Richmond Region Tourism and Tempe Tourism to Co-sponsor All in Sport Consulting’s Adapted Sports: Economic Impact Study

Richmond Region Tourism in Virginia and Tempe Tourism in Arizona have announced a co-sponsorship of All in Sport Consulting’s annual Adapted Sports: Economic Impact Study.

The study analyzes the economic contributions of adaptive sports events while shedding light on the broader social impact these events have on communities. One of the goals of providing economic data is to give organizations and leaders in the space a resource to share perspectives on the movement’s economic power.

By highlighting the financial benefits and potential for growth, the study aims to encourage investment and participation in adaptive sports. Lakeshore Foundation in Birmingham, Alabama — a non-profit rehabilitation center which offers fitness, recreation, athletic and educational programs to people with physical disabilities — successfully utilized the study to engage with business leaders.

“Sharing real impact numbers from the Adapted Sport Economic Impact Report provided by All in Sport Consulting helps us create a greater sense of community partnership with other organizations,” said Amy Rauworth, Lakeshore’s chief research and innovation officer. “They are more than just partnerships that advance efforts in adapted sports, research and performance, they are business partners collaborating in a fast-growing segment of the local economy.”

The Richmond region has hosted events like the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and National Wheelchair Basketball Championships, which have brought together athletes and spectators from across the country. Tempe Tourism has organized events such as Paradragons USA Training Camps, including their inaugural Team USA camp and tryouts. Additionally, Sports Richmond and Tempe Tourism have expanded efforts in promoting adaptive sports and enhancing DEIA.