USA Ultimate Frisbee College Championships Come to Warren County
05/13/2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mary Fessler, Director of Marketing | 513-204-7055 | mfessler@wccvb.org
USA Ultimate Frisbee College Championships Come to Warren County
WHAT: The 2014 USA Ultimate College Championships in Warren County, Ohio
WHERE: Heritage Oak Park in Mason, Ohio and Mason High School in Mason, Ohio
WHEN: Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26
WHO: USA Ultimate, in partnership with the Cincinnati Ultimate Players Association (CUPA) and the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau
INTERVIEW, PHOTO and VIDEO OP: Representatives from USA Ultimate, CUPA, and the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau will be available for interviews prior to, and during the event. Photo and video may be taken during the tournament. For more information, or to schedule an interview before the tournament begins, contact Mary Fessler: mfessler@wccvb.org, 513-204-7055.
Athlete and team representative interview requests should be coordinated through Andy Lee, USA Ultimate Director of Marketing & Communications: andy@hq.usaultimate.org, 303-522-3896.
BACKGROUND: Each year, the College Championships crown national champions in the Men’s and Women’s divisions. The USA Ultimate College Championships host 40 teams (20 men and 20 women) annually, and serve as the culmination of the college ultimate season. ESPN will broadcast semifinal and final action in both divisions from the College Championships live on ESPN3 with programming to air on ESPNU on Wednesday, May 28. Defending champions include the University of Pittsburgh (Men) and the University of Oregon (Women). Local favorite, The Ohio State University, will be competing in the women’s division. University of Oregon (Women) and The Ohio State University (Women) have players who have graduated from local Cincinnati high schools.
About Warren County Sports:
Warren County Sports is a department of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The department bids on and facilitates national championships and regional sporting events, with the primary goal of attracting out-of-town competitors. Since its inception in 2004, Warren County Sports has grown to become an extremely successful driver of room nights and economic impact to the local community. In 2013, Warren County Sports generated 62,000 room nights and an estimated economic impact of more than $35 million.
About the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Warren County is Ohio’s Largest Playground! With easy access from Interstates 71 and 75, visitors to Warren County can enjoy more activities within a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio.
The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a professional destination marketing organization committed to economic growth by increasing overnight and year-round visitors.
Tourism is the leading industry in Warren County. The 8.3 million yearly visitors drive an economic impact of $993 million and 10,657 tourism-related jobs.
For additional information, visit www.OhiosLargestPlayground.com or call 800-433-1072.