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During the month of July, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 14 events, projected to bring approximately 52,559 visitors and $49 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program.

USA Baseball National Team Championships
Dates: June 15-July 1, 2018  |  Organization: Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Projected Out of State Visitors: 3,944; Economic Impact: $3,614,902

USSSA Florida Open World Series
Date: June 27-July 1, 2018  |  Organization: Sarasota County Sports Commission
Projected Out of State Visitors: 2,813; Economic Impact: $1,611,510

2018 AAU Gymnastics National Championships
Dates: June 28-July 1, 2018  |  Organization: Tampa Bay Sports Commission
Projected Out of State Visitors: 5,053; Economic Impact: $3,255,050

US Amateur Basketball Boys National Championships
Dates: June 28-July 1, 2018  |  Organization: Gainesville Sports Commission
Projected Out of State Visitors: 2,160; Economic Impact: $856,333

AAU Taekwondo National Championships
Dates: June 29-July 8, 2018  |  Organization: Broward County Sports Development
Projected Out of State Visitors: 6,362; Economic Impact: $7,620,195

American Dance Awards National Championships
Dates: July 8-14, 2018  |  Organization: Broward County Sports Development
Projected Out of State Visitors: 7,761; Economic Impact: $10,784,473

60th U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships
Dates: July 7-14, 2018  | Organization: Jacksonville Sports Council
Projected Out of State Visitors: 2,105; Economic Impact: $1,154,933

Bigfoot Hoops Orlando Summer Classic
Dates: July 11-15, 2018  |  Organization: Experience Kissimmee Sports Commission
Projected Out of State Visitors: 1,740; Economic Impact: $1,132,480

2018 TORHS 2Hot4Ice National Championship
Dates: July 6-15, 2018  |  Organization: Pasco County Sports Commission
Projected Out of State Visitors: 2,601; Economic Impact: $2,537,073

USTA National Boys/Girls 14s Clay Court Championships
Dates: July 14-21, 2018  |  Organization: Broward County Sports Development
Projected Out of State Visitors: 3,420; Economic Impact: $4,487,599

Perfect Game Baseball Championship Series (BCS)
Dates: June 22-July 22, 2018  |  Organization: Lee County Sports Development
Projected Out of State Visitors: 8,550; Economic Impact: $7,145,044

USTA National Clay Court Championships
Dates: July 14-22, 2018  |  Organization: Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Projected Out of State Visitors: 1,570; Economic Impact: $1,263,149

Optimist National Championships
Dates: July 14-22, 2018  |  Organization: Pensacola Sports
Projected Out of State Visitors: 1,550; Economic Impact: $1,671,289

Team Showcase League (TSL) 2018 National World Series
Dates: July 26-29, 2018  |  Organization: Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Projected Out of State Visitors: 2,930; Economic Impact: $1,890,719

To access a printable PDF of this July’s activities taking place in Florida that are receiving grants, click here.