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1,400 +
EVENTS
STRONG
75 MILLION
EXPERTS AGREE
YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP BELONGS HERE.
LET THE STATS TELL OUR
CINDERELLA STORY The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is a private,
non-profit organization that plays a vital role in attracting and managing
sports-related events, conferences and activities that drive economic
development in the City of Orlando, Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola
County and Lake County.
The greater Orlando region is the world’s vacation destination, with 75 million
visitors from every corner of the world last year. Hosting is a common thread
that connects our community: government officials, visitors’ bureaus, corporate
partners, media outlets, marketing and event planners, vast array of hospitality
providers and an extensive network of volunteers.
8 FULL-TIME
Founded in 1993, GO Sports has hosted or co-hosted more than 1,400 events
in greater Orlando with a total economic impact exceeding $1.78 billion in
PROFESSIONALS
GREATER ORLANDO spending within our community. POSSESS 125+ YEARS
WE HAVE HOSTED AWARDED SELL-OUT CROWD OF OF COMBINED SPORTS EXPERIENCE
WILL HOST ALL
AT LEAST 13 NCAA 18,512 FOR THE THIRD
THREE DIVISIONS GO Sports is supported by a tremendous network of people who are united
ONE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS/ ROUND GAMES OF
OF MEN’S AND as one team working toward a common goal: Forging epic athlete and fan
CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONALS DURING THE 2014 NCAA DI
WOMEN’S TENNIS experiences.
EVERY YEAR SINCE THE 2018-22 MEN’S BASKETBALL
BETWEEN 2021
1997 BID CYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP
AND 2022
HOSTED THE INAUGURAL NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SPRING FESTIVAL IN 2004:
A MODEL FOR NCAA’S INTRODUCTION OF FALL AND WINTER FESTIVALS
CITY OF ORLANDO 30 25
+ ORANGE COUNTY 29
SEMINOLE
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2. Amway Center
13 INT’L AIRPORT
3. Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club
12 24
COUNTY
and Lodge
4. Camping World Stadium 14
5. Exploria Stadium 23
30 LAKE
6. Orange County
Convention Center
7. Rosen YMCA Aquatic Center 28
8. Spectrum Stadium
27
COUNTY
9. The Fortress
10. USTA National Campus 26
LAKE COUNTY
11. Clermont Boathouse 8
12. Hickory Point Beach 9 1
Volleyball Complex
VENUES
13. Mike Stone Soccer Complex
at Hickory Point Park 5
ORANGE
14. Mission Inn Resort & Club 11 4 2
15. National Training Center 15
GREATER ORLANDO = GAME ON AVAILABLE 16. The Big House
TO HOST AND
COUNTY
ORLANDO
OSCEOLA COUNTY
17. Austin Tindall Sports Complex
SUPPORT 18.
19.
ChampionsGate Sports Field
Complex and Golf Club
ESPN Wide World of UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
CHAMPIONSHIPS
RESORT
Sports Complex
20. Kissimmee Lakefront Park 7
21. Osceola Heritage Park 3 6
365 DAYS PER YEAR 22. Reunion Resort and Golf Club
10
SEMINOLE COUNTY ORLANDO
INT’L AIRPORT
WALT DISNEY
23. Boombah Sports Complex WORLD
at Seminole County
24. Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park 19
OSCEOLA
25. Historic Sanford
Memorial Stadium 17
26. Red Bug Lake Park
27. Sanlando Park
AN ENERGIZED SPORTS CITY AND THE 28. Seminole County 21
COUNTY
Softball Complex
WORLD’S VACATION DESTINATION 29. Seminole Soccer Complex
22
18 20
30. Sylvan Lake Park
Our community is an And when the clock stops, the
WHAT DOES A unstoppable sports town. experience continues on.
LOUD AND Our ideal weather means that endless sports can happen all year
long, which allows student-athletes to participate on a variety of
playing fields all four seasons of the year. Whether they throw,
For many student-athletes and their families who come to
support them, competition at the national championship level is
a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
PROUD
hit, catch, kick, jump, run, spin, dunk, swim, pin, flip, shoot, dive,
row, skate or ski, we have terrain for every game. As their hosts, their audience, and their fans, our game plan is to
make it extraordinary. Fairytale ending or upset, there’s reason to
Greater Orlando is a community of fans and supporters who revel in making it this far. And there’s no better place to celebrate
show up LOUD AND PROUD. If we’re not on our feet and the win or cushion the loss than here.
jumping, it’s because we’re watching every move from the edge
SPORTS TOWN LOOK LIKE? of our seats. If we’re not yelling and cheering, it’s because we’re For the duration of their visit, our community will help create
quietly anticipating the serve, slice, dunk or dismount. If we’re an indelible experience for these athletes and their families,
not posting an image of an amazing play, it’s because we’re liking an enduring memory that win or lose, will be replayed in their
and commenting on one we received from a fellow fan. personal highlight reels for years to come.
