About the Central Florida Sports Commission
Mission Statement
The Central Florida Sports Commission solicits and supports activities, events and sports related businesses that stimulate the Central Florida economy, construct and utilize sports facilities, enhance the area's image worldwide, provide outstanding entertainment and participatory opportunities, and contribute to Central Florida's quality of life.
Organization
The Central Florida Sports Commission is a non-profit, private organization created to attract international, national and regional events and sports-related business and activities to Central Florida. The Sports Commission is our community’s clearinghouse and first point of contact for sports and sports-related activities, committed to developing the region’s sports product.
The Sports Commission Team
Sports Commission Staff Roster and Contact Information
Current Sports Commission Board of Directors
Local Government and Sports Organization Partners
What we do
Bid and event management. The sports commission works both regionally, nationally and internationally with event organizers in the areas of site/facilities selection, budget development, development of local organizing committees, and event management oversight. Additionally, the sports commission has successfully developed and managed a number of unique sports-related entertainment events.
Government relations. We can act as liaison with city, county and state officials, and local agencies.
Support services. We are well positioned to provide events with a broad range of valuable support services, including: convention services in coordination with local convention and visitor bureaus, volunteers, transportation logistics, special arrangements with area attractions, advance planning with emergency medical services (EMS), application for and securing of permits, and assistance with event security and local law enforcement coordination.
Entertainment. We are well positioned to assist your organization with all aspects of hospitality coordination and client entertainment.
Public relations and communications. The sports commission can assist with media coordination and relations, press conferences, and formal presentations.
Marketing. We have extensive expertise in the areas of event sponsorship and cause-related sports marketing. Let us assist you with and event naming and rights negotiation, poposal and bid preparation, and formal presentations.
Sports-related business relocations. The sports commission is the perfect resource for planning and coordination of site visits, local market “windshield” surveys, fundraising efforts, demographic studies, and bid development.
Venue Selection. The sports commission team maintains excellent relations with Central Florida sports facility management, hotels and resorts, and meeting facilities. We can give you a significant head start and substantially increase your odds of a successful event experience by assisting you with identification, coorperation and coordination with facilities.
