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Planning Better Sports Events

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Covering all the bases

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Are Rights Fees Right?

It’s all about the money

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Our experts discuss what’s right and wrong

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Selecting A Competition Venue Identifying what is needed and the cost attached to each item

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Event-Planning Timetable This calendar will keep your event on-track

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Jobs To Be Done

Budgeting For Events Event & Venue Checklist The devil is in the details – this checklist keeps you organized

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Communication & Marketing Tips on how to drive attendance and get them back next year

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Food – Sustaining Your Athletes Sponsorships, catering and concession stand guidance

Detailed responsibilities covering Administrative, Venue and Competition

Directory Resources 29 Alaska 29 Alabama

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30 Arkansas 30 Arizona 30 California 35 Colorado 35 Connecticut 35 Dist. of Columbia 35 Delaware 35 Florida 38 Georgia 39 Iowa 39 Idaho 40 Illinois

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53 Nevada

42 Kansas

54 New York

42 Kentucky

55 Ohio

44 Louisiana

58 Oklahoma

44 Massachusetts

59 Oregon

46 Maryland

59 Pennsylvania

46 Maine

60 Rhode Island

46 Michigan

60 South Carolina

48 Minnesota

61 South Dakota

48 Missouri

61 Tennessee

50 Mississippi

61 Texas

50 Montana

64 Utah

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64 Virginia

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66 Vermont

52 Nebraska

66 Washington

52 New Hampshire

66 Wisconsin

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About The Contributors Bill Hanson Bill Hanson is a founder of San Antonio Sports, an organization established in 1984 as the San Antonio Amateur Sports Foundation. He has been involved in all aspects of sports commission administration, operations, fundraising, bidding and facility development. His event management experience includes the multi-sport competitions the AAU Junior Olympic Games, the U.S. Olympic Festival and the State Games of Texas.

He has organized individual competitions for the 1984 and 1996 Olympic Games, the Pan American Games, the Goodwill Games and numerous NCAA, NGB, local youth competitions and events created by San Antonio Sports. Bill is past chairman of the National Association of Sports Commissions.

Vanessa Day Vanessa is a graduate of DePaul University’s master of arts in writing and publishing program, and received her bachelor of arts in writing intensive English from Marquette University.

She started working at Premier Tourism Marketing as an intern writing student travel articles and destination features for the company’s Leisure Group Travel publication. Since then she has graduated to a freelancer, and is a regular contributor to the firm’s InSite on Sports e-newsletter.

Jim McCurdy

Planning Better Sports Events ollectively, as members of the sports

C

in order to produce a positive economic

marketplace, we all should keep

impact on the community. To ensure an

asking ourselves, “How can we plan better

event runs smoothly, a sufficient level of

events?”

preparation must be carried out by both the

As an NGB or rights holder, what are you looking for—an arena, field or facility that scoreboards, parking and vendors? Is your

events all comes down to communication

event located in an area that will not be a

between the rights holder’s needs and

burden for the teams traveling to the site?

what a DMO or sports commission has to

Is there sufficient housing that will be able to

offer in their area. To get to the ultimate

accommodate the number of teams that will

conclusion each must ask many questions

be participating? Are the accommodations

to reach an understanding of what is

reasonably priced for teams and families?

needed and what is available.

To ensure an event runs smoothly, a sufficient level of preparation must be carried out by both the planners and sports commissions As a planner you must be clear and suc-

facilities available? Are there other attrac-

cinct as to what your needs are; as a sports

tions in the area? What about a volunteer

commission/DMO you must be succinct and

base of people to aid and assist not only the

honest as to what you have to offer.

How do you want the sports commissions and DMO’s to present their assets/capabili-

Are you clear in what you want and need and do you ask the appropriate questions?

We hope this third annual Sports

ties to you so there is no misunderstanding

Planning Guide & Directory, filled with new

about what they have to offer in regards to

articles and listings, will help you make the

facilities? Are your RFP’s succinct and to the

right connections. Also refer to our online

point as to the needs of your program? Can

resources and subscribe to InSite on Sports

you provide historical data with names and

Events, our monthly e-newsletter.

contacts of the people you have worked

directory and website tools useful in organiz-

failures? Every sports program is unique to

ing events. Feel free to call me at 630-794-

the needs of the planner.

0696 or email jim@ptmgroups.com.

case its facilities, city and accommodations

Publisher – Jeffrey Gayduk jeff@ptmgroups.com

Managing Editor – Randy Mink randy@ptmgroups.com

Contributing Writers Bill Hanson Vanessa Day

Director, Design & Production – Robert Wyszkowski rob@ptmgroups.com

Sports Marketing & Sales Manager – Jim McCurdy jim@ptmgroups.com

The publisher accepts unsolicited editorial matter, as well as advertising, but assumes no responsibility for statements made by advertisers or contributors. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information published, but the publisher makes no warranty that listings are free of error. The publisher is not responsible for the return of unsolicited photos or manuscripts.

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planners and sports commissions.

will hold the right number of attendees, with

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to put the community’s best foot forward in the eyes of the rights holder? Its main

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objective is to attract participants and fans

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Vanessa Day

Are Rights Fees Right?

T

he subject of rights fees is controversial within the sports world, spurring

debates that range from how high the fees should be to where the money should go to whether or not there should

Many organizations are staying away from fees because they cannot justify them. — Mike Chandler

even be a fee at all. The ethical dilemma for many organizations vying for an event is if the cost is worth it, while rights hold-

Most sports commissions and rights

we can offer other value-added incentives

ers are faced with providing justification

holders say that terms are negotiable,

to the event organizer, we have seen

for their prices. And in a time of economic

which was not always the case. Mike

them more willing to work in reducing

turmoil, there is even more fuel feeding

Chandler, vice president, sports industry

their original ask.”

the argument about what is fair.

relations for the National Association of

So how do rights holders and commis-

Tournament Directors, says organizations

sions figure out what amount is fair to

tion paid to an event owner, such as a

once charged a set fee and groups

charge? It all comes down to what each

National Governing Body, in order to

usually paid it without question.

