PA Sports

First, Biggest, Best: Ways Pennsylvania Has Blazed New Trails in Sports: Olympic Cycling Trials at T-Town The Trexlertown Valley Preferred Cycling Center (The Velodrome) has served as the site for U.S. Olympic team trials. American cyclists competed for spots on the Olympic team, further establishing its importance in the sport. The Valley Preferred Cycling Center, also known as T-Town, has a rich history of hosting significant cycling events, including the U.S. Olympic Trials. Established in 1975 in Trexlertown, PA, the velodrome has been a critical venue for Olympic hopefuls to showcase their skills. It has been used by numerous cyclists as a stepping stone to national and international competitions, with many athletes crediting it as a key factor in their journey to the Olympics. The Olympic Trials at T-Town have attracted top cyclists from around the world, who compete not only for victory but also for valuable points that can secure their spots on national teams. This velodrome's reputation as a premier training and competition site is underscored by the fact that it is one of only 26 velodromes in the United States, making it a sought-after location for elite cyclists aiming for Olympic glory. In addition to its role in the Olympic Trials, T-Town is also known for its long-standing series of professional racing events and its contributions to the local and global cycling community Learn more: https://loom.ly/R15oR2M & https://loom.ly/xlgMPU0 #Cycling #TTown #ValleyPreferredCycling #Olympics #OlympicCycling #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #20YearsofExcellence

First, Biggest, Best: Ways Pennsylvania Has Blazed New Trails in Sports: Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored an astonishing 100 points in a single game for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks in Hershey, PA. His record continues to stand tall in the NBA. Read more here: https://loom.ly/qPRHOV0 #Wilt100 #WiltChamberlaon #100points #NBA #basketball #NBALegend #RecordBreaker #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #20YearsofExcellence

Congratulations to Valley Forge Sports for being recognized as a Finalist for Sport ETA’s Destination Branding & Marketing Campaign of the Year! “Every year, we utilize a combination of print, digital and social media ads to promote Valley Forge & Montgomery County as a premier sports destination in the Northeast. For 2023-2024, we wanted to refresh our process. Our goals were to refresh the brand appearance by implementing a simplified logo, new branding both digitally and in print and creating a stronger brand awareness for Valley Forge Sports by ensuring a cohesive look,” said Rachel Dailey, Associate Director for Valley Forge Sports. The team started with creating a new sports video with the goal of encapsulating the athlete experience in our destination, and based on that video we re-designed our ads, invitations, and other visual tools to follow that theme of the “experience” of playing sports in Montgomery County and the “feeling” of excitement that sports generate for both athletes and fans alike. They then took that theme and extended it across all digital and print ads, from social media, to industry publications, to signage and displays used on-site at events. “We already have a recognizable destination and brand within the sports tourism industry, but recognition from our peers as a Finalist for the Sports ETA Destination Branding & Marketing Campaign of the Year is truly special,” said Dailey. #CompeteinVF #Pennsylvania #Valleyforge #ValleyForgeSPorts #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #EventPlanning #TheStateofPA #20YearsofExcellence #SportsETA #Exciting

Sports Destination Marketing's 2024 Champions of Economic Impact: Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau! Hosted by Pittsburgh Power Softball in partnership with USA Softball, The Battle in the Burgh tournament is a premier softball event held annually in July. This champion showcase attracts top-tier teams from across the region and gives girls a fantastic opportunity to show off their talents to recruiters. The event is hosted throughout the Cranberry Twp area and has been running since 1999. Location: Butler County, Pennsylvania Total Room Nights: 1,025 Total Economic Impact: $580,000 #ButlerPA #Butler #CranberryTwp #SportsTourism #EconomicImpact #Softball #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #EventPlanning #TheStateofPA #20YearsofExcellence

