Industry Profile - Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance

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Sports Industry Profile
Colorado Springs 2016
Colorado Springs
Sports Industry Competitive Advantages
Sports Industry Cluster
Often referred to as the “Amateur Sports Capital” of the United States, the crown jewel of the sports
economy in Colorado Springs is unquestionably the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). Along with the
USOC, 24 National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) are headquartered in Colorado Springs including:
USA Cycling, USA Hockey, USA Swimming, USA Triathlon, USA Volleyball, and U.S. Figure Skating
among others. Including the USOC and NGBs, Colorado Springs is home to 59 national or international
sports organizations.
The U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC) is also located in Colorado Springs. Some 15,000 athletes
train at the OTC on a short-term basis each year with another 130 training on a full-time status through a NGB “resident athlete” program. Resident programs exist through several NGBs including: USA Modem
Pentathlon, USA Shooting, USA Triathlon, USA Weightlifting, USA Wrestling, etc. with others specific to
Paralympic training (USA Fencing, USA Judo, USA Swimming).
Educational Resources
The Colorado Springs community is home to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and one of the leading Sport Management programs
in the country. With an unparalleled number of amateur sports organizations in the local community, including the USOC and NGBs of Sport, the Sport
Management program uniquely prepares its students for careers in amateur sport organizations by involving local sports leaders in classrooms and creating
numerous internship opportunities in their organizations. Students intern year-round providing these organizations with constant support while instilling
professionalism into the sport industry’s future leaders. (www.uccs.edu)
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) launched the Elite Triathlon Academy in June 2011. This landmark program, that provides the United
States’ top up-and-coming triathletes the opportunity to receive a top-notch college education while benefitting from a full-time coach and the nation’s best
training resources, debuted in 2011 at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with national-level support from USA Triathlon and the U.S. Olympic
Committee. (www.elitetriathlonacademy.org/index.php?page=education)
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Educational Resources (continued)
The Sports Medicine and Performance Center at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will have the ability to draw out-of-state patients to
Colorado Springs for acute sport-related healthcare. The estimated 72,000-square-foot UCCS Sports Medicine and Performance Center will provide
Sports medicine and human performance clinical, testing, and counseling services, instructional opportunities and space for faculty and other experts to
conduct research leading to new knowledge. The Sports Medicine and Performance Center is estimated to cost $27 - $31 million and will open in the
spring of 2017. (www.cityforchampions.com/project/sports-medicine-and-performance-center)
The U.S. Olympic Museum and Hall of Fame will be the only comprehensive Olympic and Paralympic Museum in the United States. An iconic complex
to be built in downtown Colorado Springs, the museum will be a pilgrimage site containing the artifacts, media, technology, and the myriad stories behind the dedicated American athletes who follow their dreams, while showcasing the historical power and national pride surrounding the Olympic Games.
Through the use of compelling video and highly interactive experiences, visitors will be immersed in the drama, competition, and exhilaration of being
there--in the pool, on the slopes, around the track, at the starting line, and on the podium. The U.S. Olympic Museum is estimated to cost $60 million and
will be completed in 2018. (www.usolympicmuseum.org)
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, supporting and disseminating
research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness. The NSCA is an international nonprofit educational
association founded in 1978. Drawing upon its vast network of members, the NSCA develops and presents the most advanced information regarding
strength training and conditioning practices, injury prevention, and research findings. The NSCA offers respected credentials of distinction including: the
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®), Certified Special Populations Specialist™ (CSPS™), NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCACPT®), and the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator™ (TSAC-F™). (www.nsca.com)
Glazier Clinics is headquartered in Colorado Springs. Hosting 32 annual football clinics across the United States, over 34,000 attended in 2012.
