Big South Adds Visit York County as Conference Championship Presenting Sponsor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – The
Big South Conference has added
Visit York County as the presenting sponsor of Big South Championships that will be held in Rock Hill, S.C., during the 2026-27 season -- the Individual Tennis Championships (Oct. 23-25 at the Rock Hill Tennis Center), the Volleyball Championship (Nov. 20-22 at the Winthrop Coliseum), the eSports Championship (March 28-29 at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center) and the Outdoor Track & Field Championship (May 10-12 at the Irwin Belk Track Complex).
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional championship experience for Big South student-athletes while highlighting York County’s longstanding connection to the Conference through member institution Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. As part of the sponsorship, Visit York County will receive prominent visibility throughout the championship season through on-site branding, digital and social media promotion, event communications, and fan engagement opportunities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Visit York County as the presenting sponsor of several of our championship events,” said Big South Commissioner
Sherika A. Montgomery. “York County has long been an important part of the Big South family -- through housing the Conference office in 1996-97 as well as charter member Winthrop University and its strong tradition of athletic excellence. Our Conference Championships showcase the incredible talent, dedication, and competitive spirit of our student-athletes. Through this partnership, we will enhance the championship experience for participating institutions while introducing student-athletes, coaches, and fans to the outstanding venues, attractions, and hospitality that make York County and the Rock Hill community such a special destination among our member school markets.”
“Visit York County is excited to partner with the Big South Conference to bring these championships to York County and showcase our community to student-athletes, coaches, families, and fans,” added
Andy Clinton, President & CEO of Visit York County. “This partnership provides valuable marketing exposure while creating opportunities to host additional championships in the future. We look forward to building a strong, long-term partnership that benefits both the Big South Conference and York County.”
The partnership was negotiated by Van Wagner, who manages the Big South’s sponsorship and marketing partners program.
ABOUT VISIT YORK COUNTY (www.visityorkcounty.com)
Visit York County is the official destination marketing organization for York County, South Carolina. Its mission is to promote York County as a premier travel destination by showcasing its attractions, events, outdoor recreation, dining, and hospitality experiences, generating tourism and economic impact throughout the county.