Fresno Sports Council
The Fresno Sports Council (FSC) is dedicated to developing and attracting youth, collegiate, minor league, major league, and other sporting events to the greater Fresno area while driving economic impact for the City and the region. >Fresno Sports Council Website
General Facts
- Founded 2004
- Incorporated 2005
- 501 c-6 non-profit corporation
- Managed by SMG on behalf of the City of Fresno
- Part of Mayor Autry’s City Initiative
- 8 appointed Board Members
- Andy Souza-Chairman
- William C. Overfelt-Chief Financial Officer
- A. Ben Ewell-Secretary
- Mo Bagunu-At-Large
- Dr. Jim Drake-At-Large
- Dr. Dennis Janzen-At-Large
- Larry Powell-At-Large
- Randy Rowe-At-Large
Major Events Hosted
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics [NAIA] Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
- Successful bid resulted in 2-year agreement, 2006 & 2007
- Total estimated economic impact-$2.5-million
- Total estimated attendance-6,000
Commission on Athletics [COA] Fall Festival & State Basketball Championships
- Successful bid resulted in 3-year agreement, 2005-07
- Fresno hosts 12-junior college state championships in 8-different sports
- Total estimate economic impact-$3.2-million
- Total estimated attendance-11,400
USA Taekwondo National Qualifier
- Successful bid resulted in 2007 event, and currently negotiating for 2008
- Total estimated economic impact-$615,000
- Total estimated attendance-2,200
USA Track & Field Region -14 Championships
- Sucessful bid resulted in 3-year agreement 2007, 2009, 2011
- Total economic impact-$1.25-million
- Total estimate attendance-4,000
California Interscholastic Federation [CIF] Central Section Basketball Finals
- Successful bid resulted in 5-year agreement, 2006-2010
- Total estimated economic impact-Local event
- Total estimated attendance-50,000
Upcoming Events
Maximum Paintball Tournament
- Successful bid resulted in 2007 event, and possible annual event
- Total estimated economic impact-$430,000
- Total estimated attendance-1,225
California Judo State Championships
- Successful bid in conjunction with CVB resulted in 2008 event
- Total estimated economic impact-$140,000
- Total estimated attendance-1,000
ASA/USA 14-U Softball Fast pitch Western Nationals
- Successful bid resulted in 2008 event
- Total estimated economic impact-$4.4-million
- Total estimated attendance-5,000
CIF State Cross Country Meet
- Successful bid resulted in 3-year agreement, 2007-09
- Total estimated economic impact-$1.4-million
- Total estimated attendance-12,500
Additional Accomplishments
Created partnerships with City of Fresno Parks, Recreation & Community Services and Fresno City College to provide additional venues for sporting events and assist in growing grass roots events to national events.
Attended national sports conferences, such as, TEAMS & National Association of Sports Commissions to promote City of Fresno and all sporting venues.