Catch Des Moines Sports Planners' Guide

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WHO WE ARE AS THE DES MOINES AREA SPORTS COMMISSION, Catch Des Moines is your all-star teammate when it comes to planning sporting events — big or small. Once known as a quiet insurance town, Greater Des Moines has become one of the Midwest’s top sports destinations, hosting events like the National Senior Games, USA Volleyball All-Star Championships, and USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals. With world-class facilities like the country’s largest skate park, an iconic track and field venue, and new developments always in the works, we don’t just play the game — we level it up. But here’s the real MVP move: Partnering with us means you don’t have to tackle the planning alone. Our strong relationships with venues help streamline proposals and secure the perfect location. Need hotel room blocks?

We’ve got the connections to make it happen. Want marketing support and a warm Des Moines welcome for your attendees? Consider it done.

From youth tournaments to national championships, we’ll handle the logistics so you can focus on the action. Bring your event to Greater Des Moines, and we’ll help you turn it into a slam dunk success!

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Trina Flack

President & CEO trina@catchdesmoines.com (515) 699-3431

Bailee Arnburg

Director of Sports bailee@catchdesmoines.com (515) 699-3445

Natalie Rigatuso

Sports Events Manager natalie@catchdesmoines.com (515) 699-3455

MEET OUR DREAM TEAM The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Dew Tour. AAU Junior Olympic Games. IRONMAN. Drake Relays. All the hottest tickets in town come courtesy of our Sports Sales team, who consistently hit it out of the park. Whether its hosting site visits, locking in events, working through logistics, or even keeping the athletes hydrated, they raise the bar from the moment the pen hits the paper all the way through the finish line (even picking up trash after). Simply put, they’re Des Moines’ biggest cheerleaders. LET’S GO!

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DES MOINES IS THE BEST SITE I’VE EVER BEEN A PART OF.” REGGIE MILLER NBA HALL OF FAMER

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IOWA EVENTS CENTER 28,800-square-foot ballroom 236,500 square feet of flexible meeting space 40 meeting rooms Attached 330-room Hilton hotel Tax exempt facility 1,400 on-site parking spaces FAC I L I T Y OV E RV I E W

VERVIEW

Total Square Feet: 304,000

235

LEVEL 4

235

ONE-WAY SOUTH

Meeting Space Square Feet: 236,500 Meeting Rooms: 40

235

3RD

LEVEL 3

STRE ET

Grand Ballroom Square Feet: 28,800

5TH AVENUE

ONE-WAY SOUTH

Exhibit Hall Square Feet: 150,000

3RD STRE

Junior Ballroom Square Feet: 10,560

ET

Pre-Function Square Feet: 60,300

CROCKER STREET

CROCKER STREET

CROCKER STREET

Attached 330-room Hilton Des Moines Downtown

LEVEL 2

West Plaza

17,000+ capacity arena and bar for unique event locations

Casey’s Center

Community Choice Convention Center

2ND AVENUE

2ND AVENUE

SKYWALK

1,400 parking spaces on-site

SKYWALK

Connected to hotels, restaurants and parking via indoor 107 climate controlled skywalk

3RD STREET

105 103

Junior Ballroom B

Junior Ballroom Conf.

C Room

CENTER STREET

102

Complete in-house marketing, media and public relations services

101

Online and on-site exhibitor services available On-site, preferred audiovisual Expert culinary team

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Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel PARK STREET

3RD STREET

Tax-exempt convention center facility

104 Junior Ballroom A

EMC Expo Center

106

5TH AVENUE

LEVEL 1

CENTER STREET

SKYWALK

CENTER STREET

108

ONE-WAY NORTH

ONE-WAY NORTH

Casey’s Center

LEVEL 2

Community Choice Convention Center

EMC Expo Center

Casey’s Center

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I OWA EV ENTS CENTER

EMC Expo Center 150,000 square feet of continuous exhibit space 10,560-square-foot junior ballroom 35’ ceilings Concrete surface

EVE NT S HOSTED National Veterans Golden Age Games USA Gymnastics Nike Tournament of Champions Iowa State 8 & 9 Ball Championships Battle of The Best USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals Midwest JVA Challenge Chow’s Annual Winter Classic Invitational USA Volleyball All-Star Championships

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Casey’s Center

WATCH OUR SPORTS HYPE VIDEO!

16,980 seats 35,100 square feet of arena surface Operated by OVG360 Home to the Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, and Iowa Barnstormers

E V E N T S H OST E D NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Regional Finals NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Iowa Boys & Girls High School State Basketball Championships Iowa Boys High School State Wrestling Tournament

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MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY RECPLEX 3,200 square feet of community rooms that can be subdivided into three separate rooms 2,200-square-foot overlook room on mezzanine level looking out over the indoor turf field Rooms feature wiring for audio and video needs, television, tables, and chairs for groups 1,200 on-site parking spaces Food concessions

EVE NT S HOSTED USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals Midwest JVA Volleyball Championships Des Moines Youth Hockey Rumble at the RecPlex MLQ – Major League Quadball AAU Junior Olympics (taekwando, fencing, trampoline and tumbing, karate, jump rope, cup stacking, wrestling) All-Iowa Attack Midwest Festival of Teams Basketball Tournament

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2nd Floor Overlook Multipurpose Room

