by Brooke | Jun 4, 2024 | Media Releases, NSC Download, Lifestyle, Sports
As we bid farewell to our esteemed National Sports Center Foundation (NSCF) Board Chair, John McClellan, we reflect on a remarkable career that has spanned decades and impacted countless lives. John’s path to the NSC is a testament to his unwavering commitment...
by bolson | Nov 20, 2023 | Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Sports, Sustainability, NSC Download
Earlier in 2023, the National Sports Center was awarded $9.6M in funds from the state of Minnesota for asset preservation. The facility is state-owned and managed by the National Sports Center Foundation (NSCF). The nearly 34-year-old facility has millions of dollars...
by bolson | Oct 18, 2023 | Hard Water Expo, Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Upcoming Events, NSC Download
It’s that time of the year again, when the air turns crisp, and the lakes start to freeze over. Ice fishing enthusiasts, get ready because the annual Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo is back! From November 17th to 19th, 2023, the National Sports Center in Blaine,...
by NSC Admin | Jul 19, 2023 | USA CUP, Uncategorized, Lifestyle
Content warning: The following story contains sensitive information about mental illness. Shannon Lee, of Thumbs Up, holding a photo of her Daughter Ashlyn. With over 1,200 teams attending our USA CUP tournament, it is crucial that we take this opportunity to show...
by NSC Admin | May 25, 2023 | Lifestyle
As summer ushers in unstable air quality conditions, and outdoor sports kick off the season, it’s important for players, coaches and parents to understand the risks and recognize the signs of an asthma attack. May is Asthma Awareness Month, which holds particular...
by NSC Admin | Oct 10, 2022 | Sports, Media Releases, Upcoming Events, Lifestyle, NSC Campus
The 10th annual Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo is set to take place at the National Sports Center from November 18-20, 2022. With ice fishing season around the corner, the event will give fishermen an opportunity to attend seminars from professionals, preview the latest...
by NSC Admin | Jun 10, 2022 | Photos, Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Cleats, Entertainment, Sports
We held our 2nd Intro to Sports Day at the National Sports Center where children ages 2 and up are able to try different sports for free for the day. Some of the sports your kiddos could try are Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball and volleyball! Check out the...
by NSC Admin | Dec 15, 2021 | Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Cleats, Sports, Upcoming Events
What is futsal? Futsal is a pared-down version of outdoor soccer played indoors, on a smaller field and with fewer players (five-a-side). The term ‘futsal’ stems from the Spanish or Portuguese word for “soccer” and the French or Spanish word for “room”—fútbol de salón...
by NSC Admin | Apr 29, 2021 | USA CUP, Lifestyle, Cleats, Entertainment
Leading up to this year’s Target USA CUP, National Sports Center (NSC) staff will share recipes from participating teams around the world. We thought it would make the most sense to start with a popular Minnesota treat! While Lefse is a traditional Norwegian...
by NSC Admin | Mar 8, 2021 | Lifestyle, Golf
The TrackMan golf simulator at the National Sports Center now offers four different game modes that can provide hours of entertainment for golfers of all skill levels. Take your golf practice to a new level with these four games: “Hit It” Step into the...
by NSC Admin | Jul 14, 2020 | Lifestyle, Cleats
In soccer, endurance is key. It’s a sport of strength, agility and speed; a successful player will need all three. In a single game, players are constantly traveling for 90+ minutes and could run up to 8 miles. For this extended period of exercise, you’re going to...
by NSC Admin | Mar 25, 2020 | Lifestyle
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)4 piece of chicken (breast, thigh, leg)4 Tbsp butter or olive oil1 white onion sliced2-3 peppers sliced (red, orange, yellow or green)1 Tbsp lime juice1 Tbsp zest of the lime1 clove minced garlic1 Tbsp minced ginger2 Tbsp honey1 jalapeno...
