When it comes to hosting major events — from NCAA tournaments to Rubik’s Cube competitions — Rhode Island punches well above its weight. In our latest episode of PVD POV, we sit down with Jonathan Walker from the Rhode Island Sports Commission to talk about the power of sports tourism and the…
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We may be the smallest state, but with our large number of colleges and universities across the state, Rhode Island's collegiate athletics programs provide a vast platform for youth athletes to compete on campuses throughout the state, many of which lie right here in Providence. Students from all…
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As the Senior Director of Sports Sales for the Rhode Island Sports Commission, I spend a lot of time talking about the great things Providence has to offer in terms of competition venues and hotel space. I always mention the sense of community made possible by Rhode Island's small size, but every…
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Providence College Friars men's basketball returns to the Amical Mutual Pavilion! The Friars are set to light up the court as they try their hand at making another run for March during the 2024–25 season. In addition to non-conference play, the Friars will host 10 BIG EAST Conference home games and…
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Here at the Rhode Island Sports Commission, we like to say that Rhode Island is small in size, but big on sports. With professional teams like the Providence Bruins and Rhode Island FC, and college athletics like University of Rhode Island, Brown University and Providence College, there's almost…
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Join us on PVD POV with guest, Jonathan Walker, director of sports sales for the Rhode Island Sports Commission. Jonathan sheds light on the role of the Rhode Island Sports Commission within the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. He discusses upcoming sporting events in the area, the…
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The journey to the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship begins in Providence at the Amica Mutual Pavilion from March 29–31. The NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey East Regional will bring four teams in the final NCAA hockey standings to Rhode Island to compete in single-elimination games on Friday, for the right…
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The Providence Bruins are celebrating a big milestone this year — the 25th anniversary of their 1999 Calder Cup championship win. Thanks to a last-minute ticket, I was there for game 5, cheering them on. I still have the championship T-shirt somewhere, in a box with a "Somethin's Bruin in…
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For the first time in history, the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA will be played in New England, just a half hour from Providence at Gillette Stadium. If you're coming for the game, why not explore Providence while you're here…
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Providence is a city that takes football seriously. Even though our team isn't in it, of course we'll be tuning in to watch the big game. And whether you're rooting for Kansas City, San Francisco or Taylor Swift, watching the game at any of the city's bars or restaurants offers a unique atmosphere…
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