IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Athletics Department and its multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD’s Hawkeye Sports Properties, announced Riverside Casino & Golf Resort’s extension as presenting sponsor of the 2024-25 Iowa women’s wrestling season.
The Hawkeyes, led by Head Coach Clarissa Chun, will host their first event of the season on November 16 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa became the first Power Five institution to support women’s wrestling as a varsity sport, when it was announced in September 2021.
“We are so thankful that Riverside Casino & Golf Resort has decided to continue as the presenting sponsor of our season,” said Chun. “We appreciate that they value women’s wrestling and we look forward to a great season.”
With the recent undeniable growth and visibility for women’s sports, and wrestling continuing to rise in popularity at the high school and college levels, Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is proud to support women’s athletics.
“Our company strives to be closely connected to the community we serve. Hawkeye Nation is a major part of our community, and we are excited about supporting the women’s wrestling program. Wrestling has deep roots in Iowa, just like our company which makes a great fit, said Riverside Casino & Golf Resort General Manager Damon John. “Our customers are passionate about the Black and Gold, and any avenue to support new opportunities for women’s athletics is something that Riverside Casino & Golf Resort can get behind!”
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort has been a longtime corporate supporter of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Its sponsorship of the women’s wrestling program specifically will provide for visibility via in-arena signage, digital presence on the dedicated women’s wrestling page on HawkeyeSports.com, as well as sponsorship of the Women’s Wrestling Update on radio during men’s wrestling broadcasts.
“We are very appreciative of Riverside Casino & Golf Resort’s continued support of Hawkeye women’s wrestling. The first season of the program as a varsity sport was full of excitement and we anticipate continued success from Clarissa’s team this winter,” said Beth Goetz, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair.
About LEARFIELD’s Hawkeye Sports Properties
Hawkeye Sports Properties is the locally based LEARFIELD team which manages all broadcast operations and the corporate sponsor platform for Iowa Athletics as part of the overall multimedia rights relationship.
About Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, an Elite Casino Resorts property, is just 15 minutes south of Iowa City. A six-time winner of the Give Back Iowa Challenge and a multi-year winner of Midwest Gaming’s Best Casino in Iowa, Riverside combines a 24-hour Vegas-inspired casino experience with a 201-room hotel, an award-winning Rees Jones designed golf course, a private poker room, TopGolf Swing Suite, first-class Aveda spa, shopping, a variety of dining options, show lounge, and a 1,300-seat event center that hosts national entertainment, meetings, and conventions. Visit us at 3184 Hwy 22, Riverside, IA.
About Elite Casino Resorts
Elite Casino Resorts is a leading regional gaming operator in the Midwest and a privately-owned U.S. company known for operating premier casino resort destinations, first-class guest service and amenities, great entertainment, exceptional food, and giving back to its communities. Elite Casino Resorts operates three casino resorts in Iowa including Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®, located just south of Iowa City, IA; Rhythm City Casino Resort® located in the Quad Cities Davenport, IA; and Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort® located in Larchwood, IA just minutes from Sioux Falls, SD. Elite is developing two new resorts: Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois and Grand Island Casino Resort in Grand Island, Nebraska.