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Q: Where did the Kentucky Sports Authority come from?
A: The KSA was created to actively pursue any and all athletic events with the goal of bringing them to the Commonwealth - resulting in jobs, tourism and economic development.
Q: What is appealing about the location of Kentucky as a host for sporting events?
A: The Commonwealth of Kentucky is host to 3 major airports, and within 1 day’s drive of over half of the U.S. population
Q: Who does the Kentucky Sports Authority represent?
A: The KSA represents all 120 Kentucky counties in its quest to recruit sporting events
Q: What events has the Sports Authority attracted?
A: In its short tenure, KSA has already successfully recruited events such as the 2005-2006 Dew Action Sports Tour, 2005 Super Retriever Series, 2006 Citgo Bassmaster professional tour stop and 2006 Kentucky Bassmaster Series (8 stops), the 2008 Ryder Cup and the 2010 FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) Games - World Equestrian Championships.
Q: What is TEAM Kentucky?
A: In 2006, the Sports Authority created "TEAM Kentucky" - a collection of communities from around the Commonwealth that serves as a marketing arm to the sports industry. Whether at trade shows, information gathering, sales appointments or through advertising, TEAM Kentucky allows Kentucky's communities to be more competitive in bringing sports events to the state, and the economic impact they bring with them.
Q: Where does the Sports Authority reside?
A: The KSA resides in the Commerce Cabinet so it can join with the Departments of Parks and Tourism in its efforts
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