Boone is a tourist destination, many people come to the High Country for sporting events. The Boone Area Sports Commission helps with the process.
When App State hosts a sports championship, the Boone Area Sports Commission is available to assist in a variety of roles, such as coordinating with fan groups from other schools to give them a place to gather before the event, and to provide insight on businesses in Boone so the visitors can enjoy their time before, during and after the event.
The sports commission has many roles, overseen by Roachel Laney, former director of the Mountaineers’ athletic department for 14 years, from 1990-2004.