TECHNICAL REPORT
UCED 2015/16-13
Assessment & Economic Impact of
Sport Tournaments on Colorado
River Regional Economy
Prepared by:
Buddy Borden , M.S.
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Acknowledgements
This report was prepared for the City of Bullhead City, Arizona to assess and measure the
economic contributions that sport tournaments have on the City of Bullhead City and the regional
economy. The study was made possible through funding provided by the City of Bullhead City.
Special thanks to all the Bullhead City personnel and community business organizations that provided
important insight and information to complete the report. They include: Brenda Richardson, Pawan
Agrawal, Ryan Fruwirth, Dave Heath, Chris Barton, Connie Davis, and Meg McDaniel.
About the Author:
Buddy Borden earned a M.S. in Agricultural Economics and B.S. in Business Marketing from the
University of Wyoming. For nearly 25 years, Buddy has worked as a Faculty State Economic
Development Specialist for University Cooperative Extension in both Nevada and Wyoming. He has
worked with several communities and industries assessing economic development opportunities,
economic development planning and comprehensive economic impact studies. Buddy’s work has
produced numerous national, regional, state and community publications.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................5
Study Overview ..............................................................................................................................8
Summary Sport Participation Trends ............................................................................................10
Sport Organizations ......................................................................................................................11
United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) ......................................................11
Triple Crown Sports ..........................................................................................................11
American Youth Soccer Organizations (AYSO) ..............................................................11
Got Soccer .........................................................................................................................12
Armature Softball Association (ASA) ..............................................................................12
Bullhead City Tournaments & Facilities ......................................................................................13
Methodology .................................................................................................................................17
Average Number of Visitors Per Team ............................................................................17
Total Visitor Days Per Team .............................................................................................18
Average Visitor Expenditures Per Team ..........................................................................20
Economic Impact Model ...................................................................................................21
Assessment and Estimated Economic Impacts by Type of Sport .................................................23
Baseball .............................................................................................................................24
Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates ..........................................25
Participation Trends ..............................................................................................26
Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity, and Room Nights by
Length of Tournament and Age Group .................................................................27
Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of Tournament, Tournament
Team Capacity Scenarios and Age Group ............................................................29
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Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length of Tournament, and
Team Capacity Scenarios ......................................................................................31
Fast Pitch Softball .............................................................................................................33
Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates ..........................................34
Participation Trends ..............................................................................................35
Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity, and Room Nights by
Length of Tournament and Age Group .................................................................36
Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of Tournament, Tournament
Team Capacity Scenarios and Age Group ............................................................38
Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length of Tournament, and
Team Capacity Scenarios ......................................................................................40
Boys Soccer ......................................................................................................................42
Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates ..........................................43
Participation Trends ..............................................................................................44
Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity, and Room Nights by
Length of Tournament and Age Group .................................................................45
Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of Tournament, Tournament
Team Capacity Scenarios and Age Group ............................................................47
Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length of Tournament, and
Team Capacity Scenarios ......................................................................................49
Girls Soccer .......................................................................................................................51
Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates ..........................................52
Participation Trends ..............................................................................................53
Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity, and Room Nights by
Length of Tournament and Age Group .................................................................54
Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of Tournament, Tournament
Team Capacity Scenarios and Age Group ............................................................56
Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length of Tournament, and
Team Capacity Scenarios ......................................................................................58
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Adult Softball ....................................................................................................................60
Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates ..........................................61
Participation Trends ..............................................................................................62
Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity, and Room Nights by
Length of Tournament and Age Group .................................................................63
Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of Tournament, Tournament
Team Capacity Scenarios and Age Group ............................................................65
Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length of Tournament, and
Team Capacity Scenarios ......................................................................................66
Fiscal Impacts ...............................................................................................................................67
Bullhead City and Regional Support Industries ................................................................68
Lodging Tax Collections ...................................................................................................69
Restaurant/Bar Tax Collections ........................................................................................70
Retail Tax Collections .......................................................................................................71
Total Tax Collections ........................................................................................................72
Conclusions & Recommendations ................................................................................................73
References .....................................................................................................................................78
Appendix Tables ...........................................................................................................................79
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Executive Summary
This study examines the sport tournament industry and the potential for Bullhead City,
Arizona to host regional and national sport tournaments using existing facilities and regional
amenities. Although Bullhead City is already hosting a small number of sport tournaments with
very little marketing efforts, the size of facilities and regional amenities can support more and
larger sport tournaments. In addition, the aggressive facility development plan that has been
implemented by Bullhead City over the last several years has increased the need for a
comprehensive study that can help determine a strategic direction moving forward.
The overall objective of this study is to assess different sport tournament demands and
estimate the economic contributions each sport tournament, youth and adult, have on Bullhead
City and the regional economy. The regional economy is defined as the communities along the
Colorado River that play an important role serving and creating the overall tournament
experience for visiting teams and traveling spectators. Five sports are considered including:
boys’ baseball, girls’ fast pitch softball, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer and adult slow pitch softball.
The following conclusions can be drawn from the findings presented in this study:
 Sport participation trends are strong for all age groups and sport type. Nearly 70%
percent of children between the ages 6 and 17 in the U.S. are playing team sports and
three out of four teenagers are playing at least one team sport (Sporting Goods
Manufacturers Association).
 There are strong growth trends for the “travel team” concept where teams selforganize and compete year round in local, state, regional and national tournaments.
For example between 2005 and 2014 the number of registered teams between the
ages 9 and 18 years of age increased 62.6% in the Western Region, while fast pitch
softball increased 125.9% (USSSA). In 2013, boys’ soccer between the ages 11 and
19 years of age reported 8,419 teams in the Western Region compared to girls’ soccer
reporting 7,701 teams (gotsoccer.com). Finally, adult softball reported 88,303 teams
in the Western Region in 2013 (ASA).
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 The three facilities in Bullhead City have the ability to host a variety of sport
tournaments ranging from small to very large. There are 9 baseball/softball diamonds
and 30 soccer fields.
 The average number of players and spectators per traveling team will vary by sport,
age and gender. Boys’ teams ages 12U and under normally have more parent,
grandparents, and siblings traveling with the team than ages 13U and older, 2.0
spectators per player versus 1.5 spectators per player, respectively. Whereas girls’
teams ages 12U and under will have on average 2.5 spectators per player and 1.5
spectators per player for ages 13U and over. There is a similar trend for boys’ and
girls’ soccer but the major difference between these groups is the team size between
ages. Younger teams, ages 12U and under average 13 players per team while teams
ages 13U and over average 18 players per team. The smallest number of players and
visitors per team is found for adult softball tournaments. Normally each adult softball
team will average 30 players and spectators.
 Given the availability of secondary data in the region for visitor expenditures, it was
estimated that tournaments for ages 12U and under averaged $150.75 direct
expenditures per visitor day compared to ages 13U and over averaged $157.42 direct
expenditures per visitor day. The real difference is between party size which
influence the per day expenditure for lodging. Expenditure categories include:
lodging, food & drink, local transportation, shopping, entertainment and gaming
budget.
 Table 1 present per team total visitors & direct expenditures for two and three day
tournaments by sport. 2-Day Tournaments = 1.5 Visitor Days and 3-Day
Tournaments = 2.5 Visitor Days.
 Table 2 summarizes the total estimated economic impacts per team for two and three
day tournaments by sport type. 2-Day Tournaments = 1.5 Visitor Days and 3-Day
Tournaments = 2.5 Visitor Days.
 Reviewing past Bullhead City tax collections for lodging, restaurant & bar and retail
between 2010 and 2013, revealed that average collections during tournament months
increased $179,933. This was distributed by $163,849 for retail, $13,297 for
restaurant & bar and $2,848 for lodging.
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Table 1. Per Team Total Visitors & Direct Expenditures for Two and Three Day Tournaments
by Sport.
Number of Players
2-Day Tournament 3- Day Tournament
& Spectators
Direct Expenditures Direct Expenditures
Per Team
Per Team (1.5 Days) Per Team (2.5 Days)
Baseball
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$8,818.88
$14,698.13
12U & Under
33
$7,792.30
$12,987.17
13U & Over
Fast Pitch Softball
12U & Under
13U & Over
46
39
$10,401.75
$9,209.05
$17,336.25
$15,348.46
Boys Soccer
12U & Under
13U & Over
39
45
$8,818.88
$10,625.87
$14,698.13
$17,709.77
Girls Soccer
12U & Under
13U & Over
46
54
$10,401.75
$12,751.02
$17,336.25
$21,251.70
Adult Softball
30
$7,683.75
$12,806.25
Table 2. Total Estimated Economic Impacts Per Team for Two Day and Three Day
Tournaments by Sport Type.
2-Day Tournaments (1.5 Days)
3-Day Tournaments (2.5 Days)
Economic Personal
Economic
Personal
Activity
Income
Jobs
Activity
Income
Jobs
Baseball
$14,374.77 $3,921.09
0.16
$23,957.95
$6,361.77
0.26
12U & Under
$12,701.45 $3,464.65
0.14
$21,169.09
$5,578.71
0.22
13U & Over
Fast Pitch Softball
12U & Under
13U & Over
$16,954.85 $4,624.87
$15,010.75 $4,094.57
0.19
0.17
$28,258.09
$25,017.99
$7,708.12
$6,824.30
0.33
0.28
Boys Soccer
12U & Under
13U & Over
$14,374.77 $3,921.09
$17,320.17 $4,724.52
0.16
0.20
$23,957.95
$28,866.93
$6,535.15
$7,874.20
0.26
0.32
Girls Soccer
12U & Under
13U & Over
$16,954.85 $4,624.87
$20,784.16 $5,669.42
0.19
0.23
$28,258.09
$34,640.27
$7,708.12
$9,449.03
0.32
0.39
Adult Softball
$12,524.51 $3,416.38
0.14
$20,874.19
$5,693.97
0.23
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Study Overview
Currently team sports in the United States are growing at a rapid rate with nearly 70 % of
children (ages 6-17) playing team sports and three out of four teenagers playing at least one team
sport (Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association). Over the last twenty years more specialized
team sports have exploded resulting in a large number of youth specializing in one sport that
competes year round. During this time we have seen a gradual restructure of the youth sport
industry from local recreational leagues to thousands of teams competing every weekend in
local, state, regional and national tournaments. Like the name indicates, “Travel Teams,” teams
travel to communities to compete against teams from other communities and states. Although
this trend has hurt local recreational leagues (i.e. little league), it has provided an economic
development opportunity for communities that are able to provide facilities, amenities and a
positive overall tournament experience. Hosting tournaments can have a significant impact on
local economies.
This study examines the sport tournament industry and the potential for Bullhead City,
Arizona to host regional and national sport tournaments using existing facilities and regional
amenities. Although Bullhead City is already hosting a small number of sport tournaments with
very little marketing efforts, the size of facilities and regional amenities can support more and
larger sport tournaments. In addition, the aggressive facility development plan that has been
implemented by Bullhead City over the last several years has increased the need for a
comprehensive study that can help determine a strategic direction moving forward.
The overall objective of this study is to assess different sport tournament demands and
estimate the economic contributions each sport tournament, youth and adult, have on Bullhead
City and the regional economy. The regional economy is defined as the communities along the
Colorado River that play an important role serving and creating the overall tournament
experience for visiting teams and traveling spectators. Five sports are considered including:
boys’ baseball, girls’ fast pitch softball, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer and adult slow pitch softball.
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Specific Objectives include:
1. Examine the sport participation trends for each sport. Assess growth trends, the size of
the industry and where teams are located.
2. Examine past Bullhead City sport tournaments, facilities and facility tournament capacity
for each sport.
3. Estimate the number of visitor days and direct expenditures (lodging, food & beverage,
transportation, retail, entertainment, and gaming budget) for each sport.
4. Estimate the economic impact on the local economy for each sport. Per team impacts are
estimated and then applied to facility capacity scenarios (100%, 75% and 50%).
5. Assess changes in key tourism industry revenues during previous tournaments by
reviewing tax collections (hotel/motel bed tax, food & beverage tax and retail tax).
6. Provide recommendations based on study results as it relates to Bullhead City becoming
a host community for sport tournaments.
