COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Officials from USA Swimming and the Omaha Sports Commission announced today that the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming will return to Omaha, Neb., in 2012. The competition will take place from June 25 to July 2 in a temporary indoor pool at Qwest Center Omaha.
The competition dates for the 2012 Trials were developed through consultation with the USA Swimming National Team, the United States Olympic Committee, the Omaha Sports Commission, NBC, College World Series of Omaha, Inc., the NCAA, ESPN and Qwest Center Omaha (MECA).
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U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming Will Return to Omaha in 2012
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Tickets for the 2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship set to go on sale March 19th
Tuesday, March 3rd, 20092010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship tickets will go on sale Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM (CT). Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 402-422-1212.
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2008 will be big year for sports in Omaha
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008By Rich Kaipust
World-Herald Staff Writer
Maybe it will take until the Qwest Center Omaha pool fills, because nothing says different like a million gallons of water.
The last time Qwest Center Omaha hosted the NCAA volleyball tournament, 17,209 spectators saw Nebraska win the national championship. The final four returns to Omaha on Dec. 20.The U.S. Olympic Trials-Swimming sit right in the middle of a something-for-everybody sports year in Omaha. They promise world-class talent, major crowds and network television.
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Omaha to host NASC Sports Symposium
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007April 22-24, 2008 Omaha will host the single most important sports event conference for industry professionals! The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) is the sports event industry’s leading networking organization. The NASC represents almost 400 organizations including CVB’s, sports commissions, industry suppliers and most importantly event owners. These event holders (ex. NCAA, AAU, NAIA, USOC) are looking for cities to host their events..There is not a better opportunity to showcase Omaha!
Baseball Championship Stays Put in the Middle of America
Friday, December 14th, 2007Since 1950, Omaha has hosted hundreds of collegiate baseball teams and over 6.2 million fans from around the country.
The College World Series has become a tradition in Omaha, one that is built on sportsmanship, fan support, enthusiasm and celebration. And thanks to negotiations by city officials and the help of the Omaha Sports Commission, this great sporting event is currently guaranteed to stay in the middle of America through 2010.
Omaha Sports Commission Set the Stage for Success
Friday, December 14th, 2007In 2006, No. 1 Nebraska rallied to defeat No. 2 Stanford in front of a record-crowd of 17,209 fans during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship. The Qwest Center Omaha was transformed into a “sea of red” as the Huskers claimed their third national title and boasted 34,222 all-session attendees, a new NCAA Championship record.
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