Annual Economic Impact and Attendance at MASC Facilities
MASC tracks the annual economic impact of visitors at its facilities. Annual spending includes tournament fees, lodging and meals purchased during a visit to a MASC facility. Spending is increased by an economic multiplier factor of 1.6 to arrive at economic impact. In 2009, the economic impact of visits to MASC facilities was $70 million dollars.
Economic Impact
Annual Attendance
Annual number of visits to MASC facilities are also recorded. The large jump from 1998 to 1999 was due to the addition of four ice sheets to the Schwan Super Rink, doubling its size. In 2009, attendance at MASC facilities was over 5 million visitors.
Annual State Operating Costs
The State of Minnesota contributes ZERO dollars to the operating of MASC-affiliate facilities. Most facilities are self-sufficient in their operating costs.
News/Updates
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has designated the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission as the agency to screen and process grant applications for the new Hennepin Youth Sports Program. Click here to get the latest information on that program.