Denver Sports

Champions for Women

pmyrick — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:26:10 +0000

Learn more about joining our Champions for Women sponsor program.

Platinum Level



Davita
Daniels Fund

Gold Level

Silver Level

U.S. Bank is proud to be a silver sponsor of the 2012 Champions for Women. U.S. Bank is the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, and is known for its strong financial performance, quality products and its focus on customer service. U.S. Bank is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace that values and reflects the diversity of the communities it serves and supports an environment where individual differences are appreciated and respected. U.S. Bank proudly embraces the leadership and contributions of the many women who help make it a successful company. U.S. Banker recognized U.S. Bank’s support of women in its workforce, awarding it one of the “Top Women Banking Teams” for five consecutive years. U.S. Banker has also named many U.S. Bank women some of the “Most Powerful Women in Banking”U.S. Bank operates 149 branches and 252 ATMs in Colorado and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. Visit U.S. Bank at www.usbank.com.

Bronze Level

	WE ARE WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. – your Caterpillar dealer in Colorado, New Mexico and far west Texas. Since 1976, Wagner has sold and rented quality Cat machines used in heavy construction, building construction, mining, waste handling, paving, municipal and governmental applications, forestry, and more.Our small machine subsidiary, Wagner Rents – the Cat Rental Store, handles Cat compact machines and a wide range of contractor’s equipment, tools, and supplies.Wagner’s Power Systems Divisionprovides Cat engines, generator sets, and related equipment used to power trucks and to provide electric power to buildings, utilities, and various types of job sites.Quality products backed by unequalled support—that’s what sets Wagner apart. We maintain numerous full-service facilities throughout our territories, along with many Wagner Rents Cat Rental Stores.
	State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. Our 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts including more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Our agents are qualified professionals who help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm is proud to celebrate women in sports by supporting the 2012 Women’s Final Four. Good luck to all participants!
Sports Authority Field

	Galloway Group is a marketing, communications and community investment firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded by Jean Galloway in January 2000, the firm has built a strong reputation by exhibiting the highest standard of performance in serving both businesses and non-profit clients. The firm’s team is passionate about incorporating creative community investment strategies into an organization’s overall marketing mix. Key to these strategies is identifying and facilitating mutually beneficial partnerships. Jean is often quoted as saying to prospective as well as new clients : “what do you want to be known for… what will differentiate you in the community”? Once that decision is made and a plan developed, it must be shared through a thoughtful and compelling story to your key stakeholder groups. These disciplines speak to the heart of Galloway Group.

	Linhart Public Relations, a national public relations and corporate communications counseling firm based in Colorado, helps clients build and defend strong, engaging brands and reputations. Linhart PR was founded in 1996 by Sharon H. Linhart and is today Colorado’s largest independent public relations firm, serving global, national and regional clients, including Celestial Seasonings, Chipotle, Crocs, Johns Manville and WhiteWave Foods. The firm’s key practice areas are consumer marketing, corporate communications, digital media, financial services, healthcare communications and employee engagement. Linhart PR won the 2011 Small Business of the Year award from the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. For information: www.linhartpr.com.

	Children’s Hospital Colorado sees more, treats more and heals more children than any other hospital in our region. Our collaborative approach offers the nations’ top pediatric doctors, nurses, researchers, and scientists working together, pioneering a new approach to pediatric medicine. Our research, dedication and commitment makes us a top-five, nationally ranked hospital on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals 2011-12 Honor Roll. We provide over 15 urgent, emergency and specialty care locations across the region because no one cares more about kids and their health than Children’s Hospital Colorado. Childrenscolorado.org.
	Based in Washington, D.C. with a Denver Office, the law firm of Patton Boggs LLP is a national leader in public policy, litigation, and business law. The strength of the firm’s legal practice is grounded in the exceptional capabilities of more than 600 lawyers and professionals, who concentrate in nearly 40 areas of legal practice and public policy. From Patton Boggs’ main office in Washington, to any of six regional offices—in Northern Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Dallas, Denver, and Anchorage—to international offices in Doha, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, UAE, our lawyers and policy professionals provide comprehensive, practical, and cost-effective advice and results.