2nd Floor Overlook Multipurpose Room

INDOOR

Batting Cages

Multipurpose Court

Building & Field Layout

Batting Cages

Multipurpose Court

Building & Field Layout

Pickleball Courts

Pickleball Courts

Indoor Turf

Fieldhouse HSI Hospitality Suite

LR #9

Indoor Turf

LR #7

HSI Hospitality Suite

LR #6 LR #5

Oak Leafs

LR #3

LR #4

LR #1

LR #2

Greg Abel Ice Arena Rink #1

LR #8

Patty & Jim Cownie Family Ice Arena

Rink #2 Fieldhouse

Hardwood Courts

LR #9

LR #7 LR #6 LR #5

Oak Leafs

LR #3

LR #4

LR #1

LR #2

Greg Abel Ice Arena Rink #1

LR #8

Patty & Jim Cownie Family Ice Arena Rink #2

Hardwood Courts Multipurpose Room

Multipurpose Room

"Kum & Go"

Community Rooms A, B & C

"Kum & Go"

Community Rooms A, B & C

Esports Center

OUTDOOR

Esports Center

Outdoor Field A

"Scheels All Sports Field"

Outdoor Field A

Outdoor Field B

"Prairie Meadows Field"

Outdoor Field C

"Scheels All Sports Field"

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Outdoor Field B

"Prairie Meadows Field"

Outdoor Field C

MI DAM ERICAN ENER GY COM PANY RECPLEX Abel Ice Arena – Rink No. 1: 2,400 spectator capacity dry floor events; 1,500 permanent, 2,000 standing room capacity ice events 20,000 square feet of flexible convention space Patty & Jim Cownie Family Ice Arena – Rink No. 2: 300 spectator capacity 17,000 square feet of usable space on rink floor Hy-Vee Fieldhouse: 30,000 total square feet Three full-size (94’x50’) basketball courts or six full-size (59’x29.5’) volleyball courts on solid maple hardwood featuring scoreboard, shot clocks, and seating with divider curtains and portable bleachers Indoor Turf Field: 80,000 total square feet Full-size soccer field measuring 355’x 245’ featuring scoreboards, a sound system, and divider curtains to segment the field into three separate areas Three full-size pickleball courts with divider curtains 5,000 square feet of batting/warm up turf area Outdoor Turf Fields: Three full-size (94’x50’) basketball courts or six full-size (59’ x 29.5’) volleyball courts on solid maple hardwood featuring scoreboard, shot clocks, and seating with divider curtains and portable bleachers Esports Center: Over 3,500 square feet including 30 high-powered PCs, six consoles, lounge seating, LED lighting, and a sound system

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USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals

Midwest JVA Volleyball Championships

AAU Junior Olympic Games

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IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS EVENTS HOSTED National Junior High Finals Rodeo NAIA Men’s Wrestling Championship Varsity Cheer US Finals Iowa State Wrestling Futures State Championship Showstopper American Dance Regional Competition

VARIED INDUSTRIES BUILDING Do not block I

Do not block

4’ roll-up door

Medical Equipment

4’ roll-up door

230’

12'w x 10'h OVERHEAD DOOR

4-H BUILDING 480’ (2)

12'w x 10'h OVERHEAD DOOR

20' x 20' OVERHEAD DOOR

Do not block

219’ x 18’ CONFERENCE D

CONFERENCE C

48’ x 38’

48’ x 34’

CONFERENCE B

48’ x 38’

CONFERENCE A

68’ x 44’

48’ x 38’ or 2 rooms 24’ x 38’

98’ x 52’

100’ x 52’ 198’ x 52’ without movable partition

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CONCESSIONS

72’

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90’

HANDICAP SEATING

31,250 sq. ft.

ARENA

125’

200’

9,000 sq. ft.

WARM-UP ARENA

MAIN FLOOR

LOBBY 200’ x 8’

CONFERENCE ROOMS

TICKET OFFICE

250’

125’

HANDICAP SEATING

CONCESSIONS

ELEVATOR

HANDICA P SEATING

HORSE BARN

JACOBSON EXHIBITION CENTER UPPER LEVEL

ELEVATOR

70’ x 30’

LOUNGE

SEATING FOR 20

SEATING FOR 20

Jacobson Exhibition Center

I OWA STATE FAIR GRO UNDS

Jacobson Exhibition Center 32,000-square-foot arena floor 18,000-square-foot indoor warmup area 30 — 50 foot ceilings 3,300 seats

E VENTS HOSTED National Junior High Finals Rodeo NAIA Men’s Wrestling Championship US Finals Des Moines – Cheer & Dance Chow’s Annual Winter Classic Invitational

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Varied Industries Building 110,400 total square feet of exhibit space 480 x 230 foot exhibit hall 14’ ceiling at perimeter 29’ ceiling at center

4-H Building 41,086 total square feet of exhibit space 36,166-square-foot exhibit hall

FUN FACT Every August, more than a million visitors from around the world come to the iconic Iowa State Fair, making it the state’s largest event.

Watch our starting lineup of venues Video!

