SPORTSThe Minneapolis North area has a distinct tradition of sports excellence. The 11 member cities have their own diverse sports facilities, able to accommodate any kind of sporting event. Community parks, state-of-the-art complexes, school fields, ice arenas, domes and more suit every athlete—from Pee Wees to professionals. And don’t forget the largest sports complex in the state: the National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine. The NSC embodies everything tournament and event planners look for in a multi-use sports facility. The center boasts 55 athletic fields, multi-sport fields for soccer, football, lacrosse and rugby, the Schwan Super Rink (featuring four Olympic-size sheets of ice), the National Youth Golf Center and the 15,000 square foot Schwan Event Center. The Sports Department at Visit Minneapolis North is unprecedented with three full-time staff members dedicated to ensuring a successful sporting event. Contact them by calling 763.566.7722, toll-free 1.800.541.4364 or via e-mail by clicking on their name below: The department offers several complimentary services, and will: - Draft bid proposals and presentations to market our area and facilities for any competition
- Research dates and venues for an event
- Arrange lodging, sport facility and informational site tours
- Provide media/press release assistance
- Coordinate transportation necessities
- Assist in the marketing and promotion of your event
- Provide team-friendly lodging room rates
- Secure area discounts from restaurants and provide attraction information
- Organize and collate welcome packets full of information about the area and navigation maps
- Handle any on-site requirement leading up to your event
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