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Hutchinson approves $20,000 annual support for NJCAA 'Road to Hutch' tournament; organizers tout TV exposure and local hotel nights
Summary
The City Council approved a $20,000 annual contribution to support the NJCAA Division I men's national tournament held in Hutchinson, which the league and local tourism officials said draws teams and media exposure to the city. Visit Hutch reported 1,262 team room nights this year, 787 of which were in Hutchinson hotels.
The Hutchinson City Council approved a $20,000 annual contribution to support the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I men’s national tournament — commonly branded as the "Road to Hutch" — after a presentation by NJCAA officials and local tourism staff.
Dr. Christopher Parker, president and CEO of the NJCAA, said the organization has increased its investment in the tournament model and that the event…
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