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Keystone State Summer Games Coming to Hershey Harrisburg Region 2011 - 2013
Pennsylvania's Largest Amateur Athletic Festival includes over 7,000 athletes and is estimated to bring in approximately $25 million in economic impact for the region. Read Press Release
PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCMENT ON MAY 17, 2010 AT METRO BANK PARK ON CITY ISLAND, HARRISBURG, PA.
The Nation’s Top Minor League Market by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal
The Hershey Harrisburg region is a diverse destination with a myriad of resources and venues to accommodate almost any sporting event. Created in June 2003, the Sports Division of the Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau (HHRVB) works on recruiting and attracting sporting events, sports meetings and competitions to the Hershey Harrisburg region. HHRVB Sports promotes the region to events rights holders, organizations and associations both regionally and nationally. By marketing the region and the venues and facilities available here, HHRVB Sports attracts events of all levels: youth, collegiate, amateur and professional.
For more information contact:
Gregg Cook, Sports Marketing Manager
Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau
17 South Second St.,
Harrisburg, PA 17101
gregg@hersheyharrisburg.org
717-231-2990
Professional Sports Franchises
The Hershey Harrisburg Region is home to a number of professional sports franchises. Through solid working relationships, we support and assist these teams/events however possible to ensure their longevity and success in the region.
Harrisburg Senators Baseball Club (AA Washington Nationals)
Metro Bank Park
City Island
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-231-4444
www.senatorsbaseball.com
Playing their home games at Metro Bank Park on Harrisburg’s City Island, the Senators are the AA affiliate of MLB’s Washington Nationals. Starting in 1987, the Senators have enjoyed success not commonly found among minor-league teams. They have won 6 Eastern League Championships, including four in a row from 1996-99. Over 100 players have gone on from Harrisburg to the major leagues, most notably Vladimir Guerrero, Matt Stairs and Ryan Zimmerman. Annual attendance is strong as well, as the Senators routinely draw over 250,000 fans. Entering their 24th season on City Island, the Senators will start the year with Major League Baseball’s number one overall draft pick, pitcher Stephen Strasburg, on the roster. Combined with the completion of an entire stadium renovation, and playing host to the 2010 AA All-Star Game, this summer promises to be the best ever on City Island!
HERSHEY BEARS ® Hockey Club (AHL Washington Capitals)
950 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
717-534-3380
www.hersheybears.com
The oldest continually-running franchise in professional hockey, the Bears are the top farm team of the NHL’s Washington Capitals. The Bears are putting the finishing touches on a record-setting 2009-10 season, breaking the all-time AHL wins record, and setting a new mark for consecutive wins on home ice, with 24. The friendly confines of Giant Center have hosted a record number of fans this year as well, with well over 350,000 coming out to cheer on the Chocolate-and-White. The Bears have won 10 Calder Cups over the years as AHL Champions, including last year’s championship over Manitoba. Hershey will enter the 2010 post-season as the top seed, and odds-on favorite to repeat as Calder Cup Champions.
City Islanders Pro Soccer
2090 Linglestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pa 17110
(717) 441-GOAL
www.cityislanders.com
The City Islanders compete in the United Soccer League’s Second Division. Home games are played at SkyLine Sports Complex on Harrisburg’s City Island, adjacent to the newly-renovated Metro Bank Park. In 2007, the City Islanders put the finishing touch on their fourth season by defeating the Richmond Kickers to win the USL Division II Championship, adding to the region’s list of sports championships. In 2010, for the first time, the City Islanders will compete under an official affiliation with the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.
Harrisburg Stampede (American Indoor Football Association)
The Harrisburg Stampede is a professional indoor football team in the American Indoor Football Association. They are entering their sophomore season in 2010, playing their seven-game home slate at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center from March through June. The Stampede name alludes to the team's home venue, which hosts the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's annual livestock show. The team's colors of blue and gold are the traditional colors of the state. This year’s roster includes kicker Kevin Kelly, who most recently handled placement chores for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Central Penn Piranha Football Club
http://eteamz.active.com/piranhafootball/
As a member of the North American Football League (NAFL), the Piranha have an unmatched record of success. They have won their league championship 5 times, and have an incredible 120-0 record on their home field. Home games are played at SkyLine Sports Complex on Harrisburg’s City Island, adjacent to Commerce Bank Park, home of the Senators. The Piranha are the winningest team in minor league football history.
