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Charlotte Sports Foundation[edit]
The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting the economy and quality of life in the Charlotte region. CSF works with a number of organizations to develop unique, large-scale, sporting events such as the Ally Tipoff, Jumpman Invitational presented by Novant Health, Duke’s Mayo Bowl and more.[1]
History[edit]
The inaugural group was headed by Will Webb who served as the Executive Director from 2013-2019. Charlotte Sports Foundation’s first events were the 2013 ACC Football Championship and 2013 Belk Bowl. In May 2019, Danny Morrison, former president of the Carolina Panthers, was introduced as the new Executive Director following Webb’s departure.
Impact[edit]
Events[edit]
| Event | Description | Start Date | Average Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke’s Mayo Bowl (formerly Belk Bowl) | The Duke’s Mayo Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that has been played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 2002. Originally commissioned as the Queen City Bowl, it has undergone many name changes due to sponsorship rights. The game currently features a matchup between a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and a team from the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the Big Ten Conference or the Big 12 Conference. | December 28,2002 (Continental Tire Bowl) | 48,715 |
| Duke’s Mayo Classic (formerly Belk College Kickoff) | The Duke's Mayo Classic (known before 2020 as the Belk College Kickoff) is an annual college football game played on the opening weekend of the college football season in Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers. | September 3, 2015 | 54,558 |
| Ally Tipoff | Ally Tipoff is North Carolina’s premier women’s college basketball event. The inaugural event featured a matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Virginia Tech Hokies. | November 9, 2023 | 15,196 |
| Jumpman Invitational presented by Novant Health | The Jumpman Invitational is a college basketball competition played between the four of the original Jordan-brand sponsored programs. The event intersects culture, entertainment and hoops while uniquely showcasing the schools’ men and women’s teams bringing the energy to Charlotte.[4] | December 20, 2022 | |
| Meck Mile presented by Albemarle | The Meck Mile brings people together from across Charlotte to run, walk, skip, or dance their way through American Legion Memorial Stadium. This race gives participants and spectators alike the chance to hit the streets and see the city we call home from an entirely new perspective.[5] | May 25,2024 |
References[edit]
- ^ "About CSF". Charlotte Sports Foundation. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Charlotte Sports Foundation and Ally Financial Unveil 2024 Ally Tipoff Lineup and Extend Partnership through 2026". MediaRoom. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Yoho, Miller (2024-03-07). "Charlotte Sports Foundation Announces New Logo and Brand Refresh". Charlotte Sports Foundation. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, NC | December 2023". Charlotte Sports Foundation. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Meck Mile". Charlotte Sports Foundation. Retrieved 2024-06-24.