	Who we are: Grant Thornton helps businesses and organizations achieve growth objectives. We are an accounting, tax and advisory services firm with offices in 50 U.S. cities and more than 100 countries. Where we focus: We focus on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically — whether that means revenue, improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation.What we do: With strong business and financial acumen, we help clients solve problems, manage risk and seize opportunities to reach their growth objectives.How we do it: We understand our clients’ industries, markets and stakeholders. We draw from our extensive skills, knowledge and experience to help them discover and unlock their potential for growth.
	Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, FirstBank has been providing full service banking for over 45 years. Since it’s first bank charter was granted in 1963, FirstBank has grown into a $11.6 billionorganization with over 125 locations to serve you. FirstBank continues to provide it’s customers with innovative banking products and outstanding customer service with local decisions.FirstBank is Colorado’s largest locally owned bank and has locations throughout the front rangeincluding the Denver Metro area, Boulder, Longmont, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Colorado Springs and the mountain communities of Vail, Avon, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.FirstBank also has five locations in California. FirstBank opened it’s doors to the residents ofPalm Desert and the Coachella Valley in 1985. In 2007, FirstBank expanded into Arizona and today has ten locations with more branches in the planning stages.

	Guaranty Bank and Trust is a Colorado community bank serving the Front Range for over 50 years. We provide relationship-based banking for businesses and individuals with an unmatched level of personal service to help you find the right solutions to meet your financial goals. Our focus remains on building strong relationships with our customers and communities. Practical advice, personalized solutions and local decision making—exactly what you need from your financial partner. Member FDIC.
	Established in 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mortenson Construction has grown to 2,200 team members and has project operations across the U.S. and select international locations. With revenues surpassing $2.3 billion, Mortenson is recognized as one of the top sports builders, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings. Mortenson has built over 100 sports and entertainment venues totaling over $4 billion, including the Pepsi Center and Coors Field in Denver. We understand how a well-designed and well-constructed facility can positively influence revenue generation, operations and the fan experience. These successes account for our reputation today as one of the most respected sports facility builders in the U.S.
	By proving Colorado’s students with relevant high-quality academic experience rich with diversity, degree choices and community, we are vital resource to Colorado’s economy. Metro State is a comprehensive college offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Founded in 1965, Metro State has grown to more than 24,000 students and educates more undergraduate Coloradans than anyone else in the state. One-fifth of all Coloradans at four-year institutions choose Metro State. 32 percent of Metro State’s student population are students of color, making Metro State’s Colorado’s leader in ethnic diversity. Nearly 75 percent of our alumni live and work in Denver and the state — you could say we specialize in fostering homegrown talent for the challenges of a new century.
	Sage Hospitality is proud to sponsor the Women’s Final Four. Sage is one of the nation’s largest hotel management companies with many of our hotels in Denver. The Curtis - a Doubletree by Hilton– Denver, CO Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown– Denver, CO Holiday Inn Denver East – Stapleton – Denver, CO JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO The Oxford Hotel – Denver, CO Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park – Denver, CO Residence Inn by Marriott Denver City Center – Denver, CO TownePlace Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown – Denver, CO TownePlace Suites by Marriott Denver Southeast – Denver, CO Sage Restaurant Group offers two unique restaurant concepts in Denver including The Corner Office in downtown and Second Home in Cherry Creek area of downtown. We look forward to welcoming you to stay and dine with us during this exciting event.
	Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.Comcast.com) is one of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.
Swanhorst Company

Luminary Level

	OfficeScapes is the preferred source for business furnishings along the Front Range. We help create harder working spaces…smart spaces that support the technology and work styles of today’s workplace, delivering on your budget, your deadline, and your vision.The market leader since 1998 and one of Steelcase’s top dealers nationally, OfficeScapes represents more than 250 quality manufacturers and offers an extensive range of services: Installation and Reconfiguration Liquidation Technical Specifications Asset Management Procurement – New and Used Storage Rental/Leasing Refurbishment, Reupholstery, Repair Committed to customer satisfaction, OfficeScapes relies on a process-based approach to ensure that your furniture project is executed flawlessly.

Champions for Women

pmyrick — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:33:05 +0000

2012 will mark the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that opened the doors for women in sports. Also in 2012, Denver Sports will host the NCAA Women’s Final Four. It’s the perfect convergence, and the perfect celebration of women and sports. Join the growing list of Colorado companies and individuals celebrating women and girls and the powerful benefits of sports participation. Sign up today and be a CHAMPION FOR WOMEN!

