BRENT | |
It's hard to believe that the end of 2011 is near. It's been a great year at the Sports Commission. Looking back, the year included a number of notable firsts worth mentioning: the FHSAA Golf Championships in Lake County, the PNC Bank SPORTYS @ Full Sail University, the ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) Holiday Festival Basketball Tournament at the Kissimmee Civic Center, the Sunshine State Conference Tennis Tournament at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, and the UF/Rutgers Women's Basketball game at the Ocean Center in Volusia. We're excited about 2012, and look forward to sharing another great year in sports with you!
Coming in January, the CFSC will be sending staff to the US Lacrosse Convention in Philadelphia and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention in Kansas City. These conventions will provide the Sports Commission the opportunity to network with coaches and event partners to help promote Central Florida as a destination for future events and team training opportunities. We'll keep you posted on all the great things we gather from the conventions!
As always, there are several new events on our radar, as we continue to market Central Florida to event organizers from across the country. On behalf of everyone here at the Central Florida Sports Commission, I would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe holiday season. |
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Best Regards,
Brent Nelson
Interim Executive Director |
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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 strategically soliciting, creating, and supporting marquis sports-related events and businesses that enhance our community's economy.
Through October, 2011
Hotel Room Nights - 55,500
Tax Recovery - $577,877
Economic Impact - $33,697,475
Number of Participants - 31,610
Number of Spectators - 64,580
Number of Events - 64 |
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KICK OFF IN LAKE
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. |
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YOUTH FOOTBALL IN OSCEOLA
American Youth Football & Cheer (AYF) just finished another great National Championships at Austin Tindall Park (Football) and Osceola Heritage Park (Cheer). This year, Osceola County was well-represented at the American Youth Football Championships, with three teams receiving trophies. The Osceola Panthers placed first in the National Division II Junior Midget Division, the Poinciana Predators placed first in the All-American 9th Grade Division and the Kissimmee Cowboys placed third in the All-American 9th Grade Division. These three (3) local teams competed against teams from all over the United States. We are very proud of these teams and are delighted the trophies are staying in Osceola County, where they belong! |
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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.
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SOCCER IN SEMINOLE
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The 2011 ECNL Winter Showcase is finally here! Taking place December 28 -30, the soccer showcase tournament is expected to have an estimated 150 teams and over 3,000 participants in attendance! Sylvan Lake Park, Seminole Soccer Complex, and Central Winds Park are all getting their facilities ready to host 80 games per day between the three (3) venues over the course of the event. Over 200 college coaches from some of the country's top college programs will be on hand scouting many of the top girls' players participating. We invite you to come out and watch one of the country's premiere girls club soccer events! |
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DOUBLEHEADER IN VOLUSIA
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On December 2nd, the CFSC hosted the University of Florida Women's Basketball team versus Rutgers University at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Earlier that afternoon, the reigning FHSAA 6A State Champions, Dr. Phillips, took on Palm Beach County Dwyer. The neutral site game for the University of Florida was its ninth game of the season and its only against a Big East opponent this year. Rutgers, ranked 16th in the Associated Press preseason poll, provided a stern test for the Gators, who returned five starters from last year's squad that won 20 games. Rutgers pulled out the win with a final score of 49-63. As for the two best girl's high school teams in the state, Dr. Phillips pulled out the win with a final score of 77-47.
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