Sports Destination Marketing's 2024 Champions of Economic Impact: Erie Sports Commission! The Pennsylvania State United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Open Championships took place over 10 weeks, from April 6 to June 9, and attracted over 5,000 participants from across Pennsylvania. This marked a 16 percent increase compared to the last event held in Erie in 2019. Showcasing Erie's ability to handle large-scale events in its expansive facilities, the event generated an estimated economic impact of more than $2 million and required over 3,800 hotel rooms for athletes, team leadership, families, and spectators. Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Total Room Nights: 3,853 Total Economic Impact: $2.04 million #EriePA #Erie #SportsTourism #EconomicImpact #CommunityLeadership #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #EventPlanning #TheStateofPA #20YearsofExcellence

Sports Destination Marketing's 2024 Champions of Economic Impact: Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance! State College has hosted one of the region’s most prominent youth sports events, The Pennsylvania Middle School Basketball Championships, since 2019. Every year this event brings in teams from all over the Commonwealth who bring their fans and families to shop, dine, and stay in Centre County. Because of the support of The Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance, and its successful history in PA, this event continues to grow each year. Location: State College, Pennsylvania Total Room Nights: 5,065 Total Economic Impact: $4.16 million #HappyValley #StateCollege #SportsTourism #EconomicImpact #CommunityLeadership #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #EventPlanning #TheStateofPA #20YearsofExcellence

Sports ETA has named PA Sports as a finalist for its Destination Branding & Marketing Campaign of the Year (Population: 500,000 and above) award! PA Sports was recognized for its 20th Anniversary marketing campaign. The campaign began with a new anniversary logo, as well as a comprehensive marketing plan. The plan included a digital campaign, utilized industry print publications, and on-site activations at the Sports ETA Symposium, TEAMS Conference, and The S.P.O.R.T.S. Relationship Conference. The campaign goal was to expand PA Sports’ visibility and celebrate its success, longevity, and industry experience among its 13 member destinations. “We are tremendously honored to be recognized by Sports ETA in this category,” said Mark Jeanneret, chair of PA Sports. “Our group put a lot of time, effort, and expertise into developing and executing the campaign and the results exceeded our expectations.” #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #EventPlanning #TheStateofPA #20YearsofExcellence #SportsETA #BrandingFinalist #Exciting

First, Biggest, Best: Ways Pennsylvania Has Blazed New Trails in Sports: The Longest Game in Modern-era NHL One of the longest hockey games took place in 2000 between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, lasting over 92 minutes of overtime. Setting the record for the longest game played in the modern era of the NHL, the game stretched to five overtime periods. An epic battle on the ice! Read more about their rivalry here: https://loom.ly/K2c0U2k #NHL #ProHockey #recordbreaking #PittsburghPenguins #PhilidelphiaFlyers #NHLHistory #EpicGame #FlyersVsPenguins #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #20YearsofExcellence

Sports Destination Management's 2024 Champions of Economic Impact: Valley Forge Sports! Leading the way with the 2024 YMCA National Gymnastics Championship & Invitational, Valley Forge Sports hosted the largest indoor sporting event ever in Montgomery County, PA. A win both on and off the mat, 81 YMCAs nationwide were represented which generated record viewers and participants! For the first time in the Y’s history the Special Olympians were also included in the event. This event featured sporting facilities in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Villanova University. Location: Oaks, Pennsylvania Total Room Nights: 6,000 Total Economic Impact: $7 million #OaksPA #SportsTourism #ValleyForge #EconomicImpact #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #SportsTourism #EventPlanning #TheStateofPA #20YearsofExcellence

CONGRATULATIONS to Pete Isais with USA Wrestling and Tara Morrissey with US Senior Pickleball!!! Pete and Tara won Yeti Coolers at our sponsored a Networking Reception at SPORTS – The Relationship Conference. The Hopper Flip 18 cooler features a leakproof zipper and high-density fabric and is one of the only personal coolers rated to keep things cold for three days. Enjoy your prizes on your next sporting adventure! #winners #SPORTSTheRelationshipConference #Pennsylvania #PASports #SportsinPA #Sports #Sportsevents #SportsTourism #EventPlanning #TheStateofPA #20YearsofExcellence