will get from the agreement. Nelson and

Rights fees are a monetary compensa-

secure the right to host an event in a city

“Now, many organizations are staying

Chandler both point out that economic

or at a certain location. Depending on the

away from fees because they cannot jus-

impact is key, as well as what the market

event, rights fees can vary from a couple

tify them,” Chandler says. “They always

in the community is going to do for the

hundred dollars to a couple thousand—or

have to give something back, and they

featured event.

even a few million. The money is paid to

need to prove that fee is warranted to a

get the rights to the event, and if a desti-

CVB or whoever is bidding on it.”

nation does not pay, it will likely not get

Others tend to agree with this view, in-

“We tend to look at several primary factors, those being the number of room nights and economic impact generated by

that activity. While many organizations

cluding Terry Hasseltine, director, CSEE

the event,” Nelson says. “Other factors

have dropped the fees, there are still cer-

at the Maryland Office of Sports Market-

such as time of year when the event

tain events and groups that have them.

ing. “I believe rights fees are negotiable,”

would be slated and national or regional exposure opportunities…are certainly

Sometimes groups come in with astronomical fees and you cannot measure it. — Terry Hasseltine

important, but ultimately our success as an economic development organization is measured by the new spending brought into the community.”

Chandler emphasizes that having an accurate and fixed count of things—such as number of hotel rooms that will be

he asserts. “If a rights fee is being asked

booked, the attendees and how much

charged or should be negotiable. Rights

by a particular event or an organization,

money will be fed back into the city—will

holders generally think their fees are justi-

my first question back is going to be ‘is it

guarantee a community a return on their

fied, claiming that the event will bring in

going directly to the event, and if so, in

expense. That being said, he also men-

enough business and money to a com-

what capacity?’ and if it isn’t, ‘how are you

tioned that the organization has to know

munity that the revenue will outweigh the

justifying charging me your rights fee?’”

that a city can support its event by provid-

Many believe rights fees should not be

fee. However, there is speculation on how

Brent Nelson, senior vice president at

ing sufficient venues, accommodations

certain events are gauged, and how

the Central Florida Sports Commission,

and benefits. If those factors can be prop-

rights holders determine what an appro-

says that based on his experience “rights

erly established, then a win is just a hand-

priate fee actually is.

fees in many instances are negotiable. If

shake away.

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Our success as an organization is measured by new spending brought into the community. — Brent Nelson

kind of return, for most commissions and CVBs, is well worth writing a big check.

It would seem that both rights holders and those bidding for events agree that there is some give and take when it comes to fees. The main reason can generally be linked to the economy.

In many cases, however, there is no

to either renegotiate the terms of the

“I think more and more destinations

viable return, and the bid fee is the final

deal, or, worst case, walk away from the

are looking harder at returns and looking

factor in the decision. “Sometimes groups

opportunity.”

at the rights fee aspect as a lot tighter

come in with astronomical rights fees and

While there are certainly events that

than they were five years ago,” says

you cannot measure it,” says Hasseltine.

struggle to provide sufficient proof that

Hasseltine. “Because the economy is the

“There’s no way to quantify what it is

the return on investment can actually out-

way it is, anytime you are writing a big

actually doing for your destination.”

weigh the fee, many agree there are

check, people are watching you and you

some very high-profile tournaments that

have to be more careful today.”

According to people familiar with the

This tends to be the general consensus

process, there will always be those expe-

might be worth that immaculate price tag.

riences where, despite countless discus-

Chandler said that the organization he

among most in the sports planning indus-

sions and proposals, things simply will not

previously worked for, USA Volleyball,

try, and many are tightening their wallets

work out. “At the end of the day, the re-

only charged rights fees for its Olympic

or taking every variable into consideration

turn on our investment of financial re-

events, mostly because those guarantee

before opening them.

source needs to be of the highest value,”

a certain amount of media coverage and

Nelson says. “If we don’t feel the request

television exposure that a destination

general opinion would seem to be: Only if

is commensurate…then we simply have

would not have gotten otherwise. That

it is justified. ■

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Selecting a Competition Venue T

he selection of a competition venue is just as important as the event

budget and event date. The facility must not only meet the projected competition needs of the event, but it must be available on specific dates and it most certainly plays a major role in formatting the budget. Of lesser importance might be its location in relation to hotels, airports or downtown areas.

The competition needs and the available dates can be answered before visiting the facility. If it is available when desired, and has the needed number of playing areas and seating, then it’s time to tour it and talk details and money. The checklist for both of these items is found in the Event & Venue Checklist (page 22), and it should be reviewed thoroughly before making the visit. The event

Aside from in-house staffing, many facilities have specific requirements about security, medical, merchandise and concessions staffing.

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organizer who submits a detailed list of

a stand-alone cost, and the additional

of critical incident response and weather,

needs are add-ons. Field striping, field

and the event organizer should not only

lighting, public address system, air con-

be familiar with the facility’s policies but

ditioning and restroom janitorial are just

should have its own plans. Most facilities

needs and requests to the facility will

a few examples of some additional

have policies for bad weather as they

not be subject to last-minute surprises.

charges, so do not assume that every-

do not want their fields torn up during a

thing in the facility will be included in

rain storm, and some may even stop play

needed in the facility, and the cost

the daily rental rate. Some facilities may

due to nearby lightning. A Critical Incident

attached to each item. Identifying the

charge for parking and keep that revenue

Response Plan needs to consider indi-

areas for support functions such as

themselves. Aside from in-house staffing,

vidual medical emergencies and major

ticketing, merchandise, concessions,

many facilities have specific requirements

incidents such as bleacher collapses and

medical, meeting areas and so on is

about security, medical, merchandise

facility fires, and key organizing committee

just as important as the playing areas.

and concessions staffing.

staff and facility staff need to coordinate

It is important to identify what is

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The most overlooked areas are those

reactions to them. ■ sportsdirectory.org

Event-Planning Timetable T

he creation of a detailed timetable is very important to the efficient

planning and organizing of the event, but following that timetable and completing the tasks is absolutely crucial to the success of the event. It is a certainty that many unexpected tasks will pop up in the final days of preparation and on the first Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/Franck Boston

day of competition. If there remains a number of timetable items yet to be completed, that’s when the frantic activity begins and delays occur. But if all those tasks have been completed according to plan, then there is time to put out the fires and keep the event running smoothly.