Given the comprehensive nature of this study, the following report is broken into 6 sections
including:
1) Sport Participation Trends
2) Professional Sport Organizations
3) Bullhead City Tournaments and Facilities
4) Methodology
5) Assessment and Estimated Impact by Type of Sport
a. Baseball
b. Girls Fast Pitch Softball
c. Boys Soccer
d. Girls Soccer
e. Adult Softball
f.
Fiscal Impacts
6) Discussion and Recommendations
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Sport Participation Trends
Sport participation, youth and adult, have experienced significant growth over the last
twenty years. It is estimated that nearly 70 percent of children between the ages 6 and 17 in the
U.S are playing team sports and three out of four teenagers are playing at least one team sport
(Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association). According to a 2013 Sports, Fitness and Leisure
Activities Topline Participation Report, the trend in team sports in 2012 included:
 Over 9 million kids 6 or older in the United States participate in team baseball.
 Nearly 1.5 million kids 6 or older in the United States participate in team fast pitch
softball.
 Approximately 9 million kids ages 6 or older in the United States participate in indoor
and outdoor soccer.
 Adult slow pitch softball is estimated to have over 1.3 million participants in the United
States.
A growing trend among youth participants is the different classes of competition. Today the
youth sports industry is seeing significant growth patterns in “core” participants. A core
participant is an individual who participates in his/her particular sport at a higher level than
casual league play (i.e. little league, city league, etc…). These teams are self-organized and
commonly compete year round in local, state, regional, and national tournaments. These
tournaments attract teams that normally play at higher levels than local recreational leagues.
However, these tournaments may also be classified as A, B, or C by level of competition; A
being the most competitive and C being the less competitive. Initially teams self-select which
level they compete in and will be adjusted as they participate in tournaments.
With the growth of self-organized teams, youth sport organizations have been created that
their core business is to coordinate and offer tournaments throughout the country. These
organizations work with host communities and normally handle the entire tournament marketing,
registration, scheduling and operations. Examples of these youth sport organizations are
discussed in the following pages of this report.
Team participation trend rates by age and state are discussed in each sport section with
greater detail presented in appendix Tables A1-A11.
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Professional Sport Organizations
Although Bullhead City has hosted several of their own tournaments through the city,
there is several state and national sport organizations main function is to plan and administer
sport tournaments. Teams pay an annual registration fee and use these organizations to locate
tournaments throughout the country. These organizations are always in search of facilities that
will accommodate all sizes of tournaments. Examples of some of the larger sport organizations
include:
United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
A non-profit organization based in Kissimmee, Florida. It was founded in 1968,
originally in Petersburg, Virginia. The USSSA sanctions, creates and promotes a variety of
sports including softball, baseball, and basketball.
Originally USSSA stood for United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association. However in
1998 USSSA expanded in other sports. Currently USSSA governs 13 sports across the United
States, Puerto Rico, various military bases, and Canada and has membership of over 3.7 million.
http://www.usssa.com/sports
Triple Crown Sports
Triple Crown Sports was founded in 1982 focusing on Slow-Pitch Softball and is
currently based in Fort Collins Colorado.
Triple Crown manages roughly 300 youth events across the country in baseball,
basketball, draft car racing, fast pitch softball, slow-pitch softball, and volleyball. Triple Crown
transformed the youth sports market with the creation of premium destination championships.
These championships are strategically designed for teams to combine a quality tournament
experience with a family vacation.
http://www.triplecrownsports.com
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is the oldest national youth soccer
program in the United States. AYSO was established with only nine teams by a handful of soccer
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enthusiasts in 1964 out of a garage in Torrance, Calif. They wanted to make sure American kids
were introduced to the beautiful game. Five decades later, AYSO has thriving programs in nearly
900 communities all over the country, over six million AYSO alumni and a logo that’s
recognized nationwide.
AYSO is a non-profit organization that provides youth soccer programs for participants
all over the United States and internationally in the Virgin Islands and Trinidad and Tobago.
Consisting of over 50,000 teams and 500,000 players nationwide, AYSO is one of the leading
youth soccer organizations in the world. It is often called “the biggest soccer club in the world.”
http://www.ayso.org
Got Soccer
Gotscoccer.com is the largest provider of soccer software headquartered in Neptune Beach,
Florida. Gavin Owen-Thomas, founder and owner, launched a website in 1996, and for the first
few years it was well-known for its soccer forum. In 2003 Gavin commissioned programmer
Aaron Wilmoth to build a scheduling program. Today the company provides software for every
facet of the soccer market – tournaments, leagues, club registration and management, state
software, college recruiting, referee scheduling and facility management as well as rankings that
set the standard used by over 1,000 tournaments and leagues for seeding.
http://home.gotsoccer.com/
Amateur Softball Association (ASA)
The Amateur Softball Association (ASA), a volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization
based in Oklahoma City, OK, was founded in 1933 and has evolved into the strongest softball
organization in the country. The growth and development of the association led the United States
Olympic Committee (USOC) to name the ASA the National Governing Body of Softball,
pursuant to the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.
From this beginning, the ASA has become one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing
sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of 76 local
associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days to over 245,000
teams today, representing a membership of more than four million.
http://www.asasoftball.com
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Bullhead City Tournaments & Facilities
Since 2010, Bullhead City has been hosting baseball, fast pitch softball, soccer and adult
softball tournaments. These tournaments have mainly appealed to teams located in the Western
Region of the United States (Arizona, Nevada, California, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado).
Between 2010 and 2014 the number of sport tournaments has experienced gradual growth with
minimal city planning or marketing. Some of these tournaments have been hosted by Bullhead
City, but given the location and field capacity more professional organizations are showing
interest in working with Bullhead City to host tournaments. With the overall growth of
registered competitive and recreational teams participating in tournaments, you could estimate
that tournaments in Bullhead City will continue to increase. Table 3 summarizes the sport
events and number of teams that participated between 2010 and 2014.
Table 3. Bullhead City Tournaments, 2010 -2014
Type
Dates
Ages
Sponsor
Teams
Baseball
January 2010
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Triple Crown
65
Softball (Girls)
(Fast Pitch)
March 2010
March 2011
March 2012
March 2013
March 2014
March 2014
High School
High School
High School
High School
High School
High School
Mohave High School
Mohave High School
Mohave High School
Mohave High School
Mohave High School
Mohave High School
36
38
40
42
41
50*
November 2014
8-19
ASA
Pending
February
10-19
AYSO
124
December 2011
December 2013
10-16
10-16
AYSO
AYSO
48
42
AYSO
AYSO
72
92
Soccer
April 2013
April 2014
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Table 3. Bullhead City Tournaments, 2010 -2014 (cont.…)
Type
Softball (Adult)
(Slow Pitch)
Dates
Ages
Sponsor
Teams
March 2010
March 2011
March 2012
March 2013
March 2014
50+
50+
50+
50+
50+
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
42
42
63
78
72
November 2010
November 2011
November 2012
November 2013
November 2014
50+
50+
50+
50+
50+
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
28
41
54
63
58
December 2010
December 2011
December 2012
December 2013
December 2014
50+
50+
50+
50+
50+
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
City of Bullhead City
16
12
13
15
16
May 2012
50+
Bullhead City Fire Fighters
10
April 2013
50+
Arizona ASA
10
May 2014
50+
USSSA
10
*as of 10/17/14. Teams are coming from Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada & California.
Nov 15 - 16 @ Bullhead City Rotary Park
2014 Bullhead City Fall Senior Softball Tournament
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Bullhead City Facilities
Bullhead City has worked diligently in developing quality sport facilities with multiple
complexes that are close proximity to each other. These facilities not only meet local resident
demands but they have also positioned the city with the ability to host a variety of sport
tournaments that will attract out-of-town teams. These facilities have the makings to rival some
of the better facilities in the western region.
All ball diamonds are dual use for softball and baseball. All fields have no permanent
mounds, dirt infields, and use portable mounds that can be set for age appropriate baseball (35’,
40’, 46’, 54’ and 60.1’). Specific ball diamonds have base pegs to accommodate 55’, 60’, 65’,
and 90’ base pegs. The primary field complexes used for tournaments include:
1. Ken Fovargue Park – 2255 Trane Rd., Bullhead City, AZ 86442
a. 2 Softball/Baseball Fields with 290’ fences, 6’ high
2. Rotary Park – 2315 Balboa Dr., Bullhead City, AZ 86442
a. 2 Softball Fields with 300’ fences, 6’ high
b. 2 Softball Fields with 260’ fences, 4’ high
c. 3 Soccer Fields plus 1 under construction (30 total fields)
3. Community Park – 1251 HWY 95, Bullhead City, AZ
a. Softball Field with fences 240’ down lines and 295’ center, 4’ high
b. Baseball Field (Little League) with 200’ fences, 4’ high
c. Baseball Field (Sr./Jr. League) with fences 294’ down lines and 304’ center, 4’
high
There are additional fields that may be available for use at specific schools and possibly
other communities in the region. For the purpose of this study only the three complexes are
considered.
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One of the first phases of planning a tournament is to clearly understand all aspects of the
facilities available to accommodate visiting teams. This is why parking, concessions, seating and
other supportive amenities are so important to create a positive tournament atmosphere. One
other aspect that cannot be overlooked is the capacity of playing fields. That is, how many teams
can a field or facility accommodate based on the specific tournament structure. For example if a
three day tournament with a three game guarantee needs to begin play late Friday afternoon and
end with championship play on Sunday. The key is that all teams complete their three games by
Saturday with Championship play starting on Sunday. This will require all teams to play one
game on Friday and two games on Saturday to fulfill the three game guarantee. Through
scheduling a maximum number of teams can be estimated and when that number is reached
tournament registration needs to be closed or look for additional fields in other communities.
Over scheduling can cause a decline in tournament experience. Below is a summary of the
number of teams for each sport using the current three city facilities. Three capacity scenarios
are considered, 100%, 75%, and 50%, with 100% representing the maximum number of teams
that the three facilities can accommodate.
Table 4. Field Capacity Scenarios for Hosting Sport Tournaments in Bullhead City, Arizona.
Team Capacity Scenarios by Field Availability
Fields
100%
75%
50%
Baseball
12U & Under
13U & Over
9
5
54
30
41
23
27
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Fast Pitch Softball
12U & Under
13U & Over
9
9
54
54
41
41
27
27
Boys Soccer
12U & Under
13U & Over
30
30
360
360
240
240
180
180
Girls Soccer
12U & Under
13U & Over
30
30
360
360
240
240
180
180
Adult Softball
9
72
54
36
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Methodology
A common economic development strategy for rural communities is the use of amenities
to attract out of area visitors that generate spending, jobs and taxes. Amenities can be natural
(weather, river, proximity to major markets, etc…) or developed (tournament facilities, lodging,
restaurants, etc.…). When considering sport tournaments, both natural and developed amenities
are very important for Bullhead City and the Colorado River Region to become an attractive area
for sport tournaments. For example, sport facilities, the number and quality of hotel rooms and
service industries all add to the tournament experience.
To better understand how amenities in the Colorado River Region serve the sport
tournament industry, basic visitor tendencies need to be estimated. For example, on average,
how many players and spectators attend a specific sports tournament, how many days do they
stay, and how do they interact with local businesses through the purchase of goods and services?
The following sections discuss the average number of visitors per team, total visitor days per
team and average expenditures per visitor days per team
Average Number of Visitors Per Team
Visiting tournament teams are made up of players, coaches, and spectators. By
estimating the average number for each of these groups by team, provides a good proxy for
estimating the total number of visitors attending a specific tournament. Although this study
relies heavily on secondary research, personal experience and general observations, these
estimates will improve as the city becomes more attentive to collecting specific information from
actual tournament visitors. Table 5 presents a full summary by sport how total average visitors
per team were calculated for this study. For example average visitors per 12U and under team
attending a Bullhead City Tournament equals 39 ((13*2.0)+13)). Key assumptions include:
 Team size for ages 12U and under sports and ages 13U baseball and softball average 13
players, while ages13U and older soccer teams average 18 players and 15 players for
adult softball.
