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SDHSAA: State high school tournaments generate millions for South Dakota cities

South Dakota High School Activities Association commissions economic impact study

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Dana Hess
Nov 07, 2024
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PIERRE — Early results of a study underway by the South Dakota High School Activities Association indicate state tournaments and other statewide extracurricular events generate more than a million dollars in economic impact for host communities.

SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos told SDHSAA members this week that a recently commissioned study, meant to show the economic worth of state events and perhaps convince local businesses to lower costs for hotel rooms and food, is backing up what the board has long known — if only anecdotally.

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