History
The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation -- also known as
The Sports Corp -- was formed in 1978 as the Colorado
Amateur Sports Corporation to help stage the first National
Sports Festival, which later became the U.S. Olympic
Festival. With the United States Olympic Committee and the
Olympic Training Center located in Colorado Springs, the
original Sports Corp. led the search for other sports
organizations to move their headquarters to Colorado
Springs. Today, 45 national and international sports
organizations are located in Colorado Springs
Restructured in 1993, the new Colorado
Springs Sports Corporation --a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization -- is committed to establishing a strong
regional sports presence through economic development, event
promotion and complete dedication to our youth sport and
community development activities.
Mission
The mission of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation is
to:
Attract, support and retain national
and international sports organizations and businesses.
Colorado Springs is home to 45 national
and international sports organizations, including the United States Olympic Committee and its flagship
Olympic Training Center. The sports industry in Colorado
Springs represents almost 1,200 jobs and annually contributes
more than $318 million to our local economy.
Create and attract sporting events
that will have a positive economic impact and contribute
to the quality of life for the citizens of Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs is recognized worldwide
as a premier destination for national and international
sports competition and training. Our city has hosted major
events such as the World Figure Skating Championships,
the World Ice Hockey Championship, NCAA Division I Men's
Ice Hockey West Regionals, the U.S. Women’s
Open Golf Championship, Golf's U.S. Senior Open, Skate America and the U.S. Olympic
Festival.
In 2007 and 2005, the Colorado Springs Sports
Corporation hosted the State Games of America, the
national State Games competition. The event drew
9,462 athletes in '05, and grew to 10,803 in '07.
The Sports Corp will host the SGA again in 2009, with a
goal of bringing 12,000 athletes along with 25,000
additional family members and spectators to the area for
the event. The national event combines with Colorado's
annual Rocky Mountain State Games
– an Olympic-style sports festival for Colorado
citizens of all ages and athletic abilities. In
2008, the State Games event open to all in Colorado is the
State Games of the West -- learn more at
www.StateGamesoftheWest.org .Other annual events
hosted by The Sports Corp include the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame
Banquet, The Sports Corp Golf
Classic, and Breakfast of Champions.
Support youth sports through the
recognition of athletes and coaches, and provide financial
assistance to enable disadvantaged youngsters to participate
in local sports programs.
Since its inception in 1998, the Sports
Corp's Youth Scholarship Program has raised and
allocated $210,000 to help send more than 2,000 area boys and girls to summer sports
camps and season-long programs.
The lifeblood of the many programs offered
by the Sports Corporation is the support we receive from
our membership base. We hope you will consider joining the
Sports Corporation team by becoming a Business or Individual
member. Your tax-deductible annual membership will help
further our commitment to sports in the Pikes Peak region
and allow us to reach our future goals.
With membership programs for Businesses
(three levels) and Individuals (two levels), the Colorado
Springs Sports Corporation offers something for everyone
interested in contributing to the unique sports environment
found in Colorado Springs.
For more information on becoming a member
of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, please contact
the Sports Corp at (719) 634-7333 ext. 1012 or
click here for a New Member Form.
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