Monthly Archives: March 2011

2010 Triple-A National Champions Ring Ceremony

Posted on March 31, 2011 by GCSC

As part of the festivities at the Clippers-Indians exhibition game, community leaders and supporters of the team were asked to take part in the 2010 Triple-A National Champions Ring Ceremony. The Columbus Clippers were crowned Triple-A National Champions over the Tacoma Rainers … Continue reading →

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GCSC Tosses Coin for 2011 Columbus Crew Home Opener

Posted on March 28, 2011 by GCSC

On Saturday, March 26th, Greater Columbus Sports Commission Executive Director Linda Shetina Logan was honored by the Columbus Crew by performing the coin toss at the team’s home opener vs. the New York Red Bulls. Linda is an integral part … Continue reading →

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OHSAA Boys Basketball Championships in Columbus this Weekend!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by GCSC

There is nothing like winning a state championship. And, this weekend four Central Ohio high schools (Columbus Bishop Hartley, Canal Winchester Harvest Prep., Columbus Africentric Early College and Columbus Northland) will fight for that title. Ohio High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Championships begin … Continue reading →

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Baseball Season is Here! Columbus Clippers Host Exciting Set of Exhibition Games To Start Season

Posted on March 23, 2011 by GCSC

Baseball season (and warm weather hopefully) are here! The Columbus Clippers are kicking off the 2011 baseball season with three exciting exhibition games at Huntington Park.  The Clippers will play their parent club, the Cleveland Indians, next Wednesday on March 30th … Continue reading →

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Columbus Sports Pride: Crew to Paint the Town Black and Gold This Week

Posted on March 21, 2011 by GCSC

In a large showing of Columbus Sports Pride, the Columbus Crew will paint the town Black and Gold this week.  During the week, there will be a Fan forum, kickaround on the Statehouse lawn and a neighborhood cleanup that will … Continue reading →

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OHSAA and NCAA Basketball

Posted on March 17, 2011 by GCSC

This weekend Columbus will host the OHSAA Girls Basketball Championships at the Schottenstein Center and NCAA Division I Women’s First and Second Rounds at St. John Arena. Games for the OHSAA Girls Basketball Championships start today with championships being played for all … Continue reading →

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The Columbus Crew Get Ready To Put In Work In Their 16th MLS Season

Posted on March 17, 2011 by GCSC

The Columbus Crew are ready for FirstKick in their 16th season in 2011 with a new team commercial and a lot of momentum and energy.  Here’s a look into some of the things going heading into Saturday’s opener: For Saturday’s road … Continue reading →

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The Women’s Sports Report, Post Event Interviews

Posted on March 16, 2011 by GCSC

Wow! The Women’s Sports Report in its first year was a sold out event. Over 300 community leaders, sport administrators, coaches, athletes and fans were in attendance to celebrate girls and women’s athletic achievements in Central Ohio. A HUGE thank you … Continue reading →

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Indianapolis Eyes Columbus Neighborhoods as Models and Speaks to Importance of Sports Tourism

Posted on March 14, 2011 by GCSC

As 18,000+ Big Ten Basketball fans woke up in Indianapolis Sunday morning, they saw a front page article from the Indianapolis Star with an above the fold photo about Columbus’ Short North neighborhood. The article spoke to how Columbus has … Continue reading →

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Ticket Giveaway for Blue Jackets Game Tonight!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by GCSC

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Los Angelas Kings tonight at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. The Greater Columbus Sports Commission and FOX Sports Ohio are giving away two tickets to the first 10 Blue Jackets fans that call the GCSC … Continue reading →

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