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DRAKE UNIV ER SITY EVE NT S HOSTED Drake Relays USATF Outdoor Championships NCAA Men’s & Women’s D1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Drake Stadium 14,558 seating capacity Eight lane mondo surface track

Historic Blue Oval known to host Olympic and World Champions

Artificial grass infield Two field event venues

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Knapp Center 114,000 square feet on two levels 71,000 square feet on main level 7,152-seat arena Five universal courts for basketball, volleyball, and badminton Home to Drake University Men’s and Women’s basketball programs

Mediacom Field Full-size synthetic turf field 4,000 seating capacity Large scoreboard/videoboard with full video and sound capabilities

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Waukee Natatorium Olympic-size pool Competition pool can support two full 25-yard, eightlane competitions simultaneously 25-yard, four-lane warm-up pool Two 3-meter diving bords Four 1-meter diving boards 1,000 seating capacity

Brand-New Facility!

13 feet deep

EVE NT S HOSTED 2025 MVC Simming and Diving Conference Championships

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Downtown Wellmark YMCA 50-meter indoor Olympic size pool Eight 50-meter lanes Depth varies from 7’ to 10’8” 1,200 above-deck seating capacity Four lane warm-up & cool down pool

E V E N T S H OS T E D TYR Pro Series USA Swimming Speedo Sectionals AAU Junior Olympic Games National Senior Games

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Hy-Vee MultiPlex

Powered by the City of Grimes 50-acre synthetic turf multisport complex Six pods (184,000 square feet of turf each) 12 full-size soccer fields (385’ x 265’) 18 baseball and softball fields, batting cages, and bullpens Portable fencing for different sizing of fields 1,225 parking stalls Two concession/restroom buildings

Brand-New Facility!

Complete Musco Lighting

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James W. Cownie Soccer Park 12 irrigated real grass fields (385’ x 265’) Four fields include lights and permanent scoreboards Championship level field with seating for 2,000 fans, press box, and audio and video capabilities Three parking lots with ample parking spaces Large concessions and restroom facility on site

E V E N T S H OS T E D JOAD Archery Co-ed State Soccer USYS President’s Cup USA Ultimate

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Prairie Trail Sports Complex 24,000 square feet of gym space Eight basketball courts 10 volleyball courts 12 pickleball courts Four tennis courts Turf mezzanine

THE FIELDHOUSE

Large parking lot with ample parking spaces Portable bleachers available

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Prairie Ridge Youth Sports Complex

22 - 136 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE MODEL. EZ FOLD DGW-12 EZ FOLD TF-20 OVERHEAD VOLLEYBALL SYSTEM ("OVS") GYMNASIUM WALL PADS EZ FOLD DUW

COUNT 4 4 6 48 1

WEST GYM

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

8

9

10

1

A301

A301 239'-8"

7'-11 1/2"

238'-8" 26'-0"

26'-0"

26'-0"

26'-0"

26'-0"

26'-0"

28'-4"

26'-0"

4'-0"

4

TYP.

1'-4"

1'-6 1/8"

4'-0"

8'-10"

4'-0"

10'-4"

1'-4"

H

4'-8"

H

28'-4"

G

1

1

1

12'-4"

1

4'-9 3/8"

3

3

16'-6"

3

50'-0"

50'-0"

F

4'-9 3/8"

50'-4"

4'-0"

4'-0"

108'-4"

5

2 A301

4'-0"

50'-4"

4'-0"

50'-4"

4'-0"

50'-4"

PROJECT:

14'-6"

J

107'-4"

14'-6"

E

D

13'-6"

3'-10 5/8"

4

50'-0"

50'-0"

A301

C

2

2

10'-4"

3

3'-0"

6 3/4"

4

DATE: 08/26/22 REVISED:

2

3

3'-0"

3

6 3/4"

15'-4"

2

B

UP

A

5 A300

N

1

MOUNT TYPE WALL CEILING, FRONT BRACED CEILING WALL WALL

FOLD STYLE SIDE FOLDING FOWARD FOLDING UP FOLDING N/A UP FOLDING

MANUFACTURER DRAPER, INC. DRAPER, INC. DRAPER, INC. DRAPER, INC. DRAPER, INC.

MODEL. EZ FOLD DGW-12 EZ FOLD TF-20 OVERHEAD VOLLEYBALL SYSTEM ("OVS") GYMNASIUM WALL PADS EZ FOLD DUW

COUNT 4 4 6 48 1

* VERIFY ALL MOUNTING HEIGHTS WITH FINAL P.E.M.B. DESIGN

COURT & EQUIPMENT PLAN

*EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TO BE COORDINATED BETWEEN PEMB SUPPLIER AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT PROVIDER.

1/8" = 1'-0"

DRAWN BY:

CHK'D BY:

MC

KC

A105

1605 N. ANKENY BLVD #130 ANKENY, IOWA 50023 PHONE: (515) 965-5336 FAX: (515) 965-5335 info@imprintarchitects.com

8'-0"

10'-0" TYP.

1

GYM EQUIPMENT SOUTH 1/8" = 1'-0"

BASKETBALL COURT AREA

8'-10"

22'-2"

10'-0"

106'-0"

10'-0"

2'-10"

EAVE HT. 128'-0"

INFILL WITH NETTING

5'-0"

4'-8"

FINISH FLOOR 100'-0"

GYM EQUIPMENT NORTH 1/8" = 1'-0"

PROJECT:

1

THE FIELDHOUSE II

5

FINISH FLOOR 100'-0"

3

5

1

1

3

3

1

3

DATE: 08/26/22 REVISED:

1

8'-0"

10'-0" TYP.