Champions for Women Platinum Level – $25,000
Champions for Women Gold Level – $15,000
Champions for Women Silver Level – $10,000
Champions for Women Bronze Level – $5,000

The Champions for Women support levels provide unique opportunities for local companies and individuals to celebrate girls and women in sports. The rights and benefits include recognition and exposure as a partner and also event opportunities to the Champions for Women events and the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four. There are many ways to participate and show your support. Benefits for each contribution level are outlined below:

Platinum

The Champions for Women Platinum level provides a unique opportunity for select local companies to take a leading role in the program. The rights and benefits include recognition and exposure as a partner and also opportunities with the Champions for Women events and the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four.

Recognition as a Platinum Level Champion for Women in the Denver Sports media campaign:
- Recognition in the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four official program ad – distribution 25,000
- Recognition in Denver Sports Champions for Women print campaign in the Denver Post and Denver Business Journal. Campaign to begin in 2012
- Recognition in Denver Sports Champions for Women television campaign including a 15 second Public Service Announcement celebrating your support as a Denver Sports Champion for Women
- Recognition on the Denver Sports website
- Company feature in the weekly press and consumer Denver Sports Champions for Women bulletin
- Official Champions for Women memento
Champions for Women event on Monday, April 2, 2012
- VIP table for 10
- 10 tickets to the VIP reception at the Champions for Women event
The complete VIP 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four Suite package including:
- 1 Suite for 20 people for the two National Semifinal games on Sunday, April 1, 2012
- 1 Suite for 20 people for the National Championship game on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
- 5 parking passes for each game day
- 10 tickets to the Salute Premier on March 30, 2012
- 10 tickets to the Denver Tip Off Party on March 31, 2012
- 10 VIP 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four apparel gift packages

We thank you for your consideration. To reserve your Champions for Women Platinum package please contact Heather Lurie at heather@denversports.org or 303.434.3613

Metro Denver Sports Commission is a 501c3 and participates in the Denver Enterprise Zone. Your donation less value received is tax deductible for federal purposes plus you can get a tax credit on your Colorado return. The tax credit is 25% of your tax deductible contribution.
Denver Sports TAX ID #84-1601459

Gold

The Champions for Women Gold level provides a unique opportunity for select local companies to take a leading role in the program. The rights and benefits include recognition and exposure as a partner and also event opportunities with the Champions for Women events and the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four.

Recognition as a Gold Level Champion for Women in the Denver Sports media campaign:
- Recognition in the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four official program ad – distribution 25,000
- Recognition in Denver Sports Champions for Women print campaign in the Denver Post and Denver Business Journal. Campaign to begin in 2012
- Recognition in Denver Sports Champions for Women television campaign including a 15 second Public Service Announcement celebrating your support as a Denver Sports Champion for Women
- Recognition on the Denver Sports website
- Company feature in the weekly press and consumer Denver Sports Champions for Women bulletin
- Official Champions for Women memento
Champions for Women event on Monday, April 2, 2012
- VIP table for 10
- 10 tickets to the VIP reception at the Champions for Women event
The complete VIP 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four Denver Sports Insider package including:
- 8 lower bowl tickets to the two National Semifinal games on Sunday, April 1, 2012
- 8 lower bowl tickets to the National Championship game on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
- 4 parking passes for each game day
- 8 tickets to the Salute Premier on March 30, 2012
- 8 tickets to the Denver Tip Off Party on March 31, 2012
- 8 VIP 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four apparel gift packages

We thank you for your consideration. To reserve your Champions for Women Gold package please contact Heather Lurie at heather@denversports.org or 303.434.3613

Silver

The Champions for Women Silver level provides a unique opportunity for select local companies to participate in the program. The rights and benefits include recognition and exposure as a partner and also event opportunities with the Champions for Women events and the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four.

Recognition as a Silver Level Champion for Women in the Denver Sports media campaign:
- Recognition in the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four official program ad – distribution 25,000
- Recognition in Denver Sports Champions for Women print campaign in the Denver Post and Denver Business Journal. Campaign to begin in 2012
- Recognition on the Denver Sports website
- Company feature in the weekly press and consumer Denver Sports Champions for Women bulletin
- Official Champions for Women memento
Champions for Women event on Monday, April 2, 2012
- VIP table for 10
- 10 tickets to the VIP reception at the Champions for Women event
The complete VIP 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four Denver Sports ticket package including:
- 6 lower bowl tickets to the two National Semifinal games on Sunday, April 1, 2012
- 6 lower bowl tickets to the National Championship game on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
- 3 parking passes for each game day
- 6 tickets to the Salute Premier on March 30, 2012
- 6 tickets to the Denver Tip Off Party on March 31, 2012
- 6 VIP 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four apparel gift packages

We thank you for your consideration. To reserve your Champions for Women Silver package please contact Heather Lurie at heather@denversports.org or 303.434.3613

Bronze

The Champions for Women Bronze level provides a unique opportunity for select local companies and individuals to participate in the program. The rights and benefits include recognition and exposure as a partner and also event opportunities with the Champions for Women events and the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four.

