Our Goals

• To retain and strengthen existing sporting events in St. Joseph County and surrounding areas
• To create a continuous communications plan which reinforces the mission of the Sports Commission
• To attract international, national, regional, state and local events, meetings, conventions and sports-related activities through National Governing bodies (i.e. United States Olympic Committee, Amateur Athletic Union, National Collegiate Athletics Association, etc.)
• To develop the necessary economic resources and corporate support, identifying a variety of revenue streams for long-range funding of the Sports Commission
• To increase tourism by promoting St. Joseph County and surrounding communities as an ideal location for amateur (with emphasis on youth) and professional sporting events
• To act as the primary source of information pertaining to existing facilities, bid procedures, contact persons, event regulations, etc.
• To increase the number of participants spectators and volunteers involved in area sporting events.
• To provide assistance (i.e. scholarships, grants, etc.) where possible to enable disadvantaged community members to participate in camps, clinics and other area sporting/recreational opportunities
• To determine and study the necessary infrastructure to support the efforts of the Sports Commission through city/county governments, athletic community, private sector and media
• To stimulate economic activity and enhance the quality of life in the South Bend region
• To inspire community teamwork, volunteerism and cohesiveness