4

FINISH FLOOR 100'-0"

GYM EQUIPMENT WEST 1/8" = 1'-0"

3

2

3

2

2

2

3 3

3 4

FINISH FLOOR 100'-0"

4

GYM EQUIMENT EAST 1/8" = 1'-0"

DRAWN BY:

CHK'D BY:

MC

KC

COURT & EQUIPMENT SECTIONS (FOR REF. ONLY)

2

2222 SW VINTAGE PARKWAY ANKENY, IA 50023

2 4

PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

10'-0"

EAVE HT. 128'-0"

D:\Autodesk\22-136_West Gym_R23_CADGQDDP.rvt

D:\Autodesk\22-136_West Gym_R23_CADGQDDP.rvt

22 - 136

EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

8/26/2022 3:12:51 PM

8/26/2022 3:12:49 PM

AA

NO. DESCRIPTION 1 BASKETBALL BACKSTOP 2 BASKETBALL BACKSTOP 3 VOLLEYBALL NET SYSTEM WITH JUDGES STAND 4 WALL PADS 5 BASKETBALL BACKSTOP

90 acres of total turf THE FIELDHOUSE II

MANUFACTURER DRAPER, INC. DRAPER, INC. DRAPER, INC. DRAPER, INC. DRAPER, INC.

2222 SW VINTAGE PARKWAY ANKENY, IA 50023

FOLD STYLE SIDE FOLDING FOWARD FOLDING UP FOLDING N/A UP FOLDING

COURT & EQUIPMENT PLAN (FOR REF. ONLY)

MOUNT TYPE WALL CEILING, FRONT BRACED CEILING WALL WALL

* VERIFY ALL MOUNTING HEIGHTS WITH FINAL P.E.M.B. DESIGN *EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TO BE COORDINATED BETWEEN PEMB SUPPLIER AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT PROVIDER.

PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

NO. DESCRIPTION 1 BASKETBALL BACKSTOP 2 BASKETBALL BACKSTOP 3 VOLLEYBALL NET SYSTEM WITH JUDGES STAND 4 WALL PADS 5 BASKETBALL BACKSTOP

A301

1605 N. ANKENY BLVD #130 ANKENY, IOWA 50023 PHONE: (515) 965-5336 FAX: (515) 965-5335 info@imprintarchitects.com

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15 baseball and six softball fields Nine soccer fields Five football fields 1,200 parking stalls Walking trails, play equipment, open space, and two ponds for fishing

Gregg Young Sports Campus Fareway Fields 10 acres of mutisport turf fields Four full-size soccer fields (385’x265’) Eight baseball/softball fields Portable fencing available as a tool to modify the size of fields Concession stands and restrooms City Bank Norwalk Fieldhouse 41,000 total square feet Four multipurpose courts with vinyl flooring (drop-down dividers available) Two lane indoor walking/running track Concessions Portable bleachers Public Restrooms Sportsplex Norwalk 11,000 total square feet of indoor Field Turf Nine divider nets to make complex flexible for any turf sports

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Lauridsen Skatepark 88,000 square feet Park and street courses Designed by California Skateparks Certified by USA Skateboarding Modern restrooms available to park users 100 parking spaces

Largest skate park in the country!

Features full lighting system

E V E N T S H OS T E D Olympic qualifier event for Dew Tour Des Moines Streetstyle Open Hot Wheels Superchargers

LAURIDSEN SKATEPARK IS AMAZING. PEOPLE ARE GOING TO LOVE IT.”

Watch our skatepark video!

N Y J A H H US TON WORLD CHAMPION SKATEBOARDER

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VOLLEYBALL

COURTS

COURTS SURFACE

SEATING

Drake University

5

Hardwood

Permanent / Portable — Bleachers

EMC Expo Center

20

Concrete

Portable — Bleachers

Grand View University

2

Hardwood and Sport Court

Permanent — Bleachers

Prarie Trail Sports Complex

10

Hardwood and Sport Court

Portable — Bleachers

6 — 14

Hardwood and Sport Court

Portable — Bleachers

2

Hardwood

Permanent — Bleachers

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Simpson College

BASEBALL

FIELDS

SEATING

CONCESSIONS/ RESTROOMS

Bondurant Recreational Sports Complex

7

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Grand View University

1

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes

18

Portable — Bleachers

Yes

Grimes South Sports Complex

4

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Holiday Park

11

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

James W. Cownie Baseball Park

8

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Prarire Ridge Youth Sports Complex