Recognition as a Bronze Level Champion for Women in the Denver Sports media campaign:
- Recognition in the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four official program ad – distribution 25,000
- Recognition in Denver Sports Champions for Women print campaign in the Denver Post and Denver Business Journal. Campaign to begin in 2012
- Recognition on the Denver Sports website
- Company feature in the weekly press and consumer Denver Sports Champions for Women bulletin
- Official Champions for Women memento
Champions for Women event on Monday, April 2, 2012
- Table for 10
- 2 tickets to the VIP reception at the Champions for Women event
The complete VIP 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four Denver Sports Insider package including:
- 4 lower bowl tickets to the two National Semifinal games on Sunday, April 1, 2012
- 4 lower bowl tickets to the National Championship game on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
- 2 parking passes for each game day
- 4 tickets to the Salute Premier on March 30, 2012
- 4 tickets to the Denver Tip Off Party on March 31, 2012
- VIP 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four apparel gift package

We thank you for your consideration. To reserve your Champions for Women Bronze package please contact Heather Lurie at heather@denversports.org or 303.434.3613

Women’s Final Four

pmyrick — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:30:55 +0000

In April 2012 Denver serve as host for one of the premier collegiate women’s sporting events in the world, the NCAA Women’s Final Four. For the first time ever in the Mountain Time Zone, women’s basketball fans, coaches and student-athletes will converge on the Mile High City for a celebration of women, girls, sports and community that is unlike any other.

The Women’s Final Four is much more than three basketball games – it will leave a lasting legacy in the city for years to come. With a starting line-up that includes activities such as Middle School Madness®, a program that links classroom learning to the Women’s Final Four to Champions4Women™, an annual women’s empowerment event, to “Super Saturday” where thousands of fans can attend open practices and enjoy Tourney Town™, it is so much more than just three games.

Click on any of the links below for more information:

Ticket Packages

Champions for Women

Volunteers

The Power of Title IX: A luncheon celebrating women in sport presented by BP America

pmyrick — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:41:01 +0000

To purchase tickets for this event,

Click here for an individual regular ticket – Price $150

Click here for a regular table of 10. Price $1,500.

please call Denver Sports at 303-744-6372.

Or for more information, please email Debora Hurley at debora@denversports.org

The Power of Title IX Luncheon

Denver Sports Top9 Moments Presented by Bank of the West

admin2 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:22:53 +0000

A moment. A great sports moment. We have all witnessed them. We talk about them the next day, into the next year and remember them beyond.

Every person, every team, every player has a great sports moment. From John Elway’s “Helicopter” to win the 1998 Super Bowl to the 2008 women’s collegiate softball team that carried the injured opposing player around the diamond, to your own perfect mogul run or hole in one, there are many amazing moments that celebrate the magic of sports. We celebrate winning moments, spectacular, historic or heroic moments. There are many we never witness.

Denver Sports is the non-profit organization charged with bringing sporting events to Denver. The Denver Sports Top 9 Moments is a unique video contest to nominate and vote for the greatest moments in Colorado sports. The statewide contest culminates with a red carpet awards show that connects and celebrates all levels of sports in Colorado from the prior year. From the pros, to collegiate, to prep, to youth to special moments and a moment of a lifetime. The inaugural event will be held the evening of March 1st, 2012, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Denver Sports has partnered with KUSA on the Denver Sports Top 9 Moments. The event will be promoted extensively through their broadcast and web mediums giving the “Top 9″ significant statewide reach. Promotion will begin in June and July of 2011 and continue in November and January 2012. Select portions of the event will potentially be re-broadcast either via television or the web.

The goal is to honor, recognize and celebrate the best sports moments that we know and more importantly don’t know in Colorado.

To view all submitted videos please visit the Top9 Moments website by clicking Here!

