ST. LOUIS — The downtown volleyball event attended by the Tennessee teen who was severely maimed in a crash Saturday represents a big chunk of St. Louis' tourism business, as questions are raised about whether it will carry on.
Capitol Sports Center Inc. of Plainfield, Indiana, is contracted with Explore St. Louis, the entity that runs the America's Center convention complex and Dome, to hold four events a year in St. Louis through 2030, said Brian Hall, a spokesman for Explore St. Louis.
Capitol Sports this year already held at America's Center its Dennis Lafata Gateway Bid Classic, from Feb. 11-13, and last weekend's event, the Presidents' Weekend Tournament. It's scheduled to hold the Mideast Volleyball Qualifier from March 24-26, with a second qualifier weekend from March 31 to April 2.
Capitol Sports, led by owners Scott McQueen and Lance Keating, hasn't responded to requests for comment.