During the last season: 136 high school teams were undefeated - over half learned from Glazier Clinics; 43 of 50 states had at least one state champion
attend Glazier Clinics; and 17 of the top 25 D1 programs taught at Glazier Clinics in 2012. (www.glazierclinics.com)
Pikes Peak International Raceway offers team building and driving experiences with the Drive365 Program: Group and Corporate Driving Events and Team
Building; Performance Driving Xperience: Performance Driving Track Day Clinics; and Time Attack and Drift series: Autocross and drifting for drivers of all skill
levels. (www.ppir.com)
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Big Assets
• United States Olympic Committee
• United States Olympic Training Center
• National Governing Bodies
• USA Archery • USA Boxing
• USA Field Hockey
• USA Judo
• USA Racquetball
• USA Synchro
• USA Team Handball
• USA Volleyball
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Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation
Colorado College Athletics
Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Mountain West Conference
National Junior College Athletic Association
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Athletics
World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
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USA Badminton
USA Cycling
U.S. Figure Skating
USA Karate
USA Shooting
USA Table Tennis
USA Triathlon
USA Weightlifting
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Carmichael Training Systems
Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association
National Collegiate Hockey Conference
National Strength & Conditioning Association
Pikes Peak International Raceway
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
U.S. Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association
Women’s Professional Rodeo Association
USA Basketball
USA Fencing
USA Hockey
USA Modern Pentathlon
USA Swimming
USA Taekwondo
USA Ultimate
USA Wrestling
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Research, Development & Manufacturing
Many outdoor sports and recreational equipment companies have chosen Colorado Springs for the location of their product development or manufacturing
centers. The abundance of natural testing terrain, sunny weather, ample precision machining and a community full of amateur and elite level athletes makes
Colorado Springs an ideal location to develop and manufacture sporting equipment. The ability to couple these community attributes with the outdoor lifestyle
that many outdoor professionals prefer makes it easy to attract top talent.
Local sports product development companies include:
• Angletech Cycles (recumbent bicycles & tricycles)
• Borealis Fat Bikes (Borealis bikes)
• Koobi (bicycle saddles/seats)
• Maxx Sunglasses (eyewear)
• SRAM (SRAM, RockShox, Avid bicycle components)
• SRM (bicycle power meters)
Local sports-related manufacturers include:
• Billet Racing Products (aftermarket parts & accessories for motorcycles)
• Magna Fuel (high-performance fuel systems)
• MBS Mountainboards
• Sharene Sportswear (skating gear)
• Thin Air frameworks (manufacturer custom handmade bicycle frames)
• Walker Wear (outerwear)
Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance Sports Economy Team
The Sports Economy Team is comprised of sports industry professionals from various Colorado Springs based sports organizations, manufacturers and
businesses. The purpose of the team is to help grow, support and communicate the vitality of the Colorado Springs sports industry. The team meets with
sports companies that are considering expanding or relocating operations in the Colorado Springs region, represents the region at national trade shows
and conferences and visits local sports companies to help resolve issues and concerns. In addition, the Sports Economy Team provides the Business
Alliance with newsworthy stories which are shared through our communications outreach and works on projects that help further brand the region as an
amateur sports mecca.
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Success Stories
USA Synchro
USA Synchro, the national governing body for the sport of synchronized swimming in the United States and member of the U.S.
Olympic Committee (USOC), announced the relocation of its national headquarters to Colorado Springs in August 2015.
The USA Synchro board of directors made the decision to relocate their headquarters after careful consideration based on
current and future strategies and after determining what will be best for the organization in the long term. President Judy
McGowan stated, “The first step was the decision of moving our headquarters to Colorado Springs, closer to the other National
Governing Bodies and the USOC.” Over the past several years Colorado Springs has been a centralized location for
USA Synchro in areas including athlete training and education. (www.usasynchro.org)
R2 sports
R2 sports announced in August 2015 the relocation of their operations to Colorado Springs.
R2 sports provides a unique online software for sports organizations and associations, event directors, and competitors offering
an efficient and complete management system that makes it easier to manage events, players, website content, and rankings.
The software also allows fans, parents, media, and players the ability to follow a live tournament. The management system
can be used for both small and large events and has been used for state/provincial championships, state games, national
championships, international championships, Pan Am Championships, and the World Games. (www.r2sports.com)
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Success Stories
USA Ultimate
USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States and member of the U.S. Olympic
Committee (USOC), announced the relocation of its national headquarters to Colorado Springs in December 2014.
