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E-Newsletter / May 2009
The World's Largest Synchronized Swimming Event
is Next Month in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, FL – The Gainesville Sports Commission will - for the third time - host the world's largest synchronized swimming event for
US Synchronized Swimming the Esynchro Age Group Championships held June 27th – July 4th, 2009 in the Stephen C. O'Connell Natatorium on the
campus of the University of Florida.
The eight day event will have over 1,200 girls participate from across the nation. The competition will feature team, duet, trio, and solo in age groups ranging from 11 – 18. Alachua County will be impacted by over $1 million dollars in visitor spending and about 5,000 room nights throughout the week. The local synchronized swimming club, the Gainesville Gaviatas, will not only be competing in this event, but will serve as the co-hosts with the Gainesville Sports Commission.
This event is highly competitive with many Olympic hopefuls and nationally ranked athletes participating. When the US Women's Synchronized Swimming team performed for the world in Beijing this past year it is hard to believe that Gainesville, FL has been a stop in three of the ten athletes' journey to the Olympics. The three athletes Christina Jones, Meghan Kinney, and Annabelle Orme, have competed in the Esynchro Age Group Championships during the past two times it was held in Gainesville.
The Gainesville Sports Commission is honored to be hosting the US Synchronized Swimming Age Group Championships. Please call 352-338-9300 for more information on how you can watch Olympic hopefuls compete in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center pool.
Area 7-2009 AAU Track & Field Junior Olympic National Qualifier
GAINESVILLE, FL – The Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC) and the Gainesville Striders are hosting the 2009 Area 7 AAU Track & Field Junior Olympic
National Qualifier June 25th – 28th at the Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium on the University of Florida campus. This event will feature
more than 1,500 of the states' up-and-coming track and field athletes and over 1,500 spectators. The GSC and the Gainesville Striders are excited to
provide these athletes with the chance to compete on the track where past Olympians and NCAA Champions have trained and set records.
For more information about the AAU Track and Field Meet please call 352-338-9300 or go to
www.gainesvillesportscommission.com.
Get involved with two events that will collectively bring more than 8,000 customers to the City of Gainesville for an entire week. This is your chance! The Gainesville Sports Commission has put together an opportunity to attract patrons to your business. From June 25th – July 4th , visitors will be searching for restaurants, shops, and other services. Our Sponsorship Packages will enable you to reach them in a variety of ways. We hope you will take this opportunity to work with us during this exciting week. Please call Alex at 352-338-9300 or email aalston@gainesvillesportscommission.com for more information. Thanks for your support!
Gainesville Sports Commission Wins Two Awards at the National Association of Sports Commissions' 2009 Sports Event Symposium
The Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC) was recognized with two national awards during the National Association of Sports Commissions' 2009 Sports Event Symposium in Denver, CO on April 27th – 29th, 2009. The first was the "Outstanding Communications/Advertising" Award and was accepted by GSC's Communications Manager, Joleen Cacciatore. The second was the "Member of the Year" Award and was accepted by the GSC's past-president Richard Blalock. Both awards were given in the category of small to mid-markets.
The 2009 National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) Member Awards Program is designed to recognize the achievements of NASC Active category members based on their successes in the calendar year 2008.
The "Outstanding Communications/Advertising" award is given to an Active member with the most outstanding advertisement/communication. This included either a stand-alone advertisement or any other type of communication piece. The "Member of the Year" award is given to an Active member who, in the opinion of the judges, has had the most outstanding impact on their local community through sporting events, community events and/or economic impact.
Jack Hughes, the GSC Executive Director said, "We are very pleased with this recognition, but know we couldn't accomplish what we do without the help we receive from VisitGainesville and our many sports partners here."
The Gainesville Sports Commission is the official sports event marketing arm for Alachua County. They are responsible for a "bid pool" fund each year, enabling them to pay bid fees and other costs related to bringing sports events into Alachua County. The bid pool is managed through a contract with the Alachua County's Visitor and Convention Bureau to promote tourism through sports. The GSC hosts or helps others host more than 35 events each year with an annual economic impact of about $12 million. These events bring more than 30,000 room nights and 48,000 visitors to the community each year. Visit www.GainesvilleSportsCommission.com for details.
~ Upcoming Gainesville Sports Commission Events ~
| May 2009 Events | |
| 23-24 | Florida State and SE Regional Archery |
| 29-31 | USSSA Boys & Girls State Basketball Championship |
| June 2009 Events | |
| 25-28 | Area 7-2009 AAU Track & Field Junior Olympic National Qualifier |
| 27-July 4 | Esynchro Age Group Synchronized Swimming National |
| July 2009 Events | |
| 11-12 | Florida State and SE 3-D Archery |
| 19-25 | Nations Baseball 10 & Under World Series |
| August 2009 Events | |
| 1 | 20th Annual GSOC Golf Classic presented by Beef O’Brady’s |
| 28-30 | RBI Event TBA- Qualifier |
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