15

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Principal Park

1

Permanent — 11,500

Yes

Sam Wise Youth Sports Complex

7

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Simpson College

1

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

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BASKETBALL

COURTS

COURT SURFACE

SEATING

SQUARE FEET

Drake University — Knapp Center

5

Hardwood

Portable — Bleachers

71,000

Drake University — Bell Center

3

Hardwood

Portable — Bleachers

58,000

EMC Expo Center

8

Concrete

Portable — Bleachers

150,000

Grand View University

3

Hardwood and Tartan

Permanent — Bleachers

N/A

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

3

Hardwood

Portable — Bleachers

30,000

Simpson College

4

Hardwood and Tartan

Permanent / Portable — Bleachers

N/A

Prarie Trail Sports Complex

8

Hardwood and Sport Court

Portable — Bleachers

24,000

SOFTBALL

FIELDS

SEATING

CONCESSIONS/ RESTROOMS

Campbell Park

3

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Drake University

1

Permanent — Chairback

Yes

George Davis Softball Park

4

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Grand View University

1

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Grimes South Sports Complex

3

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Holiday Park

7

Portable — Bleachers

Yes

Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes

12

Portable — Bleachers

Yes

Pickard Park

6

Portable — Bleachers

Yes

Prarie Ridge Youth Sports Complex

6

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Racoon River Park

5

Permanent — Bleachers

Yes

Sam Wise Youth Sports Complex

8

Portable — Bleachers

Yes

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HOCKEY

SHEETS OF ICE

SEATING

LOCKER ROOMS

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

2

Chairback and Bleacher

Yes

Buccaneer Arena

1

Bleacher

Yes

Casey’s Center

1

17,000 permanent seats

Yes

SOCCER

FIELDS

SEATING

FIELD SURFACE

CONCESSIONS/ RESTROOMS

Drake Stadium

1

14,557 permanent seats

Artificial Turf

Yes

Hidden Valley Soccer Complex

8

N/A

Grass

No

Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes

12

Portable — Bleachers

Artificial Turf

Yes

James W. Cownie Soccer Park

12

Portable — Bleachers

Grass

Yes

Johnston Soccer Complex

10

N/A

Grass

No

Prarie Ridge Youth Sports Complex

9

Portable — Bleachers

Grass

Yes

Racoon River Park

8

Portable — Bleachers

Grass

Yes

Simpson College

1

Permanent — Bleachers

Artificial Turf

Yes

Spring Creek

10

Portable / Permanent — Bleachers

Artificial Turf and Grass

Yes

Mediacom Stadium

1

4,000 permanent seats

Artificial Turf

Yes

SWIMMING

NUMBER OF LANES

LOCKER ROOMS

DIVING BOARDS

Downtown Wellmark YMCA

8 or 16

Yes

No

Waukee Natatorium

8 or 16

Yes

6

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TRACK & FIELD

LANES

SURFACE

SEATING

FIELD EVENT LOCATIONS

Drake Stadium

8

Mondo

14,557

2

Simpson College

8

Beynon

5,000

1

Grand View University

8

Mondo

9,000

1

SQUARE FEET

LOCKER ROOMS

SEATING

NUMBER OF MATS

EMC Expo Center

150,000

No

Portable — Bleachers

26 — 30

Jacobson Exhibition Center

32,000

No

Permanent — Chairback

12 — 15

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

80,000

Yes

Portable — Bleachers

26 — 40

WRESTLING

GYMNASTICS/CHEER/DANCE

CEILING HEIGHT

SQUARE FOOTAGE

NUMBER OF ROOMS

SEATING

Drake University — Knapp Center

35’

71,000

—

Portable / Permanent

EMC Expo Center

35’

150,000

—

Portable

Horizon Events Center

—

22,775

4

N/A

Jacobson Exhibition Center

30’ — 50’

32,000

3

Permanent

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

30’ — 56’

80,000

4—6

Portable

—

26,000

4

Portable

Praire Trail Sports Complex

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TOTAL RO O M S

RE STAURAN T

N UM B E R O F M E E T IN G RO O M S

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

85

No

Comfort Inn – Altoona

69

No

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

107

No

—

—

—

—

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona

90

No

1

60

720

12 —

D E S MO I NE S

C LI VE

AN K E N Y

A LTO O NA

H OTEL N AME

B AN Q UE T CAPAC IT Y

L ARGE ST RO O M (SQ. FT. )

CE I L I NG HEIGHT

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Altoona

80

No

2

50

432

Hyatt Place Hotel – Altoona

112

Yes

2

50

972

9

La Quinta Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

80

No

1

—

500

—

Motel 6/Studio 6 – Altoona Des Moines East

115

No

—

—

—

—

MyPlace – Altoona

64

No

—

—

—

—

Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Casino, and Hotel

168

Yes

26

960

35,000

25

Quality Inn & Suites – Altoona

47

No

—

—

—

—

Super 8 – Altoona

67

No

1

40

800

—

AmericInn Lodge & Suites – Ankeny

57

No

—

—

—

—

Best Western Premier – Ankeny

84

No

1

40

1200

9’

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny-Des Moines

67

No

1

40

880

—

Country Inn – Ankeny

63

No

1

20

528

—

Courtyard by Marriott – Ankeny

119

Yes

7

432

5280

13

Days Inn – Ankeny

50

No

—

—

—

—

Econo Lodge Ankeny

56

No

—

—

—

—

Hampton Inn & Suites – Ankeny

77

No

1

40

897

—

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines - Ankeny

94

No

1

250

—

—

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

135

No

—

—

—

—

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines/Ankeny

92

No

1

32

644

9’

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham – Ankeny, IA Des Moines, IA

75

No

—

—

—

—

MyPlace – Ankeny

46

No

—

—

—

—

Quality Inn & Suites – Ankeny

57

No

1

25

500

—

Residence Inn by Marriott Ankeny

90

No

1

24

528

10’

