A Message From the DirectorDear Greater Columbus Sports Commission supporter: Welcome to the Winter 2009-2010 issue of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission's e-newsletter. It is an exciting time in the Greater Columbus Sports Commission office as we work on new events that will come to Columbus in 2010. The Sports Commission is partnering with Ohio State's McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on a series of national swimming and diving competitions that will come to the state-of-the-art facility in the next 18 months. This past weekend, we hosted the Speedo Short Course Junior National Championships and Long Course Invitational, which featured more than 1,300 of the nation's top junior swimmers. In February, we will host USA Diving's Winter National Championships, with tickets for that event on sale at www.ColumbusSports.org. Also coming to McCorkle in 2010 are the NCAA Division I Men's Swimming & Diving Championships and Big Ten Men's Swimming & Diving Championships. Look for more details on those events in the coming months. We are also excited to announce details about the 2010 The Morning Sports Report, to be held June 22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. We have invited all four of Ohio State's living Heisman Trophy winners—Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady, Archie Griffin, Eddie George and Troy Smith—to attend, marking the first time that those four OSU football greats have made a joint appearance. It should be a special morning to celebrate not only the history of Ohio State football but also the collective success of Columbus as a sports destination. Planning continues for the National Association of Sports Commission's Sports Event Symposium, to be held in Columbus for the first time in April. It will be a privilege to host the hundreds of destinations and events rights holders who belong to our industry's leading association, and we look forward to taking advantage of their attendance by showing off Columbus. We'd also like to congratulate the Ohio High School Athletic Association for another successful season of hosting state championships in Columbus. Our community hosted 17 state championships in the past year, and we look forward to promoting the next wave of state championships in February and March. To stay up to date on all events, please visit our Web site at www.ColumbusSports.org on a regular basis. Among the many features you'll find is an updated Calendar of Events that includes hundreds of professional, collegiate and youth sporting events. Thank you again for your support of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. Sincerely, 2010 The Morning Sports Report to feature first-ever "Heisman Reunion"A first-ever reunion of The Ohio State University's Heisman Trophy winners will highlight The Morning Sports Report in 2010, with the annual breakfast meeting scheduled for June 22, 2010 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohio State Heisman Trophy-winning football players Troy Smith, Eddie George, Archie Griffin and Howard "Hopalong" Cassady have been invited to participate. It will mark the first time that The Ohio State University's four living Heisman Trophy winners have appeared together in public. Big Ten Baseball Tournament to remain in Columbus through 2012The Big Ten Conference and Greater Columbus Sports Commission has announced that Columbus will continue to host the Big Ten Baseball Tournament for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons. The Big Ten played its first neutral-site tournament since 1994 at Huntington Park in 2009 and will return to the ballpark in 2011 and 2012. Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium will host in 2010 due to a conflict at Huntington Park. "The Big Ten Conference is excited to return to the city of Columbus for its upcoming baseball tournaments," Big Ten Conference Commissioner James E. Delany said. "Last year's event provided a fantastic experience for our coaches, student-athletes and fans, and we look forward to growing the event in the years to come." Columbus, Ohio State, Nationwide Arena to host March Madness in 2012The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament will return to Columbus and Nationwide Arena in 2012. The Ohio State University will serve as the host institution when first- and second-round games are held at Nationwide Arena on March 16 and 18, 2012. The Greater Columbus Sports Commission and Nationwide Arena partnered with Ohio State in bidding on the tournament games. The tournament will mark the third time Nationwide Arena has hosted games since 2004. Columbus, Ohio State to host Women's Basketball in 2011The Ohio State University's St. John Arena will host the first- and second-round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in 2011. The Ohio State University and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission partnered on the Columbus bid. The games will be played at St. John Arena in March 2011, and will be the second time in three years that Columbus has hosted the tournament's opening round. First- and second-rounds were held at Nationwide Arena in March 2009. Time Warner Cable is Newest GCSC Corporate PartnerThe Greater Columbus Sports Commission is proud to welcome Time Warner Cable Mid-Ohio Division to its team of corporate partners. Gregg DiPaolo, Regional Vice President Marketing & Sales, has also joined the Sports Commission's Board of Commissioners. McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games Tickets On SaleTickets for the 2010 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games and 2010 POWERADE Jam Fest are now on sale. The events, which will be held at Value City Arena, will feature the top 24 boys and 24 girls high school basketball players in the country. McQuillan Joins Staff as Office ManagerAshlee McQuillan has joined the Greater Columbus Sports Commission team as office manager. She holds a bachelor's degree in recreation management from Kent State University. Prior to joining the GCSC, Ashlee served as the special projects and events coordinator for the Ohio Wine Producers Association.
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