“USA Ultimate is the leading organization driving the explosive growth of ultimate in the United States,” explained USA Ultimate
Board of Directors President Mike Payne. “As the longest-tenured, best-resourced and most influential body in the sport, we
owe it to our members and partners to ensure that USA Ultimate’s staff, consultants and volunteers are the best in the sports
business. Colorado Springs is chock-full of this expertise, and we’re excited to see what happens to our sport as we take
greater advantage of that expertise. As an added bonus, our new proximity to the USOC and other Olympic NGBs and sport
organizations promises better media visibility and sponsorship opportunities for ultimate.” (www.usaultimate.org)
Borealis Fat Bikes announces new headquarters established in Colorado Springs
Borealis Fat Bikes, a producer of the world’s lightest carbon fiber fat bikes, established their headquarters in Colorado Springs
and announced the launch of their signature brand, Borealis. Fat bikes are suitable for anyone who rides a mountain bike, offering customization of colors, wheels, rims and a complete assembly of the bikes. (www.fatbike.com)
Riding the local Colorado Springs trails during lunch break and going for epic bike adventures along the Colorado Front Range,
in Moab, and Alaska, the combined riding experience has given Borealis Bikes the ability to develop some of the best products
available for the most fun type of bike around—fat bikes! The company strives to bring excellent fat bike products backed by
an excellent warranty, and always available by phone or email to answer any questions you may have.
(www.borealisbikes.com)
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Success Stories
Australian cloud-based technology company, fuseSPORT, picks Colorado Springs for its North American headquarters
fuseSport.com is a global leader in online solutions for major sports events and federations. Its cloud-based technology comes
with a breadth of functionality and expertise necessary to meet the demands of mission-critical world-class sporting events
and federations. As one of the longest-running providers of online technology platforms for sport, with its 16 years in business,
fuseSport.com is experienced in running large scale, complex multi-sport events. The company holds office locations in Europe,
North America and Asia/Pacific.
In May 2013 fuseSPORT announced the North American headquarters in Colorado Springs to facilitate business opportunities
in North America. Colorado Springs made sense as the location for its North American office due to the presence of the United
States Olympic Committee and the many sports organizations that are headquartered here. The office located in Downtown
Colorado Springs will employ 20 associates in marketing, sales, tech design and support and customer service.
(www.fusesport.com)
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Local Sport Companies
Angletech Cycles
Represents the best of recumbent bike and trike design
www.angletechcycles.com
Borealis Fat Bikes
Assembly of specialty bikes
www.fatbike com
BRP / Billet Racing Products, LLC
High-quality products to the off-road community
www.brpmoto.com
Carmichael Training Systems
Endurance coaching, training camps & performance testing
www.trainright.com
Colorado Springs Sky Sox
AAA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers
www.skysox.com
Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
Attracts, creates, organizes and promotes sporting events
www.thesportscorp.org
fuseSPORT
Business solution for sporting events
www.fusesport.com
Koobi
Manufacturing bicycle saddles and seats
www.koobi.com
Magna Fuel
High-performance fuel systems
www.magnafuel.com
Major League Baseball Players Alumni Assn. Service organization for former Major League Baseball players
www.baseballalumni.com
Maxx Sunglasses
Distribution of sunglasses
www.maxxsunglasses.com
MBS Mountainboards
Develop innovattive and high performance mountainboard products
www.mbs.com
Mountain West Conference
Intercollegiate athletics and administration in multiple states
www.themwc.com
National Junior College Athletic Assn.
Promotes and foster junior college athletics
www.njcaa.org
National Little Britches Rodeo Association
Youth rodeo association
www.nlbra.com
National Strength & Conditioning Assn.
Nonprofit association that specializes in strength and conditioning
www.nsca.org
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Membership trade association which represents the sport of professional rodeo
www.prorodeo.com
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Oversees athletics for colleges and universities in a four-state region
www.rmacsports.org
Rocky Mountain Soccer Camps, Inc.
Longest running soccer camp in the nation
www.rockymountainsoccercamp.com
Sharene Sportswear, Inc.
Manufacturers figure skating and gymnastics apparel and dance wear
www.shareneskatewear.com
Skating Rink Inline Hockey Association (SIHA) Inline hockey membership organization
www.sihahockey.com
SRAM LLC.