Sleep Inn & Suites – Ankeny

67

No

—

—

—

—

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North

108

No

—

—

—

—

Super 8 – Ankeny

45

No

—

—

—

— —

Tru by Hilton

71

No

1

—

—

WoodSpring Suites – Ankeny

105

No

—

—

—

—

Wyndham Garden

115

Yes

4

175

2250

—

Best Western PLUS – Des Moines West

62

No

1

20

1100

—

Country Inn & Suites – Des Moines West

104

No

1

80

1000

—

Courtyard by Marriott – West/Clive

108

Yes

2

50

980

—

Days Inn Des Moines West/Clive

131

No

—

—

—

—

La Quinta Inn

102

No

1

20

416

—

Super 8 – West Des Moines/Clive

79

No

1

25

546

—

Wildwood Lodge

103

No

2

80

1020

7

A-1 Motel

21

No

—

—

—

—

AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

109

Yes

3

60

836

12

AmericInn Hotel & Suites Des Moines Airport

62

No

—

—

—

—

Baymont Inn & Suites

75

No

2

80

2200

—

Baymont Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport Hotel

56

No

6

250

3731

9

Budget Inn & Suites

97

Yes

2

75

600

—

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

142

Yes

10

380

4,402

—

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N UM B E R O F M E E T IN G RO O M S

B AN Q UE T CAPAC IT Y

L ARGE ST RO O M (SQ. FT. )

No

1

16

300

9

No

—

—

—

—

128

No

1

20

500

—

51

No

1

—

300

12

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

413

Yes

16

1230

14,000

14

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

69

No

—

—

—

—

Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

234

Yes

15

700

10,650

—

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Des Moines Downtown

91

No

—

—

—

—

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

82

No

—

—

—

—

Hampton Inn – Airport

120

No

—

—

—

—

Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown

131

No

2

107

—

—

Hawkeye Motel

32

No

—

—

—

—

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

330

Yes

9

924

9,940

18

Hilton Garden Inn – Des Moines Airport

100

Yes

6

110

1,586

12

Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center

214

Yes

23

1000

12,020

20

Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus

251

Yes

7

250

4,290

11

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Des Moines Downtown

102

No

3

180

1,050

—

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines Drake University

124

No

2

—

702

12

TOTAL RO O M S

RE STAURAN T

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

155

Cozy Rest Motel

83

Days Inn & Suites – Airport Des Lux Hotel

DE S M O IN E S

H OTEL N AME

Homewood Suites – Des Moines Airport

105

No

—

—

—

—

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

287

Yes

10

270

4,200

15

Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown

93

No

4

40

675

12

No

14

7500

110,400

—

115

No

—

—

—

—

Motel 8

18

No

—

—

—

—

Palace Inn

12

No

—

—

—

—

Quality Inn

48

No

—

—

—

—

Quality Inn & Suites – Merle Hay

116

No

1

56

675

—

Quality Inn & Suites at Des Moines Airport

55

No

—

—

—

—

Red Roof Inn

57

No

—

—

—

—

Redwood Motel

15

No

—

—

—

—

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

209

Yes

7

250

3,649

13

Residence Inn Des Moines – Downtown

127

No

1

—

400

—

Royal Motel

11

No

—

—

—

—

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

141

No

1

70

880

—

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown

111

No

1

—

618

10

Super 8

64

No

—

—

—

—

Surety Hotel

137

Yes

3

150

2,965

—

Red Lion

53

No

1

56

644

—

Country Inn & Suites - Indianola

71

No

1

—

781

—

Hotel Pommier

56

No

—

—

—

—

Quality Inn & Suites – Indianola

44

No

—

—

—

—

AmericInn Hotel & Suites – Johnston

89

No

2

40

500

—

GrandStay Johnston – Des Moines

76

No

1

—

—

—

Hilton Garden Inn – Des Moines/Urbandale

148

Yes

5

300

4320

14

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center

164

No

7

300

4575

14

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines/Urbandale

116

No

2

40

696

8

Iowa State Fairgrounds

I ND I A NO L A

GRIMES

Motel 6 – Des Moines North

J O HN STO N

CE I L I NG HEIGHT

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TOTAL RO O M S

RE STAURAN T

N UM B E R O F M E E T IN G RO O M S

B AN Q UE T CAPAC IT Y

L ARGE ST RO O M (SQ. FT. )

