Lansing Sports CommissionTM projects significant economic impact
LANSING, MICH. – Feb. 21, 2024 – Four sports events will bring more than 2,000 athletes and additional thousands of coaches, families and spectators to the greater Lansing area in the coming weeks. The Lansing Sports CommissionTM is excited to host archery, bowling, and gymnastics events taking place at the Lansing Center, Royal Scot Golf & Bowl and Ingham County Fairgrounds.
“Greater Lansing is proud to host multiple events that bring in athletes from across the country,” said Meghan Ziehmer, Executive Director for the Lansing Sports CommissionTM. “Events like these generate significant economic impact for the region by filling our local hotels, restaurants and venues. We couldn’t make them happen without our partners and a generous team of volunteers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend these events.”
USA Archery Indoor Nationals & USA Archery JOAD Indoor Nationals
Ingham County Fairgrounds, February 23-25
More than 300 archers will compete in this national event. Indoor Nationals will have 213 archers from 18 states, while the JOAD event will see nearly 100 archers from six states.
Learn more: https://www.lansingsports.org/usa-archery-and-joad-national/
Knights of Columbus 82nd Annual State Bowling Tournament
Royal Scot Golf & Bowl, February 17-March 24
This four-weekend event kicked off February 17 and concludes the weekend of March 23-24. Hundreds of bowlers are anticipated to compete each weekend.
Learn more: https://www.lansingsports.org/knights-of-columbus/
Drop It Like It's Hot Gymnastics Invitational
Lansing Center, February 23-25
This women’s artistic gymnastics competition will have approximately 900 competing gymnasts. The event features special guest Katelyn Ohashi, and a portion of proceeds benefit Project Heal.
Learn more: https://www.lansingsports.org/drop-it-like-its-hot/
NJCAA Men’s & Women’s Bowling National Championship
Royal Scot Golf & Bowl, February 29 – March 2
This is the third year that Lansing has hosted this national championship, which will include more than 40 teams and approximately 250 bowlers.
Learn more: https://www.njcaa.org/championships/sports/bowl/index
About The Lansing Sports CommissionTM
The Lansing Sports CommissionTM (LSC) is a division of Choose LansingTM. The LSC’s mission is to be the leading voice of sports tourism in the Greater Lansing area and to promote economic growth by attracting a diverse range of sporting events to the region. The LSC strives to enhance the quality of life for area residents through the development of local sports and fitness programs for all ages, and to support the continued development and maintenance of safe, high-quality athletic facilities.
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