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Facility Matching Funds 2025 Check Photo

Tuesday Jan 6th, 2026

Application Portal for Erie Sports Commission Facility Grant Program Now Open

The Erie Sports Commission announced today that applications are now being accepted for its Facility Matching Funds Program. The program offers $75,000 in matching funds to enhance local sports facilities and support the development of sports infrastructure to increase sports tourism.

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Premier Ice Prospects

Wednesday Dec 10th, 2025

Premier Ice Prospects Erie Whiteout Weekend Returns

The Erie Whiteout Weekend, hosted by Premier Ice Prospects, will return to Erie this Friday through Sunday. The tournament features female youth hockey players in the 10U and 12U age groups, open to Tier I (AAA), Tier II (AA) and Tier III teams.

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Champion Cheer Cetral

Wednesday Dec 3rd, 2025

Erie to Host Youth Basketball and Champion Cheer this Weekend

The Erie Sports Commission will host two youth events this weekend, including the Lights! Camera! Action! Cheer and Dance Extravaganza and Marsha Marsh Roundball Classic. The Lights! Camera! Action! Cheer and Dance Extravaganza, hosted by Champion Cheer Central, will take place Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p.

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VybeQueenz

Wednesday Nov 26th, 2025

Vybe Queenz Youth Dance Competition Brings High Energy Action to Erie

This Saturday, the Vybe Queenz Youth Dance Competition will take place at the Hagerty Family Events Center starting at noon. Over 235 athletes will be traveling from New York, Michigan and Pennsylvania to compete.

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Champion Cheer Central

Monday Nov 17th, 2025

Lake Erie National Cheer & Dance Championship Wins National Award

The Erie Sports Commission is pleased to announce that the 2025 Lake Erie National Cheer and Dance Championships, hosted by Champion Cheer Central, has been awarded the Champions of Economic Impact by Sports Destination Management, a leading national sports tourism publication.

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Mid Atlantic Broomball

Thursday Nov 13th, 2025

Erie to Host Mid-Atlantic Broomball and Women’s Bowling this Weekend

Two sporting events will bring hundreds of athletes and spectators to Erie this weekend as the Erie Sports Commission welcomes back the Mid Atlantic Broomball Tournament and the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Women’s Bowling Round Robin Tournament.

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ESC Lake Effect Hockey v2

Wednesday Nov 5th, 2025

Veterans Day Showcase and World Ninja League Come to Erie This Weekend

The annual Veterans Day Showcase, hosted by Lake Effect Hockey, will take place this weekend at the Erie Insurance Arena, Flo Fabrizio Ice Center, LECOM Sports Park and Mercyhurst University Ice Center. The tournament will run Friday through Sunday, starting at noon on Friday and ending at 4 p.

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2025 CCA Tip Off Classic Logo v3

Tuesday Nov 4th, 2025

Top Teams Compete in 2025 CCA Women’s D2 Tip-Off Classic this Weekend

This weekend, the nation’s top NCAA Division II women’s basketball teams will compete in the 2025 CCA Women’s D2 Tip-Off Classic, presented by AHN Sports Medicine and AHN Pavilion.

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