The story begins... with the crack of the bat, the drop of the puck or the header that scores the goal. Our region has a distinguished record of hosting national and international sporting events and professional conferences. We boast a wide array of excellent facilities, and we take pride in a storied history of professionally executed event management and marketing expertise for hosting major events. The Windsor Essex region has many venues and state-of-the art facilities to choose from whether it’s hockey, baseball, soccer or track & field.
Our past and future events include:
• 2013 International Children’s Games
• 2011 Canadian Tour Championship
• 2011 C.I.S. Woman’s Basketball Championships
• 2010 Grey Power World Cup of Curling (Host city)
• 2010 OCAA Badminton Provincial Championships
• 2010 CIBA Men’s Baseball National Championships at Mic Mac Park
• 2010 OHL Prospects Game
• 2009- 2011 Red Bull Air Race World Championship (exclusive Canadian site) 750,000 spectators
• 2009 CCAA National Golf Championships – Ambassador Golf Club
• 2009 OHL All-Star Game
• 2009 Subway Super Series
• 2009 Provincial Special Olympics Summer Games, 1,000 delegates
• 2008 Canadian Olympic & Paralympics Athletics Trials
The dash for the net, the tie-breaking power play or the summer breeze across the outfield will set your story in motion, here in Windsor Essex Pelee Island.
WINDSOR SPITFIRES
If you want exciting hockey action, look no further than the Ontario Hockey League’s, and our hometown, Windsor Spitfires. The Junior A Spitfires are two-time, and back to back, Memorial Cup champions – 2009 and 2010. They play their home games at the WFCU Centre.
www.windsorspitfires.com
WINDSOR EXPRESS
The Windsor Express is Windsor's first pro basketball team in the National Basketball League of Canada. The Windsor Express will be up against some of the toughest talent that has ever played in Canada. The Windsor Express will be part of the 401 Rivalry started by the London Lightning and the Oshawa Power. The 2012/2013 season will mark Windsor's first year in the league.
Teams that are currently in the league include:
Teams play in state of the art facilities that are typically used for advanced hockey leagues, making it a strong entertainment venue. Although the basketball experience is certainly important, the entertainment experience that the fan will gain is truely remarkable. Come get on board with the Windsor Express! www.windsorexpress.ca
