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Join the GCSC for “A Day in the Loop” at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on May 12
Apr 25If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to entertain corporate clients, business development, team build with your staff, bond with friends or just test your own racing skills, join the Greater Columbus Sports Commission for “A Day in the Loop,” a special half-day performance driving school, on Thursday, May 12th at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course an hour north of Columbus in Lexington, Ohio.
Posted in: Events, Greater Columbus Sports Commission | Tagged: A Day in the Loop, Acura TSX A-SPEC, Bob Evans, Brian Timm, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Lexington, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Ohio
2011 Conference Recap for the National Association of Sports Commissions
Apr 18In 2010, Columbus had the distinct privilege of hosting the National Association of Sports Commission’s (NASC) Sports Event Symposium, the organization’s national conference. This event annually brings together representatives from over 300 cities and organizers from specific sporting events. This past week, the Greater Columbus Sports Commission team traveled to Greensboro, NC for the conference and here were some of our major takeaways:
Posted in: Events, Greater Columbus Sports Commission | Tagged: Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Greensboro, NASC, NASC Sports Event Symposium, National Association of Sports Commissions, North Carolina | Leave a comment
2010 Triple-A National Champions Ring Ceremony
Mar 31As part of the festivities at the Clippers-Indians exhibition game, community leaders and supporters of the team were asked to take part in the 2010 Triple-A National Champions Ring Ceremony. The Columbus Clippers were crowned Triple-A National Champions over the Tacoma Rainers last September. Our very own Linda Logan handed Indians pitcher Zach McAllister his ring. The game itself was called due to snow. If you want to see Linda in action (9:29) or view the entire ceremony watch the video posted to YouTube by MrCavalierBuck below.
Posted in: Baseball, Events, Greater Columbus Sports Commission | Tagged: 2010 Triple-A National Championships Ring Ceremony, Cleveland Indians, Columbus, Columbus Clippers, Huntington Park, Linda Logan, Ohio, Zach McAllister | Leave a comment
GCSC Tosses Coin for 2011 Columbus Crew Home Opener
Mar 28On Saturday, March 26th, Greater Columbus Sports Commission Executive Director Linda Shetina Logan was honored by the Columbus Crew by performing the coin toss at the team’s home opener vs. the New York Red Bulls. Linda is an integral part of Crew history as she chaired the Local Organizing Committee for the opening of Crew Stadium, nationally-recognized then and now as the first stadium purposed for soccer in the country. #GCSC
Posted in: Events, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Soccer | Tagged: coin toss, Columbus, Columbus Crew, Crew Stadium, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Linda Shetina Logan, New York Red Bulls, Ohio, soccer | Leave a comment
The Women’s Sports Report, Post Event Interviews
Mar 16Wow! The Women’s Sports Report in its first year was a sold out event. Over 300 community leaders, sport administrators, coaches, athletes and fans were in attendance to celebrate girls and women’s athletic achievements in Central Ohio. A HUGE thank you goes out to all supporters of women sports and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission.
Charlie Danis interviewed Cassie Dickerson, senior soccer player for The Ohio State Women’s Soccer Team Linda Logan, executive director of the Sports Commission, after the event to get their thoughts on the breakfast and future Women’s Sports Reports. Check each out below!
Posted in: Events, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, The Women's Sports Report | Tagged: Cassie Dickerson, Charlie Danis, Columbus, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Linda Logan, Ohio, The Women's Sports Report, women athletes | Leave a comment
Columbus’ “March Madness” and “Money Month”
Mar 04March represents a month when the entire Columbus sports community is in “play” and more, with several major events taking place. The strength of Columbus as a sports destination is the variety and depth of our sports, from professional, collegiate sports from Div. I to Div. III, to participation sports like the Arnold Sports Festival, the largest multi-sport event in the world.
In the Columbus Dispatch today, there is a great “Money Month” article by Marla Matzer Rose on the economic impact of March’s amateur sporting events for the city which is an estimated $63M for the 13 events (listed below) and over 450K attendees. Rose also did an interview with WBNS 10TV this morning on her article (in Video Extras: Sports Tourism).
Posted in: Events, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, The Arnold Sports Festival | Tagged: "Money Month", 2011 Great Lakes Zone YMCA Swimming Championships, Arnold Sports Festival, Cleveland Indians, Columbus, Columbus Bue Jackets, Columbus Clippers, Columbus Crew, economic impact, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Marla Matzer Rose, NCAA Diving Zone C Qualifier, NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships, NCAA Men’s and Women’s Fencing Championships, NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional First & Second Rounds, North Regional Synchronized Swimming Championships, Ohio, OHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament, OHSAA State Boys Basketball Tournament, OHSAA State Gymnastics Championships, OHSAA State Hockey Championships, OHSAA State Wrestling Championships, WBNS 10TV | Leave a comment
Kirk Herbstreit Tells You About the Greater Columbus Sports Commission
Mar 02Did you know that the Greater Columbus Sports Commission is the only organization 100% focused on attracting sporting events to Columbus. Did you know that since its inception in 2002, GCSC has bid on and brought more than 150 new sporting events to Columbus that have generated an estimated $150 million in visitor spending. Did you know that GCSC also works to retain annual bid events that generated an additional $100 million in visitor spending.
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission was formed in June 2002 to provide leadership, guidance and marketing expertise in attracting regional, national and international sporting events and activities to bolster Greater Columbus economically and socially. GCSC is a small staff with big might and are supported by a plethora of Columbus community leaders. Kirk Herbstreit, a former Buckeye and current ESPN analyst, is a supporter a Sports Commission and he has a message to share in the video below.
Posted in: Greater Columbus Sports Commission | Tagged: Buckeye, Columbus, ESPN, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Kirk Herbstreit, Ohio | Leave a comment
