Meet the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission

Mission

To increase overnight stays in Lane County by marketing the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region as a premier destination for sports events.

To actively seek out new sports events for Lane County, qualify their potential and submit bids to host.

To maintain a master sports calendar for Lane County and actively distribute information on Lane County sports events to media and sports partners.

To maintain a database of sports venues, fields and spaces.

To secure funding source(s) for bid fees and sponsorship opportunities.

To work with existing sports events to create auxiliary activities which would extend overnight stays.

To provide education and networking opportunities to event organizers.

Structure

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission functions as a marketing entity under the auspices of Travel Lane County. The commission includes a dedicated staff, Sports Advisory Council and overall commission consisting of corporate representatives, government officials, media, venue owners/managers and event providers throughout the county.

Purpose

To represent to sports event planners the high priority our region places on sports events.

To create a cohesive sports community within the county among venue owners and managers, schools, event providers and the hospitality community in order to solicit new events to our area.

To reach new organizations and businesses within the county as partners in soliciting new sports events to the region.