The most common bad memory of any competition is that it didn’t start on time. ■ TIMELINE Over 1 Year ❑ Determine interest in doing the event ❑ Locate and confirm a venue ❑ Determine financial feasibility: Budget ❑ Set a date 6-12 Months ❑ Identify jobs to be done ❑ Form an organizing committee ❑ Event schedule ❑ Devise a marketing plan ❑ Finalize venue contract ❑ Secure hotel(s) if needed ❑ Define details for each job ❑ Registration process defined ❑ Website opened ❑ Mailing lists collected 1-6 Months ❑ Tickets printed ❑ Medical plan: ambulance, trainers, physician, hospital ❑ Venue equipment ordered: tents, toilets, ice, copier, phone/DSL lines, radios ❑ Logistics plan (where does the equipment go) ❑ Venue diagram ❑ Competition equipment 14

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❑ Competition staffing ❑ Athlete beverages ❑ Insurance coverage ❑ Merchandise plan ❑ Sponsorships ❑ Volunteer recruiting ❑ Promotional posters ❑ Event signage ❑ Volunteer T-shirts, polos Competition Phase - 1 Month ❑ Venue meeting & walk-through ❑ Ceremonies ❑ Coaches’ meeting: beverages & packets ❑ Credentials ❑ Directional map ❑ Fruit order ❑ Ice order ❑ Logistics form ❑ Petty cash and change funds ❑ Staffing phone card ❑ Pickups and deliveries ❑ Public address script ❑ Sound system check ❑ Tools and supplies ❑ Volunteer list ❑ Directional signage

It is a certainty that unexpected tasks will pop up in the final days of preparation ❑ Hospitality area ❑ Parking lot setup ❑ Radio distribution plan ❑ Reception ❑ Sponsor banners installed ❑ Venue signage ❑ Teardown plan POST-COMPETITION

❑ Cash reconciliation ❑ Invoices paid ❑ Equipment return ❑ Financial summary ❑ Coaches thank you & survey ❑ Sponsor thank you ❑ Volunteer thank you ❑ Merchandise inventory

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Jobs to be Done T

he organization of an event is not a one-person task, but it does require

a leader who takes the responsibility of making the important and/or final decisions. Obviously, the best approach is an organizing committee consisting of a dozen persons, each an expert in a specific area. Realistically, that’s not likely to happen in many volunteer-driven organizations, but an efficient organizing committee will have hard-working volunteers who can take direction and get their tasks done well, regardless of their experience Administrative

Event jobs are better defined if divided into three separate areas: Administrative, Venue and Competition in that particular area. Hopefully, the leader will have enough event experience to provide guidance in all areas. When divided into separate areas of Administrative, Venue and Competition, the numerous jobs associated with an event can be better defined, and there will certainly be overlap in some of these tasks.

The areas of responsibility outlined here are actually derived from the organization of an Olympic Games event, so you get to eliminate many that do not apply to your specific needs. You should start with the jobs that are absolutely necessary to the conduct of your event, such as Finance, Marketing/Ticket Sales, Registration, Logistics, Medical, Concessions and Competition. While there are others that are very important, these really determine the overall success of your

❑ Accommodations ❑ Accreditation ❑ Exec-After-Action Summary ❑ Ceremonies ❑ Clinic ❑ Communications ❑ Entertainment ❑ Finance ❑ Food Services ❑ Human Resources ❑ Insurance ❑ Legal ❑ Marketing ❑ Media & Public Relations ❑ Participant Services ❑ Program, Souvenir ❑ Protocol ❑ Language Services ❑ Government ❑ Relations ❑ Host Family ❑ Social Events ❑ Special Events ❑ Ticket Sales, Advance ❑ Transportation ❑ Volunteer Services Venue

❑ Access Control/Parking/Ushers/ Crowd Control

❑ Awards Ceremonies ❑ Concessions ❑ Construction

❑ Hospitality ❑ Logistics ❑ Look & Atmosphere ❑ Media Services ❑ Medical, Participant ❑ Medical, Spectator ❑ Merchandise ❑ Practice Site ❑ Public Information/Lost & Found ❑ Registration ❑ Security ❑ Signage ❑ Results & Technology ❑ Ticket Operations ❑ Venue Management ❑ Venue Operations ❑ Venue Set-up ❑ Venue Janitorial Competition

❑ Competition Management ❑ Field of Play ❑ Game Promotions ❑ Jury Area ❑ Officials ❑ Public Address ❑ Ready Area ❑ Scoring ❑ Scoreboard ❑ Team Operations ❑ Timekeeping ❑ Warm-up Area

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A Sports Conference Like No Other...

US Sports Congress Heads to San Diego December 5 - 7

P

assing its five-year anniversary, the US Sports Congress continues

to grow by attracting new Rights Holders and Destinations, making it one of the fastest growing sports conferences.

The setting for this year's event is the legendary Rancho Bernardo Inn golf resort. The intimate, award-winning resort provides a welcome atmosphere and sets the stage for a productive meeting and event. The resort boasts a PGA championship golf course, newly renovated spa, acclaimed culinary

Thought-provoking education sessions are conducted by leaders in the industry.

options and a location just minutes away from San Diego's top attractions

Timing is everything in sales and the

Congress is a very intimate event. It has

such as Wild Animal Park, Legoland,

Congress is taking advantage of that

achieved this by balancing the ratio of

SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo and

concept. This year it will be creating

CVB’s/Sports Commissions to NGB’s/

Southern California beaches.

time in the middle of the event to network

Rights Holders. This is the catalyst that

more and sell outside the traditional

makes the Congress so special. It is a

center stage at the US Sports Congress,

trade show format. Organizers feel that

different kind of conference and one that

there is ample opportunity to conduct

this will create more opportunities to

should not be missed.

real business. The trade receptions

connect and be more productive than

provide a channel for destinations and

ever before.

While professional development takes

industry purveyors to showcase them-

On the heels of another sellout the

selves, but just as much marketing and

Congress is in high demand. While the

selling is done outside of the trade show.

numbers have grown, the US Sports

“ Our recent success has been based on the thought that we are here to be a resource for the sports event industry. The idea that sports commissions and CVB’s as well as NGB’s and Rights Holders can learn from each other is the concept that drives all events associated with the Congress.”