 Spectators per team variation were determined by age and gender. The younger the
player to larger number of traveling spectators. Also female teams traditionally travel
with more spectators (family member). Adults, normally 55 and older will travel with
spouses and less family members.
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Table 5. Average Number of Players and Spectators Per Visiting Team Per Sport Tournament.
12U and Under
13U and Older
Baseball
Players Per Team
Spectators Per Team
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
13
2.0
39
13
1.5
33
Fast Pitch Softball
Players Per Team
Spectators Per Team
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
13
2.5
46
13
2.0
39
Boys Soccer
Players Per Team
Spectators Per Team
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
13
2.0
39
18
2.0
45
Girls Soccer
Players Per Team
Spectators Per Team
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
13
2.5
46
18
2.0
54
Adult
Adult Softball
Players Per Team
18
Spectators Per Team
1.0
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
30
Total Visitors Per Team = ((Players Per Team X Spectators Per Team) + Players Per Team)
Total Visitor Days Per Team
Estimating total visitors days per team is important not only for understanding how many
tournament visitors will be coming to the area for sport tournaments, but how long they stay.
The longer a tournament lasts in the region, increases the opportunity for visitors to have a
greater impact on business revenues, household incomes and jobs, and local government tax
collections. For the purpose of this study, two and three day regional tournaments were
considered. There could be opportunities to host longer tournaments, 5 to 7 days, but this was
not considered at this time.
Normally a regional tournament will be held on weekends or long holiday weekends.
The traditional schedule for a two day tournament would be on Saturday and Sunday where
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teams could travel early Saturday morning, play games that day, stay in the region Saturday
night and complete games on Sunday before traveling home. Since these tournaments are
regional and four hours or less from home, a Friday night stay in the region is less attractive to
teams that are trying to minimize costs. However there may be some teams that will stay Friday
night depending on Saturday game starts and distance of travel. For the purpose of this study a
two day tournament equals 1.5 visitor days and one night stay in the region. Three day
tournaments will follow a similar itinerary assumption where teams will travel Friday, play at
least one game that night, stay in a hotel Friday night, play at least two games on Saturday, stay
in a hotel Saturday night, and complete games on Sunday before traveling home. A three day
tournament results in 2.5 visitor days and two nights stay in the region. Table 6 presents the
estimated total visitor days per team by age and length of tournament.
Table 6. Estimated Total Visitor Days Per Team by Age and Length of Tournament
12U and Under
Two Day
Three Day
Tournament
Tournament
(X 1.5)
(X 2.5)
13U and Over
Two Day
Three Day
Tournament
Tournament
(X 1.5)
(X 2.5)
Baseball
Total Players & Spectators
Total Visitor Days
39
58.5
39
97.5
33
49.5
33
82.5
Fast Pitch Softball
Players Per Team
Total Players & Spectators
46
69
46
115
39
58.5
39
97.5
Boys Soccer
Players Per Team
Total Players & Spectators
39
58.5
39
97.5
45
67.5
45
112.5
Girls Soccer
Players Per Team
Total Players & Spectators
46
69
46
115
54
81
54
135
Adult Softball
Players Per Team
30
30
Total Players & Spectators
45
75
Total Visitor Days = (Total Players & Spectators X Length of Tournament Multiplier)
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Average Visitor Expenditures Per Team
Estimated total visitor direct expenditures are important for estimating where and how
much visitors are spending money in the region. For the purpose of this study, six categories are
considered: lodging, food & drink, local transportation, shopping, entertainment, and gaming
budgets. Using the 2013 Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority published Laughlin
Visitor Profile Study, per visitor per day expenditures were estimated and adjusted for sport
tournaments (column four). Table 7 summarizes average expenditures per day per visitor.
Table 7. Average Expenditures Per Day Per Visitor.
Lodging (per night)
Food & Drink
Local Transportation
Shopping (Retail)
Entertainment
Gaming Budget
Total without gaming
Total with Gaming
LVCVA
Average
Trip
LVCVA
Per Visitor Day
@ 4.4 Days
Sport
Tournament
Adjustment
$134.13
$71.93
$66.15
$15.51
$575.30
$20.65
$30.48
$16.35
$15.03
$3.52
$130.75
$20 - $40*
$30.48
$16.35
$15.03
$3.52
$65.37**
$287.72
$863.02
$86.04
$216.79
$85.38-$105.38
$150.75-$170.75
*Ages 12U & Under = $20.00, Ages 13U & Over = $26.67, Adult = $40.00
**50% of Gaming Budget ($130.75*50%)
Table 8 summarizes the total direct visitor expenditures per team and length of
tournament. As presented in earlier tables the assumption that younger teams, ages 12U and
under, traditionally have larger traveling parties that include parents, grandparents and siblings.
This is why visitor days are significantly greater for this age group. When Ages 13U and over
teams are considered, the traveling parties for baseball and softball will normally be less as fewer
parents accompany these teams and multiple players will stay with a single parent. The only
exception for an increase in visitor days for team’s ages 13U and over is for boys and girls
soccer. Visitor days are greater than ages 12U and under for soccer because the average team
size is 18 players versus 13 for ages 12U and under teams. The number of visitor days also
increases the direct expenditures into the local regional economy.
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Table 8. Total Direct Visitor Expenditures Per Team by Sport and Length of Tournament.
12U and Under
Two Day
Three Day
Tournament
Tournaments
(X 1.5)
(X 2.5)
13U and Over
Two Day
Three Day
Tournament
Tournament
(X 1.5)
(X 2.5)
Baseball
Total Visitor Days
Direct Expenditures
Total Expenditures
58.5
$150.75
$8,818.88
97.5
$150.75
$14,698.13
49.5
$157.42
$7,792.30
82.5
157.42
$12,987.15
Fast Pitch Softball
Total Visitor Days
Direct Expenditures
Total Expenditures
69
$150.75
$10,401.75
115
$150.75
$17,336.25
58.5
$157.42
$9,209.07
97.5
$157.42
$15,348.45
Boys Soccer
Total Visitor Days
Direct Expenditures
Total Expenditures
58.5
$150.75
$8,88.88
97.5
$150.75
$14,698.13
67.5
$157.42
$10,625.85
112.5
$157.42
$17,709.75
Girls Soccer
Total Visitor Days
Direct Expenditures
Total Expenditures
69
$150.75
$10,401.75
115
$150.75
$17,336.25
81
$157.42
$12,751.02
135
$157.42
$21,251.70
Adult Softball
Total Visitor Days
45
75
Direct Expenditures
$170.75
$170..75
Total Expenditures
$7,683.75
$12,806.25
Direct Visitor Expenditures Per Team = Total Visitor Days X Total Direct Expenditures
Economic Impact Model
Economic impact is defined as the net change in an economy resulting from a sports
event or tournament (Lieber & Alton, 1983). The strategy is that sport tournaments will attract
visitors from outside the region whose expenditures represent an infusion of new spending in the
community (Howard & Crompton, 2004). For the purpose of this study the assumption was
made that all teams participating in sport tournaments are from outside the region. Although
there may be some local teams that participate in a local tournament, they will be very small and
will not significantly affect impact results. As the number of tournaments grows and more local
teams participate, it may be useful to separate them from out of area teams.
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Economic impacts were estimated using a hybrid multi-regional input-output model that
represents the communities in the Colorado River Region. This model was originally developed
in 2002 using IMPAN framework and recently modified to best represent the regional economy.
This model operates on North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) economic
sectors. The economic model is very useful for understanding how the local regional economy
functions and estimating the total economic impacts for targeted sport tournament. Specifically,
direct visitor expenditures represent transactions with local businesses that support local levels of
income and jobs. Secondary impacts represent the redistribution of direct expenditures by
transactions with other businesses and households spending of earned income on local goods and
services. Secondary impacts also generate additional levels of local employment and incomes
that benefit the regional economy.
Since the sport tournament industry is still developing and growing in Bullhead City, it
was determined that the most relevant impact assessment would be the estimated impact per
team by type of sport. This is very useful to understand what each team by type of sport
contributes to the regional economy. In addition this provides a base for future impact estimates
by expanding to the actual number of teams for a specific tournament. In addition, capacity
scenarios were analyzed by type of sport. Four scenarios were developed and analyzed
including:
1) Per team average expenditures.
2) 100% team capacity – maximum number of teams that can participate in an
individual sport tournament using current Bullhead City facilities.
3) 75% team capacity – number of teams that participate in an individual sport
tournament using current Bullhead City facilities.
4) 50% team capacity – number of teams that participate in an individual sport
tournament using current Bullhead City facilities.
Each scenario was analyzed using estimated direct visitor day expenditures and then
multiplying by the number of projected tournament teams by facility capacity scenario. All sport
tournaments were considered and reported total economic impacts in terms of economic activity,
personal income, and employment.
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Assessment and Estimated Economic Impacts by Type of Sport
The following sections of this report present a detailed analysis for each sport and
estimated economic contributions to the regional economy. Each sport section begins with a
summary page that reports key assumptions and estimates that are then detailed within the
individual section. The summary page also provides per team visitor direct expenditures and
economic impacts by age groups 12U and under and 13U and over. The primary reason for
separating age groups is because of team size variations and traveling number of spectators per
team. Girls’ teams traditionally have a larger number of spectators traveling with a team than
boys’ teams, additional 0.5 to 1 persons. Other factors that were considered by specific sport
include:
 Baseball – field requirements are different by age. Ages 12U and under require
smaller fields, while ages 13U and over require larger fields. Given the current
facilities, larger fields are limited to five fields of the total nine fields available for
baseball. Ages 12U and under can play on all nine fields because of portable
mounds and multiple base pegs.
 Soccer – Team size for ages 12U and under is much smaller than ages 13U and
over, 13 versus 18, respectively.
Finally for all sports, ages 12U and under and ages 13U and over, per visitor expenditures
will vary because of the difference of total visitors per team. For example, ages 12U and under
baseball two day tournaments will average 39 total visitors per team, while ages 13U and older
teams will average 33 total visitors per team. Per team estimated direct expenditures for ages
12U and under teams is $8,818.88 compared to $7,792.30 for ages 13U and older teams.
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BASEBALL
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Baseball – Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates
 Since 2005, baseball team participation has grown over 62% in the Western Region.
 In 2014, age group 12U reported the largest number of registered teams through USSSA at
1,074, but the ages 9U, 10U and 11U reported strongest percentage growth since 2005 at
89.6%, 75.1%, and 77.6%, respectively.
Table 9. Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates
12U and Under
13
2.0
39
13U and Older
13
1.5
33
9
5
54
41
27
30
23
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Two Day Tournament (1.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
3,159
2,399
1,580
1,485
1,139
743
Three Day Tournament (2.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
5,265
3,998
2,633
2,475
1,898
1,238
Per Visitor Day Expenditures
Two Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
Three Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
$150.75
$8,818.88
$14,698.13
$157.42
$7,792.30
$12,987.17
Two Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$14,374.77
$3,921.09
0.16
$12,701.45
$3,464.65
0.14
Three Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$23,957.95
$6,535.15
0.26
$21,169.09
$5,578.71
0.22
Players Per Team
Spectators Per Player Per Team
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
Available Fields
Teams by Capacity Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
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Baseball Participation Trends
Figure 1. Baseball Team Participation Trends, 2005 – 2014. Ages 9 to 14.
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
2005
9U
2010
10U
11U
12U
2014
13U
14U
Table 10. Baseball – Total Registered Teams through USSSA Organization, Western
Region*
Age
Teams
2005
Players**
2005
Teams
2010
Players
2010
Teams
2014
Players
2014
% Change
2005-2014
9U
10U
11U
12U
13U
14U
250
437
492
651
689
559
3,750
6,555
7,380
9,765
10,335
8,385
387
738
770
1,073
877
748
5,805
11,070
11,550
16,095
13,155
11,220
474
765
874
1,074
980
839
7,110
11,475
13,110
16,110
14,700
12,585
+89.6%
+75.1%
+77.6%
+65.0%
+42.2%
+50.1%
3,078
46,170
4,593
68,895
5,006
75,090
+62.6%
Total*
*Western Region: Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Northern California, Idaho, Nevada,
New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington.