We believe that every student-athlete should experience a
world-class sports town welcome. When they arrive in Orlando— Because fairytale endings live here.
perhaps even before they touch down—they’ll see that we have
been preparing for their entrance, working to ensure that they
see and hear our pride through diverse media channels.
No one knows how to roll-out the
red carpet better than our friends
right here in Orlando.
62,358
PURPLE-CLAD FANS PACKED CAMPING
VINCE MCMAHON
CHAIRMAN AND CEO, WORLD WRESTLING
ENTERTAINMENT
WORLD STADIUM ON MARCH 8, 2015
FOR THE INAUGURAL MATCH OF MAJOR SOCIAL
NEWSPAPER
DIGITAL BANNERS ADS + TV SPOTS RADIO BILLBOARDS
LEAGUE SOCCER’S ORLANDO CITY. MEDIA
ARTICLES
No other city comes close to our
access, accommodations, and
attractions for the entire family.
ACCESS
ACCESS As the world’s #1 tourist destination, Central Florida and
ATTRACTIONS
+
Orlando have achieved champion status, and we intend
ACCOMMODATONS to keep it that way. We built easily accessible airports WALT DISNEY
WORLD RESORT®
2 INTERNATIONAL designed with visitors in mind. We constructed abundant
AIRPORTS
VAST FLEET OF RENTAL ATTRACTIONS affordable and luxury accommodations for our guests. We
offer world-famous theme parks and exciting attractions
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO®
SEAWORLD® ORLANDO
+
CARS + VANS 200,000+ ICON PARK + THE WHEEL
TOTAL HOTEL ROOMS +
for people who want to play. And when they want to be
LYNX BUS SERVICE TIMESHARES + spectators, we host a variety of vibrant sports events and WATER PARKS
ACCOMMODATIONS
VACATION RENTALS entertainment options. We do all of this for the 75 million SHOWS + DINNER
SUNRAIL THEATERS
people who visit us—the ones who are visiting for the first
TAXI, UBER + CONCERT VENUES
LYFT SERVICE time and the ones who come back every year—because we
EXTENSIVE MALLS +
know how to treat our guests. There’s also our favorable OUTLETS
year-round weather, but we can’t take credit for that.
ACCESS GRANTED SUNNY SIDE UP
Because greater Orlando is the world’s vacation
Our Sunshine State motto says it all. Orlando’s year-round sunny weather is
destination, getting to and around the area is easy.
ideal for outdoor sports and other activities.
Both of our international airports have made extensive
investments in infrastructure and terminal improvements
to support visitor capacity and maximize convenience.
Another option is Orlando Executive Airport with convenient
door-to-door transition from air to ground transportation.
72
Orlando International (MCO) 233 SUNNY DAYS AVERAGE ANNUAL ZERO ANNUAL
> 10th busiest airport in the U.S. with nearly 1,000 daily arrivals and departures and ON AVERAGE PER YEAR TEMPERATURE AVERAGE SNOW FALL
50 million annual passengers
> Nonstop service to 90+ cities in the U.S.
> Ranked #1 in its class by J.D. Power & Associates for two straight years based on
overall customer satisfaction
East or West? Either way you are in for a sandy paradise. Florida has nearly
Orlando Sanford International (SFB)
> Easy terminal and gate access 1,400 miles of coastline, and part of the beauty of Central Florida is that
> Nonstop service to nearly 70 U.S. destinations we get to enjoy easy, year-round beach getaways to both the Atlantic and
Gulf coasts. To the east, Atlantic beaches including Cape Canaveral, Port
Once visitors are in the area, there are plenty of options for ground
Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach
transportation.
> Vast selection of rental cars, vans and motor coaches and lighthouse at Ponce Inlet are within one hour of Orlando. To the west,
> Taxi, Uber and Lyft service the Gulf of Mexico, home to some of the nation’s top beaches, are within a
> LYNX public transit, including free service on its LYMMO bus lines that circulate two hour drive. Taking the drive west? Keep your eyes peeled for dinosaurs
through downtown Orlando
and a unique RV installation sculpture.
SunRail is our 49-mile commuter line running along I-4 with 16
1,400
greater Orlando stations, including a stop just one block from the
Amway Center.
MILES OF COASTLINE
Orlando’s main artery is I-4. It connects to a network of highways
and major surface streets that feature abundant lighting and
(AKA BEACHES THAT SCORE BONUS POINTS)
4
signage to help visitors get around conveniently and safely.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Orlando Magic (NBA)
Orlando City Soccer Club (MLS)
Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
SPORTS TOWN
Orlando Pride (NWSL)
Orlando City B (USL1) HIGHLIGHT
NATIONAL/REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Amateur Athletic Union
Florida Region of USA Volleyball
United States Tennis Association
SUPPORT REEL
United States Tennis Association–Florida Section
Youth Basketball of America
COLLEGIATE SPORTS
University of Central Florida
Full Sail University Greater Orlando has hosted thousands
Lake-Sumter State College of national and international sports and
Rollins College
Seminole State College
entertainment events.