Product development for road, mountain and urban bicycle components
www.sram.com
SRM
Manufacturer and distribution of bicycle products
www.srm.de
Stretching, Inc.
Produces instructional materials related to fitness products
www.stretching.com
Sundown Entertainment
Entertainment company which specializes in boxing promotions
www.sundownentertainment.com
Thin Air Frameworks
Handmade Colorado bicycle frames
www.thinairframeworks.com
Walker Wear Inc.Manufactures sportswear and dancewearwww.walker-wear.com
Women’s Professional Rodeo Association
Organization which handles national women’s rodeo activities and rankings
www.wpra.com
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Annual Sporting Events
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American Discovery Trail Marathon (400 in marathon; 450 in half marathon)
The Broadmoor Open (national figure skating competition)
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (100th year; auto & motorcycle race up Pikes Peak Highway, 2nd oldest auto race in the U.S.)
Dave Schultz Memorial International (largest annual wrestling tournament in the U.S.)
Labor Day Lift Off (40th year; one of the nation’s largest hot air balloon festivals)
Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon (1,800 in Ascent (half marathon); 800 in marathon, 3rd longest running marathon in the U.S.)
Pikes Peak Airstrip Attack (1/2 mile drag racing of the fastest stock & modified street cars at the Colorado Springs Airport)
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (76th year)
President’s Day Hockey Tournament (39th annual, 90 teams)
Pride of the Rockies Classic (multi-state soccer tournament)
Rocky Mountain Rampage (professional skateboard competition)
Rocky Mountain State Games (Colorado’s largest sports festival: 40+ sports, 9,000 athletes)
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly (annual meeting of the Olympic and Paralympic family - held biennially in Colorado Springs)
U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang (international taekwondo tournament with over 1,300 participants)
Photo Courtesy Scott Paine Photography
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Other National or World Class Events
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International Blind Sports Association Pan American Games (2009)
ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships (2007, 2012)
ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships (2010)
NORCECA World Championships Qualifier (volleyball – 2014)
Pikes Peak Downhill Skateboard Invitational (2013 - 2015)
State Games of America (national sports festival - 2005, 2007, 2009)
U.S. Open Ultimate Championships (ultimate frisbee - 2012)
U.S. Women’s Open (professional golf - 2011)
U.S. Senior Open (professional golf - 2008)
USA Archery National Target Championships (2007, 2008)
USA Boxing National Championships (2010, 2011, 2012)
USA Cycling Hill Climb National Championships (2016)
USA Cycling U.S. Cup (2014, 2015)
USA Karate All American Classic (2012, 2013)
USA Modern Pentathlon National Championships (2010)
USA Pro Challenge (professional cycling - 2011, 2012, 2014)
USA Shooting National Shotgun Championships (2009)
USA Taekwondo Junior & Senior Team Trials (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
USA Weightlifting U15 International (2014)
WCLA National Championships (lacrosse - 2012, 2013)
Warrior Games (injured service members competing in various sports - 2011 - 2014)
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Facilities
• U.S. Olympic Training Center Velodrome
• The Broadmoor Golf Courses
• The Broadmoor World Arena & Ice Halls • El Pomar Youth Sports Park
• Norris-Penrose Events Center
• Pikes Peak International Raceway
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Rocky Mountain Soccer Camps, Inc.
• Sand Creek Stadium
• Security Service Field
• Sertich Ice Center
• U.S. Air Force Academy
• U.S. Olympic Training Center
• Xfinity Sports Arena
Natural Amenities
• Garden of the Gods
• Manitou Incline
• Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain
• Pikes Peak Greenway
• Santa Fe Bicycle Trail System
Expansions / Relocations of Sport Related Industry Companies 2007 - 2015
• USA Synchro (2015)
• USA Ultimate (2014)
• Borealis Fat Bikes (2013)
• fuseSPORT (2013)
• BRP / Billet Racing Products (2009)
• Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (2008)
• USA Karate (2007)
If you would like to be part of this vibrant sports economy, contact:
Tammy J. Fields
Senior Vice President, Economic Development
102 S. Tejon Street, Suite 430
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719.884.2836 | 719.213.0616 (cell)
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