Two major sporting events hosted at Aberdeen Sports Village in August generated an estimated £345,000+ economic impact, bringing more than 2,300 attendees to the city across six days of competition.
The 4J Scottish Senior and U18 Athletics Championships on 29–30 August welcomed 1,638 attendees to ASV, generating an estimated £179,909.98 for the local economy.
Earlier in the month, the Northern European Dodgeball Championships, held from 7–9 August, brought around 700 attendees to Aberdeen, generating a further £165,355.
Teams travelled from Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to compete alongside Scotland across men's, women's and mixed competitions.
The impact reached beyond the competition itself. Teams from Germany, Sweden and Denmark travelled via Edinburgh before continuing to Aberdeen, while around 200 people attended a gala dinner at the Sandman Hotel during their stay.
The value of the gala dinner is not included in the current economic impact calculation, meaning the full benefit of the championships to the city extends beyond the figure currently recorded.
Across the two events, ASV also generated more than £8,200 in facility income, with catering income still to be added.
Major events form an important part of ASV's year-round sporting calendar, bringing athletes, teams and spectators to Aberdeen while supporting accommodation, hospitality, transport and other businesses across the city.
And these two events are just part of a much bigger picture. Over the past year, ASV has welcomed major competitions including the Netball Europe U17 Championships, Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships (SNAGS), British Masters Swimming Championships and national events across swimming, diving, athletics and more.
Working alongside governing bodies, event organisers and partners across the region, we’re looking forward to welcoming even more events to ASV – supporting the local economy, creating opportunities to experience high-level sport on our doorstep and helping sport continue to grow across the North-east.
