New Programs at ForeverLawn Sports Complex
and
Hall of Fame Village's Center for
Performance Expected in 2024
CANTON,
Ohio, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame
Resort & Entertainment Company ("HOFV" or the "Company")
(NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media
company centered around the power of professional football,
alongside Josh Harris and
David Blitzer, announced today they
have agreed to a strategic partnership to elevate and expand youth
sports programming at the Hall of Fame Village, a 115-acre sports
and entertainment destination surrounding the Pro Football Hall of
Fame in Canton, Ohio.
"The impact of youth sports programming at the Hall of Fame
Village is profound and far-reaching. Anchoring our commitment to
fostering the growth and development of young athletes, this
initiative goes beyond the game. It's about instilling values,
building character, and creating a sense of community that will
resonate well into the future. Through this programming with
Josh Harris and David Blitzer, we aim to shape not just skilled
athletes but resilient individuals and future leaders. This is a
testament to our dedication to making a lasting impact on the lives
of young participants and the communities we serve," said
Michael Crawford, President and CEO
of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company.
"Creating opportunities for youth to experience the positive
benefits of sports is a goal we both share," Harris and Blitzer
said. "Through this partnership, we are excited to expand our youth
sports platform to include new sports such as flag and tackle
football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey. We look forward to
this partnership with Hall of Fame Village, as well as key local
stakeholders including Stark
County, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Canton City School District."
The partnership harnesses the strength of the Hall of Fame
Village and the proven track records of Harris and Blitzer to
amplify youth sports programming and create world-class experiences
for participants at ForeverLawn Sports Complex. The move
increases the strength and reach of the Village while demonstrating
the continued desire of both entities to use the power of sports to
inspire, educate, and uplift youth. The partnership will extend to
youth sports programming at the Hall of Fame Village's Center
for Performance, a fabric-domed facility with 100,000 square
feet of versatile indoor space for year-round hosting of various
events, including sporting events, tournaments, concerts,
conventions, and more.
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company will maintain a
minority ownership interest in the Sports Complex business.
Advancing the strategy of integrated guest experiences at the Hall
of Fame Village destination, this partnership also commits to
delivering meaningful services to the Sports Complex business
through diverse commercial agreements, to elevate the synergy model
to an even greater level.
As founders of Harris Blitzer
Sports & Entertainment, a sports and entertainment
platform that includes the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils,
Prudential Center, and the Washington Commanders, Harris and
Blitzer have worked to create sports and educational opportunities
for youth in the communities they serve. Leveraging institutional
knowledge in sports, entertainment, and innovation, they aim to
sustain and expand the growth of programming of the ForeverLawn
Sports Complex by investing in systems, technology, and
facilities.
More information about this partnership and updated programming
at ForeverLawn Sports Complex will be announced in 2024.
About Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment
Company:
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV,
HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power
and popularity of professional football and its legendary players
in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in
Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame
Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame
Village a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination
centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus. Additional
information on the Company can be found
at www.HOFREco.com.
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