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Budgeting for Events T

he most important part of any event is the budget. Many people in an

organization will show an interest in conducting an event, but it’s the budget that shows whether it’s feasible. Unless there is a deep-pocketed benefactor or sponsor available to make up a shortfall, there must be considerable work done to compile a realistic budget before moving ahead.

The budget format that follows is intended to be detailed because it is the unexpected, overlooked and lastminute expenses that result in financial disaster. Something else to remember REVENUE

—donated/value in kind items are very important, but unless committed to early

There needs to be considerable work done to compile a realistic budget before moving ahead.

It’s the budget that shows whether the event is feasible. on, they should not be accounted for in the original budget, just in case they don’t materialize.

Once the line items applicable to the event have been identified, it then becomes important to be realistic for both revenue and expense items. Research similar events if possible, but try to avoid total guesswork on important items.

Above all, do not arbitrarily raise revenue numbers to match expenses. ■ 20

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$ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $

_____ Concessions _____ Corporate sponsorships _____ Entry fees _____ Merchandise sales _____ Parking passes or fees _____ Program advertising

_____ Program sales _____ Signage _____ Ticket sales _____ Miscellaneous _____ Hotel rebates/housing commissions _____ TOTAL INCOME

EXPENSES Accommodations $ _____ Athlete/coaches $ _____ Officials Administrative $ _____ Bank charges $ _____ Credentials $ _____ Office equipment $ _____ Office supplies $ _____ Postage & delivery $ _____ Telephone/fax/DSL service $ _____ Miscellaneous Ceremonies/Exhibitions $ _____ Awards $ _____ Flowers/gifts $ _____ Opening ceremony $ _____ Closing ceremony $ _____ Equipment $ _____ Production fees $ _____ Talent fees $ _____ Venue costs

Food Service $ _____ Athlete/coaches $ _____ Banquet $ _____ Officials $ _____ Reception $ _____ Volunteers Hospitality $ _____ Athlete/venue $ _____ Athlete/hotel $ _____ VIP, media, officials $ _____ Volunteer $ _____ Special events $ _____ Gifts/mementos Insurance $ _____ Automobile $ _____ General & excess liability $ _____ Event (loss of income) $ _____ Participant medical

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EXPENSES Marketing $ _____ Merchandise $ _____ Direct mail $ _____ Ticketing

Participant Services $ _____ T-shirts $ _____ Event memento $ _____ Entertainment

Media and Public Relations $ _____ Advertising ____ Print ____ Television ____ Radio ____ Billboards $ _____ Logo design $ _____ Media operations $ _____ Photography $ _____ Press conferences

Printing

Medical

$ $ $ $

_____ Ambulance _____ Physicians _____ Trainers _____ Supplies

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

_____ Competition announcement _____ Competition forms _____ Entry form _____ Flyers _____ Media packet _____ Participant's handbook _____ Souvenir program _____ Sponsorship packages _____ Stationery _____ Volunteer handbook _____ Passes _____ Signage

$ _____ Rights or Sanction Fee, National Governing Body

Merchandise $ _____ Product $ _____ Display

Salaries

Officials

$ _____ Mileage reimbursement:

$ _____ Fees $ _____ Per diem $ _____ Air travel

Site Visits $ _____National Governing Body

$ _____ Contract labor/game day staffing $ _____ Event staff

Transportation $ _____ Airline: Athlete/coaches, officials $ _____ Airport shuttle $ _____ Fuel $ _____ Ground transportation: Autos, buses Venue Costs $ _____ Communications $ _____ Equipment purchases $ _____ Equipment rentals $ _____ Ice & water $ _____ Lighting $ _____ Rental $ _____ Setup/construction $ _____ Security $ _____ Signage $ _____ Sound system $ _____ Staffing (ushers, ticket sellers/takers, parking attendants, supervisor, janitorial) Volunteers $ _____ Apparel $ _____ Appreciation

$ _____ Contingency

Staff, volunteers

$ _____ TOTAL EXPENSES

Event & Venue Checklist E

vent planners who live by the three

CHECKLIST

A’s will produce successful events.

ADMINISTRATIVE ❑ Contracts ❑ Venue ❑ Certificate of Insurance (Additional Insureds) ❑ Concessions ❑ Equipment ❑ Hotel ❑ Merchandise ❑ Equipment & Supply List ❑ Event Committee List & Staffing Structure ❑ Information Sheet ❑ Timeline ❑ Logistics Form ❑ Operations Center ❑ Schedule of Events ❑ Signage List ❑ Ticket Manifest ❑ Venue Map ❑ Volunteer Program

Attention to detail. The smallest item overlooked (water key, electrical adapter, batteries) can cause a major delay of an activity, especially if the venue is not located near a store. List every possible item needed at every area of the venue.

Never assume anything. This is a four-letter word to event planners and should never be spoken at planning meetings. Any staff or volunteer who has a job responsibility should never assume that someone else is “taking care of that” if it affects their particular area. Checking and double-checking will ensure that all

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details are covered.

Anticipate problems. Every area of responsibility should have a Plan B. Medical personnel are on-site because those

ACCESS CONTROL ❑ Accreditation: Credentials, Lanyards, Credential information signage ❑ Entry Gates: Athlete, Emergency Vehicle, Handicapped, Media, Officials, Spectator, VIP, Volunteer ❑ Internal access control points ACCOMMODATIONS ❑ Rooms contracted/blocked/confirmed ❑ Rooming Lists ❑ Meeting Rooms(s) ❑ Welcome Signs & Gifts ❑ Incidentals arrangement (phone, room service, video movies, games)

problems are anticipated and a rain date is set for the same reason, so planners should look at every area and anticipate potential problems.