**Players estimated @ 15 per team
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
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Baseball – Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity, and
Room Nights by Length of Tournament and Age Groups
Table 11. Player, Spectator & Field Capacity Scenarios by Tournament Age Groups
12U and Under
13U and Older
Average Number of Players Per Team
13
13
Average Spectators Per Player Per Team
2.0
1.5
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
39
33
Total Fields Available
9
5
Tournament Team Capacity = 100%
54
30
Tournament Team Capacity = 75%
41
23
Tournament Team Capacity = 50%
27
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Table 12. Estimated Total Visitor Days by Length of Tournament, Team Capacity Scenarios and
Age Groups.
Visitor Days
12U and Under
Visitor Days
13U and Older
100% Team Capacity
3,159
1,485
75% Team Capacity
2,399
1,139
50% Team Capacity
1,580
743
100% Team Capacity
5,265
2,475
75% Team Capacity
3,998
1,898
Two Day Tournaments (1.5 Days)
Three Day Tournaments (2.5 Days)
50% Team Capacity
2,633
1,238
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams X Number of Visitor Days)
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Table 13. Estimated Total Room Nights by Length of Tournament, Team Capacity Scenarios,
and Age Groups.
Visitor Days
12U and Under*
Visitor Days
13U and Older**
100% Team Capacity
527
330
75% Team Capacity
400
190
50% Team Capacity
263
165
100% Team Capacity
1,053
660
75% Team Capacity
800
380
Two Day Tournaments (1.0 Night)
Three Day Tournaments (2.0 Nights)
50% Team Capacity
526
330
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams) / Number in Room))
*Assume 4 Per Room
**Assume 3 Per Room
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Baseball – Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of
Tournament, Tournament Team Capacity Scenarios, and Age Groups.
Table 14. 12U and Under Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Team*
Per Team*
Per Visitor Day
Two Day
Three Day
Expenditure
Tournament
Tournament
Lodging
$20.00
$1,170.00
$1,950.00
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$1,783.08
$2,971.80
Transportation
$16.35
$956.48
$1,594.13
Retail
$15.03
$879.25
$1,465.43
Entertainment
$3.52
$205.92
$343.20
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$3,824.15
$6,373.58
Total
*39 players & spectators per team
$150.75
$8,818.88
$14,698.13
Table 15. 13U and Over Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Team*
Per Team*
Per Visitor Day
Two Day
Three Day
Expenditure
Tournament
Tournament
Lodging
$26.67
$1,320.16
$2,200.28
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$1,508.76
$2,514.60
Transportation
$16.35
$809.33
$1,348.88
Retail
$15.03
$743.99
$1,239.98
Entertainment
$3.52
$174.24
$290.40
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$3,235.82
$5,393.03
Total
*33 players & spectators per team
$157.42
$7,792.30
$12,987.17
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Table 16. Total Tournament Expenditures by Age Groups, Team Capacity Scenarios, and
Length of Tournament.
Teams
Two Day
Tournament
Three Day
Tournament
100% Team Capacity
54
$476,219.52
$793,699.02
75% Team Capacity
41
$361,574.08
$602,623.33
50% Team Capacity
27
$238,109.76
$396,849.51
100% Team Capacity
30
$233,769.00
$389,615.10
75% Team Capacity
23
$179,222.90
$298,704.91
50% Team Capacity
15
(Per Team Expenditures X Number of Teams)
$116,884.50
$194,807.55
12U and Under
13U and Over
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Baseball - Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length of
Tournaments, and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Table 17. Estimated Economic Impacts for 12U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
27
41
54
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$8,818.88
$5,555.89
$14,374.77
$238,109.76
$150,009.15
$388,118.91
$361,574.08
$227,791.67
$589,365.75
$476,219.52
$300,018.30
$776,237.82
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$2,649.39
$1,271.71
$3,921.09
$71,533.41
$34,336.04
$105,869.45
$108,624.81
$52,139.91
$160,764.72
$143,066.82
$68,672.07
$211,738.89
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.11
0.04
0.16
3.10
1.21
4.30
4.70
1.83
6.53
6.19
2.41
8.61
Table 18. Estimated Economic Impacts for 13U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
15
23
30
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$7,792.30
$4,909.15
$12,701.45
$116,884.50
$73,637.24
$190,521.74
$179,222.90
$112,910.43
$292,133.33
$233,769.00
$147,274.47
$381,043.47
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.300422
$2,340.98
$1,123.67
$3,464.65
$35,114.68
$16,855.04
$51,969.72
$53,842.50
$25,844.40
$79,686.90
$70,229.35
$33,710.09
$103,939.44
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.000013
0.10
0.04
0.14
1.52
0.59
2.11
2.33
0.91
3.24
3.04
1.19
4.22
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Table 19. Estimated Economic Impacts for 12U and Under Three Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
27
41
54
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$14,698.13
$9,259.82
$23,957.95
$396,849.51
$250,015.19
$646,864.70
$602,623.33
$379,652.70
$982,276.03
$793,699.02
$500,030.38
$1,293,729.40
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$4,298.49
$2,063.28
$6,361.77
$116,059.23
$55,708.43
$171,767.66
$176,238.09
$84,594.28
$260,832.37
$232,118.46
$111,416.86
$343,535.32
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.19
0.07
0.26
5.13
2.00
7.13
7.79
3.04
10.83
10.26
4.00
14.26
Table 20. Estimated Economic Impacts for 13U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
15
23
30
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$12,987.17
$8,181.92
$21,169.09
$194,807.55
$122,728.76
$317,536.31
$298,704.91
$188,184.09
$486,889.00
$389,615.10
$245,457.51
$635,072.61
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$3,769.40
$1,809.31
$5,578.71
$56,541.00
$27,139.68
$83,680.68
$86,696.20
$41,614.18
$128,310.38
$113,082.00
$54,279.36
$167,361.36
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.16
0.06
0.22
2.4
0.94
3.34
3.68
1.44
5.12
4.8
1.87
6.67
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FAST PITCH SOFTBALL
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Fast Pitch Softball – Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary
Estimates
 Since 2005, girls fast pitch softball team participation has grown over 125% in the Western
Region.
 In 2014, age group 14U reported the largest number of registered teams at 617 and a growth
rate of 120% since 2005.
 All age groups show strong growth trends.
Table 21. Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates
12U and Under
Players Per Team
13
Spectators Per Player Per Team
2.5
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
46
Available Fields
Teams by Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
13U and Older
13
2.0
39
9
9
54
41
27
54
41
27
Two Day Tournament (1.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
3,726
2,829
1,863
3,159
2,399
1,580
Three Day Tournament (2.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
6,210
4,715
3,105
5,265
3,998
2,633
Per Visitor Day Expenditures
Two Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
Three Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
$150.75
$10,401.75
$17,336.25
$157.42
$9,209.05
$15,348.45
Two Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$16,954.85
$4,624.87
0.19
$15,010.75
$4,094.57
0.17
Three Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$28,258.09
$7,708.12
0.32
$25,017.99
$6,824.30
0.28
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Fast Pitch Softball Participation Trends
Figure 2. Fast Pitch Softball Team Participation Trends, 2005 –2014. Ages 10 to 18.
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2005
2010
10u
12u
14u
2014
16u
18u
Table 22. Fast Pitch Softball – Total Registered Teams through USSSA
Organization, Western Region*
Age
Teams
2005
Players**
2005
Teams
2010
Players
2010
Teams
2014
Players
2014
% Change
2005-2014
10U
12U
14U
16U
18U
133
266
281
209
163
1,995
3,990
4,215
3,135
2,445
194
395
433
297
279
2,910
5,925
6,495
4,455
4,185
333
562
617
447
417
4,995
8,430
9,255
6,705
6,255
+150.4%
+111.3%
+119.6%
+113.9%
+155.8%
1,052
15,780
1,598
23,970
2,376
35,640
+125.9%
Total*
*Western Region: Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Northern California, Idaho, Nevada,
New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington.
**Players estimated @ 15 per team
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
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Fast Pitch Softball – Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team
Capacity, and Room Nights by Length of Tournament and Age Groups
Table 23. Player, Spectator & Field Capacity Scenarios by Tournament Age Groups
12U and Under
13U and Older
Average Number of Players Per Team
13
13
Average Spectators Per Player Per Team
2.5
2.0
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
46*
39
Total Fields Available
9
9
Tournament Team Capacity = 100%
54
54
Tournament Team Capacity = 75%
41
41
Tournament Team Capacity = 50%
*Rounded
27
27
Table 24. Estimated Total Visitor Days by Length of Tournament, Team Capacity Scenarios and
Age Groups.
Visitor Days
12U and Under
Visitor Days
13U and Older
100% Team Capacity
3,726
3,159
75% Team Capacity
2,829
2,399
50% Team Capacity
1,863
1,580
100% Team Capacity
6,210
5,265
75% Team Capacity
4,715
3,998
Two Day Tournaments (1.5 Days)
Three Day Tournaments (2.5 Days)
50% Team Capacity
3,105
2,633
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams X Number of Visitor Days)
36
Table 25. Estimated Total Room Nights by Length of Tournament, Team Capacity Scenarios,
and Age Groups.
Visitor Days
12U and Under*
Visitor Days
13U and Older**
100% Team Capacity
621
702
75% Team Capacity
472
533
50% Team Capacity
311
351
100% Team Capacity
1,242
1,404
75% Team Capacity
943
1,066
Two Day Tournaments (1.0 Night)
Three Day Tournaments (2.0 Nights)
50% Team Capacity
621
702
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams) / Number in Room))
*Assume 4 Per Room
**Assume 3 Per Room
37
Fast Pitch Softball – Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length
of Tournament, Tournament Team Capacity Scenarios, and Age Groups.
Table 26. 12U and Under Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Team*
Per Team*
Per Visitor Day
Two Day
Three Day
Expenditure
Tournament
Tournament
Lodging
$20.00
$1,380.00
$2,300.00
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$2,103.12
$3,505.20
Transportation
$16.35
$1,128.15
$1,880.25
Retail
$15.03
$1,037.07
$1,728.45
Entertainment
$3.52
$242.88
$404.80
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$4,510.53
$7,517.55
Total
*46 players & spectators per team
$150.75
$10,401.75
$17,336.25
Table 27. 13U and Over Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Visitor Day
Per Team*
Per Team*
Expenditure
Two Day
Three Day
Tournament
Tournament
Lodging
$26.67
$1,560.19
$2,600.32
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$1,783.08
$2,971.80
Transportation
$16.35
$956.48
$1,594.13
Retail
$15.03
$879.23
$1,465.43
Entertainment
$3.52
$205.92
$343.20
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$3,824.15
$6,373.58
Total
*39 players & spectators per team
$157.42
$9,209.05
$15,348.46
38
Table 28. Total Tournament Expenditures by Age Groups, Team Capacity Scenarios, and
Length of Tournament.
