DAYTONA, Fla. — On December 13-15 at iconic Daytona International Speedway, CHALLENGEDAYTONA presents its epic CHALLENGEDAYTONA Festival. Now in its 2nd year, the family friendly international multi-sport festival has announced the Junior Challenge Triathlon event for youth aged 8 to 17 years of age. CHALLENGEDAYTONA is excited to promote healthy lifestyles for children and their families […]
During the month of August 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following six events, projected to bring approximately 36,417 visitors and $40.1 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. West Indies vs. India T20 Series Cricket Dates: August 3-4, 2019 | Organization: […]
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.- July 10, 2019 –Panama City Beach’s new Sports Complex, managed by Sports Facilities Management (SFM), is now open. On Monday morning, United States Fastpitch Association (USFA) World Series week one opened up the complex, with the first rounds of a 130- team tournament. “We are so excited to open the doors […]
During the month of July 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 16 events, projected to bring approximately 63,566 visitors and $68.3 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. Teen Masters Championships Dates: June 29-July 6, 2019 | Organization: Broward County Sports […]
During the month of June 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following nine events, projected to bring approximately 107,922 visitors and $107.8 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. Easton Foundations Gator Cup Dates: May 31-June 1, 2019 | Organization: Gainesville Sports […]
Courtesy of Connect Sports, Lisa R. Schoolcraft Liese Abili has worked on the supplier side and events side of the sports industry. To him, “it doesn’t matter what side you are on, each has its own contribution to the table.” Abili’s hoping to make his own contribution to Florida’s sports industry as the new director […]
Courtesy of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission Orlando was selected to participate in US Soccer’s WNT Everywhere campaign which featured WNT player murals in 11 cities across the United States ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The campaign presents each WNT player to audiences throughout the U.S. via a mural, a poster, or […]
May 20-22, 2019 The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa – Destin, Fla. Event Program Photo Gallery The 2019 Florida Sports Summit brought together representatives from Florida’s 31 sports commissions and sporting events rights holders from around the Sunshine State, United States, and even Colombia. The Summit featured presentations, certifications courses, and a marketplace that allowed […]
During the month of May 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 12 events, projected to bring approximately 50,714 visitors and $33.9 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. CMAS Finswimming World Cup Dates: May 2-5, 2019 | Organization: Broward County Sports […]
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer today announced that Atlético de Madrid, the legendary Spanish club and 10-time champions of La Liga featuring stars such as Antoine Griezmann, Diego Costa and Álvaro Morata, Jan Oblak and Diego Costa, will face the best in MLS in the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target. The 2019 […]