The following list may appear very

AIR-CONDITIONING ❑ Contact person ❑ Daily schedule ❑ Affects on competition area (i.e., badminton)

detailed, but redundant items have been removed from many areas. Items should be written in as thought progresses because one thing to avoid is “I’ll remember that.” ■ 22 Sports Planning Guide & Directory

CEREMONIES ❑ Opening ❑ Pre-Event Introductions Script ❑ Awards Ceremony ❑ Script

❑ Medals/Ribbons/Trophies ❑ Flowers/Mementos ❑ Presenters ❑ Victory Stand ❑ Results Procedure ❑ Closing CLINICS ❑ Speakers/Presenters/Coaches ❑ Sport Equipment, Cones ❑ Coolers & Beverages COMMUNICATIONS ❑ Pay Telephones ❑ Phone Company contact ❑ Installation schedule ❑ Phone repair contact/number ❑ Disconnect schedule ❑ Office/area telephone locations, special phones, headsets, DSL lines ❑ Cellular Phones, chargers, batteries ❑ Radios, chargers, electrical outlet ❑ Storage & Distribution ❑ Website ❑ Links to other sites ❑ Social media outlets: Facebook, Twitter ❑ Email blasts: periodic reminders and registration information COMPETITION AREA ❑ Sport equipment ❑ Floor/Field Markings ❑ Administrative/Scoring/Public Address Area: Phone & DSL ❑ Officials Area ❑ Athlete Area CONCESSIONS ❑ Contact person ❑ Signage conflicts ❑ Daily schedule ❑ Vending machines ❑ Volunteer meal arrangements EMERGENCY SERVICES ❑ Venue Policy for Critical Incident Response ❑ Fire Exits ❑ Fire Extinguisher locations ❑ Fire Alarm Policy (false alarms) ❑ Ambulance entrance sportsdirectory.org

CHECKLIST

ICE & WATER ❑ Delivery Schedule ❑ Ice Machines ❑ Storage (Electrical hookups) ❑ Beverage Coolers, Ice Chests, Cups INFORMATION BOOTH ❑ Information handouts ❑ Phone Books ❑ Lost and Found policy LIGHTING ❑ Contact person ❑ Location of switch boxes ❑ Adequate for television ❑ Safety covers over competition area ❑ Time needed for full power ❑ Parking lot ❑ Additional/special needs ❑ Window coverings LOCKER ROOMS ❑ Signage ❑ Keys & Attendants ❑ Clean-up between sessions ❑ Equipment racks, Special floor mats ❑ Furniture LOGISTICS EQUIPMENT: Check every venue area for these items ❑ Electrical Outlets, Extension Cords, Power Strips, Lights ❑ Tables & Chairs, Tablecloths ❑ Tools ❑ Trash cans, Trash bags, Brooms, Mops, Buckets ❑ Truck, Van, Golf Carts ❑ Signs & installation supplies ❑ Tents, Canopies, Portolets, Wash Stands, Bleachers, Generators, Results boards, Mail Boxes ❑ Sports specific equipment (storage area) MAINTENANCE & JANITORIAL ❑ Contact person ❑ Daily schedule confirmed: Spectator area, Competition area, Public restrooms, Locker rooms, Officials ❑ Trash cans, bags, dumpster ❑ Volunteer Cleanup sweeps

MEDIA OPERATIONS

PRINTED MATERIALS

❑ Media seating area ❑ Photographer area(s) ❑ Media workroom ❑ Copier, FAX, Computer ❑ Hospitality area ❑ Interview area ❑ Podium, backdrop, sound system ❑ Radio, Television, Webcast

❑ Competition Forms ❑ Credentials ❑ Folders ❑ Information Booklets & Flyers ❑ Invitation to Competitors ❑ Maps ❑ Name tags ❑ Poster ❑ Results Cover ❑ Schedule ❑ Social Event Invitation ❑ Souvenir Program ❑ Sponsorship Package ❑ Stationery ❑ Stickers/Decals ❑ Tickets ❑ Ticket Flyers

Commentator positions ❑ Camera positions MEDICAL ❑ Spectator First Aid: EMT Coverage ❑ Athlete First Aid/Training Room: Physicians, Trainers ❑ Training Tables & Modalities ❑ Ambulance arrangement ❑ EMS location and contact, nearest hospital ❑ Supplies (towels, baggies, coolers, ice chests, ice ❑ Telephone/Radio Access ❑ Drug Testing Area ❑ Injury/Emergency Procedure

MERCHANDISE ❑ Kiosk locations: Display Racks & Hangers, Lights, Phone Line for credit card scanner ❑ Merchandise ❑ Cash Boxes, Change Fund, Inventory Forms ❑ Storage Area OFFICIALS, COMPETITION ❑ Accommodations ❑ Host or Liaison ❑ Hospitality area, Locker room ❑ Pass List ❑ Security ❑ Transportation PARKING ❑ Areas: Athlete, Handicapped, LOC Staff, media, Spectator, VIP, Volunteer, Buses, Television Production Truck ❑ Emergency Vehicles ❑ Ambulance, Fire, Police ❑ Lot Attendants ❑ Drop Zones ❑ Equipment: Cones, Tape, Barricades ❑ Security Personnel: Parking Passes

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM ❑ Equipment technician schedule ❑ Announcer(s) & positions ❑ Communications ❑ Announcer with officials, results, event director ❑ Policy for paging ❑ Equipment: Additional floor microphone & cord, Tape Deck/DVD ❑ National Anthem(s) & Music ❑ Script: Sport Information, Acknowledgements (sponsors, volunteers), Introductions RESTROOMS ❑ Location: Men & Women ❑ Handicapped access ❑ Clean-up schedule & supplies ❑ Contact person SCOREBOARDS OR RESULTS BOARDS ❑ Electronic: Operator, Position, Results access ❑ Manual: Location, Personnel, Supplies, Results access SEATING AREAS ❑ Areas for: Athletes, Handicapped, Media, Photographers, Spectators, VIP ❑ Signage & Barricades ❑ "Panic" seating policy and area ❑ Usher Locations SECURITY ❑ Uniformed Officers ❑ Ticket/Merchandise area ❑ Spectator seating ❑ Parking lots ❑ VIP Lounge (as required) ❑ Escort for Game Officials ❑ Emergency contact

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HOSPITALITY AREAS ❑ Athlete, Media, VIP, Volunteer, Officials ❑ Equipment: Tables and Chairs, Decorations, Refrigerator/Coffee Pot/ Microwave, Pipe & Drape ❑ Snacks and Beverages, Supplies ❑ Alcohol Permit

