National leader in sports, recreation, and event facility management honored for improving health and economic vitality throughout communities nationwide
CLEARWATER, Fla., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), a national leader in sports, recreation, and event facility management and development, has been inducted into the U.S. Indoor Sports Association Hall of Fame, recognizing organizations that transform communities through sports and recreation. The honor celebrates SFC's twenty-three-year commitment to improving health and economic vitality in cities across the United States.
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