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March 25, 2024—Rapid City, South Dakota—The Mountain West National Premier League Finals are coming to Rapid City May 2-5, 2024, and will take place at the MFC Sports Complex at Dakota Fields.
“The MFC Sports Complex is the perfect location to hold a tournament of this stature,” said Domico Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Rapid City Sports Commission. “The Black Hills Rapids Soccer Club have been instrumental in bringing this event to Rapid City and we are happy to support the event to ensure it’s a success. It will be here for the next three years, and we look forward to bringing more events like this to our community and showcasing one of our best sports facilities and programs.”
This event will be hosted by the Black Hills Rapids Soccer Club held at the MFC Sports Complex, a flat, natural grass sports complex that can be made into 12 full-sized soccer fields. The Junior Premier Finals will bring in more than 1,200 youth soccer players from Arizona, South Dakota and Utah to Rapid City, with an estimated economic impact of $2 million.
“Sports tourism is big business for Rapid City,” said Brook Kaufman, CEO of Visit Rapid City. “Rapid City has so many incredible facilities for tournaments of all sizes. Plus, our destination is family-friendly, easy to access and welcoming, making it the ideal location for tournaments and events.”
Rapid City is home to ample amounts of lodging and diverse restaurants, as well as stores, shops and boutiques.
The Rapid City Sports Commission works strategically to bring sporting events to Rapid City. To learn more about the Rapid City Sports Commission and Visit Rapid City, check out www.visitrapidcity.com.
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