LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Visit St. Pete/Clearwater (VSPC) has renewed as an NFCA Official Sponsor, the Association announced on Thursday afternoon. VSPC will carry on as the lead sponsor on the NFCA’s annual print and digital calendars.

“We are pleased to have Visit St. Pete/Clearwater renew their official sponsorship,” said NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman. “The St. Pete/Clearwater area provides a first-class destination for softball coaches, players, and fans. There is no doubt softball teams enjoy competing in the warm Florida weather, however it’s the hospitality of the St. Pete/Clearwater staff that keeps them coming back. VSPC offers a high-quality experience both on and off the softball field. Additionally, the NFCA has hosted various well-attended divisional leadoff tournaments in the St. Pete/Clearwater region and will host the 2024 Division I Leadoff in February. Caleb Peterson and the entire VSPC staff are committed to serving the softball community with excellence.”

Each year, NFCA members receive access to both a digital calendar and printed calendar. The digital calendar allows coaches to have important Association dates and deadlines (awards, championships, clinics, camps and Convention) in palm of their hands. The print version highlights member coaches from all divisions across the country with images submitted by member institutions.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA),” said Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Sr. Business Development Manager Caleb Peterson. “VSPC believes in the impact that NFCA makes on the sport of fastpitch softball and the development of young, competitive athletes. We are excited to showcase our award-winning destination to the NFCA membership and event portfolio.”  

About Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

World-class beaches and 24 dynamic communities packed with culture and adventure await in St. Pete/Clearwater, the jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast, only 90 miles west from Orlando. Situated on a sun-drenched peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico from Tampa Bay, the area has received more than 30 awards in the past decade for its pristine white-sand beaches, including two St. Pete/Clearwater beaches in the Top 10 on TripAdvisor’s 2021 Best Beaches in the U.S. – No. 1, St. Pete Beach, and No. 9, Madeira Beach. Most recently, Forbes named St. Pete among its "Best Places to Travel in the U.S." for 2023. Culture shines here too, from institutions like St. Pete’s Dalí Museum, housing the largest collection of the famed surrealist’s works outside Spain, to a burgeoning street-art scene that’s drawing international acclaim. The vibe is alive in St. Pete/Clearwater. Start planning your next vacation at VisitStPeteClearwater.com. #LiveAmplified

Celebrating 40 years in 2023, the NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its vast  library of digital education, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from NFCA Webinars to an extensive Awards & Scholarships platform and a National Convention.

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