Ames, Iowa to host high school girls state soccer championship starting in 2025
It revealed deep rifts in race relations. What's New Tonight, the event kicks off a busy sports season, as KCCI affiliate Jacobson reports, Central Iowa's economy could see big wins thanks to a big soccer tournament. Let's tie your shoes, girl. It's the night before a big soccer tournament. Is the sprint over yet? Tessa and Meg Brandt are coaching their team on the field. The girls are ready for the last few reps. The game begins. Let's kick it over and over again. I'm really excited to bring in new people and let them know what's going on here. The 2024 Rush Spring Champions Cup is expected to draw more than 12,000 participants from across the country this weekend, with more than 450 participants at sports complexes in Altoona, Des Moines and Ankeny, including Prairie Ridge. A match will be held. 10 seconds left in this round. The match begins on Friday. We're getting a lot of traffic. It's going to be really great for the community and with thousands of people expected to be here this weekend, it's going to be a big win for the economy, Cass Des Moines said. We love sports teams and we love sports tournaments in Des Moines, says Greg Edwards. The people who come here for the tournament will pump a lot of money into businesses in central Iowa. He says sports now accounts for 45% of his business at Metro. The good thing about tournaments is that you have a long break, so you can shop and spend your money elsewhere, perhaps go to the movies or have some entertainment. Good Movie Corey tournament organizers estimate the total economic impact for this weekend as follows: 4.5 million dollars. Edwards said the tournament is the start of a busy season. We have a lot of tournament bookings throughout the year. Be prepared for these events while business is being conducted in the metro. The next few months will be busy and summer will arrive before the fall season arrives. Brandt will be on the field to make sure his team is ready. Ankeny Ophelia Jacobson, KCCI EIGHT NEWS Iowa News Leader. The city of Altoona says youth sports are a big draw for them.
Ames, Iowa to host high school girls state soccer championship starting in 2025
The Iowa High School Girls State Soccer Championship will be held in Ames. Related video above: Soccer tournament expected to bring thousands of people, millions of dollars to central Iowa The state of Iowa and the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday that the state soccer championship will be held. did. Quarterfinal and semifinal games will be held at the Reed Recreation Center and maple/willow/larch fields across from the Hilton Coliseum. Championship games for all classes are planned at the Cyclone Sports Complex, where the Iowa State women's soccer team will play. The 2024 state tournament begins May 28 at the Cowney Sports Complex in Des Moines. KCCI social media: Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter
The Iowa High School Girls State Soccer Championship will be held in Ames.
Related video above: Soccer tournament expected to draw thousands of people and millions of dollars to central Iowa
The state soccer championships will be held in Ames for three years starting in 2025, the state of Iowa and the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday.
Quarterfinal and semifinal games will be held at the Leet Recreation Center and maple/willow/larch fields across from the Hilton Coliseum. Championship games for all classes are planned at the Cyclone Sports Complex, where the Iowa State women's soccer team will play.
The 2024 state tournament begins May 28 at the Cowney Sports Complex in Des Moines.
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