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Mission Statement

THE CENTRAL FLORIDA SPORTS COMMISSION STRATEGICALLY SOLICITS, CREATES AND SUPPORTS MARQUEE SPORTS-RELATED EVENTS AND BUSINESSES THAT ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY’S ECONOMY.

Vision

TO BE RECOGNIZED BY OUR GOVERNMENT PARTNERS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND EVENT CLIENTS AS THE PRIMARY ORGANIZATION IN CENTRAL FLORIDA THAT DRIVES SPORTS TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORTS.

Key Milestones

1993
Sports Commission founded with partners City of Orlando, Orange County and Seminole County
1994
Osceola County joins as partner
1996
Lake County joins as partner
1999
NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament hosted at Amway Arena
2000
AAU Junior Olympics
2001
NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships at Mission Inn Resort & Club
2002
World Life Saving Championships hosted in Daytona Beach
2004
NCAA Division II Spring Sports Festival hosted in Seminole County
2004
NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament hosted at Amway Arena
2006
Bassmaster Classic hosted at Lake Toho in Kissimmee
2007-
2013
FHSAA Football Finals at Florida Citrus Bowl
2007-
2009
Dew Tour at Amway Arena
2008
WrestleMania 24 at Florida Citrus Bowl
2010 -
2011
East-West Shrine Game at the Florida Citrus Bowl
2012
Pan American Wrestling Olympic Qualifier at Osceola Heritage Park
2013
NCAA DII Women’s Golf Championship

Organization

The Central Florida Sports Commission is a non-profit, private organization created to attract international, national and regional events and sports-related business and activities to Central Florida. The Sports Commission is our community’s clearinghouse and first point of contact for sports and sports-related activities and we are committed to developing and enhancing the region’s sports brand.

What We Do

Bid and event management

The sports commission works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally with event organizers in the areas of site/facilities selection, budget development, development of local organizing committees, and event management oversight. Additionally, the sports commission has successfully developed and managed a number of unique sports-related entertainment events.

Venue Selection

The sports commission team maintains excellent relations with Central Florida sports facility management, hotels and resorts, and meeting facilities. We can give you a significant head start and substantially increase your odds of a successful event experience by assisting you with identification, cooperation and coordination with facilities.

Government relations

We can act as liaison with city, county and state officials, and local agencies.

Support services

We are well positioned to provide events with a broad range of valuable support services, including: convention services in coordination with local convention and visitor bureaus, volunteers, transportation logistics, special arrangements with area attractions, advance planning with emergency medical services (EMS), application for and securing of permits, and assistance with event security and local law enforcement coordination.

Entertainment

We can assist your organization with all aspects of hospitality coordination and entertainment.

Public relations and communications

The sports commission can assist with media coordination and relations, press conferences, and formal presentations.

Marketing

We have extensive expertise in the areas of event sponsorship and cause-related sports marketing. Let us assist you with event naming and rights negotiation, proposal and bid preparation, and formal presentations.

Sports-related business relocations

The sports commission is the perfect resource for planning and coordination of site visits, local market “windshield” surveys, fund-raising efforts, demographic studies, and bid development.

Get Involved

Champion is the official apparel provider of the Central Florida Sports Commission
Orlando Health is the official healthcare provider of the Central Florida Sports Commission.
SeaWorld Orlando is a leading theme park and entertainment company that blends imagination with nature.
The Orlando Magic is a proud supporter of the power of economic development through sports tourism.
Coca-Cola Florida is the official beverage provider of the Central Florida Sports Commission.

 

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