News media members were invited Wednesday to see the progress inside the Qwest Center for the first time since work began May 12.Ashford introduced LB 1052 last winter, which, when later passed by the Legislature, shifted money from the State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund to the city of Omaha for promotion of the 2008 Olympic Trials. Ashford said it was the first time there has been direct appropriations of that magnitude to an event, not a facility.
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Assembly for Swim Trials will require small army of workers
Posted May 9th, 2008 by Andy HughesMyrtha Pools of Italy provided the components for the Swim Trials competition pool, depicted in this artist’s rendering, and a warm-up pool that will be assembled starting Monday in the Qwest Center.Pacing and checking his watch like an expectant father, Harold Cliff waited for a special delivery outside the Qwest Center Omaha on Thursday morning.
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Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational Tickets Now on Sale!
Posted May 6th, 2008 by Andy HughesTickets are now on sale for the Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational, scheduled for June 5-8 at the Qwest Center. The Swimvitational is the final swim meet in the country where Olympic hopefuls can qualify to compete at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials.
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2008 will be big year for sports in Omaha
Posted January 2nd, 2008 by Andy HughesMaybe 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 the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials For Swimming this Summer
Posted December 19th, 2007 by Andy HughesOmaha will be host to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Swimming at the Qwest Center Omaha, June 29 – July 6, 2008. This year is first time the event will be held in a temporary pool at an indoor facility. Swimming legends such as Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin will compete for their spot on the U.S. Olympic Swim Team.
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Omaha to host NASC Sports Symposium
Posted December 19th, 2007 by Andy HughesApril 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.
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Omaha Boasts Lengthy Tenure with the Nationwide Tour
Posted December 14th, 2007 by Andy HughesOmaha is home to one of the most recognized tournaments along the Nationwide Tour, the Cox Classic.
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Baseball Championship Stays Put in the Middle of America
Posted December 14th, 2007 by Andy HughesSince 1950, Omaha has hosted hundreds of collegiate baseball teams and over 6.2 million fans from around the country.
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Omaha Sports Commission Set the Stage for Success
Posted December 14th, 2007 by Andy HughesIn 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.
