Robert T. Marron Director of Sports Development
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Sports are a $200 billion industry – Sports travel segment is $18 billion National Association of Sports Commissions – Founded 1991 – 200-plus member cities – About 30 non-profit sports commissions
Discussion Points Organizational Structure Mission Philosophy Partnerships Funding Sports Awards
Organizational Structure Founded 1993 … Re-established 1999 Research 501c (3) non-profit Board of Trustees Staff
Mission Mission: The mission of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is to enhance the economy, image, and quality of life in Greater Cleveland by executing the following initiatives: Actively attract, create, produce, and support significant amateur and professional sporting events and activities Maximize and unify community resources to assist and enhance sporting events and activities Enrich the lives of youth by encouraging and supporting participation in sports programs.
41 Events Since 2000 $160 Million Economic Impact
Philosophy Setting ourselves apart – Not a sales or sports organization – Economic and community development organization utilizing sports as a powerful tool Attracting events is not an end but the means to an end.
Philosophy Attracting and managing events – Establishing relationships – Become a management and financial partner Event Services – Event Management – Facility and Site Selection – Hospitality – Public Relations – Marketing – Sponsorship – Vendor Referrals – Volunteers – Ticket Sales – Connections to the Cleveland Community
Philosophy Facility Development Youth Programs Elite Training Programs Community Olympic Development Program
Partnerships City, County & CVB Non-Sports Entities Community Based Organizations
Funding License Plates Corporate Membership Events & Creative Funding City/County Funding Sports Awards
Funding - License Plates Legislature Bureau of Motor Vehicles Cost: $35 – State of Ohio – Respective Sports Organizations – Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Funding – Corporate Membership Gold - $10,00 Silver - $5,000 Bronze - $2,500
Funding – Events & Creative Funding Gravity Games USA Gymnastics National Championships NHSCA Senior Wrestling Championships USA Boxing
Funding – City & County Proposed December 2002
Funding – Sports Awards Ticket Sales Table Sales Sponsorship Auction Items
Sports Awards – Sports Commission & Community Fundraiser Creates Exposure Highlights Past and Future Events Honors Professional Team Owners
Sports Awards – Operations GCSC Board/Dinner Committee/Benefit Chair Infrastructure – GCSC Staff – Volunteers – Production Company – Hotel/Site Staff Celebrities Emcee – Bob Costas, 2000 – Dan Patrick, 2001 – Chris Rose, 2002
Robert T. Marron Director of Sports Development