Teams
Two Day
Tournament
Three Day
Tournament
100% Team Capacity
54
$561,694.50
$936,157.50
75% Team Capacity
41
$426,471.75
$710,786.25
50% Team Capacity
27
$280,847.25
$468,078.75
100% Team Capacity
54
$497,288.70
$828,816.84
75% Team Capacity
41
$377,571.05
$629,286.86
50% Team Capacity
27
(Per Team Expenditures X Number of Teams)
$248,644.35
$414,408.42
12U and Under
13U and Over
39
Fast Pitch Softball - Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length
of Tournaments, and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Table 29. Estimated Economic Impacts for 12U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
27
41
54
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$10,401.75
$6,553.10
$16,954.85
$280,847.25
$176,933.77
$457,781.02
$426,471.75
$268,677.20
$695,148.95
$561,694.50
$353,867.54
$915,562.04
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$3,124.91
$1,499.96
$4,624.87
$84,372.69
$40,498.89
$124,871.58
$128,121.50
$61,498.32
$189,619.81
$168,745.39
$80,997.78
$249,743.17
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.14
0.05
0.19
3.78
1.35
5.13
5.74
2.05
7.79
7.56
2.70
10.26
Table 30. Estimated Economic Impacts for 13U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
27
41
54
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$9,209.05
$5,801.70
$15,010.75
$248,644.35
$156,645.94
$405,290.29
$377,571.05
$237,869.76
$615,440.81
$497,288.70
$313,291.88
$810,580.58
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$2,766.60
$1,327.97
$4,094.57
$74,698.23
$35,855.15
$110,553.38
$113,430.65
$54,446.71
$167,877.36
$149,396.47
$71,710.30
$221,106.77
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.12
0.05
0.17
3.24
1.35
4.59
4.92
2.05
6.97
6.48
2.70
9.18
40
Table 31. Estimated Economic Impacts for 12U and Under Three Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
27
41
54
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$17,336.25
$10,921.84
$28,258.09
$468,078.75
$294,889.61
$762,968.36
$710,786.25
$447,795.34
$1,158,581.59
$936,157.50
$589,779.23
$1,525,936.73
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$5,208.19
$2,499.93
$7,708.12
$140,621.15
$67,498.15
$208,119.31
$213,535.83
$102,497.20
$316,033.02
$281,242.31
$134,996.31
$416,238.62
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.23
0.09
0.33
6.21
2.43
8.64
9.43
3.69
13.12
12.42
4.86
17.28
Table 32. Estimated Economic Impacts for 13U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
27
41
54
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$15,348.46
$9,669.53
$25,017.99
$414,408.42
$261,077.30
$675,485.72
$629,286.86
$396,450.72
$1,025,737.58
$828,816.84
$522,154.61
$1,350,971.45
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$4,611.02
$2,213.29
$6,824.30
$124,497.41
$59,758.76
$184,256.16
$189,051.62
$90,744.78
$279,796.39
$248,994.81
$119,517.51
$368,512.32
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.20
0.08
0.28
5.40
2.16
7.56
8.20
3.28
11.48
10.80
4.32
15.12
41
BOYS SOCCER
42
Boys Soccer – Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates
 In 2013, the Western Region had 8,419 registered teams through Gotsoccer.com.
 Ages 12u, 13u, 14u and 15u represent 59% of the total registered teams in the Western
Region.
Table 33. Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates.
12U and Under
13
2.0
39
13U and Older
18
2.0
45
30
30
360
270
180
360
270
180
Two Day Tournament (1.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
21,600
15,795
10,530
24,300
18,225
12,150
Three Day Tournament (2.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
35,100
26,325
17,550
40,500
30,375
20,250
Per Visitor Day Expenditures
Two Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
Three Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
$150.75
$8,818.88
$14,698.13
$157.42
$10,625.87
$17,709.77
Two Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$14,374.77
$3,921.09
0.16
$17,320.17
$4,724.52
0.20
Three Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$23,957.95
$6,535.15
0.26
$28,866.93
$7,874.20
0.32
Players Per Team
Spectators Per Player Per Team
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
Available Fields
Teams by Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
43
Boys Soccer Participation Trends
Figure 3. Boys Soccer Western Region Team Participation by Age, 2013 .
567
458
741
1,200
806
870
1,346
1,158
1,273
11U
12U
13U
14U
15U
16U
17U
18U
19U
Table 34. Boys Organized Soccer – Total Western Region Teams & Players, 2013
Age
Western Region
Teams*
Western Region
Estimated Players
@ 15 Per Team
Total Teams
National
Percent
Western Region
to National
11U
12U
13U
14U
15U
16U
17U
18U
19U
741
1,200
1,346
1,273
1,158
870
806
567
458
11,115
18,000
20,190
19,095
17,370
13,050
12,090
8,505
6,870
2,452
4,842
5,289
4,526
4,080
2,890
2,808
2,123
1,675
30.2%
24.8%
25.5%
28.1%
28.4%
30.1%
28.7%
26.7%
27.3%
8,419
126,285
30,685
27.4%
Total
*Western Region: Alaska, Arizona, Canada, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Source: Got Soccer.com
44
Boys Soccer – Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity, and
Room Nights by Length of Tournament and Age Groups
Table 35. Player, Spectator & Field Capacity Scenarios by Tournament Age Groups
12U and Under
13U and Older
Average Number of Players Per Team
13
18
Average Spectators Per Player Per Team
2.0
2.0
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
39
45
Total Fields Available
30
30
Tournament Team Capacity = 100%
360
360
Tournament Team Capacity = 75%
270
270
Tournament Team Capacity = 50%
180
180
Table 36. Estimated Total Visitor Days by Length of Tournament, Team Capacity Scenarios
and Age Groups.
Visitor Days
12U and Under
Visitor Days
13U and Older
100% Team Capacity
21,060
24,300
75% Team Capacity
15,795
18,225
50% Team Capacity
10,530
12,150
100% Team Capacity
35,100
40,500
75% Team Capacity
26,325
30,375
Two Day Tournaments (1.5 Days)
Three Day Tournaments (2.5 Days)
50% Team Capacity
17,550
20,250
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams X Number of Visitor Days)
45
Table 37. Estimated Total Room Nights by Length of Tournament, Team Capacity Scenarios,
and Age Groups.
Visitor Days
12U and Under
Visitor Days
13U and Older
100% Team Capacity
3,510
5,400
75% Team Capacity
2,633
4,050
50% Team Capacity
1,755
2,700
100% Team Capacity
7,020
10,800
75% Team Capacity
5,265
8,100
Two Day Tournaments (1.0 Night)
Three Day Tournaments (2.0 Nights)
50% Team Capacity
3,510
5,400
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams) / Number in Room))
*Assume 4 Per Room
**Assume 3 Per Room
46
Boys Soccer – Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of
Tournament, Tournament Team Capacity Scenarios, and Age Groups.
Table 38. 12U and Under Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Team*
Per Team*
Per Visitor Day
Two Day
Three Day
Expenditure
Tournament
Tournament
Lodging
$20.00
$1,170.00
$1,950.00
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$1,783.08
$2,971.80
Transportation
$16.35
$956.48
$1,594.13
Retail
$15.03
$879.25
$1,465.43
Entertainment
$3.52
$205.92
$343.20
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$3,824.15
$6,373.58
Total
*39 players & spectators per team
$150.75
$8,818.88
$14,698.13
Table 39. 13U and Over Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Team*
Per Team*
Per Visitor Day
Two Day
Three Day
Expenditure
Tournament
Tournament
Lodging
$26.67
$1,800.23
$3,000.38
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$2,057.40
$3,429.00
Transportation
$16.35
$1,103.63
$1,839.38
Retail
$15.03
$1,014.53
$1,690.88
Entertainment
$3.52
$237.60
$396.00
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$4,412.48
$7,354.13
Total
*45 players & spectators per team
$157.42
$10,625.87
$17,709.77
47
Table 40. Total Tournament Expenditures by Age Groups, Team Capacity Scenarios, and
Length of Tournament.
Teams
Two Day
Tournament
Three Day
Tournament
100% Team Capacity
360
$3,174,796.80
$5,291,326.80
75% Team Capacity
270
$2,381,097.60
$3,968,495.10
50% Team Capacity
180
$1,587,398.40
$2,645,663.40
100% Team Capacity
360
$3,825,313.20
$6,375,517.20
75% Team Capacity
270
$2,868,984.90
$4,781,637.90
50% Team Capacity
180
(Per Team Expenditures X Number of Teams)
$1,912,656.60
$3,187,758.60
12U and Under
13U and Over
48
Boys Soccer - Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length of
Tournaments, and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Table 41. Estimated Economic Impacts for 12U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
180
270
360
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$8,818.88
$5,555.89
$14,374.77
$1,587,398.40
$1,000,060.99
$2,587,459.39
$2,381,097.60
$1,500,091.49
$3,881,189.09
$3,174,796.80
$2,000,121.98
$5,174,918.78
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$2,649.39
$1,271.71
$3,921.09
$476,889.40
$228,906.91
$705,796.32
$715,334.10
$343,360.37
$1,058,694.47
$953,778.80
$457,813.83
$1,411,592.63
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.11
0.05
0.16
19.80
9.00
28.80
29.70
13.50
43.20
39.60
18.00
57.60
Table 42. Estimated Economic Impacts for 13U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
180
270
360
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$10,625.87
$6,694.30
$17,320.17
$1,912,656.60
$1,204,973.66
$3,117,630.26
$2,868,984.90
$1,807,460.49
$4,676,445.39
$3,825,313.20
$2,409,947.32
$6,235,260.52
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$3,192.25
$1,532.28
$4,724.52
$574,604.12
$275,809.98
$850,414.10
$861,906.18
$413,714.97
$1,275,621.15
$1,149,208.24
$551,619.96
$1,700,828.20
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.14
0.06
0.20
25.20
10.80
36.00
37.80
16.20
54.00
50.40
21.60
72.00
49
Table 43. Estimated Economic Impacts for 12U and Under Three Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
180
270
360
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$14,698.13
$9,259.82
$23,957.95
$2,645,663.40
$1,666,767.94
$4,312,431.34
$3,968,495.10
$2,500,151.91
$6,468,647.01
$5,291,326.80
$3,333,535.88
$8,624,862.68
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$4,415.64
$2,119.51
$6,535.15
$794,815.49
$381,511.44
$1,176,326.93
$1,192,223.23
$572,267.15
$1,764,490.39
$1,589,630.98
$763,022.87
$2,352,653.85
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.19
0.07
0.26
34.20
12.60
46.80
51.30
18.90
70.20
68.40
25.20
93.60
Table 44. Estimated Economic Impacts for 13U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
180
270
360
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$17,709.77
$11,157.16
$28,866.93
$3,187,758.60
$2,008,287.92
$5,196,046.52
$4,781,637.90
$3,012,431.88
$7,794,069.78
$6,375,517.20
$4,016,575.84
$10,392,093.04
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$5,320.40
$2,553.79
$7,874.20
$957,672.81
$459,682.95
$1,417,355.76
$1,436,509.22
$689,524.43
$2,126,033.65
$1,915,345.63
$919,365.90
$2,834,711.53
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.23
0.09
0.32
41.40
16.20
57.60
62.10
24.30
86.40
82.80
32.40
115.20
50
GIRLS SOCCER
51
Girls Soccer – Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates
 In 2013, the Western Region had 7,701 registered teams through Gotsoccer.com.
 Ages 12u, 13u, 14u and 15u represent nearly 59% of the total registered teams in the
Western Region.
Table 45. Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary Estimates
12U and Under
13
2.5
46
13U and Older
18
2.0
54
30
30
360
270
180
360
270
180
Two Day Tournament (1.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
24,840
18,630
12,420
29,160
21,870
14,580
Three Day Tournament (2.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
41,400
31,050
20,700
48,600
36,450
24,300
Per Visitor Day Expenditures
Two Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
Three Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
$150.75
$10,401.75
$17,336.25
$157,42
$12,751.01
$21,251.70
Two Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$16,954.82
$4,624.87
0.19
$20,784.16
$5,669.42
0.23
Two Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$28,258.09
$7,708.12
0.32
$34,640.27
$9,449.03
0.39
Players Per Team
Spectators Per Player Per Team
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
Available Fields
Teams by Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
52
Girls Soccer Participation Trends
Figure 4. Girls Soccer Western Region Team Participation by Age, 2013 .
558
457
660
1,074
694
847
1,189
1,116
11U
12U
13U
1,106
14U
15U
16U
17U
18U
19U
Table 46. Girls Soccer - Total Western Region Teams & Players, 2013
Age
Western Region
Teams*
Western Region
Estimated Players
@ 15 Per Team
11U
12U
13U
14U
15U
16U
17U
18U
19U
660
1,074
1,189
1,106
1,116
847
694
558
457
9,900
16,110
17,835
16,590
16,740
12,705
10,410
8,370
6,855
Total Teams
National
Percent
Western Region
to National
2,162
4,244
4,797
4,137
3,907
2,740
2,362
2,028
1,560
30.5%
25.3%
24.8%
26.7%
28.6%
30.9%
29.4%
27.5%
29.3%
7,701
115,515
27,937
27.6%
Total
*Western Region: Alaska, Arizona, Canada, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Source: Got Soccer.com
53
Girls Soccer – Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity, and
Room Nights by Length of Tournament and Age Groups
Table 47. Player, Spectator & Field Capacity Scenarios by Tournament Age Groups
12U and Under
13U and Older
Average Number of Players Per Team
13
18
Average Spectators Per Player Per Team
2.5
2.0
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
46*
54
Total Fields Available
30
30
Tournament Team Capacity = 100%
360
360
Tournament Team Capacity = 75%
270
270
Tournament Team Capacity = 50%
*Rounded
180
180
Table 48. Estimated Total Visitor Days by Length of Tournament, Team Capacity Scenarios and
Age Groups.
