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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Backup 09 09 2014. ~ii~ ~ /11ttt~~~ ~ ~.~', ~Nt((l(/!//„ t'',- , '_ q, ~,~ . ~ ~ ., ~ ~~,~~ •, ~m• o e Treasure LiPe • Treasure Sports • Treasure Coast For Immediate Release Treasure Coast Sports Commission Names New Executive Director The Treasure Coast Sports Commission Board of Directors is excited to announce that Rick Hatcher has been named as the new executive director of the TCSC effective August 1St, 2014. Mr. Hatcher wil) be tal<ing the place of current executive director Tom Colucci, who will be retiring after 16 years with the organization. Tom has been the executive director organization since its inception in 1999. Hatcher is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the Sports Tourism and Event Management Industry. His bacl<ground includes Business Development Director for PSA Sports, Executive Director of two Sport Commissions in Lexington, KY and Tallahassee, FL, and Sports Marl<etplace Coordinator for Connect Sports with Collinson Media and Events. Hatcher has been elected to serve on several sports tourism and event management industry Boards. The National Association of Sports Commission (NASC), National Congress of State Games and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Florida Sports Foundation and re-elected for another board term with the NASC. While serving his first term on the NASC Board of Directors, he was elected to the Executive Committee (3 year term) and then elected as the Chairman for a 1-year term. Prior to his related worl< in the Sports Tourism and Event Management Industry, Hatcher served as the pitching coach at University of Tennessee, Georgia Tech and the University of South Carolina. While coaching at Georgia Tech in 1994, the Yellow Jackets finished runner-up in the College World Series in Omaha, NE, losing to the University of Oklahoma. Hatcher graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. degree in Education. While attending FSU, he played on the Seminole baseball team and played in the 1980 College World Series. At the conclusion of his collegiate career in 1981, he signed as a non-drafted free agent with the Atlanta Braves and played in their minor league system for three years. Rick Hatcher is married to Cheryl Hatcher, who is also in the tourism industry and worl<s for Visit Florida, and together they have four children and two grandchildren. Contact Information: Rick Hatcher, CSEE rhat~her@~rea~ur~caasts~acrrts.ar~ (859) 312-6409 ----. r~%J~!)))ll~"~' ~ ~, ~: l~lltf(1111/-` ~ -~'~° <,~ ,~~ sf ~ o~ ~e~ a e Treasure Life • Treasure Sports • Treasure Coast The Treasure Coast Sports Commission is a non-profit, private organization created to attract local, state, regional, national and international events and sports-related business and activities to the Treasure Coast region on the eastern coast of Florida. These events provide tremendous exposure opportunities for Indian River County, St. Lucie County and Martin County and are a proven economic driver for the businesses in the Treasure Coast region. The Treasure Coast Sports Cominission is a member of the National Association of Sports Cominissions (NASC) and the Florida Sports Foundation. Mission Statement To sh•engthen the quality of life and economic well being for the Treasure Coast region tlu•ough recruiting and supporting spoi~ts-related events and businesses that will enhance the region's economy and exposure. V1SlOri To be the Treasure Coast region's clearinghouse and first point of contact for sports and sports-related activities and we are committed to developing and enhancing the region's sports brand. To be recognized by our government partners, business and community leaders, and event partners as the primaiy organization in the Treasure Coast region that drives sports tourism and economic development through sports. General Overview. . . . . . . . .. The pursuit of amateur and professional sporting events has become big business for tourist and economic development councils, both around the State of Florida and in the United States. The growth of sports commissions in the United States has grown to over 650 organizations; testifies to the tremendous benefits to be gained fi•om efforts dedicated to the pursuit of event hosting. Sports, its economic social benefits have a multi-faceted appeal. From the hospitality industry viewpoint, the large number of visitors associated with spoi~ts events is a"natural" source of room night production. With amateur athletic activity pealcing during the n•aditionally slow summer months, sporting events, especially those involving youth, are a natural fit for bolstering countywide visitation and revenue during the off-peak periods. From a community perspective, athletics is a powerful vehicle through which to promote civic pride, health and vitaliry, sportsmanship, anti-drug programs and numerous other worthwhile social messages. Tlvough extensive youth directed programming, the TCSC will be equally dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for youth in the Treasure Coast region. The Treasure Coast region has the resources and infi•astructure/facilities which include: air and land access, n•ansportation, climate, lodging, municipal and county services, professional sports clubs and athletes, etc. to compete on any level with any major destination or program in the country. i/I/!1)111~\\~ ~ l~~lf(!