Stetson University
Sunshine State Conference Greater Orlando is more than a place. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
> 2019 MLS All-Star Game
STAKEHOLDERS It’s also a community of people who thrive > 2019 Monster Jam World Finals
City of Orlando
Lake County
on collaboration and value partnership. > 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier (USMNT vs. Panama)
> 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s College Cup
Orange County We’re proud to have been awarded 13
Osceola County > 2016 & 2018 American Athletic Conference Men’s
Seminole County NCAA Championships/Regionals during Basketball Championship
Chambers of Commerce
Corporate Community
the 2018-22 Bid Cycle, and we’d be > 2016 Copa American Centenario
> 2014 & 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball
Event Planning and Marketing Agencies honored to welcome you back for more. Championship 1st/2nd Rounds
Esports Community
> 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend
GO Sports Executive and Advisory Board of Directors
Local Organizing Committees > 2009 NBA Finals
Media Outlets > 2008 & 2017 WrestleMania
National Governing Bodies > 1996 Olympic soccer matches UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE:
Regional Stakeholders > 1994 FIFA World Cup matches > 2020 SheBelieves Cup (USWNT vs. England)
Sports and Entertainment Venues > Three annual college football bowl games > 2021 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s
Tourism Community
> NFL exhibition games Tennis Championships
Transportation and Logistics Community
Youth Sports Organizations > PGA and LPGA tournaments > 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
> Home to the Orlando Magic (NBA) and Orlando
Solar Bears (ECHL)
> Owned and operated by the City of Orlando
(Non-union building)
> 2017 IAVM Venue Excellence Award and 2012
Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year
> State-of-the-art technology and LEED
Gold Certified
> Flexible seating options for 18,000+
> More than 70 suites, 120 club seats and 68 loge
boxes, plus multiple hospitality areas
> Host venue of:
>> 2016 & 2018 American Athletic Conference
Men’s Basketball Championship
AMWAY CENTER >> 2015 ECHL All-Star Game
>> 2014 & 2017 Division I Men’s Basketball
Championship Preliminary Rounds
>> 2012 NBA All-Star Game
The Amway Center is an
extraordinary facility.
I’ve traveled the world and there is
nothing better than this facility.
DAVID STERN
FORMER NBA COMMISSIONER
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission Board of Directors and Corporate Partners represent a diverse cross section of our business community, with each team member fully committed to supporting and sustaining the vital sports ecosystem in Greater Orlando.
DIVISION I MEN’S COLLEGE CUP
DIVISION I WOMEN’S COLLEGE CUP
DIVISION II MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER
CHAMPIONSHIPS
> County-owned
facility, operated by ASM Global
(Non-union building)
> 5,400 seat capacity (ability to bring in additional
OSCEOLA COUNTY
bleacher seating) with locker rooms, clubhouse,
suites and press box
> Stadium field dimensions of 70-75 yards x 110 yards
STADIUM > Adjacent to Orlando City Soccer Club’s new training
facility, which includes 3 natural grass fields
(75 yards x 120 yards) and 1 turf field (70 yards x
110 yards)
> Formerly the spring training home of the Houston
Astros, the stadium has been converted for soccer
and is now home to Orlando City B (USL1)DIVISION I MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIVISION II MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIVISION III MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
> Home venue of the UCF Men’s and Women’s
Tennis programs
> Owned and operated by the United States
Tennis Association
> Largest tennis facility in the world with 100 courts
(6 indoors), including a variety of surfaces
> Collegiate Center includes seating for 2,500+, more
than 300 universities and colleges from across the
country play at the USTA National Campus annually
> All championship hard courts feature Plexipave
USTA NATIONAL CAMPUS
cushion acrylic, the same surface used at the US
Open and Australian Open facilities
> The campus incorporates the latest technology,
with 26 courts being PlaySight Pro SmartCourts
that offer a variety of court analytics, and 84
tournament courts featuring PlaySight live
streaming
> 50,000 sq. ft. USTA Welcome Center is LEED
certified and boasts a state-of-the-art Pro Shop,
Racquet Bar and Innovation Lab
> Water bottle filling stations and a variety of shade
structures
> On-site parking for 560 with overflow parking in
close proximity
> Full-service on-site hotel estimated to be complete
in 2022
> Host venue of:
>> 2019 & 2021 Division I Men’s & Women’s
Tennis Championships
>> 2022 Division III Men’s & Women’s
Tennis ChampionshipsDIVISION II MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
