Women’s Sports & Economic Impact of College Athletics
Women’s Sports Fastest growing market Prior to popularity focus for women was on marketing jewelry, clothes, women’s products Tremendous growth with women’s sports Basketball, Soccer, Golf
History of Women’s Sports 1981 NCAA gave official support to women’s sports. Title IX requires that schools, which receive federal funding, provide equal opportunities for members of both sexes
Football Games – Town Commerce Hotels booked for games Restaurants Malls Gas Stations Souvenirs Stadium Concession
Sponsorship Generates Revenue for college TV & Radio Make Money from Ads Corporations become affiliated with Quality Products
Fiesta Bowl History $918,762,000 in economic impact for Arizona in 32 years. 837,000 out of state visitors Over 25 million viewers for 2002 game.