The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) saw a record turnout for its annual Symposium held here from April 22-25 with 772 sports event industry professionals attending, a 20 percent increase over last year. Additionally, first-time attendees grew by 11 percent to 210 individuals.
Highlights from the annual meeting included the election of a new board chair, Terry Hasseltine from the Maryland Office of Sports, industry awards that recognized 10 members for outstanding achievement and the graduation of 17 members from the Certified Sports Event Executive (CSEE) program. The NASC membership also contributed $12,000 to Run Louisville Run as part of the NASC Sports Legacy Fund program.
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The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) and the Association of Chief Executives for Sport (ACES) announced today a year-long partnership to elevate the education and professionalism of the business of sports, sporting events and sports management.
As part of the new partnership both entities will focus on the following initiatives, as well as others, over the next year: Standardization of language and format in requests for proposal, creation of multisport events to be held in member cities and a virtual marketplace allowing ACES members to present their event needs without travelling to a meeting.
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In the first study of its kind measuring direct visitor spending at amateur sporting events throughout the country, a survey conducted by the University of Arizona Sports Management Program and monitored by the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) shows that amateur athletic events bring in an average of $208.80 in direct spending per visitor, each day of the event.
More than thirty events were surveyed in thirty-one different markets.
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At the annual symposium of the National Association of Sports Commissions with a record crowd of more than 700 in attendance, several announcements and awards were made to honor industry professionals.
NASC officials announced that it will hold its 2014 Symposium in Oklahoma City, and will return to Milwaukee for its 2015 annual meeting. The sites were unveiled during this week’s general session kickoff at the 20th anniversary meeting of the National Association of Sports Commissions. The NASC will travel to Louisville for its 2013 Sports Event Symposium.
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The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ohio University’s Center for Sports Administration. This partnership will begin with the Spring Module of the NASC's Certified Sports Executive Program in Hartford, CN on Tuesday, April 17.
Ohio University is presenting a customized version of its graduate level course in Sports Sponsorships. The three hour session will be presented jointly by Jim Kahler, Executive Director of the Center for Sports Administration and AJ Maestas, President of Navigate Research in Chicago, IL. Jim and AJ also teach the course at OU.
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With just a few weeks left until Christmas, the National Association of Sports Commissions presents a wish list for sports executives working in the events industry from a few of the organization's members.
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The 20th anniversary edition of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) Sports Event Symposium, to be held April 1619, 2012 in Hartford, Connecticut, will give attendees a hands-on experience with the Canine Cuddling Program.
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and New England’s only Guide Dog School, trains specially-bred German Shepherd dogs to lead people with blindness to a life of increased independence and mobility. Canine cuddling is a valuable socialization tool and key in training young dogs to explore the world and get acquainted with new surroundings and people.
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The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) held its annual Sports Event Symposium on April 12‐14, 2011 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The conference included the recognition of 25 recent graduates of the Certified Sports Event Executive (CSEE) Program.
The Certified Sports Event Executive (CSEE) Program, open only to NASC members, is a continuing education program provding participants with cutting edge knowledge increasing their efficiency and effectiveness in the sports event industry while enabling them to earn the designation of "Certified Sports Event Executive".
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The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) held its annual Sports Event Symposium from April 12-14, 2011 in Greensboro, NC. The conference included the recognition of its outstanding members during the 2011 NASC Member Awards Luncheon on April 14, 2011.
Awards were given in four categories: Member of the Year, Outstanding Communication/Advertising, Outstanding Web Site, and Outstanding Locally Created Event/Program. Submissions were divided into subcategories according to the organization’s annual sports budget. A panel of judges composed of association members reviewed a record number of entries based on the criteria and requirements outlined for each award category.
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The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) held its annual Sports Event Symposium from April 12-14, 2011 in Greensboro, NC. During the annual general membership meeting on Tuesday, April 12, the membership approved the proposed slate for the 2011-2012 NASC Board of Directors.
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