KemperSports Venues to Open Shelby Township’s Tiger Athletic & Community Center on June 22

65,000-square-foot indoor recreation and community facility opening June 22 and expected to become a premier destination for sports, fitness and family entertainment in Shelby Township, Michigan

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 22, 2026 — KemperSports Venues, a division of KemperSports and a leading provider of sports, recreation and hospitality management experience services, today announced it has been selected to manage and operate the new Tiger Athletic & Community Center, a state-of-the-art indoor recreation facility in Shelby Township, Michigan.

“Shelby Township is excited to be able to provide a world-class sports and community facility to the residents of Oceana County and beyond,” said Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Raffaelli. “KemperSports emerged as the leader during the bid process and Shelby Township is thrilled to have them as our partner at the TACC. The group will inevitably exceed all expectations.”

Opening today, June 22, Tiger Athletic & Community Center is located at 4101 W Buchanan Road in Shelby, Mich. The approximately 65,000-square-foot, two-level complex is designed and built by Shelby Township to meet a growing regional need for year-round indoor athletic, recreation and community gathering space. The facility will provide athletes, families and residents with access to sports, fitness, entertainment and special event opportunities close to home, particularly during Michigan’s winter months.

Through the partnership, KemperSports Venues will leverage its industry-leading expertise across facility operations, staff management, membership development, facility rentals, event booking, league and tournament operations, guest experience, marketing, and community partnerships to support the successful launch and long-term operation of Tiger Athletic & Community Center.

“We are excited to partner with the Tiger Athletic & Community Center team and help bring this exceptional facility to life,” said KemperSports Executive Vice President Andrew Fleming. “The center has been designed to meet the needs of athletes and families of all ages while creating a vibrant community gathering space. We look forward to delivering outstanding guest experiences and establishing the facility as a premier destination for sports and recreation in the region.”

Tiger Athletic & Community Center features a diverse mix of athletic, fitness and entertainment amenities, including:

• An indoor walking track
• Two basketball courts that can be converted into four volleyball courts or six pickleball courts
• An indoor turf field designed for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and other sports
• A fitness center
• A rock climbing wall
• An indoor archery simulator
• A golf simulator
• Batting tunnels
• An arcade
• A children’s playscape

The versatile design will allow the facility to host youth and adult sports leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, fitness programming, special events, facility rentals and community gatherings throughout the year.

“Our vision for Tiger Athletic & Community Center is to create a place where people can compete, stay active, connect and have fun,” said Vanessa Fernandez Torres, General Manager of Tiger Athletic & Community Center. “We are bringing industry-leading expertise and operational excellence to the facility, ensuring an exceptional experience for every guest who walks through our doors.

The center is expected to become an important economic and community asset for Shelby and the surrounding region, attracting local participation while drawing visitors for tournaments, events and recreational programming.

Additional information about programming, memberships, operating hours and grand opening activities will be announced in the coming weeks. More information will be available at TigerAthleticCommunityCenter.com.

About KemperSports
KemperSports is a leading golf, sports and hospitality experience company dedicated to helping people pursue their passions while creating memorable experiences and building vibrant communities through sports and golf. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages more than 240 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues and destination resorts nationwide. For more information about KemperSportss, visit www.kempersports.com.

Media Contact:
B.R. Koehnemann, KemperSports
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