Ocean Center to Host Tumbling Event

Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, has announced that it will host the Stars And Stripes Cup Trampoline And Tumbling event from Aug. 29-Sept. 1.

Approximately 300 trampoline and tumbling athletes will converge on Daytona Beach for this three-day event that showcases the USA's best in men's and women's trampoline, tumbling, synchronized trampoline and double mini-trampoline. It will serve as the final selection event for this year's World Championships and World Age Group Competition.

"We are delighted to welcome this unique event and their talented athletes to Central Florida," said John Bisignano, president of the Central Florida Sports Commission. "This event is important to our longstanding relationship with USA Gymnastics and Volusia County, as we serve our mission to drive economic development through sports. We expect that the Stars and Stripes Cup will bring 1,100 visitors into market, generating nearly 1,200 room nights and more than $620,000 of economic impact for the region."

About Ocean Center: Ocean Center hosts events in Volusia County, FL. For the most up-to-date information on what's happening at the Ocean Center, go to www.oceancenter.com. For more information on Ocean Center, e-mail jmagley@oceancenter.com.