/l/~; ~~ .,w~~ .. .. 1 si,'%~. • ~ ' 6 • O O Treasure Life • Treaeure Sports ~ Treasure Coast Scope of Work of the Treasure Coast Sports Commission Recruitment of Events The Sports Commission works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally with event organizers, rights holders and event owners in the recruitment and placement of events, which utilize venues and facilities in the Treasure Coast region. We can assist in the areas of site/facilities selection, budget development and development of local organizing committees. Venue Overview The Sports Commission team maintains excellent relations with sports facility management, hotels and resorts, and ineeting facilities. We can provide a significant head start and substantially increase the odds of a successful event experience by assisting the event owner with identification, cooperation and coordination with facilities. Support Services The Sports Commission is well positioned to provide events with a broad range of valuable support services, including: volunteers, trarispoi~tation logistics, advance planning with emergency medical services (EMS), application for and securing of pennits, and assistance with event security and local law enforcement coordination. Public Relations and Communications The Sports Commission can assist with media coordination and relations, press conferences, and farmal presentatio~ns in addition; the TCSC can facilitate and foster open and fluid communication among all parties involved in sports and sports-related activities. Government Relations The Sports Commission can act as the liaison with city, county and state officials, and local agencies and also act as the clearinghouse of infoimation on government regulations, protocol and potential funding opportunities. Marketing The Sports Commission has extensive expertise in the areas of event sponsorship and cause-related sports marketing. We can also assist you with event naming and rights negotiation, proposal and bid preparation, and formal presentations. Treasure Life, Treasure Sports, Treasure Coast i/1j111111~~~ ~~ .: ~ ~, . ~ ~titlll!lllo ,?"~;; °° s. ~sr s s Treasnre Life • Treasure Sports • Treasw~e Coast 2014 - 2015 Forecast for Events St. Lucie County 3/27-29/2015 FLA vs FGC All Swimming Indian River State Indian River State 500 20 Teams Star Meet College College April 2015 USSSA Boys & Basketball USSSA Basketball Indian River State 100 40 Teams Girls Qualifiers College/John Carroll HS/Boys & Giris Club 4/10-11/2015 USSSA Super NIT Baseball Florida Premier Historic 400 80 Teams Baseball Dodgertown/North & (SLC only) South County/Lakewood Regional May 2015 USSSA Boys & Basketball USSSA Basketball Indian River State 200 50 Teams Girls National College/John Carroll Qualifiers HS/Boys & Girls Club May 2015 AAU Karate Karate Florida Karate Fenn Center 250 350 Regional Academy . Championships 5/22-24/2015 Dr. Aspi Swimming Indian River State Indian River State 250 300 Memorial College College Invitational 6/5-9/2015 Vero Beach Baseball Hardball Baseball, Historic 720 90 Teams Classic Inc. Dodgertown/Lawnwood (SLC only) & Lakewood Regional Parks 6/20/2015 Baseball St. Lucie Mets Tradition Field July 2015 Prospect Wire Baseball Prospect Wire Lawnwood & Lakewood 1,000+ Combine Events 80 Worid Series Regional Parks Teams (18U & 17U) July 2015 Prospect Wire Baseball Prospect Wire Lawnwood & Lakewood See Above See Above World Series Regional Parks (14U) 7/23-26/2015 Fla Swimming Swimming Indian River State Indian River State 800 700 Senior College College Championships /fJJ>Ijy)Tl\~~ 1J' :~.:._ ' a`; \lf(((fflh' "v:` ~. ,~• ~, ~. Treasure Life ~ Treasure Spoits •' Treasure:Coast. 2014 - 2015 Forecast for Events St. Lucie County Event Projected Participation #'s Date Event IVame Sport Owner/Rights Ve~ue Room Nights (Teams/Athletes) Holder 10/4/2014 Kojac Invitational Swimming Indian River State Indian River State 50 100 College College 10/23-26/2014 Prospect Wire 3~d Baseball Prospect Wire Tradition 700 48 Teams Annual Fall Field/Lawnwood & Nationals Lakewood Regional Championships Parks 11/1-2/2014 Florida State PAL Boxing Ft. Pierce PAL PAL Center-Ft. Pierce 100 75 Boxing Championships 11/7-S/2014 Pinch-a-Penny Swimming , FHSAA Sailfish Splash 250 270 Teams FHSAA WaterPark (SLC only) Swimming & Diving Finals 11/14-15/2014 Pirrch-a-Penny Swimming FHSAA Sailfish Splash See Above See Above FHSAA WaterPark Swimming & Diving Finals 12/7/2014- Winter Training Swimming fndian River State Indian River State S00 S Teams 1/7/2015 at the River College College 2/7-8/2015 Craigie Swimming Indian River State Indian River State 150 200 Invitational College College February 2015 AAU Karate Karate Florida Karate ~ Fenn Center 150 ~ '250 District Academy , Championships ~ 2/14-16/2015 Presidents Day Baseball Historic Historic Dodertown & 400 60 Teams , Challer~ge Dodgertown Lakewood Regional (SLC only) 2/17/2015- Florida Coast Baseball Vinny Ball Lawnwood & Lakewood 6,000 100 Teams 4/15/20~5 Spring Training Regional Parks. 3/15-16/2015 FACA All Star Basketball USSSA Basketball Indian River State 50 4 Teams Games College