CHECKLIST SECURITY (continued) ❑ Secured storage areas ❑ Venue equipment ❑ Sports equipment ❑ Administrative equipment ❑ Telephone access ❑ Overnight schedule SIGNAGE & LOOK ❑ Flag locations: U.S., State, other ❑ Banner locations: Corporate, LOC, NGB, other ❑ Crew & Set-up/Take-down schedule ❑ Conflicting corporate signage ❑ Decorative look ❑ Directional street signage ❑ Sport specific signage ❑ Venue information signage: Check all venue areas for signage needs ❑ Installation supplies SOCIAL EVENTS ❑ Reception ❑ Banquet ❑ Tour SPECIAL EVENTS ❑ Athlete Appearance ❑ Autograph Session ❑ Fan Survey ❑ Press Conference ❑ Prize Drawings

TELEVISION

TRANSPORTATION

❑ Camera Positions, Platforms ❑ Commentator Position ❑ Kill Seats ❑ Production Truck/Trailer Location ❑ Cable Locations ❑ Power Requirements ❑ Lighting Requirements ❑ Crew Credentials

❑ Vans, Autos, Buses, Baggage Truck ❑ Driver Schedules ❑ Drop Zones ❑ Fuel Arrangements ❑ Transportation Center ❑ Arrival & Departure Schedules

TICKETING ❑ Ticket Booths ❑ Will Call window ❑ Team/Player Pass Lists ❑ Turnstiles ❑ Cashboxes, Change ❑ Ticket Taker positions & Collection boxes ❑ Cash Security ❑ "Lost Ticket" & "Pass Out" Policy ❑ Special Offers, Coupons

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VOLUNTEER SERVICES ❑ Shifts & numbers identified ❑ Recruiting Forms ❑ Work Schedules ❑ Check-in Area ❑ Credentials ❑ Orientation ❑ Parking ❑ Uniforms ❑ Policy for: dress, parking, arrival time, snack available, children, dogs

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Communication & Marketing T

he success of a first-time event is contingent upon attracting partici-

pants, and the success of future events is getting them to come back and to bring others with them. An event that must be sanctioned by a national govPhoto courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/Pamela Moore

erning body, or NGB, will have the benefit of that NGB’s reputation, along with its sectional, regional or national database for communicating registration and other information.

Conversely, a newly-created event that has no connection with an NGB faces the tasks of identifying target markets of potential participants, establishing the means to communicate with them, and then persuading them to reg-

that your event is in their future. For

event can be very effective. In addition

ister. This is where key contacts within

those active on Facebook, a new Events

to thanking those that attended and

your sport can help spread the word by

module allows you to create an event in

asking for their feedback, it can serve as

helping identify prospective teams/ath-

Facebook and invite your Friends/Fans

a save-the-date announcement for next

letes, providing access to their contact

to attend – all for free.

year’s event.

Getting Them Back

Spectator Attendance

list, a link on their website or exposure on their Facebook page.

Once you have your contact list and

It happens on too many occasions that

The spectator target marketing of

marketing plan in place, it’s time to

a very successful event will discover that

youth events is pretty much confined to

begin reaching out. When developing

it is unable to contact their participants

the immediate family, and the younger

your flyers and website, it’s important

due to the lack of contact information

the participants, the greater the number

that the event information is concise and

from last year’s participants – physical

of accompanying family. Herein lies the

correct. Deadlines must be specific and

address, email and phone numbers.

importance of marketing your community

prominent. It is still a small percentage

One example is the use of proprietary

and its attractions, as most families com-

of the target market that will not read the

mailing and email lists, where the owner

ing to the event will make it a vacation

information thoroughly before jumping

will send out the information for an event

and visit theme parks and historical sites

onto the phone with questions, but it

organizer, but will not make the list

at some point during their stay. It is still a

can be kept at a small percentage if the

available. Unless an organizer wants to

common misconception that a high-level

information is inclusive and clear.

continually pay for this type of distribution,

youth event will attract local spectators,

the collection of proper information during

and organizers are cautioned about over-

and easy-to-use, even for non-techies.

the registration process is very important.

estimating ticket revenue for such events.

If you’re serious about your event you

Once you have this information, strongly

Efforts can be made to drive local specta-

need a dedicated website. Download-

consider creating a computer database

tor traffic, but monetary consideration

able participation forms, online sign-ups

(there are inexpensive programs avail-

should be nil, and strategic trade partners

(with or without payment options), great

able for download, or Excel works for

sought on a local basis to get your event’s

photos and comments from past partici-

starters).

message out, often in exchange for their

Website technology today is cheap

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Food – Sustaining Your Athletes A

number of options are available regarding food for athletes and/or

spectators, and those options are deterPhoto courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/Stephan Zabel

mined by the location of the competition venue, the length of time a team will be at the venue, if the teams are local or visitors and, most importantly, cost.

There is also the difference between concessions and hospitality.

Concessions could well be provided and controlled by the venue. Most youth facilities will have a concessions stand operated by a parents’ booster club, and it will serve the standard hamburger-hot-

this really depends upon who the athletes

ers and food suppliers can benefit the

dog-nachos-soft drink fare. While the

are and whether there is a rights holder

organizer both on and off the competition

event planner may have some input into

involved. Experience shows that events

venue. Restaurants that serve hamburg-

healthier items, quite often it’s what-you-

with collegiate-level athletes may require

ers, pizza and sandwiches and which

see-is-what-you-eat. Many facilities will

on-site meal service, and quality meals at

are adjacent to the facility will certainly

prohibit outside food and drinks by ath-

that. Catering these meals will be a cost

increase their lunch traffic, and are often

letes and spectators, and this should be

factor, but coordinating with the rights

open to a cash sponsorship or to provid-

clarified before a contract is signed.

holder will result in the proper meals

ing hospitality room food for volunteers

being provided. Day-long tournaments

and officials. They may also be a part of

with recreational-level athletes generally

the facility concessions and, again, pro-

do not have such a requirement, and

vide hospitality food as a trade-out. Food

most often have enough time between

supply companies and grocery store

games for teams to leave for a meal.

chains should always be approached for

Sponsorships from restaurants, caterers and food suppliers can benefit the organizer both on and off the competition venue

Off-site meals for visiting teams should be addressed by the event planner, if only through information. If the event is

donations to support parent-operated concession stands.

