To incubate cultural and operational event integrity for large scale sport and entertainment events in Maryland

A non-profit moving Maryland forward through sports
The Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland is a 501(c)3 established in 2019 to further and promote exclusively, charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes and the business and objects to be carried on and promoted by it are:
To support Maryland Sports in hosting major sports events, economic analysis and research relating to sports, sponsorship of major sports events, and development of partnerships with other public and private entities to sponsor major sports events
To lessen the government’s burden by promoting regional, national and international sporting events in the State of Maryland
To recruit, retain, market, promote and manage sports events that have positive media exposure, economic impact and image impact within the State of Maryland, and which will enhance the quality of life of citizens of the State of Maryland
To solicit and receive contributions from businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit entities and individuals interested in the promotion of sports in the State of Maryland
Our Events
The Sport Corp serves as the launch pad for major national/international events in or coming to Maryland.
The 150th running of the Preakness will be a nationally recognized celebration that draws participants from all over the world. Harnessing Maryland’s ability to claim the national spotlight, the Festival’s events will increase racing-related tourism while celebrating Maryland’s rich equestrian history.

Baltimore, Maryland will host the 2028 and 2032 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Morgan State University and many key sites throughout the state.
Summer 2028
Our Leadership

Terrance Hasseltine
President, Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland
Terry Hasseltine took the reins as President of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland…

Bob Sicard
Senior Projects Director
With almost 30 years in the events industry Bob Sicard joined the Sport & Entertainment…

Bill Schoonmaker
Chief Commercial Officer
Bill Schoonmaker is the Chief Commercial Officer of the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland…

Jeff Newman
Senior Vice President, Events | President & CEO Maryland 5 Star
Industry expert with 25+ years experience creating, producing, and marketing over 70 live sports and…

Marissa Melzer
Vice President, Operations | Senior Project Director, Maryland 5 Star
Marissa Melzer is an equine enthusiast who has parlayed that passion into a career in…