Bassmaster Elite Series Coming to Sacramento SACRAMENTO,
CA – The Sacramento Sports Commission, a division of the Sacramento Convention
& Visitors Bureau (SCVB), is proud to announce that the Bassmaster Elite
Series will be coming to Sacramento in 2015. The Bassmaster Elite Series,
a nine-tournament event, is the premier fishing tournament series in the world,
and will be held in Sacramento from April 30 – May 3, 2015, at Discovery
Park. An estimated 15,000 spectators will gather to watch the 110
professional anglers compete over four days for a $100,000 top prize. “We
certainly realize that we are a destination with fantastic natural resources
and beautiful waterways, and we love our outdoor sports,” said Steve Hammond,
President & CEO, SCVB. “Partnering with B.A.S.S. is a great way to
celebrate the sport of fishing and the tremendous natural beauty of Sacramento
County.” Fishing
is the third most popular outdoor activity in America today, with an estimated
1.2 million freshwater anglers fishing every day. B.A.S.S., the oldest
organization in the fishing industry with over a half a million members, is
dedicated to conservation and preserving the culture and resources. The
2015 Bassmaster Elite Series event is expected to generate more than $1.6
million in direct economic impact for Sacramento with a projected 2,944 room
nights over the four days of competition. “Sacramento
County is proud to have an opportunity to highlight Discovery Park, the
Sacramento Delta, and our natural resources in a way that uniquely connects
with visitors and residents,” said Jimmie Yee, Chairman of the Sacramento
County Board of Supervisors. “We look forward to working with B.A.S.S.
and the Sacramento Sports Commission to make the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series
event in Sacramento County a huge success.” “We
strive to identify both sports that connect with our community and great
partners in our industry. With the Bassmaster Elite Series, we believe we
have done both,” said Mike Sophia, Director of the Sacramento Sports
Commission. “We look forward to building a true partnership with B.A.S.S. and
continuing to promote the sport of fishing in our region.” B.A.S.S.
is the largest media company in the world that reaches anglers, and is the
ultimate authority on bass fishing. Bassmaster reaches
an audience of more than 3.5 million, with a circulation of 520,000.
Digitally speaking, Bassmaster.com averages over 500,000 unique visitors
monthly. The Bassmasters is the most widely distributed tournament-based
fishing show in the U.S., reaching 168MM households. Over 40 hours of
programming on ESPN2 covers the Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bassmaster
Classic, the “Super Bowl” of fishing. # # # About the Sacramento Sports Commission
The Sacramento Sports Commission was created in the 1980s as a joint
city-county advisory board to attract and develop major professional and
amateur sporting events in the capital region. On Jan. 1, 2013, at the request
of the Sacramento City Council and County Board of Supervisors, the Sacramento
CVB took over the responsibilities of the Sacramento Sports Commission. This
new Sacramento Sports Commission, a division of the SCVB, will be responsible
for fostering economic development of the region by securing, promoting and
sustaining highly visible sporting events, tournaments and conventions.
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