New management to handle concessions at Grand Park
The city of Westfield’s contract with Carmel-based Urick Concessions, which has been operating the outdoor food stands at the sports complex since it opened in 2014, ends Dec. 31.
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Zionsville, Plainfield still at bat in Little League HQ pursuit
Zionsville and Plainfield are still in contention to land Little League International’s Central Region headquarters, but Westfield has apparently struck out.
Sports-software company raises $1.1 million in latest round
Upper Hand said it plans to use the money to boost its sales team and its software. The company has raised $2.1 million since last spring.
Fishers City Council approves agreement for sports complex
The more than 500,000-square-foot facility is expected to accommodate training or play for 31 sports on six turf fields, 12 hard-surface courts and in a baseball training center.
Developer revives proposal for massive Fishers sports complex
The Fishers Sports Pavilion project was first introduced in April 2015, but construction never started. Now, a modified proposal with a $75 million price tag is heading to Fishers officials for consideration.
Topgolf planning to hire 500 for its Fishers location
The 65,000-square-foot golf attraction at the corner of 116th Street and Interstate 69 is slated to open this fall.
Big Ten to coaches: ‘Stay put, sideline isn’t a stage.’
Of the several rules changes in store for the 2017 season, stricter enforcement of the coach's box may have the greatest impact of all.
Church seeks approval to build on site of driving range in Fishers
A plan to build a new house of worship in Fishers on land now occupied by the Gray Eagle Golf Course driving range and clubhouse has raised red flags from nearby homeowners and at least one member of the Fishers City Council.
Questions abound for future of Indy 500 on television
The rapidly changing sports media landscape has left a hazy cloud of uncertainty over the future of the race. Its current contract with ABC runs through next year, and some experts anticipate new bidders.
Neighbors raising money to aid potential buyer of Saddlebrook Golf Course
The public course, an anchor for the neighborhood bounding West 56th Street in Pike Township, closed in late 2015 after the previous owner defaulted on a $2.4 million bank loan.
Reality TV star Rupert Boneham, other enthusiasts keep pinball popping
A handful of local businesses signal of a renewed interest in the once-ubiquitous pinball machines that used to be a staple in restaurants, bars and arcades before they were usurped by video games.
Grand Park to host 2017 Little League regional tournaments
The tournaments had been hosted in Indianapolis for more than 25 years but they’re moving to Westfield for at least one year while Little League looks for a new Central Region headquarters.
Jonathan Byrd’s pulls back from big role in Grand Park
The multi-faceted food-service company confirmed Monday that it has ended almost all of its involvement with the 400-acre sports campus in Westfield.
Trucking executive’s latest drive: youth sports
Perkins Global Logistics executive Andy Card and a business partner have opened a multi-sport, youth-sports facility in Westfield and hope to spread the concept to about 16 other communities.
UPDATE: Entrepreneur proposes $15M youth sports facility in Noblesville
Andy Card, who earlier led the investment group behind the Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse at Grand Park, said the new project would be able to accommodate sports including baseball, basketball and volleyball.
Westfield’s Grand Park far from break-even
Since opening in summer 2014, Grand Park has operated millions of dollars in the red and is projecting a $3.86 million deficit next year. Revenue is growing—but so are expenses.
Nine13sports plans to expand bike program into new market
The Indianapolis-based not-for-profit announced plans Wednesday to launch the Kids Riding Bikes program in Minneapolis next year. It’s the second expansion in two years for the organization.
Visits to ER surge for injuries, concussions from youth soccer
The overall rate of injuries more than doubled to 220 per 10,000 players in 2013, from 106 per 10,000 players in 1990, according to a new study.
Hall of Fame pledges to refund tickets, parking, hotel for Colts-Packers debacle
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s decision comes after four fans filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court on behalf of all ticket holders who lost out when the game was canceled.
Rider and bike data gives Pacers Bikeshare officials info to study, share
All 251 bikes are outfitted with GPS equipment, so staffers can identify their location. And data collected from sign-ups for daily and annual passes helps staffers determine usage patterns.