WHY AMES?
Located in the heart of the Midwest, the cities and towns that make up central Iowa
are filled with tradition, discovery, diversity, and of course, the Iowa State University
“Cyclones.” But beyond our college-town pride, our communities support
a number of celebrated seasonal and annual sporting events, and have played host
to some of the nation’s most exclusive athletic competitions.
With large-capacity sports arenas, athletic complexes, outdoor training facilities,
and acres upon acres of natural recreation fields and parks, we are well equipped
to support groups of any size and for any sport. From football to golf and from
volleyball to track – your sporting event has a home with us.
Our Recognition Says it All
 
NASC Member of the Year Award (2007)
The Ames Area Sports Commission received this important designation from the National
Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) for their ongoing dedication to recruiting
and hosting a variety of impressive athletic events in the community.
The award is presented annually to an active NASC member who has best demonstrated the positive impact
they have within their community through hosting sporting and other community events.
TEAMS Best New Sports Event Award (2007)
 The first ever Special Olympics USA National Games, hosted in
Ames, IA during July 2006 was awarded the Best New Sports Event Award by Sports
Travel Magazine at the 2007 Travel, Events and Management in Sports (TEAMS) 2007 Conference and Expo.
Winners were chosen based on their superior performance in the following areas:
event’s host city was an enhancement to the overall event; outstanding spectator
attendance; exceptional organization of the overall event; and the event presented
both the competitors and spectators an exceptional experience.
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