Introducing the Iowa City Area Sports Commission’s December Playmaker of the Month, Tara Scranton!
Once a month, we will be highlighting our sports community members during a time of year they work closely with our team.
How you got involved in volunteering for the Sports Commission wrestling tournaments?
I got involved volunteering when my sons wrestled at Iowa City West and would participate at Donnybrook. I had decided I would rather help out where I can rather than sit back in the stands and watch.
Favorite Sports Commission wrestling tournament and why?
I feel like this is a trick question! Both Donnybrook and Soldier Salute are my favorite. Each tournament brings its own unique qualities! I enjoy Donnybrook because it is fun to watch and support girls and boys high school wrestlers. Lots of awesome competition! Solider Salute is a lot of the same reasons except at the college level. And who doesn’t love a tournament that supports our military community?!
What you enjoy most about our sports community?
The fans and athletes. It is so awesome to see athletes taking the time to sign autographs and take pictures with the fans! It is also fun to see the fans in the stands cheering and having a good time supporting the wrestlers.
In the past year you started at the Coralville Hyatt Regency, another close partner of the Sports Commission. Tell us a bit more about your current position.
Yes! It just happened to be that they were hiring a Group Rooms Coordinator, which was perfect for what I was looking for. I work with many sports teams from youth to college with all their hotel room block needs. I also work with anyone who has a need for a room block for different events (weddings, company gatherings, conventions, etc.). I love that my employer also works closely with the Iowa City Area Sports Commission because I get to help even more with the teams/tournaments that they bring to town!
Advice to community members that are looking to get involved.
If you enjoy helping our sports community and being involved in a super fun group of volunteers, the Iowa City Area Sports Commission events are for you! You can get signed up online. It is so easy and you won’t regret it!