Three important considerations of

providing specific hotel information, then

hospitality meals are timing, control and

it should also provide info on conve-

distribution. Having hot pizza for officials

niently located restaurants. Cafeterias

and volunteers is preferable to it going

Should the event planner be able to

and family restaurants adjacent to the

cold because there was no break for the

provide its own concessions, then the

hotels are preferred by teams that will

meal or because it arrived way before the

options arise as to contracting them out

spend a couple nights at the tournament,

lunch break. Distributing food to volun-

to established vendors or having a com-

but don’t overlook the pizza and ham-

teers and officials who cannot leave their

mittee take on the task. In either case,

burger places. Event planners can benefit

work areas is important, as opposed to

cost versus potential revenue must be

from these arrangements because a

food being cold or gone by the time they

carefully weighed. Another consideration

youth soccer team of 15-20 athletes and

can come for it. Control of the hospitality

is the distance from the facility to the

coaches will often have twice that number

area is most important because people

nearest fast-food restaurants.

of family in attendance, so there is some

will find free food and it will be gone when

sponsorship value to be had.

important officials, VIPs and volunteers

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Sincerely, The Sports Directory Team

Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission P.O. Box 3167 Tuscaloosa AL 35403 (205) 391-9200 dstaley@visittuscaloosa.com tuscaloosasportsfoundation.org

Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau 524 W. Fourth Avenue Anchorage AK 99501-2212 (907) 257-2375 dkasser@anchorage.net www.anchorage.net

Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau 2200 Ninth Avenue North Birmingham AL 35203-1100 (205) 214-9210 dgalbaugh@birminghamal.org www.birminghamal.org/planasportsevent.html

Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau 550 1st Ave Fairbanks AK 99701-4725 (907) 456-5774 info@explorefairbanks.com www.explorefairbanks.com

Huntsville Sports Commission PO Box 19064 Huntsville AL 35804 (256) 427-6748 ralph.stone@hsvcity.com www.huntsvillesports.org

Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum 651 Roosevelt Drive Auburn AL 36849 (334) 844-9750 athletics@auburn.edu http://tinyurl.com/423uxgk

Mobile Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau 1 S. Water St. 4th Floor Mobile AL 36602 (251) 208-2000 linda-wehrle@mobile.org www.mobilebay.org

Bartow Arena 617 13th St. South Birmingham AL 35294-1160 (205) 934-8154 reid@uab.edu uabsports.cstv.com/

ALASKA SPORTS FACILITIES Sullivan Arena 1600 Gambell Street Anchorage AK 99501 (907) 279-0618 jacksone@sullivanarena.com www.sullivanarena.com Wells Fargo Sports Complex Seawolf Drive Anchorage AK 99508 (907) 786-1225 ansrc@uaa.alaska.edu www.goseawolves.com Carlson Center 2010 Second Avenue Fairbanks AK 99701 (907) 451-7800 info@carlson-center.com www.carlson-center.com sportsdirectory.org

Montgomery Chamber Convention & Visitor Bureau 300 Water St. P.O. Box 79 Montgomery AL 36105 (334) 261-1107 mwinn@montgomerychamber.com www.visitingmontgomery.com Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission 23685 Perdido Beach Boulevard Orange Beach AL 36547 (800) 982-8562 mruss@gulfshores.com www.alabamabeachsports.com

ALABAMA SPORTS FACILITIES

Boutwell Municipal Auditorium 1930 8th Avenue North Birmingham AL 35203 (205) 254-2820 opi@birminghamal.gov www.informationbirmingham.com Legion Field Stadium 400 Graymont Avenue West Birmingham AL 35204 (205) 254-2391 melvin.miller@birminghamal.gov www.informationbirmingham.com/legion-field.aspx

Sports Blast 19220 Highway 280 South Birmingham AL (205) 980-1701 parties@sportsblastsc.com www.sportsblastsc.com Joe W. Davis Stadium 3125 Leeman Ferry Rd. Huntsville AL 35804 (256) 882-2562 babs@huntsvillestars.com www.huntsvillestars.com

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advertisers in this directory online – please consider them your first choice when planning your next event.

SportsDirectory.org also lists event service providers to help you find all the critical elements of need after you secure the date and location. Plus, we have the most comprehensive group hotel booking engine in the market today. Here you are able to post your event’s needs – number of rooms, budget, special needs – and area hotels bid on hosting your group. It takes most of the haggling and hassles out of hotel bookings, while GUARANTEEING LOWEST RATES. We hope you keep the print directory as a handy resource throughout the year and reference the online directory next time you’re scouring the web for event-related needs. They are both designed to help make the process of destination & event planning easier.

Von Braun Center 700 Monroe Street Huntsville AL 35801 (256) 533-1953 rgrimes@vonbrauncenter.com www.vonbrauncenter.com Pete Mathews Coliseum 700 Pelham Road North Jacksonville AL 36265 (256) 782-5067 rutledge@jsu.edu www.jsugamecocksports.com/index.aspx Ladd Peebles Stadium 1621 Virginia St Mobile AL 36604 (251) 208-2500 laddstadium@comcast.net www.laddpeeblesstadium.com Mobile Civic Center Arena 401 Civic Center Dr. Mobile AL 36602-0204 (251) 208-7788 jdelaronde@mobilecivicctr.com www.mobilecivicctr.com

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DI REC T O RY

elcome to the 2012 edition of Sports Directory, the most comprehensive print resource of Sports Commissions and Sports Facilities in America.

The following 40 pages are designed to help you locate destinations and venues interested in and capable of hosting your next tournament or event. We have listed the guide alphabetically (by two-letter state code), with Destinations (also referred to as Sports Commissions if you’re just starting out) and a select list of venues, also organized by state, then city. We couldn’t print all the facilities available to you.

That’s where the online directory takes over. On SportsDirectory.org we list over 1,500 fields, courts, arenas, stadiums, rinks and other venues.

