Out in the open and an Exclusive that skims-the-surface and pours-on all the Hype & Hoopla that can heaped on a public relations gambit
Holy Bullshit again, Batman! 
Before a single softball is pitched or volleyball served on the under-construction park, the company – partnering with Oak View Group Facilities – already is making back some of its money. 
“The 320-acre complex will be called Bell Bank Park, designed to host youth and amateur sports teams and individual and team training, family fun via events, concerts, youth sports tournaments, and fitness opportunities,” the announcement last week stated. “It will be the largest of its kind in North America.” 
You name it in the sports world, they got it. Indoor and outdoor facilities will host soccer, baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, gymnastics, cheer, dance, obstacle course racing – plus eSports and high-level fitness training.
(OK. and don't forget gambling and betting on the new industry of e-Sports)
“One of the things we pride ourselves on is it’s not just a sports complex but a true entertainment district. There’s going to be something for everyone from 5 to 95, whether you play sports or just want to go out and walk around and hear music,” Legacy CEO Chad Miller told the Tribune in mid-March.
Even before receiving official zoning approval, and even before Mesa officially annexed the former “county island,” Miller’s bulldozers were moving dirt near East Pecos and South Ellsworth roads.
The Mesa City Council gave Miller and company the green light, fast-tracking the construction project.
“As a family-owned company, it’s been especially meaningful to us to connect with the Miller family at Legacy Sports USA,” Bell Bank CEO Michael Solberg said.
Founded in 1966 in Fargo, N.D., Bell Bank now has locations in Arizona, North Dakota and Minnesota and more than $10 billion in assets. Bell Bank also has a “pay it forward” program, giving every full-time employee $1,000 and every part-time employee $500 each year to give as they choose to individuals, families and organizations in need.
“Bell Bank Park will be a special place to compete and train, and gather with family and friends to enjoy sports and live entertainment,” Miller promised. And, OVG Chairman Peter Luukko chimed in, “Bell Bank Park will be the premier destination for aspiring athletes, sports enthusiasts. It will be the ultimate place to train, play and enjoy live events.”
> Miller and Luukko already booked tournaments from pickleball to softball, planning to hit the turf running in 2022.
They expect 5 million visitors every year for the area just south of the Eastmark and Cadence communities."
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>> BLOGGER NOTE THERE WAS A LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION BACK IN AUGUST 2021
Including :Item *3-d Legacy Sports USA
File #: 21-0853
Type: Liquor License Application Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/23/2021
Title: Legacy Sports USA A sports complex is requesting a new Series 06 Bar License for Legacy Sports USA LLC, 6321 South Ellsworth Road; Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 6)
Attachments: 1. Background,
2. Calls For Service,
3. Map
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RELATED CONTENT ON THIS BLOG 10 MARCH 2021
PLEASE NOTE: Besides the Legacy Sports Park, OVG was recently selected to manage the $115 million multipurpose arena that Arizona State University is building in Tempe for the school’s hockey program, as well as other sporting competitions and events.
THERE'S A LOT OF INFORMATION TO PROCESS > TRY THIS ONE ON
Massive multisport facility under construction in Mesa gets first general manager, new events
| File #: | 21-0296 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 3/11/2021 |
| Title: | Hear a presentation and discuss a proposed development project known as “Legacy Sports Park”, generally located at the southeast corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Williams Field Road, and related pre-annexation development agreement. |
| Attachments: | 1. Presentation |
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HOW ABOUT THIS:
"Though many are familiar with this as a party game to be played with the hand not holding a beer, cornhole has become a serious sport.
Indeed, there’s a professional cornhole league – and it’s headed to Mesa. . .And a pro league is headed to one of the biggest sports facilities planned for the East Valley.
This week, Legacy Sports USA announced a partnership with the American Cornhole League to host an ACL Pro event at Legacy Sports Park every June for the next five years. . .“We are stoked to be heading to Legacy Sports Park over the next five years. The facility is an ultimate sports destination that will be a perfect fit for cornhole players and athletes,” said ACL Chief Marketing Officer Trey Ryder.
. . .The league is also focused on continuing to grow the sport “for any age and any skill level.”
11 July 2021
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A RIPPLE FROM THE PAST
11 April 2019
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