South Central Yard Dawgs
Now in their third season in the North American Football League, the South Central Yard Dawgs play their home games at Roscoe Warner Stadium, at Susquehanna Township High School. Coming off a 7-5 season in 2007, the Yard Dawgs look to improve and develop their rivalry against the Central Penn Piranha.
Harrisburg Horizon Basketball Club
4751 Lindle Road, Suites 101-102
Harrisburg, PA 17111
717-986-0499
www.harrisburghorizon.com
A member of the Eastern Basketball Alliance, the Horizon play their home games at Manny Weaver Gym at 19th and Derry Streets in Harrisburg. The Horizon are the five-time defending EBA Champions, and have lost just five games in the last six seasons.
Keystone Assault Women’s Semi-Pro Football (Women’s Football Alliance)
The Keystone Assault women's football team enters their second season as a member of the WFA. This full-contact women's football team calls Harrisburg home, with games played at East Pennsboro High School. After posting an inaugural season record of 4-4 last year, the Assault hopes to improve their record in 2010 and take home a division championship. The season runs from April through June, and local football fans can follow the Assault via Facebook or the Assault website.
Event Hosting Experience
By marketing the region, the venues and facilities available here, HHRVB Sports attracts events of all levels: youth, collegiate, amateur and professional. Here are a few of the events the HHRVB has successfully hosted.
- US Junior Nationals AAU Basketball Tournament
- Triple Crown Sports Father’s Day Classic Baseball Tournament
- American Cheer Power Hersheypark Open
- Eastern Cheer & Dance Regional Championship
- Keystone State Games, 1993-98
- NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners Association Conference
- Marques Colston Charity Weekend
- PIAA State Championships in basketball, football, wrestling and soccer
- PGA Nationwide Tour Reese’s Cup
- USGA Publinx Qualifier featuring Michelle Wie
- Big 33 Football Classic
2010 Sports Schedule
• Harrisburg Senators Baseball, April to September, newly renovated Metro Bank Park, City Island, Harrisburg
• Hershey Bears Hockey, October to April, Giant Center, Hershey
• City Islanders Soccer, April to August, Skyline Sports Complex, City Island, Harrisburg
• Harrisburg Stampede Indoor Football, March through June, Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg
• Central Penn Piranha Football, July to November, Roscoe Warner Stadium, Susquehanna Township High School, Harrisburg
• Thoroughbred racing, Wednesday through Saturday nights, 6:30 p.m., Penn National Race Course at Hollywood Casino, Grantville
• Harrisburg Horizon Basketball, December to March, Kimber Gym, Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg
• PIAA High School Wrestling Championships (team), February 12-13, 2010, Giant Center, Hershey
• PIAA High School Wrestling Championships (individual), March 10-13, 2010, Giant Center, Hershey
• PIAA Boys Team Tennis Championships, May 21-22, 2010, Hershey Racquet Club, Hershey
• PIAA Boys Singles and Doubles Tennis Championships, May 28-29, 2010, Hershey Racquet Club, Hershey
• Youth Step USA National Championships, May 29, 2010, The Forum, Harrisburg
• PIAA High School Soccer Championship (girls), June 11, 2010, Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey
• PIAA Lacrosse Championships, June 12, 2010, Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey
• Big 33 Football Classic, June 19, 2010, Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey
• Triple Crown Sports Father's Day Classic Baseball Tournament, June 19-20, 2010, various fields in Dauphin County
• Kicks 4 Kids youth soccer tournament, June 19-20, 2010, various fields in the Hershey area
• US Junior Nationals Hershey Showcase Basketball Tournament, June 26-29, 2010, various gyms throughout Dauphin County
• Millers Mutual Harrisburg Mile, July 21, 2010, downtown Harrisburg
• Pennsylvania National Horse Show, October 14-23, 2010, Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg
• PIAA High School Cross Country Championships, November 6, 2010, Parkview Course, Hershey
• PIAA Girls Singles & Doubles Tennis Championships, November 5-6, 2010, Hershey Racquet Club, Hershey
• Select Medical Harrisburg Marathon, November 14, 2010, Harrisburg
• PIAA High School Soccer Championship (boys & girls), November 19-20, 2010, Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey
• PIAA High School Football Championships, December 17-18, 2010, Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey
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