2012 Women’s Final Four

admin2 — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:01:57 +0000

It’s nearly here? Do you have your brackets in order? The Road to Denver officially starts on March 29, 2012 with the start of Championship Weekend. For the first time ever in the Mountain Time Zone, women’s basketball fans, coaches and student-athletes will converge on the Mile High City for a celebration of women, girls, sports and community that is unlike any other

Sunday, April 1, 2012 – National Semifinals at the Pepsi Center. Game 1 tip off 4:30pm, Game 2 at 7:00pm

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 – National Championship at the Pepsi Center. Tip off at 6:30pm

Click on any of the links below for more information:

Tickets still available, click here

Champion for Women

Join the team and volunteer!

Event Spotlight – Mile High Dribble, April 1st, 11:30am

Looking for a few good dribblers – we provide the ball!

What do you call 2,500 kids dribbling through downtown Denver? The Mile High Dribble. One of the Women’s Final Four signature Championship Weekend events.

Starting at Civic Center Park, the “Dribble” route will take the dribblers down 14^th street to the Colorado Convention Center where it ends at Tourney Town.

Youth, 18 and under, are invited to participate in the free event at which participants receive a t-shirt and basketball. Free and open to the public.

Click here to register for the Mile High Dribble

RegEvent

admin2 — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:00:34 +0000

RegEvent is a new software and service launched by Denver Sports to provide local event coordinators a solution to manage registration and promote events. The software package includes online registration, volunteer management and fundraising capabilities built into one seamless and easy to use tool. Some of the features and benefits include:

Online Registration

Comprehensive event management functionality in one single web based tool
Strong administrator capabilities for event set up and management
Simplify your registration process, increase revenues and benefit the community at the same time
Reduce and eliminate data entry labor with real-time reporting of finances
Robust reporting and participant databases
Volunteer management tools

Event Promotion

Promotion of event by listing on Denver Sports event page
Creation of customizable web page on Denver Sports site to establish a long term identity for event

List Management & Email Communications

Manage registrants and send electronic updates about your event
Maintain up to date lists of registrants, sponsors and volunteers
Send reminders and confirmation emails straight from the system
Export all data to excel spreadsheets
Create and manage multiple databases through opt-in sign-up feature

Online Donations/Fundraising

Fundraising setup, tracking, and dynamically created fundraising pages that are easy to use
Make donations to event during registration process
Create and manage teams for fundraising
Allow participants to raise money with personal fundraising pages

For more information on RegEvent please contact Tim Riddle at tim@denversports.org or 303-744-6372

2013 Solheim Cup

admin2 — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:23:16 +0000

The Solheim Cup combines tradition and prestige of the game of golf with passion for one’s country. This biennial, trans-Atlantic team match-play competition features the best U.S.-born players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour and the best European members from the Ladies European Tour (LET). The U.S. Team leads the competition, 8-3, having won the 2009 Solheim Cup at Rich Harvest Farms, just outside of Chicago. In 2011, the Americans will be looking to defend their win and extend their winning streak to four consecutive victories.

Don’t miss this once in a life time opportunity to entertain your customers and clients and be a part of the most prestigious event in women’s professional golf. This unique, worldwide sporting event offers a wide variety of packages to suit your individual needs and corporate objectives. The 2013 Solheim Cup offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for companies of every size.

For more information, please feel free to contact Doug Eibling, Tournament Director or Becky Newell, Director of Sales & Marketing at 800.2SOLHEIM (276-5434). Or visit the LPGA website at http://www.lpga.com/solheimcup

Colorado Golf Club
August 13-18, 2013

Membership

admin2 — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:30:38 +0000

Denver Sports does not receive public funding in order to do its work. Bidding on and bringing events to Denver takes money and support. Your tax deductible donation and support of Denver Sports helps to continue our efforts to bring the best sporting events here.

Denver Sports works collaboratively with partners like VISIT Denver and the City of Denver to bring sporting events to the city.
Supports the bid process – every bid is an elaborate process and costs money.
Keeps Denver competitive with a “guarantee war chest.” Many marquee events require a monetary “guarantee.” Other, competing cities are well positioned with a tax payer funded sport war chest to bring these events to their city.
Aligns your company or organization with a non-profit of a different sort – we sell Denver as a perfect host city. It works not only for sport, but for businesses and for visitors.
Builds relationships with hosting events rights holders, national and international sport governing bodies and promoters.

Denver will host the 2012 Women’s FInal Four!
Denver will host the 2014 FIL Men’s World Lacrosse Championships!
Denver Sports continues to lead the effort to move Denver into the circle of consideration for a future Winter Olympic Games.