Visitor Days
Visitor Days
12U and Under
13U and Older
Two Day Tournaments (1.5 Days)
100% Team Capacity
24,840
29,160
75% Team Capacity
18,630
21,870
50% Team Capacity
12,420
14,580
100% Team Capacity
41,400
48,600
75% Team Capacity
31,050
36,450
Three Day Tournaments (2.5 Days)
50% Team Capacity
20,700
24,300
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams X Number of Visitor Days)
54
Table 49. Estimated Total Room Nights by Length of Tournament, Team Capacity Scenarios,
and Age Groups.
Visitor Days
12U and Under
Visitor Days
13U and Older
100% Team Capacity
4,140
6,480
75% Team Capacity
3,105
4,860
50% Team Capacity
2,070
3,240
100% Team Capacity
8,280
12,960
75% Team Capacity
6,210
9,720
Two Day Tournaments (1.0 Night)
Three Day Tournaments (2.0 Nights)
50% Team Capacity
4,140
6,480
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams) / Number in Room))
*Assume 4 Per Room
**Assume 3 Per Room
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Girls Soccer – Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of
Tournament, Tournament Team Capacity Scenarios, and Age Groups.
Table 50. 12U and Under Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Team*
Per Team*
Per Visitor Day
Two Day
Three Day
Expenditure
Tournament
Tournament
Lodging
$20.00
$1,380.00
$2,300.00
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$2,103.12
$3,505.20
Transportation
$16.35
$1,128.15
$1,880.25
Retail
$15.03
$1,037.07
$1,728.45
Entertainment
$3.52
$242.88
$404.80
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$3,824.15
$7,517.55
Total
*46 players & spectators per team
$150.75
$10,401.75
$17,336.25
Table 51. 13U and Over Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Visitor Day
Per Team*
Per Team*
Expenditure
Two Day
Three Day
Tournament
Tournament
Lodging
$26.67
$2,160.27
$3,600.45
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$2,468.88
$4,114.80
Transportation
$16.35
$1,324.35
$2,207.25
Retail
$15.03
$1,217.43
$2,029.05
Entertainment
$3.52
$285.12
$475.20
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$5,294.97
$8,824.95
Total
*54 players & spectators per team
$157.42
$12,751.02
$21,251.70
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Table 52. Total Tournament Expenditures by Age Groups, Team Capacity Scenarios, and
Length of Tournament.
Teams
Two Day
Tournament
Three Day
Tournament
100% Team Capacity
360
$3,744,630.00
$6,241,050.00
75% Team Capacity
270
$2,808,472.50
$4,680,787.50
50% Team Capacity
180
$1,872,315.00
$3,120,525.00
100% Team Capacity
360
$4,590,367.20
$7,650,612.00
75% Team Capacity
270
$3,442,775.40
$5,737,959.00
50% Team Capacity
180
(Per Team Expenditures X Number of Teams)
$2,295,183.60
$3,825,306.00
12U and Under
13U and Over
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Girls Soccer - Estimated Economic Impacts by Age Groups, Length of
Tournaments, and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Table 53. Estimated Economic Impacts for 12U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
180
270
360
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$10,401.75
$6,553.10
$16,954.85
$1,872,315.00
$1,179,558.45
$3,051,873.45
$2,808,472.50
$1,769,337.68
$4,577,810.18
$3,744,630.00
$2,359,116.90
$6,103,746.90
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$3,124.91
$1,499.96
$4,624.87
$562,484.62
$269,992.62
$832,477.23
$843,726.93
$404,988.92
$1,248,715.85
$1,124,969.23
$539,985.23
$1,664,954.47
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.14
0.05
0.19
25.20
9.00
34.20
37.80
13.50
51.30
50.40
18.00
68.40
Table 54. Estimated Economic Impacts for 13U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
180
270
360
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$12,751.02
$8,033.14
$20,784.16
$2,295,183.60
$1,445,965.67
$3,741,149.27
$3,442,775.40
$2,168,948.50
$5,611,723.90
$4,590,367.20
$2,891,931.34
$7,482,298.54
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$3,830.69
$1,838.73
$5,669.42
$689,523.65
$330,971.35
$1,020,495.00
$1,034,285.47
$496,457.03
$1,530,742.50
$1,379,047.29
$661,942.70
$2,040,990.00
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.17
0.06
0.23
30.60
10.80
41.40
45.90
16.20
62.10
61.20
21.60
82.80
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Table 55. Estimated Economic Impacts for 12U and Under Three Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
180
270
360
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$17,336.25
$10,921.84
$28,258.09
$3,120,525.00
$1,965,930.75
$5,086,455.75
$4,680,787.50
$2,948,896.13
$7,629,683.63
$6,241,050.00
$3,931,861.50
$10,172,911.50
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$5,208.19
$2,499.93
$7,708.12
$937,474.36
$449,987.69
$1,387,462.06
$1,406,211.54
$674,981.54
$2,081,193.08
$1,874,948.72
$899,975.39
$2,774,924.11
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.23
0.09
0.32
41.40
16.20
57.60
62.10
24.30
86.40
82.80
32.40
115.20
Table 56. Estimated Economic Impacts for 13U and Under Two Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
180
270
360
Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$21,251.70
$13,388.57
$34,640.27
$3,825,306.00
$2,409,942.78
$6,235,248.78
$5,737,959.00
$3,614,914.17
$9,352,873.17
$7,650,612.00
$4,819,885.56
$12,470,497.56
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$6,384.48
$3,064.55
$9,449.03
$1,149,206.08
$551,618.92
$1,700,825.00
$1,723,809.12
$827,428.38
$2,551,237.50
$2,298,412.16
$1,103,237.84
$3,401,649.99
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.28
0.11
0.39
50.40
19.80
70.20
75.60
29.70
105.30
100.80
39.60
140.40
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ADULT SOFTBALL
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Adult Softball – Key Assumptions and Per Team Summary
Estimates
 According to Amateur Softball Association, in 2013 there were 23,324 registered teams
in the Western Region, which accounts for approximately 26% of the total teams
registered nationally.
 Over 54% of Western Region teams are located in the California and Nevada.
Table 57. Key Assumptions and Per Team Estimates
Players Per Team
Spectators Per Player Per Team
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
Available Fields
Teams by Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
Adults
18
1.0
30
9
72
54
36
Two Day Tournament (1.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
3,240
2,430
1,620
Three Day Tournament (2.5 Days)
Visitor Days by Team Registration Scenarios
100%
75%
50%
5,400
4,050
2,700
Per Visitor Day Expenditures
Two Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
Three Day Tournament Per Team Direct Expenditure
$170.75
$7,683.75
$12,806.25
Two Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$12,524.51
$3,416.38
0.14
Two Day Tournament Per Team Impact
Total Economic Activity Impact
Total Personal Income Impact
Total Employment Impact
$20,874.19
$5,693.97
0.23
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Adult Softball Participation Trends
Figure 5. Adult Softball (Slow Pitch) Western Region Team Participation, 2013 .
7,602
12,741
2,981
Pacific
Rocky Mountain
Northwest
Table 58. Adult Softball (Slow Pitch) – Total Teams & Players, 2013
Age
Teams
Estimated
Players*
Pacific Coast (CA, NV)
Rocky Mountain (AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY)
Northwest (OR, WA, ID, MT)
12,741
2,981
7,602
191,115
44,715
114,030
54.6%
12.8%
32.6%
23,324
349,860
100%
88,303
1,324,545
Total West
Total All States
*Average Team @ 15 Players
Source: Amateur Softball Association (ASA)
Percent
West
Percent
Total
26.4%
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Adult Softball – Per Team Visitor Days, Tournament Team Capacity,
and Room Nights by Length of Tournament
Table 59. Player, Spectator & Field Capacity Scenarios by Tournament Age Groups
Adults
Average Number of Players Per Team
18
Average Spectators Per Player Per Team
1.0
Total Players & Spectators Per Team
30
Total Fields Available
9
Tournament Team Capacity = 100%
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Tournament Team Capacity = 75%
54
Tournament Team Capacity = 50%
36
Table 60. Estimated Total Visitor Days by Length of Tournament, and Team Capacity
Scenarios.
Adults
Two Day Tournaments (1.5 Days)
100% Team Capacity
3,240
75% Team Capacity
2,430
50% Team Capacity
1,620
Three Day Tournaments (2.5 Days)
100% Team Capacity
5,400
75% Team Capacity
4,050
50% Team Capacity
2,700
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams X Number of Visitor Days)
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Table 61. Estimated Total Room Nights by Length of Tournament and Team Capacity
Scenarios.
Adults*
Two Day Tournaments (1.0 Night)
100% Team Capacity
1,080
75% Team Capacity
810
50% Team Capacity
540
Three Day Tournaments (2.0 Nights)
100% Team Capacity
2,160
75% Team Capacity
1,620
50% Team Capacity
1,080
(Average Players & Spectators Per Team X Number of Teams) / Number in Room))
*Assume 2 Per Room
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Adult Softball – Per Team Estimated Total Expenditures by Length of
Tournament, and Tournament Team Capacity Scenarios.
Table 62. Adult Softball Tournament Per Visitor Day Expenditures and Per Team Expenditures
for Two Day and Three Day Tournaments.
Per Visitor Day
Expenditure
Per Team*
Two Day
Tournament
Per Team*
Three Day
Tournament
Lodging
$40.00
$1,800.00
$3,000.00
Food & Beverage
$30.48
$1,371.60
$2,286.00
Transportation
$16.35
$735.75
$1,226.25
Retail
$15.03
$676.35
$1,127.25
Entertainment
$3.52
$158.40
264.00
Gaming Budget
$65.37
$2,941.65
$4,902.75
Total
*30 players & spectators per team
$170.75
$7,683.75
$12,806.25
Table 63. Adult Softball Total Tournament Expenditures by Team Capacity Scenarios, and
Length of Tournament.
Teams
Two Day
Tournament
Three Day
Tournament
100% Team Capacity
72
$553,230.00
$922,050.00
75% Team Capacity
54
$414,922.50
$691,537.50
50% Team Capacity
36
$276,615.00
$461,025.00
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Adult Softball - Estimated Economic Impacts by Length of Tournaments
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Table 64. Estimated Economic Impacts for Adult Softball Two Day Tournaments, Per Team and
Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
36
54
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Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$7,683.75
$4,840.76
$12,524.51
$276,615.00
$174,267.45
$450,882.45
$414,922.50
$261,401.18
$676,323.68
$553,230.00
$348,534.90
$901,764.90
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$2,308.37
$1,108.02
$3,416.38
$83,101.23
$39,888.59
$122,989.82
$124,651.85
$59,832.89
$184,484.73
$166,202.46
$79,777.18
$245,979.65
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.10
0.04
0.14
3.60
1.44
5.04
5.40
2.13
7.56
7.20
2.88
10.08
Table 65. Estimated Economic Impacts for Adult Softball Three Day Tournaments, Per Team
and Team Capacity Scenarios.
Per Team
50% Capacity
75% Capacity
100% Capacity
Number of Teams
1
36
54
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Economic Activity
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$12,806.25
$8,067.94
$20,874.19
$461,025.00
$290,445.75
$751,470.75
$691,537.50
$435,668.63
$1,127,206.13
$922,050.00
$580,891.50
$1,502,941.50
Personal Income
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
$3,847.28
$1,846.69
$5,693.97
$138,502.05
$66,480.99
$204,983.04
$207,753.08
$99,721.48
$307,474.56
$277,004.11
$132,961.97
$409,966.08
Employment
Direct Impact
Secondary Impact
Total Impact
0.17
0.06
0.23
6.12
2.16
8.28
9.18
3.24
12.42
12.24
4.32
16.56
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FISCAL IMPACTS
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Bullhead City and Regional Support Industries
Previous sections of this report have confirmed that hosting sport tournaments in
Bullhead City has a positive economic impact on the regional economy. To further confirm this
finding, it is useful to also study tax collections of key economic sectors that visitors traditionally
interact with during their stay in the region. Specifically, determine if months when Bullhead
City hosts sport tournaments report changes in lodging, restaurant/bar, and retail tax collections,
and if so, how much?
