Monthly Archives: February 2011

National Sports Articles About Columbus Touting the “The Arnold” and Nationwide Arena

Posted on February 28, 2011 by GCSC

In recent weeks, there have been two national articles written about Columbus sporting events.  The first was an article in the Chicago Tribune on Arnold Schwarznegger and the history of the Arnold Sports Festival, which is taking place this weekend.  … Continue reading →

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Capital Set to Host NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field National Championships in March

Posted on February 25, 2011 by GCSC

This spring, Columbus will be a part of NCAA track history as Capital University and Ohio Wesleyan will host both the NCAA Division III national indoor and outdoor track & field championships, respectively.  Bexley’s Capital will host the outdoor championships … Continue reading →

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Downtown Dodgeball

Posted on February 23, 2011 by GCSC

Dodgeball teams are a real hit, recently featured in The Columbus Dispatch, introduced a new Downtown dodgeball league, Crush Cabin Fever with Downtown Dodgeball, formed by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District.  Most anyone can play dodgeball or at least scream … Continue reading →

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Columbus’ Sports Pride Shows Strength Again

Posted on February 22, 2011 by GCSC

After Columbus, which is known for having some of the country’s best sports fans, gained more national notoriety for being one of the nation’s top household viewership markets for the Super Bowl, the city is showing more of its fan avidity and … Continue reading →

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The Women’s Sports Report

Posted on February 18, 2011 by GCSC

We are very excited to announce the first Women’s Sports Report, hosted by the Greater Columbus Sports Commission.  The Women’s Sports Report is a celebratory breakfast honoring the athletic successes and achievements, both on the playing field and off, of women and … Continue reading →

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Columbus Crew Soccer is World-Class Soccer

Posted on February 17, 2011 by GCSC

The Columbus Crew have a lot of good things going on as they head into their season (tickets are on-sale!). This past summer Columbus showed their appreciation for the Crew and “World-Class Soccer” by being the ninth-largest market in World … Continue reading →

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The Columbus International Film + Video Festival presents: Pinned

Posted on February 14, 2011 by GCSC

“Pinned”…  where pain is practiced and becoming a champion is worth any price. The Columbus International Film + Video Festival presents a documentary of two Ohio high school wrestlers, Lance Palmer of the St. Edward Eagles and Matt Curley of the … Continue reading →

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Columbus Ranked Third-Highest Television Market in Viewership for Super Bowl XLV

Posted on February 9, 2011 by GCSC

We all know that Columbus is a major sports town. That was nationally recognized in 2008 when Scarborough Sports Marketing ranked Columbus at the #1 sports town in all the land.  Since then, Columbus continues to show it’s a city … Continue reading →

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Discounted Tickets, Hurry!

Posted on February 8, 2011 by GCSC

The Buckeyes take on Purdue, Thursday (February 10) at Nationwide Arena. Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. Your chance to purchase discounted tickets expires soon ! Tickets have been discounted 50% and are just $10 for general admission. Click discounted tickets to reserve … Continue reading →

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Columbus Continues to be a Leader in Sports Medicine

Posted on February 7, 2011 by GCSC

Columbus continues to be a leader in sports medicine and that leadership will be sustained with the news from the Columbus Dispatch and Columbus Business First that Nationwide Children’s Hospital will build a $6.3 million, 25,000-square-foot sports-medicine and orthopedic center … Continue reading →

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