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SPORTS TOURISM SEES ANOTHER
BANNER YEAR IN CHESTERFIELD by Dave Goode, Public Information Manager, Chesterfield County Department of Communications and Media
Chesterfield County’s thriving sports-tourism industry poured about $41 million into the local economy during the 2018 fiscal year, an increase of about $2.4 million over the previous year. The year also saw 62 sports events that attracted athletes, families and coaches from across the nation and several countries, and helped generate nearly $1.5 million in local tax revenue. A big part of the county’s sports tourism success is owed to the River City Sportsplex, which the county acquired in December 2016. The venue – responsible for $32.3 million of the total sports tourism economic impact – hosted 26 sports tourism events and attracted 549,000 visitors in fiscal 2018. That includes citizens, who frequently use the facility for open-play opportunities – a benefit touted by local officials when deciding to purchase the facility. The 115-acre multi-sport complex continued to establish itself nationally, earning SportsEvents Magazine’s acknowledgement as an “Ultimate Soccer and Lacrosse Destination and Venue.” The National Association of Counties also presented Chesterfield
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County with an Achievement Award for its efforts to transform the once-fledgling venue into a premier sports destination. River City Sportsplex is home to one of the largest collections of turf fields in the United States. “We’re successfully competing against some of the finest tournament venues across the country as we continue our momentum to make Chesterfield the place for sports tournaments,” said Dr. James Worsley, director for Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. “Our facilities also are providing those who live here great opportunities to pursue recreation, as well as compete in some of the nation’s top events here at home.” Sports tourism events in Chesterfield showed an $84.1 million economic impact regionally, compared to $81.7 million in fiscal 2017, according to Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. Such parallel growth is no accident, as Chesterfield works with its neighbors to expand the region’s sports tourism capability. An example of the regional impact is that weekend hotel stays, for the first time, surpassed weekday business stays. “It’s just unbelievable the impact these sports tournaments have had,” said Mike Watkins, general manager for the Doubletree Midlothian hotel. “It’s just had a tremendous impact on hotel occupancies for the entire Richmond region, because when these tournaments come to town they’re often using 35 to 40 hotels.” Other businesses are also benefitting, especially restaurants, as sports tourism drives an appetite. “We definitely staff up for weekends,” said Tony Foley, general manager at The Flyin’ Pig, a local favorite for barbecue near River City Sportsplex. “It’s more fun than crazy, but it definitely is hopping.” On tournament weekends, the restaurant stays busy from the time it opens, Foley said. He and his staff plan their time off around tournament schedules, making sure they’re ready to feed hungry athletes and their families. “The environment’s electric!” said Andy Clark, district manager for Restaurant Services of the Outer Banks, which operates several Dunkin’ Donuts, which are popular gathering spots before and after games. Whether they’ve won or lost a game, “you can see how happy they are meeting with their teams, hanging out with their families,” Clark said. “It’s just really great to see the amount of enthusiasm coming through the door.” In addition to events at River City Sportsplex, Chesterfield hosted numerous other events throughout the county, highlighting 14 sports. Events took place at 13 facilities, including county-owned and private venues, such as USA Swimming’s Futures Championship at SwimRVA and the Professional Putters Association Eastern Open at Putt-Putt Fun Center. A new Richmond Volleyball Club facility also debuted in fiscal 2018, built in partnership with Chesterfield, and hosted the Amateur Athletic Union Bid Tournament and Championship for girls’ volleyball, among other events. The 62 sports tourism events held in Chesterfield saw 14 new events, including the Club Champions League II Fall and Spring festivals for boys and girls soccer. The Club Champions League now chooses to hold five of its events in Chesterfield. U.S. Lacrosse, the national governing body for the sport, also brought its U15 Nationals girls lacrosse tournament to Chesterfield. “It takes strong public-private partnership linked to facilities, venues, hotels, restaurants and retailers to produce tangible results,” said Dr. Joe Casey, Chesterfield County administrator. “We are very fortunate to have a fantastic group of professionals supporting sports tourism in Chesterfield and throughout the region.”
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EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER 16 – 18
Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories.
See website for show times / $15 - $85 / Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St., 804-780-4970 / RichmondColiseum.net
NOVEMBER 16 – 18
Don Giovanni
Presented by the Virginia Opera Company, Don Giovanni is considered one of the top 10 operas in the world and blends comedy, melodrama and supernatural elements into Mozart’s popular opera. 8 p.m. (12/16), 2:30 p.m. (12/18) / $16.53 - $120 / Carpenter Theatre, 600 E. Grace St. / DominionEnergyCenter.com/Events
NOVEMBER 16 – JANUARY 6
Sister Act
Based on the 1992 hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, this musical follows the fallen showgirl, Deloris Van Cartier, as she unexpectedly finds sisterhood and redemption when forced to take refuge in a convent.
See website for show times / $36+ / Virginia Repertory Theater, 114 W. Broad St. / va-rep.org
NOVEMBER 17
Shockoe on the Half Shell
Meet in The Bottom to celebrate one of Virginia’s most iconic foods. Some of the area’s most popular restaurants and oyster shuckers will serve up every kind of oyster — smoked, grilled, roasted, fried, and on the half shell. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. / $1 suggested entry donation / 17th and Franklin Streets / Enrichmmond.org
NOVEMBER 17
Carlene Carter
The daughter of June Carter Cash and country star Carl Smith — and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash — Carlene Carter is the physical embodiment of the Carter Family in the 21st century. Doors open 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $42.50 (advance), $47.50 (door) / Tin Pan, 8982 Quiocassin Road / TinPanRVA.com
NOVEMBER 23
Diamond Heist
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NOVEMBER 24
Beatlegacy – The Ultimate Experience
These talented musicians celebrate the music with a stunning visual and audio re-creation of all eras of Beatles music; from the pre-fame days to Beatlemania, the psychedelic years, Abbey Road and beyond.
Doors open 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $30 (advance), $35 (door) / Tin Pan, 8982 Quiocassin Road / TinPanRVA.com
NOVEMBER 28
Mannheim Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller is a new-age music group known primarily for its Fresh Aire series of albums, which blend classical music with elements of new age and rock. 7:30 p.m. / $54 - $67 / Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. / AltriaTheater.com
NOVEMBER 28-29
Dark Star Orchestra: Two Nights
Dark Star Orchestra, a Grateful Dead tribute band formed in Chicago, Illinois, serve up two evenings of the seminal jam band’s best loved works. 8 p.m. / $41+ / The National, 708 E. Broad St. / TheNationalVA.com
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