CE I L I NG HEIGHT

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Norwalk

79

No

—

—

—

—

Sleep Inn & Suites – Pleasant Hill

77

No

2

50

832

WoodSpring Suites – Pleasant Hill

105

No

—

—

—

—

Qube Hotel

44

No

—

—

—

—

Extended Stay America – Urbandale

104

No

—

—

—

—

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Urbandale

80

No

1

100

3,000

—

W E ST D E S MO IN E S

URB AN DA L E

PO LK CIT Y

PLE ASA NT H ILL

NO R WA LK

H OTEL N AME

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

95

No

1

2,000

—

Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines Northwest

198

Yes

18

375

4,500

—

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale Des Moines

93

No

1

40

900

—

Hotel Renovo

102

No

3

70

871

32

Microtel Inn & Suites Urbandale

76

No

2

30

611

—

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center

166

Yes

7

350

5,200

—

Revel Hotel

110

Yes

1

40

700

7

Urbandale Extended Stay

58

No

—

—

—

—

Comfort Inn and Suites West Des Moines

87

No

1

—

—

—

Courtyard by Marriott – West Des Moines at Jordan Creek

102

Yes

1

30

636

—

Days Inn West Des Moines

69

No

2

50

900

—

Drury Inn & Suites – West Des Moines

180

No

7

140

2,290

—

Element West Des Moines

110

No

3

60

732

—

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott – West Des Moines

102

No

2

32

576

10

Hampton Inn & Suites – Mills Civic Parkway

102

No

1

40

576

—

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

135

No

1

50

625

8

Hilton Garden Inn – West Des Moines

176

Yes

5

400

5,600

14

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Jordan West

99

No

1

Homewood Suites West

100

No

1

30

696

10

Hyatt Place West Des Moines at Jordan Creek

123

Yes

3

125

1,957

9

Motel 6 – Des Moines West

121

No

—

—

—

—

Residence Inn by Marriott

122

No

1

—

350

Rewind Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

137

Yes

6

300

4,420

Select Suites Des Moines – West Des Moines

86

No

—

—

—

—

Sheraton – West Des Moines

285

Yes

12

750

12,000

16

Simply Suites by Sonesta

98

No

—

—

—

—

Sleep Inn & Suites – West Des Moines

65

No

1

—

650

—

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – West Des Moines

97

No

1

50

1,166

9

Staybridge Suites West Des Moines

90

No

1

55

1,000

—

TownePlace Suites West Des Moines – Jordan Creek

99

No

1

280

—

West Des Moines Marriott

220

Yes

9

320

4,602

12

WoodSpring Suites – West Des Moines

122

No

—

—

—

—

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DA I LY F L IG H TS Allegiant Air American Airlines Delta Airlines

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines United Airlines

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flydsm.com *Some nonstop routes may be offered seasonally and flights are subject to change.

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BY AIR

Nonstop flights from Des Moines Atlanta Austin Boston Charlotte Chicago (ORD) Dallas Denver Destin Detroit Ft. Lauderdale Houston (HOU) Houston (IAH) Jacksonville Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis

Nashville New York City (LGA) Newark Orange County Orlando (MCO) Orlando (SFB) Philadelphia Phoenix (AZA) Phoenix (PHX) Portland Punta Gorda San Diego Sarasota St. Louis St. Petersburg Washington, D.C.

DENVER

LOS ANGELES ORANGE COUNTY PALM SPRINGS SAN DIEGO

PHOENIX

CENTRALLY LOCATED LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY, Greater Des Moines is easily accessible for event attendees by land or air. For those who prefer a road trip, this capital city is nestled at the intersection of Interstates 80 and 35. For the frequent fliers, Des Moines International Airport offers 160 flights a day, with more than 30 direct flights to major U.S. cities.

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700-MILE RADIUS FROM DES MOINES

35

BOSOTN

MINNEAPOLIS DETROIT

CHICAGO

NEW YORK NEWARK

80

PHILADELPHIA

DES MOINES

WASHINGTON, D.C.

ST. LOUIS

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CHARLOTTE NASHVILLE

DID YOU KNOW?

More than 8,600 seats are available each day at the Des Moines International Airport!

ATLANTA DALLAS

AUSTIN

JACKSONVILLE

FUN FACT

ORLANDO

million annual visitors

HOUSTON

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ST. PETERSBURG SARASOTA PUNTA GORDA FORT LAUDERDALE MIAMI

BY LAND

Mileage and drive time to Des Moines Atlanta, GA Boston, MA Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Detroit, MI Houston, TX Kansas City, MO Kearney, NE

904 miles 1,300 miles 333 miles 590 miles 698 miles 672 miles 599 miles 954 miles 194 miles 316 miles

14 hours 21 hours 5.5 hours 9.5 hours 11 hours 9.5 hours 9.5 hours 14 hours 3 hours 5 hours

Madison, WI Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Nashville, TN New York City, NY Oklahoma City, OK Omaha, NE Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Rapid City, SD

355 miles 374 miles 244 miles 655 miles 1,107 miles 546 miles 135 miles 1,078 miles 1,407 miles 626 miles

5.5 hours 6 hours 4 hours 10 hours 18 hours 8.5 hours 2 hours 17 hours 22 hours 10 hours

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MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS VISITORS RAVE ABOUT OUR ICONIC festivals and events, farm-to-fork cuisine, 800 miles of hiking and biking trails, great shopping, and much more. As a major art destination in the Midwest, Greater Des Moines is living proof that sometimes the best art doesn’t come in a frame.

From museums and galleries to Broadway shows and concerts, there’s so much to do in Greater Des Moines.

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GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN Rain or shine, things are always in bloom at this beautiful, 7-acre public garden in the heart of downtown.

IOWA STATE CAPITOL The only five-domed capitol in the country includes 100 rooms of amazing history, including the magnificent law library, the most photographed room in the state.

Free self-guided tours available.

A DV E N T U R E ADVENTURELAND PARK Featuring an amusement park with more than 100 rides, a water park with multiple slides and two swim-up bars, you’re assured a fun-filled day (or weekend) of family fun.

HIGH TRESTLE TRAIL 25 miles of exploration, anchored by the iconic and illuminated 13-story High Trestle Bridge, one of the largest trail bridges in the world.

LAURIDSEN SKATEPARK Nestled along the Des Moines Riverwalk is Lauridsen Skatepark, which at 88,000 square feet, if the largest skate park in the country. Even if you don’t skate, it’s rad to take in all the sights, including a skatable WOW sculpture.

LIVING HISTORY FARMS We’re not all farms, but the ones we do have are pretty epic. Four different farms tell the story of Iowa’s 300-year-old history, featuring everything from a blacksmith shop to old-timey baseball games.

PRAIRIE MEADOWS CASINO, RACETRACK, AND HOTEL The Vegas of Greater Des Moines by way of Altoona features 85,000 square feet of casino action, 1,700 slot machines, sports betting, a world-class steakhouse, and horse racing May – September.

