Rock Hill, SC Amateur Sports: Economic Engine

Economic Impact past 10 years: $66.7 million Premier softball/ baseball facility Opened in 1985 68 acres of fields and amenities Hosts some of the largest regional, state, and national tournaments in the country Offers regular recreational sport programs for youth and adults Walking/biking trails, playground, picnic shelters Hosted 162 tournaments in the last 5 years – typically 30 per year. One of the largest annual tournaments brings in about $1 million each year on it’s own. Every week, there are local citizens playing in leagues on these fields as well. Economic Impact past 10 years: $66.7 million

Economic Impact past 10 years: $4.4 million Premier tennis facility Opened in 2005 11 courts and other amenities Tournaments, leagues and special programs Economic Impact past 10 years: $4.4 million Hosted 37 events in the past 5 years. The single event with the largest economic impact is the Junior State Open, which brings in about $100,000 annually.

Economic Impact past 10 years: $66.3 million Premier soccer facility Opened in 2006 70 Acres of fields and amenities Hosts large local, regional, and national tournaments Offers regular recreational sport programs for youth and adults Walking/biking trails, playground, picnic shelters Held 157 tournaments and league events over the past 5 years – typically 30 – 40 per year. Along with soccer, this facility has also hosted lacrosse as well as quidditch. The two largest economic impact soccer events held annually bring in about $1 million and the largest lacrosse tournament last year wasn’t far behind, with $850,000. Personally, as a parent, having access to these types of facilities for our kids to play soccer is an amazing opportunity. Economic Impact past 10 years: $66.3 million

Economic Impact: (BMX combined) $6.6 million Premier cycling facility Opened in 2012 Olympic caliber velodrome Local, regional, and national races Clinics for youth and adult riders This facility brought competitive cycling to Rock Hill. At the end of last year, this facility and the BMX track brought 8 events. Velodrome’s Single event providing most economic impact is the National Track Championships at $337,000. Economic Impact: (BMX combined) $6.6 million

Premier cycling facility Opened in 2014 First Olympic-caliber BMX training facility open to general public on East Coast Local, regional, national, and world competitions Weekly instruction and open ride time for youth and adults Energy and excitement around cycling was amped up when this facility was added last year. At this facility, the World Cup was held this year and will be here next year as well. The real crown jewel is the World Championships, which will be held here in 2017. This means that the only BMX event bigger than the one we will hold here is the Olympics. We didn’t have this year’s World Cup numbers ready, but two events that were held here last year and this year brought over $1.5 million economic impact.

UCI BMX World Events 2015 BMX Supercross World Cup $750,000 Direct Economic Impact 575 Athletes and Coaches 4,000 Spectators 30 Countries 2016 BMX Supercross World Cup $850,000 Direct Economic Impact 650 Athletes and Coaches 4,500 Spectators 2017 BMX Supercross World Championships $13 Million Direct Economic Impact 3,300 Athletes and Coaches 20,000 Spectators 45 Countries

Sports tourism is clearly a driver of our local economy Sports tourism is clearly a driver of our local economy. What we do at these facilities matters to restaurants, hotels, and retail centers. Over the past 10 years, without the operation of these facilities for tournament play, $131 million wouldn’t have made its way into our economy.

Sports tourism is clearly a driver of our local economy Sports tourism is clearly a driver of our local economy. What we do at these facilities matters to restaurants, hotels, and retail centers. Over the past 10 years, without the operation of these facilities for tournament play, $131 million wouldn’t have made its way into our economy.

What’s Next? : Indoor Sports Facility Venue that York County does not currently have but compliments existing venues Opens a whole new market of previously untapped sports tourism in York County Identified 52 different types of events an indoor facility can attract and host Creates a great opportunity for citizens to participate in a variety of indoor programming throughout the week. Expands opportunities for partnerships.

What will set us apart? At 170,000 sq. ft., this facility will be the largest of its kind in North or South Carolina. First in the region to have a “championship” court. Full service hotel attached with 120 rooms, banquet and conference facilities. Provides the community with weekday activities, leagues, programs, and camps. Can host many different types of events other than “classic” indoor sports – like concerts, conventions, and many others.

Indoor Facility Economic Impact 172,000 tourists annually Conservative estimate based on research and using current City tournament surveys 39 weekends of tournaments, plus 2-3 seasons of weekday activities Visitors will stay in hotels all across York County and beyond. Currently there are 4 host hotels outside the city limits of Rock Hill. Restaurants, gas stations, and retail shops will also benefit from the needs our visitors will have upon arrival in the county. Estimated $10M in annual economic impact. Estimate based on researching other facilities and using actual visitor surveys from current Rock Hill tournaments and events.

Rock Hill, SC Amateur Sports: Economic Engine