Denver is a sporting city and sports are good for Denver. Sport showcases Denver as a vibrant, active city to the nation and the world. It’s good economically, it’s good socially.

Founded in 2001 as a private, not for profit organization, the Metro Denver Sports Commission’s charge is to bid on, bring and create sporting events for Denver.

Our mission is to elevate Denver through sport and enhance Denver’s reputation as the “Perfect Host City.” It’s a good investment. Why?

Sport is an economic engine, increasing local spending and bringing in “untargeted” visitors.
Showcases Denver on a national and global stage.
Like the arts, sport is part of our psyche and culture – both from a spectator and participant perspective.
Sport draws people and organizations together.

In the last three years, we’ve:

Hosted the 2008 NCAA Frozen Four Collegiate National Hockey Championships. It brought $11 million in direct economic impact to Denver.
Hosted the 2010 Olympic Curling Trials and named the first two teams to Team USA for the 2010 Olympic Games, bringing in $2 million in economic impact and Denver helped set the all-time attendance record. It was broadcast live across the country.
Hosted 2009 Sportaccord – the largest international conference of the Olympic movement. It was the first time this conference has ever been held in the Americas and brought $6 million in direct economic impact to the city.
Hosted the 2009 Churchill Cup – a three week international rugby event featuring the USA, England, Ireland, Argentina, Canada and Georgia. The Churchill Cup and Denver were showcased worldwide via Sky Sports.
Won the right to host the 2012 Women’s Final Four — the largest NCAA event Denver is able to host. It’s the first time it will be played in the Mountain Time Zone and will bring 30,000 visitors to town.
Became one of four finalists for the 2010 – 2012 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Final Four. The Lacrosse Final Four has never been west of Philadelphia; Denver Sports’ bid was the closest any western city has ever been to hosting the event.
Won the right to host the 2014 FIL Men’s World Lacrosse Championships.

About Us

admin2 — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:25:31 +0000

DENVER. ELEVATING SPORT. ENERGIZING LIVES.

Founded in 2001, the Metro Denver Sports Commission, or Denver Sports, is a privately funded 501c3 non-profit organization whose vision is to ELEVATE SPORT and ENERGIZE LIVES. With a mission of attracting, facilitating and supporting the economic and social vitality of the greater metro area, Denver Sports works to draw premier domestic and international sporting events to the Denver market.

OUR PURPOSE

To create a legacy of economic and social vitality through sport.

OUR MISSION

Through our collaborative efforts around sporting events, the Metro Denver Sports Commission attracts, facilitates and supports

Economic vitality by attracting major events that generate a significant economic impact on the Metro Denver area
Social vitality by promoting youth access, participation and volunteerism in sport.

The 2008 Frozen Four and the 2007 NCAA West Regional for college hockey came to Denver because of the work and partnerships created by Denver Sports. 2009 featured the US Curling Olympic Trials, Sport Accord and The Churchill Cup Rugby Tournament; three important events in Denver’s desire to create an international sport footprint. In 2010 the famed football rivalry between the University of Colorado and Colorado State University returned to Denver for a ten year run known as the Cinch Jeans Rocky Mountain Showdown. This game returned to Denver because of the collaborative efforts of Denver Sports. In January of 2011 Denver Sports hosted the Denver Big Air World Cup Snowboarding competition. The events that Denver Sports has brought to the city have contributed in excess of 70 million dollars of economic impact and greatly enhance the image of Denver as a major global host city.

Upcoming events coming to Denver because of the efforts of Denver Sports include the 2012 NCAA Basketball Women’s Final Four and the 2014 FIL Men’s Lacrosse World Championships.

Denver Sports is not just about events, though; it’s also about community. To assist in fulfilling the social vitality portion of the organization’s mission, Denver Sports creates opportunities to bring sports to underserved youth in the greater Denver area. Through access and participation, the Metro Denver Sports Commission promotes the positive impact sports can have on youth.

Through its events and the work of its charities arm, Denver Sports is committed to making Denver a premier city in which to live, work and visit. Governed by a Board of Directors comprised of local business and community leaders, Denver Sports is primarily funded by corporate and individual partners, government agencies, and economic development entities.

The work of Denver Sports would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of area businesses, educational institutions, civic organizations and professional sports teams, as well as the involvement and support of the greater Denver community.