What We Do
Mission & Objectives
To provide a communication network among and between sports commissions, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce and event rights holders which increases access to sports event information, educates members in the areas of sports marketing and fund raising, enriches the quality of member's sports events and promotes the value of sports commissions in their own community and within the sports industry.
The NASC offers many programs, products and opportunities that can benefit you and your organization. By providing you with the tools to connect with others, promote your community or event, and support our advocacy efforts, NASC helps you grow your business in the sports event travel industry.
Networking, communication, and information sharing are the cornerstones on which the NASC was established. The NASC continues to emphasize on creating networking opportunities for its members today. The annual Sports Event Symposium is just the beginning of networking opportunities that are available through membership each and every day of the year!
Connect
Reach a network of more than 1,200 sports event industry professionals.
Educate
Learn about industry trends and best practices.
Research
Gain access to industry-leading information, analysis and trends you need to know about to better do your business.
Testimonials
“The National Association of Sports Commissions has provided our organization several opportunities to grow through professional development, business development and networking opportunities with our peers across the country. The tools the association provides us, including the best practice webinars, the NASC website, the annual symposium and professional development through the CSEE program are instrumental to our continued success in the sports market.”
- Seann DeMaris, Group Sales and Services
Ames Area Sports Commission
“NASC has been a tremendous resource for Philadelphia over the years, in terms of networking among cities, accessing decision makers and as a general resource within the industry. Keep up the great work!”
- Larry Needle, Executive Director
Philadelphia Sports Congress
“Associated Premium Corporation has been an NASC Partner for more than five years.Our ability to connect with NASC members has allowed for a successful penetration of the market of event specific products, as well as marketing and operational product placements to NASC members. As a result of the increasing revenue each year, the ROI has increased internally and the funds we provide assist the NASC in accomplishing its mission.”
- Jim Hilb
Associated Premium Corporation
“Being a member of the NASC gives the AAU a spectacular opportunity to meet and conduct business with experienced event hosts which gives our athletes first class events to attend. The NASC not only focuses on giving you excellent opportunities to network, but it gives you opportunities to enhance your professional development which ultimately helps our entire industry.”
- James Parker, Director of Sports
Amateur Athletic Union
"NASC, through its Marketplace, has been directly responsible for us obtaining hosts for three of our Can-Am Police-Fire Games. We attend other conferences, however, the NASC Marketplace has been the most productive for us. The 2010 Marketplace in Columbus, Ohio generated at least five cities that may bid on our Games in 2016. We will continue to be active members even when we do not have Games up for bid."
- Lynn Hillman, US President/Treasurer
Can-Am Police-Fire Games Federation