Valley Forge Sports Hosts an Incredible June in Montgomery County, PA
Valley Forge Sports is thrilled to be hosting 12 events this month, with a total of seven different sports and five events new to the area. June will see more than 15,000+ room nights sold and an estimated $18 million in economic impact.”
Montgomery County continues to be a premier destination to host sports tournaments and the Valley Forge Sports team of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is proving just that.
The team is thrilled to be hosting 12 events this month, with a total of seven different sports and five events new to the area. June will see more than 15,000+ room nights sold and an estimated $18 million in economic impact.
The YMCA National Gymnastics Championship & Invitational, happening Jun. 20-24, will be the largest indoor event ever held in Montgomery County, with over 2,500 gymnasts traveling to the area from all over the U.S. This new-to-the-area event is estimated to bring in more than 8,000 room nights.
“The 2024 YMCA National Gymnastics Championships & Invitational is not just an event; it’s a culmination of hard work, dedication, and the spirit of community,” said Mubarak “Mo” Simmons, Gymnastics Director at Willow Grove YMCA. “This championship will spotlight the incredible talents of young gymnasts from across the nation. Hosting this significant event in Montgomery County and working alongside Valley Forge Sports has been a remarkable experience. Their support has been instrumental in bringing this event to life, and we are thrilled to showcase the athletic excellence and supportive community that defines the YMCA in such a dynamic setting.”
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Check out Valley Forge’s Upcoming Events:
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The Playeasy Innovators Summit
The Innovators Summit is a dynamic conference set to bring together the industry leaders in destination marketing & sports tourism. The Innovators Summit will serve as a collaborative space to dive into powerful ideas & even more importantly, discuss strategies to execute them. The industry is evolving at lightning speed, & it’s crucial for professionals to stay ahead. This summit will not only provide the inspiration to innovate but also hands-on guidance on leveraging the latest technology tools to drive success. Who can attend? Destinations, Facilities, Event Organizers, & Industry Partners in the sporting event & tourism industry are encouraged to attend the Innovators Summit. Why attend The Playeasy Innovators Summit With the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence, the way the Sports Tourism & Destination Marketing Industries will interact with technology is going to change more in the next 2 years than they have over the past 20. The changes will transform the way several aspects of how our industry operates, including: – Site Selection: How event organizers research & connect with Destinations & venues for site selection – Event & Visitor Experiences: How event attendees & leisure visitors will research, plan & experience what a destination has to offer, & how they interact with a DMO – Economic Impact & Visitor Behavior Data: How an Event Organizer & a Destination can track data around economic impact – Destination Optimization & Efficiency: How a destination does research, gains incites & creates content This is your opportunity to learn directly from the people who are helping build & deliver this technology to our industry, as well as from those who are applying it in real-world scenarios. Key Topics – Harnessing & Maximizing the power of AI Educational Sessions: > AI for Site Selection: Event Organizer Research, RFP Matchmaking & Lead Generation > AI for Visitor Experiences: Create an incredible AI Tour Guide for visitors to maximize their experience in your destination > AI for Event-Based Experiences: Create dedicated AI Tour Guides for each event experience > AI for Visitor Behavior & Economic Impact: Understand the visitor journey, both from a leisure traveler as well as event-based visitors & attendees > AI for Content Creation & Efficiency: Learn how you can become a super-hero with your own AI that is up-to-date with real-time information of your destination – Networking opportunities: Event Organizers & Destinations will be in attendance with many opportunities to network & get quality face-to-face time – Expert Panels: Learn from the experts who are building this technology, as well as your industry peers who are implementing it in real-life scenarios – Interactive Workshops: Learn from the experts & industry piers on best practices for different types of scenarios & use-cases – Exclusive previews of the latest in Playeasy’s technology: Be the first to see what’s next & make your voice heard on shaping the future
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New Year’s Revolution
“Start the year off right with the NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION! This tournament is the perfect opportunity to work out the kinks in your roster and give your teams competitive play. Make this tournament one habit you don’t break!”
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Mid-Atlantic Hockey Winter Showcase
“The Mid Atlantic Winter Showcase is a USA Hockey sanctioned tournament and premier winter event that features five guaranteed games of top-notch Tier II hockey.”
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5th Annual Prez Day Showdown
“Join us for the 5th Annual Prez Day Showdown! With locations largely centered in the greater Philadelphia area, what better place to celebrate President’s Day weekend than in the meeting place of our Founding Fathers! Come battle it out in your choice of divisions where you’ll be sure to find the perfect fit for your girls and boys teams.”
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Lady Patriots Annual Presidents Day Tournament
“The 19th Annual President’s Day Classic will utilize all 3 surfaces over the three to four day round robin tournament with teams participating at the Tier I, Tier II and High School for girls. Each team will play three game minimum in round robin play. There will be playoff and or consolation games, with the top teams playing the championship game.”