PRINCIPAL PARK Catch a rising star, or a hot dog, at the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, located at beautiful Principal Park along the river. Go, Iowa Cubs, go!

SMASH PARK A one-of-a-kind social entertainment and events venue with American street style eats and hand-crafted cocktails. Featuring Iowa’s largest patio and 70+ HDTVs, and don’t forget games. Smash Park is equipped with six pickleball courts, a full arcade, shuffleboard, bocce ball, ping pong, cornhole, and more!

TOPGOLF Tee off at Topgolf in West Des Moines with over 70 all-weather driving range bays, a 22-foot video wall, and more than 100 HDTVs. Fore!

TOURNAMENT CLUB OF IOWA Designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, with elevation changes and beautiful vistas, it’s one of the most picturesque golf courses in the state.

E D UCATIONAL BLANK PARK ZOO This 49-acre zoo on the south side of the city includes exhibits such as tigers, seals, lions, giraffes, lemurs, red pandas, and rhinos. The fun is almost unbearable.

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JOHN AND MARY PAPPAJOHN SCULPTURE PARK 4.4 acres of awe-inspiring art and countless selfie opportunities abound in the crown jewel of downtown. More than 30 works of art make this the perfect place to unwind and get in touch with your artsy side.

SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA Centrally located in downtown Des Moines, SCI features interactive exhibits and unique programming to encourage learning and fun for all ages.

SHOPPING DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Every Saturday morning from May to October, more than 25,000 people gather on Court Avenue to enjoy food, music, murals, and more than 300 vendors. It’s a Des Moines bucket list item.

JORDAN CREEK TOWN CENTER Located right off Interstate 80 in West Des Moines, this entertainment district features a two-level enclosed mall with 100+ retailers, a movie theater, and restaurants. The surrounding area includes even more entertainment options, ranging from luxury bowling lanes to escape rooms and adult arcades.

OUTLETS OF DES MOINES Outlets of Des Moines is an open-air shopping destination in Altoona where you can shop the biggest names in fashion including Michael Kors, kate spade new york, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Under Armour Factory House.

GET A TASTE OF GREATER DES MOINES TREAT YOUR ATTENDEES TO GREATER DES MOINES’ celebrated farm-to-fork food scene (we practically invented it). Taste the bold flavors of our James Beard-nominated chefs or indulge in authentic Des Moines eats like the breaded pork tenderloin, Steak de Burgo, Crab Rangoon pizza, or a hot beef sandwich. Discover the best versions of each one with our locally sourced lists and videos at desbestdsm.com, and keep your eyes peeled for the Des Best emblem around Greater Des Moines, meaning something has been recognized by locals as the best around.

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LEVEL UP YOUR EXPERIENCE At Catch Des Moines, we don’t just help bring sporting events to our city – we become part of your team. From the first conversation to the final whistle, our staff works relentlessly to ensure your event isn’t just good, it’s legendary. We hustle behind the scenes, sweat the small stuff, and go the extra mile so you don’t have to.

WE’LL COAC H YOU THROUGH HOW TO

Scout the City: Visitor Guides & Maps Give your attendees the home-field advantage with our Catch Des Moines Visitor Guide — a one-stop resource for top restaurants, attractions, hotels, and more. We also provide a double-sided grid map featuring the full metro and a detailed look at downtown Des Moines, so no one gets lost on their way to the action.

Score Exclusive Deals & Discounts Everyone loves a good win, and we’re serving up exclusive discounts to restaurants, retailers, and attractions across the metro. We can even provide a custom QR code for your group, unlocking even more great deals — because game day deserves great savings.

Roll Out the Welcome Mat From banners and signage to ice chests and windscreens, we’ve got everything you need to make a big first impression. Want to think outside the box? Bring us your ideas, and we’ll find a way to make it happen.

Boost Your Event with Marketing & Promotion* Our in-house marketing team can help you hype up your event and get it in front of the right audience. Whether it’s digital promotions, social media exposure, or customized marketing materials, we’ll build a game plan to match your goals. *Fees may apply for this service.

NEED AN AS SIST?

Catch Crew: Your Event Support Team* Our Catch Crew is made up of local experts ready to help with registration, merchandise sales, visitor info booths, and more. Just give us the details—date, location, time, and on-site contact—and we’ll be there to back you up. *Fees may apply for this service.

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GAME-CHANGING DEVELOPMENTS ON THE HORIZON: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Expansion – Plans are underway to add up to 100,000 square feet to the MidAmerican Energy RecPlex, including a third ice arena with seating for approximately 3,000. Construction is set to begin in fall 2025, with projected completion in 2026. ​ Des Moines International Airport Expansion – A $445 million project aims to increase the number of gates from 12 to 18 and add over 1,100 parking spaces. Completion of the first phase is anticipated in 2026, with additional work extending through 2027.

Ignit Sports & Fitness Complex – This proposed 208,000-square-foot facility in Johnston is expected to feature an indoor track, full-size indoor soccer field, eight multi-purpose courts, meeting spaces, fitness areas, and outdoor recreation areas. The project has received site plan approval, with construction timelines to be determined. ​ ICON Water Trails Project – Some phases of this initiative to enhance Central Iowa’s waterways are already complete. Future plans include whitewater features, improved access points, and recreational amenities, with sections in Des Moines expected to be completed by the end of 2026. ​

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