> Nationally recognized USTA affiliated facility
> 25 lighted hard court tennis courts, seating
for 400+
> H
ost venue of:
>> Division II Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Championships for the 10th time in 2019,
SANLANDO PARK
including the 2004 Division II National
Championships Spring Festival
>> 2011 Sunshine State Conference Tennis
Championship
>> 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference Tennis
Championship
>> Florida High School Athletic Association
Tennis Finals annually for 20+ years
>> UAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships
annually since 2012DIVISION II MEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIVISION II WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIVISION III MEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIVISION III WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
MISSION INN RESORT
> H
ome to two championship level courses
> Full-service resort with 176 rooms and
four restaurants
> El Campeon Course ranked #1 in Florida and #16
overall in Golf Advisor’s TOP 100 for 2017
> Volunteer database of 500+ golf enthusiasts
> Host venue of: Men’s or Women’s Golf Regional/
Championships (all divisions), every
year since 1997NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BEACH
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
> Florida’s largest permanent sand volleyball
complex with 21 volleyball courts
> Operated by Florida Region of USA Volleyball
> 24 inches of top-quality washed white sand,
stadium-quality lighting
> 68 acres of beautiful Florida lakefront for ancillary
events and activities
> Adjacent 5,000 sq. ft. administration building with
concessions, locker rooms and meeting space
HICKORY POINT BEACH >
Host venue of:
>> 2018-2019 AVCA Small College Beach
Championships
SAND VOLLEYBALL COMPLEX
>> 2018-2019 SSAC High School State
Championships
>> 2018-2019 USA National Beach Tour -
National Qualifier
>> 2017-2018 Stetson Collegiate Beach
Invitational
>> 2015 NORCECA Continental Beach
Tour (USA Stop)NATIONAL COLLEGIATE WOMEN’S
GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
> County-owned
facility, operated by ASM Global
(Non-union building)
> 3
4,000 sq. ft. arena (250 ft. x 140 ft.) features
8,300 fixed back seats, 13 suites, video and LED
boards, meeting rooms, locker rooms and 2 star
dressing rooms
> A
djacent 47,850 sq. ft. exhibition building with
clear-span space and additional meeting rooms
SILVER SPURS ARENA
> H
osts more than 600,000 attendees annually
for concerts, conferences, festivals and various
professional and amateur sporting events such as
gymnastics, wrestling, cheerleading, martial arts
and basketball
> H
ost venue of:
>> 2019 USA Gymnastics Level 9 Eastern
Championships
>> 2017-2018 City of Lights Gymnastics
Invitational
>> 2017 USA Gymnastics Men’s Junior Olympic
National Championships
>> 2016 USA Gymnastics Region 8 Level 9/10
Regional ChampionshipsDIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
SPRING FESTIVAL BOOMBAH-SOLDIERS SPRING FESTIVAL SANLANDO PARK
CREEK PARK
> Nationally
recognized USTA affiliated facility
> 25
lighted hard court tennis courts, seating
> Six 220’ natural turf fields with LED lighting, all
for 400+
configured to support women’s softball and youth
baseball > Host venue of:
> Stadium-style field with seating for 1,500 for >> Division II Men’s & Women’s Tennis
Championship matches Championships for the 10th time in 2019,
including the 2004 Division II National
> Host venue of:
Championships Spring Festival
BOOMBAH-SOLDIERS >> 2018 and 2019 NJCAA District/FCSAA
SANLANDO PARK >> Florida High School Athletic Association
CREEK PARK State Softball Tournament
Tennis Finals for 20+ years
DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
SPRING FESTIVAL UCF SOCCER AND
SPRING FESTIVAL ORANGE COUNTY NATIONAL
TRACK COMPLEX
GOLF CENTER AND LODGE
> Newly
renovated in 2011, including new stands and
press box with sound system > Two championship courses, 9-hole short course,
driving range, practice facility and premier
> Natural
grass field with total seating capacity golf academy
of 2,475
> GolfWorld Reader’s Choice Award for Top Public
> Host venue of: Courses - #1 Public Course in Florida, #2 Public
>> 2018 & 2019 NCAA DI Men’s Soccer Course in US
Championship Second Round > Host venue of:
>> 2018 US Soccer Training Camp (U18 Men
UCF SOCCER AND >> 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament
ORANGE COUNTY
and U23 Women)
TRACK COMPLEX >> 2003, 2005, 2007 & 2010 PGA Tour
NATIONAL GOLF
>> 2016 Copa America Centenario Training Site Qualifying School Finals CENTER AND LODGE
>> 2015 & 2017 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer >> Annual PGA Merchandise Show – Demo Day
Championship First RoundAmway Center | 400 W Church Street, Suite #205 | Orlando, FL 32801
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