The Maryland Office of Sports Marketing's mission is to enhance Maryland's economy, image and quality of life through the attraction, promotion, retention and development of regional, national and international sporting events.
- Attract, host, create and support national and international sports events and organizations throughout the state.
- Enhance Maryland's domestic and international image by helping to develop and promote a vibrant sports tourism industry through collaboration with communities across Maryland-TEAM Maryland.
- Encourage and promote the development of amateur athletics and youth sports in the state.
- Retain existing sporting events that have positive economic impact and strong media positioning.
- Promote a statewide culture in which sporting events can thrive, and in which participants- local, regional, national and international- enjoy Maryland-based competitions.
- Assist with the development and promotion of Maryland’s sports industry.
- Serve as an information and networking resource.
- Coordinate strategic alliances for partners and stakeholders, which enable them to attract, develop, retain and host sporting events, programs and organizations.