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From the initial planning to crowning a champion, the Erie Sports Commission is a sports tourism agency, offering event directors a one-stop shop when hosting sporting events in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Our team offers comprehensive support for attracting and hosting sporting events, including marketing and promotion, grants, hospitality and more. Whether you have an idea for a new event, or you’d like to host your existing event in Erie, give us a call: we’re here to exceed expectations to make your planning process simple. 

So why should you bring your event to Erie, Pa? Let us show you why your next great event should happen on our Great Lake. 

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Wednesday Dec 6th, 2023

Girls Hockey and Boys Basketball on Tap this Weekend

Erie, PA:  Another busy weekend of youth sports is on the horizon for this weekend as the Erie Sports Commission welcomes the Marsha Marsh Roundball Classic and the Premier Ice Prospects Whiteout Weekend.

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Wednesday Nov 29th, 2023

Champion Cheer Central 2023-24 Schedule Kicks off Saturday

Erie, PA: Champion Cheer Central will once again host four cheer and dance competitions in Erie, PA during its 2023-24 season, starting with the annual Lights! Camera! Action! Cheer and Dance Extravaganza, a Super Regional to be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Bayfront Convention Center. More than 100 school, recreation and all-star cheer and dance squads from the tri-state area are expected to compete in the event.

 

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Tuesday Oct 31st, 2023

Mid-Atlantic Broomball and World Ninja League on tap this weekend

Erie, Pa:  Non-traditional sports take center stage this weekend and the Erie Sports Commission will host the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Broomball Tournament at LECOM Sports Park and a World Ninja League Season 9 Regional Qualifier at Sinai Sports.

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Thursday Oct 26th, 2023

Erie Sports Commission wins Event Marketing Campaign of the Year Award

El Paso, Texas.: Erie Sports Commission was honored yesterday by Sports ETA, the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, for the Event Marketing Campaign of the Year (Population: Under 500,000) for its work on Lake Erie Cyclefest sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital. The award was presented by John David, President and CEO of Sports ETA, at the association’s annual 4S & Rights Holder Summit.

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