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COMPETE IN ST YLE
From the mountains to the sea, Maine sports venues have
played host to youth, amateur, international, university-level,
and professional-level sports. In 2017, forty pro bowlers traveled
from around the world to compete in the PBA Elias Cup at
Portland’s recently expanded Bayside Bowl, and a Maine
Shootout tournament is scheduled prior to the Elias Cup
weekend events in 2018.
Play in Maine
Maine and sports—it’s a natural fit. With its diversity of terrain
and changing climate, Maine is fortunate to have an array of
distinct, unique four-season sports activities. Maine has the
space to hold large competitions and the services to ensure
they run smoothly. From marathons & triathlons, to cycling,
golf, and much more, the state’s natural resources allow for the
widest range of sporting events.
Last September, Maine Ultimate welcomed 57 teams from
around the Northeast for tournaments held at the South
Portland Recreation Complex and Wainwright Farms. Fight the
Night, an indoor Ultimate tournament held each January at the
Portland Sports Complex, draws New England competitors who
raise money for Camp Sunshine, which provides retreats for
children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
WE’LL CHEER YOU ON
Greater Portland is geared up for the excitement of organized
sports and our Group Marketing team is eager to help you
navigate the logistics of hosting a major league event in Maine.
In partnership with the Maine Sports Commission, we have the
resources to help promote and make sure your sporting event is
a slam dunk.
“This area of Maine has the perfect combination
of beautiful farmland and proud rural
communities for our Farm to Fork Fondo and
supports the symbiotic relationship between
cyclists, farmers, and open space.”
—Tyler Wren, Wrenegade Sports