National Sports Center
Blaine, Minnesota

The National Sports Center in Blaine has achieved an annual operating profit of more than $100,000 for 12 consecutive years since 1991. Within the past fouryears, the NSC opened two major new facilities that gave a significant boost to usership and economic impact figures: the Schwan’s Super Rink and Tournament Greens, an 18-hole putting course that will become part of the National Youth Golf Center on the NSC campus in 2005.

The NSC continues to host international, national, and local events and training programs. Its inventory of NSC-owned events has grown as well, creating an on-going calendar of events that produce revenue for the facility and economic impact for the State of Minnesota.

State Investment
$14.7 million (1987)
$.4 million (1992)
$.119 million (1994)
$1.7 million (1998)
$3.1 million (1998)
$.3 million (1999)

Current Financial Operation
Self-supporting non-profit organization

Facility Specifications
Currently 250 acres, expanding to 602 acres in 2003
52 soccer fields
12,000 seat outdoor stadium
250-meter cycling velodrome
58,000 square foot indoor sports hall
Cafeteria and Residence Hall

Schwan Super Rink, 4-sheet ice arena
Columbia Arena (Fridley), 2-sheet ice arena
18-hole putting course
National Youth Golf Center (opening in 2003)

Estimated Economic Impact (1990-2000)
1990-1992: $18.558 million (annual ave: $6.186 million)
1993-1994: $17.613 million (annual ave: $8.806 million)
1995-1996: $28.787 million (annual ave: $14.393 million)
1997-1998: $36.021 million (annual ave: $18.010 million)
1999-2000: $49.722 million (annual ave: $24.861 million)
2001-2002: $55.268 million (annual ave: $27.634 million)
Total economic impact since opening (1990): $205.969 million

Estimated Users (1990-2000)
1990-1992: 1,158,000 (annual average: 386,000)
1993-1994: 875,000 (annual average: 435,000)
1995-1996: 1,493,445 (annual average: 746,722)
1997-1998: 1,551,236 (annual average: 775,618)
1999-2000: 5,092,777 (annual average: 2,546,388)
2001-2002: 5,627,256 (annual average: 2,813,628)
Total users since opening (1990): 15,797,714

Sports and Activities Served
Archery
Basketball
Broomball
Cricket
Cycling
Figure Skating
Ice Hockey
Precision Dance
Lacrosse
Public Ice Skating
Rugby
Soccer
Track and Field
Ultimate Disc
Volleyball

Major Events Hosted (2001-2002)
Minnesota Thunder pro soccer games
Minnesota State HS Track & Field Championships
Schwan’s USA CUP Youth Soccer Tournament
All-American Girls Hockey Tournament
All-American Girls Soccer Tournament
Tony's USA Cup Weekend
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association State Tournament
EDS Cup Track Cycling Event
NSC Cup soccer tournament
Minnesota True Team Track & Field Championships
USA International Hockey Cup
"Stick It To Cancer" Benefit Hockey Tournament
USA vs. Canada Womens' National Team Soccer Game
USA vs. Norway Womens' National Team Soccer Game
ISI World Precision Ice Skating Championships
World Broomball Championships
Division I & II College Rugby Championships
Midwest Ultimate Disc Championship

Economic Impact


For More Information
National Sports Center
1700 - 105th Ave NE
Blaine, MN 55449
763.785.5600
763.785.5699 (fax)
E-mail: nsceventservices@nscsports.org
NSC Web Site: http://www.nscsports.org
Schwan's USA CUP Home Page: http://www.usacup.org

Kris Bjerkness, Chief Administrative Officer
Steve Olson, Chief Operations Officer
Roger Stawski, Chief Financial Officer
Teri Vogt, USA Cup Director