Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Partner in Sports Promotion and Community Engagement
Since 1997, the Greater Wichita Area Sports has been dedicated to elevating the quality of life in Wichita through sports. Our organization works tirelessly to promote, acquire, and support youth, amateur, and professional sports programs that enhance the local economy and community vitality. With over $544 million in economic impact, we serve as a one-stop-shop for event organizers, providing leadership in bidding, hosting, and managing sports events. We collaborate with local, regional, and national partners to bring new opportunities to Wichita while maintaining successful recurring events like the Prairie Fire Race Series and Buster Posey Award. Our team combines decades of experience in sports marketing and event management to deliver measurable results for our community.We prioritize partnerships with venue owners, hotels, and volunteers to ensure seamless execution of events that showcase Wichita's capabilities. Through strategic planning and resource allocation, we help organizations implement successful sports initiatives that align with our mission. Our commitment to transparency and community engagement drives every decision we make. By fostering teamwork, discipline, and excellence, we create platforms for personal development and social connection through sports. Our work extends beyond events to include economic development, media relations, and post-event analysis that benefits all stakeholders.
Services
Prairie Fire Race Series
Wichita Corporate Challenge
Turkey Trot
Buster Posey Award
Sports Event Management
Economic Impact Analysis
Venue Coordination
Marketing Services
Volunteer Recruitment
Partnership Development
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have 28 years of experience organizing major sports events in Wichita
- Our initiatives have generated over $544 million in economic impact
- We provide comprehensive event management services from bidding to execution
- We maintain partnerships with local venue owners and hotel providers
- Our team offers expert sports marketing and media relations capabilities
Services
Prairie Fire Race Series
Our Prairie Fire Race Series features community running events that attract participants from all 50 states and 15 foreign countries. These races showcase Wichita's vibrant sports culture while providing competitive opportunities for athletes of all levels. The series includes multiple distance options to accommodate diverse participants.
Buster Posey Award
The Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award recognizes top collegiate catchers nationwide. This prestigious honor includes a formal presentation at our Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, celebrating excellence in baseball while connecting athletes with professional opportunities through our industry network.
Sports Event Management
We provide comprehensive event management services for sports organizations seeking to host competitions in Wichita. Our expertise covers bid preparation, venue selection, hotel coordination, volunteer recruitment, and media relations. Our one-stop-shop approach streamlines event execution while maximizing local economic benefits.
Economic Development
Through strategic sports event hosting, we've generated over $544 million in economic impact for the Wichita region. Our initiatives create jobs, boost tourism, and attract new businesses by showcasing our city's capabilities. We work with local partners to ensure sustainable growth through sports-related investments.
Partnership Development
We connect businesses with high-visibility sponsorship opportunities across our events portfolio. Our partners gain access to thousands of participants and spectators while supporting community development. We offer customized packages that align brand objectives with our mission of sports promotion.
People
Jennifer Marshall
Chairwoman
Jennifer Marshall leads the Greater Wichita Area Sports as Chairwoman, guiding strategic initiatives to promote sports development. With extensive experience in community leadership, she champions efforts to enhance Wichita's sports profile while fostering economic growth through athletic events and partnerships.
Questions
What is the Greater Wichita Area Sports's primary mission?
We promote, acquire, and support sports programs that enhance Wichita's economy and quality of life through event management and community engagement.
What major annual events do you organize?
We produce the Prairie Fire Race Series, Buster Posey Award, Wichita Corporate Challenge, Turkey Trot, and Greater Wichita Sports Banquet annually.
How much economic impact have your events generated?
Our initiatives have created over $544 million in economic impact for the Wichita region since our founding in 1997.
How can organizations work with your commission?
We offer a one-stop-shop for event organizers needing bid support, venue coordination, volunteer recruitment, and marketing services in south-central Kansas.
What sponsorship opportunities exist for local businesses?
We provide customized sponsorship packages that connect brands with thousands of participants across our events while supporting community sports development.