The following pages examine quarterly tax collections in Bullhead City between 2010
and 2013 for lodging, restaurant/bar, and retail operations. By comparing collections for quarters
when sport tournaments were offered to quarters when no sport tournaments were offered will
give an indication of how sport tournaments directly impact business revenues. Although this
method is simple and does not account for other factors that may be influencing increases in tax
collections, it can provide a general baseline for future tournament planning. This also does not
take into effect how well tournament organizers and the business community currently work
together to offer the goods and services that tournament visitor desire. If there is a strong
coordinated effort between tournament organizers and the business community, revenues and tax
collections can be even greater.
Description of Bullhead City taxes and rates:
 Lodging. Lodging taxes are collected for two categories; Bed Tax and Hotel/Motel
o Bed Tax @ 3% for 30 days or less
o Hotel/Motel Tax @ 2%
 Restaurant/Bar Tax @ 2%
 Retail Tax @ 7.85% of which 5.60% to Arizona, 0.25% to Mohave County, and
2.00% to Bullhead City
Appendix Table A12-A13 located on page 85-87 lists the hotel/motels and Restaurants
available in Bullhead City.
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Bullhead City Lodging Tax Collections
 Average collections per quarter without tournaments = $26,202
 Average collections per quarter with tournaments = $29,050
 On average tournaments increased lodging tax collections by $2,848.
Table 66. Bullhead City Quarterly Lodging Tax Collections, 2010-2013.
Quarter
Teams
Bed Tax
Collections
Hotel/Motel
Collections
Total
Collections
2010 Q1
2010 Q2
2010 Q3
2010 Q4
107
0
0
44
$21,284
$18,149
$16,470
$18,477
$13,242
$11,158
$10,034
$11,559
$34,633
$29,307
$26,504
$30,036
2011 Q1
2011 Q2
2011 Q3
2011 Q4
42
0
0
101
$18,259
$16,940
$17,838
$16,565
$11,367
$10,448
$11,426
$11,198
$29,626
$27,388
$29,264
$27,763
2012 Q1
2012 Q2
2012 Q3
2012 Q4
63
10
0
67
$21,070
$16,972
$15,706
$14,732
$13,026
$9,978
$9,110
$8,974
$34,096
$26,950
$24,816
$23,706
2013 Q1
2013 Q2
2013 Q3
2013 Q4
78
82
0
78
16,309
20,021
12,431
14,670
10,706
12,174
7,507
9,819
$27,015
$32,195
$19,938
$24,489
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Bullhead City Restaurant/Bar Tax Collections
 Average collections per quarter without tournaments = $208,763
 Average collections per quarter with tournaments = $222,060
 On average tournaments increased restaurant/bar tax collections by $13,297
Table 67. Bullhead City Quarterly Restaurant/Bar Tax Collections, 2010-2013.
Quarter
Teams
Restaurant/Bar
Collections
2010 Q1
2010 Q2
2010 Q3
2010 Q4
107
0
0
44
$211,586
$212,109
$208,432
$197,102
2011 Q1
2011 Q2
2011 Q3
2011 Q4
42
0
0
101
$228,831
$227,087
$222,838
$207,266
2012 Q1
2012 Q2
2012 Q3
2012 Q4
63
10
0
67
$241,158
$234,019
$229,484
$213,768
2013 Q1
2013 Q2
2013 Q3
2013 Q4
78
82
0
78
$238,389
$240,690
$152,626
$207,783
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Bullhead City Retail Tax Collections
 Average collections per quarter without tournaments = $1,414,567
 Average collections per quarter with tournaments = $1,578,416
 On average tournaments increased retail tax collections by $163,849
Table 68. Bullhead City Quarterly Restaurant/Bar Tax Collections, 2010-2013.
Quarter
Teams
Retail
Collections
2010 Q1
2010 Q2
2010 Q3
2010 Q4
107
0
0
44
1,456,123
1,439,760
1,348,836
1,609,504
2011 Q1
2011 Q2
2011 Q3
2011 Q4
42
0
0
101
1,536,201
1,466,520
1,365,540
1,622,516
2012 Q1
2012 Q2
2012 Q3
2012 Q4
63
10
0
67
1,565,980
1,494,416
1,390,391
1,627,468
2013 Q1
2013 Q2
2013 Q3
2013 Q4
78
82
0
78
1,614,694
1,568,148
1,476,360
1,689,115
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Bullhead City Total Tax Collections
 Average collections per quarter without tournaments = $1,649,534
 Average collections per quarter with tournaments = $1,829,527
 On average tournaments increased tax collections by $179,933
Table 69. Bullhead City Quarterly Total Tax Collections, 2010-2013.
Quarter
Teams
Total
Collections
2010 Q1
2010 Q2
2010 Q3
2010 Q4
107
0
0
44
$1,702,343
$1,681,177
$1,583,773
$1,836,642
2011 Q1
2011 Q2
2011 Q3
2011 Q4
42
0
0
101
$1,794,658
$1,720,995
$1,617,643
$1,857,546
2012 Q1
2012 Q2
2012 Q3
2012 Q4
63
10
0
67
$1,841,234
$1,755,385
$1,644,691
$1,864,943
2013 Q1
2013 Q2
2013 Q3
2013 Q4
78
82
0
78
$1,880,098
$1,841,033
$1,648,925
$1,921,388
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Conclusions & Recommendations
The overall objective of this study is to assess different sport tournament demands and
estimate the economic contributions each sport tournament, youth and adult, have on Bullhead
City and the regional economy. The regional economy is defined as the communities along the
Colorado River that play an important role serving and creating the overall tournament
experience for visiting teams and traveling spectators. Five sports are considered including:
boys’ baseball, girls’ fast pitch softball, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer and adult slow pitch softball.
Throughout this report it is demonstrated that hosting sport tournaments in Bullhead City
has a positive economic impact on the regional economy. Even with the limited number of
tournaments offered over the last couple of years and with very little marketing, the tournaments
that are repeated each year are growing in the number of participating teams. Each additional
team that participates in a tournament in Bullhead City brings additional revenues to businesses
and the city, which provides jobs and incomes to local residents. Although these impacts may
not appear significant at this time, it is the beginnings of potentially becoming a viable industry
for the region.
Moving forward, Bullhead City is in a very strong position when it comes to becoming a
leading sport tournament host community. The visionary and progressive nature of the current
Rotary Park Master Plan rivals many major market competitors for sport facilities. Existing
facilities can host multiple sport tournaments at the same time. For example, baseball, fast pitch
softball or adult softball tournaments can be played at the same time as soccer tournaments.
Lighted fields are an important amenity not only for hot summer months, but also to expand the
tournament field by 10-20 teams. Finally, the location of other existing facilities, Ken Fovargue
Park and Community Park, increases the city’s ability to host larger tournaments with easy travel
times between fields. Although the facilities discussed in this report are limited to select sports,
the region can also study the possibility of other up and coming sport tournament opportunities
such as adult soccer, lacrosse, football, and indoor sports such as basketball and volleyball.
Non-facility amenities (i.e. lodging, eating & drinking establishments, etc…) in the
region are numerous for meeting the demands of sport tournament participants and families.
Research has shown that smaller communities that are limited in non-facility amenities
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contribute to a negative tournament experience. Some of the non-facility amenities that separate
Bullhead City from other hosting communities include:
 Location – four hours or less to four major urban centers; Phoenix, Las Vegas,
Los Angeles, and San Diego.
 Affordability – teams and spectators can stay in the region at a value when
compared to larger urban areas.
 Lodging – with nearly 11,000 hotel/motel rooms in the region provides a strong
competitive advantage over other small communities vying to host sport
tournaments.
 Eating & Drinking – the region has a wide variety of eating and drinking places
that can cater to sport tournament visitors.
 Retail – the region has built its retail sector over the years and offers the
convenience of being close to tournament facilities.
 Entertainment and Recreation – outside of the sport tournament, the region offers
several entertainment and recreational opportunities that visitors can consume.
This also can expose the area for repeat visits not associated with sport
tournaments.
 Weather – ability to host tournaments twelve months a year.
Considering everything discussed to this point; growing sport tournament industry,
positive economic impacts on the regional economy, quality and quantity of sport tournament
facilities, and strong regional amenities, the City of Bullhead City and residents need to decide
whether hosting sport tournaments is a viable strategy for attracting new visitors to the region. If
the decision is to continue with the status quo, or a few tournaments per year, the true potential
of developed assets will never be fully realized. However if the decision is to begin to develop a
sport tournament industry that can accommodate a full schedule of small to very large regional
tournaments, comprehensive strategic planning needs to take place. Under the development
scenario, it is recommended that the focus be centered on the overall tournament experience. A
positive tournament experience spreads through the industry and the Colorado River Region then
becomes known as a “must go to” location for sport tournaments. What defines an overall
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positive tournament experience? Figure 6 presents some of the key factors that might be
considered when creating a positive tournament experience in Bullhead City and the Colorado
River Region. However, this is not an all-inclusive list and should be further developed during
any future planning sessions.
Figure 6. Contributing Factors to Tournament Experience
Facilities
Regional
Community
Tournament
Operations
Tournament
Experience
Player &
Spectator
Feedback
Local
Government
Business
Community
Facilities: This is one of the most critical factors that teams consider when registering for
tournaments. If the facilities are substandard this will have a major negative reflection on the
tournament experience and possibly result in not returning. It is essential that all areas at the
facility are maintained to the highest standards. This includes: fields (turf & dirt), spectator
stands and viewing areas, concessions, restrooms, parking, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
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Tournament Operations: Whether a tournament is city run or run by a third party this is
probably the most important aspect of the visit. Although visitors may have other experiences
when they are out and about in the region, the main purpose of their visit is the tournament. The
smoother the tournament runs the better the overall experience and chances for teams returning
to the region for future tournaments. Several things need to be considered including: clear &
easy registration & check-in process, easy access and well-marked fields and parking, welltrained staff and/or volunteers, well-spaced games that allow for rest and travel times,
appropriate level of competitive teams, availability of concession choices during all games, and
reasonable merchandise sales including t-shirts and sports equipment.
Player & Spectator Feedback: Probably the best assessment of how well a sport tournament is
received is directly from players & spectators. During or after every tournament attempts should
be made to get feedback on all aspects of the tournament. Key questions can be asked that
address several of the contributing factors that define a tournament experience. This can be
accomplished through surveys; in-person, mail, or web based.
Business Community: When teams are not competing on the field, they are more than likely
interacting with several business establishments in the region. Just like at the facility the goal is
to have this interaction positive and meeting the needs of visitors. This involves working with
local businesses to keep them informed when and how large tournaments are so they are
prepared when visitors arrive. Chamber of Commerce and business organizations can play a
critical role in serving visitors when they are not at the fields.
Local Government: Everything starts with local governments supporting efforts to offer sport
tournaments. Facilities are owned by the City of Bullhead City and future improvements or
expansion will require city and resident support for approval. In addition, the city needs to
assure that appropriate staffing is available for field prep, trash removal and restroom inspections
throughout the tournament. If a third party tournament organizer elects to assume these tasks
they need to be held to the highest standards. In some instances, public-private partnerships may
make sense where facilities are owned by the city and private companies take over all
tournament and facility operations. There are examples of this type of model in other markets.
