Greater Columbus Sports Commission
 

Big-time sporting events bring big-time dollars to Columbus. The Greater Columbus Sports Commission works with community partners to land events that attract thousands of visitors and generate millions of dollars in visitor spending.

The Sports Commission constantly works to secure multiple events by turning bids into bookings, submitting new bids and identifying future opportunities. Here is a look at some of the events that are currently on our radar screen:

Recent bookings:

2008
NCAA Men’s Fencing National Championship
National Softball Association Girls Fast Pitch World Series
Mizuno Hoosier Mideast (Volleyball) Qualifier
U.S. Collegiate Synchronized Swimming Championships
USA Track & Field Junior Championships

2009
NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, first and second rounds
Ohio State Bowling Association Men's State Tournament

2010
NAGAAA (North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance) World Series
NCAA Division I Men's Swimming & Diving Championship
National Association of Sports Commissions Sports Event Symposium

Current bids:
2009
Big Ten Baseball Tournament

2010
McDonald's All-American Games

2011
Mizuno Hoosier Mideast (Volleyball) Qualifier

2012-2016
NCAA Basketball Women's Final Four

 

 

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