Normally when you hear Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama comes to mind. It is true that Crimson Tide football remains one of the most popular events in the state, however, a new event is starting to attract tourist attention.
Tuscaloosa is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year by having multiple celebrations to attract tourists from outside of the state of Alabama.
We have more detailed information thanks to an article released by the Tuscaloosa News last week.
According to the article, there was a free Bicentennial Bash in March that was held in the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, including bands like The 400 Unit, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Broken Bones, along with others.
The biggest day of celebration will be on Dec. 13th, since that was the day the town was founded back in 1819. There will be a statue unveiling and more celebrations to be revealed later.
Congratulations to Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports.
The Lake Erie Cyclefest is preparing for another successful partnership with The Blues & Jazz Festival for four days of Rhythm and Ride. The event will take place the first weekend of August 2019 and contain music, entertainment, and six cycling races.
The weekend kicks off with a free race on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 6 AM. Races will continue through Sunday, Aug. 4 ranging from no cost to a $40 participation fee. All proceeds benefit EmergyCare, WQLN and the YMCA of Greater Erie.
According to the Erie Sports Commission, the race is used to encourage green living and a holistically healthy lifestyle. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the “meet-up” space to chat with fellow cyclists.
All music events, lectures, art exhibits, and performances are completely free.
For more information about specific ride times and registration, visit www.eriecyclefest.org.
A big accomplishment was announced this month for a member of the NASC. The city of Cedar Rapids was selected to host the USA Roller Sports National Championships in 2020.
The city is currently preparing for one of the largest events in their history, with the competition lasting 23 days in the month of July 2020. All activities will take place in the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.
The six competitive sports disciplines included in the 2020 USARS National Championships are figure skating, in-line hockey, roller derby, rink hockey, freestyle, and speed skating.
According to The Gazette, this event is projected to generate more than 10,000 overnight stays and $8 million in visitor spending. Much of this revenue will come from the 1,600 participants and their families, all ranging in age from elementary to senior citizens.
Congratulations to Cedar Rapids Tourism for booking such an important event.
Learn more at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Roller-Sports
The National Association of Sport Commissions is excited to share its 2019 Member Award Winners. Every year the NASC honors organizations and individuals in the sports events and tourism industry to celebrate their accomplishments and achievements! There were a ton of impressive nominees this year, and deciding on a winner for each category was incredibly difficult. With that said, our 2019 winners hail from all over the country, from Minneapolis to Gulf Shores.
Without further ado, here are your 2019 NASC Member Award Winners:
Sport Commission of the Year, Over 500k
-Sport Minneapolis, powered by Meet Minneapolis
Sports Commission of the Year, under 500k
-Spokane Sports Commission
Sports Tourism Organization of the Year, over 500k
-VisitAnaheim
Sports Tourism Organization of the Year, under 500k
- Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports
Event Marketing Campaign
-Savannah Sports Council
Destination Branding and Marketing Campaign of the Year, und...
The National Association of Sports Commissions would like to congratulate 2019 NASC Hall of Fame inductees. Each of these members have played a vital role in the success and promotion of the National Association of Sports Commissions and have contributed significantly to the advancement of the sports events and tourism industry. Our 2019 inductees are as follows:
Patricia Ernstrom- Vice President of Special Events, San Francisco 49ers
Jack Kelly- CEO, World Equestrian Games
Pam Gerig-Bland- Executive Director, Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Kevin Smith- Founder, OnPoint Sports Strategies, LLC
Induction into the NASC Hall of Fame is considered to be the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award. These inductees have typically spent decades in the sports events and tourism industry; they have been leaders in the industry; and they have an extensive list of accomplishments locally, nationally, and even internationally in some cases. Patricia, Jack, Pam, and Kevin...