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Regional Community: The Colorado River Region is a great example of a regional community
and hosting successful sport tournaments will take a collective effort by all communities in the
region. No one community can provide all the facilities and amenities that visitors will expect
during their tournament. This is why all business establishments (especially lodging), business
organizations, visitor centers, and local governments in the region need to work together. For
example, the fact that Laughlin offers the majority of lodging and entertainment options speaks
to the importance they play in hosting tournament in Bullhead City. Without Laughlin, the
ability to host large successful tournaments would be very difficult because of the limited
inventory of lodging options in other communities. Bullhead City needs to assure that strategic
partnerships continue to be developed with Laughlin properties as host hotels for tournaments.
Previous studies have shown that inadequate lodging, not enough rooms or overall quality of
rooms, will greatly diminish the tournament experience. Finally, it is recommended that
Bullhead City reach out to all communities to work together developing strategies that enhance
the tournament experience because this will pay long-term dividends to the region.
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GotSoccer.com (2014), from http://home.gotsoccer.com/
GLS Research (2013). Laughlin Visitor Profile.
Howard D. & Crompton J.(2004). Financing Sport 2nd Edition
Lieber, S.R. & Alton, D.J. (1983). Visitor expenditures and the economic impact of public
recreation facilities in Illinois.
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (2013). Sports, Fitness and Leisure Activities
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United States Specialty Sports Association (2014), from http://www.usssa.com/sports
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Appendix Tables
Table A1. Boys Baseball: 9U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
10
95
98
25
0
7
14
0
1
0
19
108
126
72
0
17
10
0
20
15
37
98
138
131
0
18
21
0
6
25
+270.0%
+3.2%
+40.8%
+424.0%
NA
+157.1%
+50.0%
NA
+500.0%
NA
474
+89.6%
250
387
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
Table A2. Boys Baseball: 10U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
17
103
159
65
0
23
61
1
0
8
57
180
204
142
1
22
62
13
19
38
72
138
231
189
0
34
34
2
15
50
+323.5%
+34.0%
+45.3%
+190.8%
NA
+47.8%
-44.3%
+100.0%
NA
+525.0%
765
+75.1%
437
738
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
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Table A3. Boys Baseball: 11U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
41
122
173
72
0
19
53
0
1
11
75
156
207
172
2
34
34
8
32
50
94
148
240
242
1
35
47
5
9
53
+129.3%
+21.3%
+38.7%
+236.1%
NA
+84.2%
-11.3%
NA
+800.0%
+381.8%
874
+77.6%
492
770
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
Table A4. Boys Baseball: 12U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
51
131
221
92
0
38
89
1
3
25
102
200
259
234
1
32
77
32
30
106
107
179
286
274
0
41
73
9
13
92
+109.8%
+36.6%
+29.4%
+197.8%
NA
+7.9%
-18.0%
+800.0%
+333.3%
+268.0%
1,074
+65.0%
651
1,073
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
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Table A5. Boys Baseball: 13U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
58
125
237
132
0
30
78
1
1
27
108
176
212
208
1
22
39
15
26
70
122
163
234
265
2
33
37
3
23
98
+110.3%
+30.4%
-1.3%
+100.8%
NA
+10.0%
-52.6%
+200.0%
+2,200.0%
+263.0%
980
+42.2%
689
877
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
Table A6. Boys Baseball: 14U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
38
131
170
118
0
17
60
2
4
19
107
144
156
183
1
25
27
22
24
59
116
167
167
232
0
26
27
9
20
75
+205.3%
+27.5%
-1.8%
+96.6%
NA
+52.9%
-55.0%
+350.0%
+400.0%
+294.7%
839
+50.1%
559
748
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
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Table A7. Girls Fast Pitch Softball: 10U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
4
40
17
2
0
0
41
0
0
29
14
28
23
31
0
0
52
0
9
37
35
51
21
84
1
4
60
0
19
58
+775.0%
+27.5%
+23.5%
+4,100%
NA
NA
+46.3%
NA
NA
+100.0%
333
+150.4%
133
194
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
Table A8. Girls Fast Pitch Softball: 12U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
53
82
42
2
0
1
49
0
0
37
46
70
73
74
0
4
61
0
11
56
85
83
72
132
1
4
75
1
26
83
+60.4%
+1.2%
+71.4%
+6,500.0%
NA
+300.0%
+53.1%
NA
NA
+124.3%
562
+111.3%
266
395
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
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Table 9. Girls Fast Pitch Softball: 14U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
44
85
75
4
0
2
32
0
0
39
54
79
99
72
0
11
51
0
13
54
118
97
92
134
0
16
51
2
36
71
+168.2%
+14.1%
22.7%
+3,250.0%
NA
+700.0%
+59.4%
NA
NA
+82.1%
617
+119.6%
281
433
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
Table A10. Girls Fast Pitch Softball: 16U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
40
82
44
1
0
1
30
0
0
11
44
76
61
50
2
5
25
1
6
27
88
79
103
65
1
8
35
1
28
39
+120.0%
-3.7%
+134.1%
+6,400.0%
NA
+700.0%
+16.7%
NA
NA
+254.5%
447
+113.9%
209
297
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
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Table A11. Girls Fast Pitch Softball: 18U Registered Team through USSSA Organization.
State
Arizona
Colorado
S. California
N. California
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
2005
2010
2014
% Change
2005-2014
32
73
42
3
0
0
13
0
0
0
38
41
126
45
0
7
18
1
1
2
75
64
123
65
1
10
48
0
10
21
+134.4%
-12.3%
+192.9%
+2,066.7%
NA
NA
+269.2%
NA
NA
NA
417
+155.8%
163
279
Total
Source: United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
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Table A12. BHC Registered Chamber of Commerce Hotels and Motels. Approximately 300
rooms in Bullhead City with and an additional 84 being built. Approximately 11,000 rooms in
Laughlin
Name
Address
Phone
BULLHEAD CITY, ARIZONA
BEST WESTERN BULLHEAD CITY INN
1126 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 754-3000
COLORADO RIVER RESORT LLC
434 RIVER GLEN DR, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-3821
DESERT RANCHO MOTEL
1041 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 754-2578
GOOD NITE INN OF BHC AZ
2201 RANCHO COLORADO BLVD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-1002
GRAND VISTA
1817 ARCADIA PLZ, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-3090
GRETCHENS INN
1081 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-2440
HIGHLAND MOTEL
464 LEE AVE, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-3821
HILTOP APARTMENT HOTEL
2037 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6620
LODGE ON THE RIVER
1717 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-8080
NEVADA CLUB INN LLC
336 LEE AVE, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86430
(928) 754-3128
PALM GATES MOTEL
115 PALM AVE, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-2644
RIVERFRONT RESORT
1715 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-1117
SHANGRI-LA RIVER SUITES MOTEL
1767 GEORGIA LN, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-1117
SUNRISE SUITES
320 LEE AVE, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1610
SUNSHINE MOTEL
3181 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3300
TRAVELERS INN OF BULLHEAD CITY
1616 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-1002
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS*
Silvercreek Road
LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
Riverside Resort
1650 S Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-2535
Aquarius
1900 S Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-5111
Edgewater
2020 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-2453
Colorado Belle
2100 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-4000
Pioneer
2200 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-2442
Golden Nugget Laughlin
2300 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-7111
Laughlin River Lodge
2700 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-2139
Harrah’s Laughlin
2900 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-4600
Tropicana Laughlin
2121 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-4200
Avi Resort Casino
10000 Aha Macav Pkwy., Laughlin, NV 89028
(702) 535-5555
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Table A13. BHC Registered Chamber of Commerce Restaurants – 64 Total
Name
ASHS HOT DOGS
ORIOLS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address
Phone
596 MARINA BLVD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(702) 351-0025
1595 MOHAVE DR BLDG B #1, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-4777
MCDONALDS OF BULLHEAD
2840 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-8222
MCDONALDS OF BULLHEAD
2840 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-8222
MCDONALDS OF BULLHEAD CITY
2250 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 753-6074
MCDONALDS OF BULLHEAD CITY #2
600 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 753-6074
ANTONUCCIS RESTAURANT INC
3061 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 754-1154
AVELAR MEXICAN FOOD
851 HANCOCK RD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 444-5404
491 LONG AVE, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1118
2101 HIGHWAY 95 STE 4 AND 5, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-9331
2840 HIGHWAY 95 STE 200, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 704-4515
600 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-4200
IHOP
600 HIGHWAY 95 STE 900, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-2200
HUMBERTOS TACO SHOP
2250 HIGHWAY 95 STE 516, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 704-0119
AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL
865 HANCOCK RD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-2633
CHAO PRAYA THAI CUISINE
1751 HIGHWAY 95 #187, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 444-1064
CHINA PANDA RESTAURANT
2164 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-8899
CARLS JR #7641
640 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1150
CARLS JR #794
2195 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(888) 688-7537
COLIANNOS PIZZA & PASTA
1884 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-7104
COYOTE CAFE II
1890 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-1280
EARL'S CASTLE HOME COOKIN
EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
WIENERSCHNITZEL - #713
CHILIS GRILL & BAR
TACO BELL #015277
1562 MARINA BLVD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-8454
600 HIGHWAY 95 STE 500, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86430
(928) 681-3344
2150 HIGHWAY 95 DOMINOS, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(801) 999-4245
DEL TACO
1845 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-4882
EL PALACIO MEXICAN RESTAURANTS INC
1885 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-2494
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA
1371 HANCOCK RD STE 3, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 704-5558
FIREHOUSE COFFEE SHOP LLC
2350 MIRACLE MILE #360, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-5358
2350 MIRACLE MILE STE 310, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 704-0310
PELICAN SEAFOOD
596 MARINA BLVD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 542-5375
ARBY'S ROAST BEEF
2320 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-7076
TACO BELL #22919
DOMINOS PIZZA
THREE TEN BAR & GRILL
BULLHEAD CITY WENDYS
2280 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-8826
SUBWAY #10959
2250 HIGHWAY 95 STE A-2, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-9304
SUBWAY #45597
3750 HIGHWAY 95 STE 104, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-4151
SUBWAY #50695
1047 HIGHWAY 95 BLDG B STE 4, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-4944
LIZZYS KITCHEN
2649 HIGHWAY 95 STE F, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-2092
PIZZA HUT #29614
1855 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-8100
HOUSE OF SIAM
608 HANCOCK RD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(520) 758-9333
1360 WILLIAM HARDY DR, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 754-1322
1762 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 768-9617
1047 HIGHWAY 95 BLDG A STE 1, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1760
BLACK BEAR DINER
1751 HIGHWAY 95 STE 25, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-2477
MOHAVE STEAKHOUSE
2430 HIGHWAY 95 STE 4, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 704-6878
576 MARINA BLVD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 219-9025
2350 MIRACLE MILE STE 550, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-2111
2141 CLEARWATER DR, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-0085
2440 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 704-0024
LAUGHLIN RANCH RESTAURANT
DENNYS RESTAURANT #8167
TOKYO GARDEN
LA FRUTA LOCA #2
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
DANGELOS
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA
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Table A13. Registered Chamber of Commerce Restaurants – 64 Total (cont…)
Name
MAMA MIAS
Address
Phone
915 MARINA BLVD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3155
1595 MOHAVE DR BLDG A STE 5, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 219-5911
967 HANCOCK RD #15, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6050
HUMBERTO'S MEXICAN FOOD
1136 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1313
J'S UP IN SMOKE
1190 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 234-0191
PANDA EXPRESS #1192
600 HIGHWAY 95 STE 600, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(626) 799-9898
PANDA EXPRESS #737
2840 HIGHWAY 95 STE 101, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-8783
BETITOS TACO SHOP
1136 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429
(928) 754-1313
2250 HIGHWAY 95 #26, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-1960
2350 MIRACLE MILE STE 100, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-5828
SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI
2019 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 704-3777
VALDOS IGUANAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1778 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-1796
SONIC DRIVE-IN OF BULLHEAD CITY
1530 GRANDVIEW DR, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9300
MAKI SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
1970 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-2522
TACOS EL ZAMY
742 HANCOCK RD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-8332
THE HUT
3120 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 542-4587
VITOS PIZZA & FAMILY RESTAURANT
3751 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 758-9400
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
2040 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
(928) 763-9464
LISAS BISTRO
JIMMYS BURGERS
PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANT
JACK IN THE BOX 1122
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