We also provide specs for each facility and the type of sports they are best suited for, along with a descriptive listing of their footprint. You will especially find advanced facility details for

ALABAMA SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) Dunn-Oliver Acadome 915 S. Jackson St. Montgomery AL 36101 (334) 229-4507 sdanley@alasu.edu www.bamastatesports.com Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium 1200 W. Montgomery Rd. Tuskegee AL 36088 (334) 552-1261 bensonp@mytu.tuskegee.edu athletics.tuskegee.edu

ARKANSAS

Barton Coliseum 2600 Howard Street Little Rock AR 72206 (501) 372-8341, ext. 602 events@asfg.net http://tinyurl.com/3tcl9b

Arizona Sports Complex 3555 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Glendale AZ 85310 (623) 587-7171 ryan@arizonasportscomplex.com www.arizonasportscomplex.com

Dickey-Stephens Park 400 W. Broadway St. North Little Rock AR 72114 (501) 664-1555 travs@travs.com http://tinyurl.com/3vd9c43

Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N. 83rd Avenue Peoria AZ 85382 (623) 773-8700 sportscomplex@peoriaaz.com www.peoriaaz.com

Verizon Arena One Verizon Arena Way North Little Rock AR 72114 (501) 340-5660 arena@alltelarena.com www.alltelarena.com

Castle Sports Club 11420 North 19th Avenue Phoenix AZ 85004 (602) 331-2582 dave@castlesportsclub.com www.castlesportsclub.com

Golden Lion Stadium 1200 N. University Dr. Pine Bluff AR 71601 (870) 575-8717 broylesk@uapb.edu www.uapblionsroar.com

Maryvale Baseball Park 3600 N. 51st Ave Phoenix AZ 85031 (602) 534-6449 http://tinyurl.com/3vaymjl

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Bentonville Convention & Visitors Bureau 104 E. Central Bentonville AR 72712 (479) 271-9153 blair@bentonvilleusa.org www.bentonvilleusa.org Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau 21 S Block Ave Ste 100 Fayetteville AR 72701 (479) 521-5776 rgrigsby@experiencefayetteville.com www.experiencefayetteville.com Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau 2 North B. St Fort Smith AR 72901-1126 (800) 637-1477 rmoon@fsark.com www.fortsmithsports.org Arkansas River Cities Sports Commission P.O. Box 3543 Little Rock AR 72203 (501) 370-3227 drussell@littlerock.com www.arkansasrivercitiessports.com

Tucker Coliseum 1604 Coliseum Dr. Russellville AR 72801 (479) 968-0212 blinker@atu.edu athletics.atu.edu

ARIZONA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Mesa CVB 120 N. Center St. Mesa AZ 85201 (480) 827-4700 sports@visitmesa.com www.visitmesa.com/sports-planner Arizona’s third largest city boasts 300 days of sunshine per year and close proximity to two major airports, offering a convenient year-round choice for tournament and event planners.

Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau Markham and Broadway Little Rock AR 72201 (501) 376-4781 dobyrne@littlerock.com www.littlerock.com

Phoenix Regional Sports Commission 400 East Van Buren Suite 600 Phoenix AZ 85004 (602)258-6272 jon@phoenixsports.org www.phxsports.org

North Little Rock Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 5511 North Little Rock AR 72119 (501) 758-1424 sharris@northlittlerock.org http://tinyurl.com/3roug43

Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau 51 West 3rd Street Suite 105 Tempe AZ 85281 (480) 894-8158 stephanie@tempetourism.com www.tempecvb.com

Pine Bluff Convention & Visitors Bureau One Convention Center Plaza Pine Bluff AR 71601 (870) 536-7600 pbinfo@pinebluff.com www.pinebluffcvb.org

Tucson Sports 100 S. Church Street Tucson AZ 85701 (800) 638-8350 vtrinidad@visittucson.org www.tucsonsports.org

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ARIZONA

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SPORTS FACILITIES

Arkansas State University Convocation Center 217 Olympic Drive Jonesboro AR 72401 (870) 972-3870 dcarmack@astate.edu www.astateconvo.com

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J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome 1705 South San Francisco St Flagstaff AZ 86011 (928) 523-3440 david.brown@nau.edu www.nau.edu

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Phoenix Municipal Stadium 5999 E. Van Buren Phoenix AZ 85008 (602) 495-7240 http://tinyurl.com/43f8fuw Barney Family Sports Complex 22050 E Queen Creek Road Queen Creek AZ 85242 (480) 677-2372 info@thebfsc.com www.thebfsc.com Scottsdale Stadium 7408 E. Osborn Road Scottsdale AZ 85251 (480) 312-2586 jcesaretti@scottsdaleaz.gov www.scottsdaleaz.gov/stadium Arizona Stadium 530 N Vine Ave. Tucson AZ 85719 (520) 621-6484 masons@arizona.edu www.arizonawildcats.com/index-main.html Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium 2500 East Ajo Way Tucson AZ 85713 (520) 434-1339 mary.arvizu@pima.gov www.kinosportscomplex.com McKale Center 1 National Championship Dr Tucson AZ 85721-0096 (520) 621-6484 masons@arizona.edu www.arizonaathletics.com Tucson Indoor Sports Center 1065 W. Grant Rd Tucson AZ 85705 (520) 624-1234 info@tucsonindoorsports.com www.tucsonindoorsports.com

CALIFORNIA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 515 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield CA 93301 (661) 852-7282 mbillingsley@visitbakersfield.com www.bakersfieldcvb.us San Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 Anza Blvd Suite 410 Burlingame CA 94010 (650) 348-7600 annel@smccvb.com www.visitsanmateocounty.com Fresno Sports Council 848 M Street, 3rd Floor Fresno CA 93721 (559) 445-8164 kelly.carr@smgfresno.com www.fresnosports.org LA Sports & Entertainment Commission 333 S. Hope St. 18th Floor Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 236-2354 ksiam@lasec.us www.lasec.net Los Angeles Sports Council 350 South Bixel Street Suite 250 Los Angeles CA 90017 (213) 482-6333 dsimon@lasports.org www.lasports.org Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau 1150 9th Street, Suite C Modesto CA 95354 (209) 526-5588 visitors@visitmodesto.com www.visitmodesto.com/visitors/sports.asp Tri-Valley, CA Convention and Visitors Bureau 5075 Hopyard Road Suite 240 Pleasanton CA 94588 (888) 874-9253 sales@trivalleycvb.com www.trivalleycvb.com Accessible, affordable Tri-Valley is the ideal Northern California sports destination.

Home to over 50 sports venues, including regional parks, sports fields, golf courses, fairgrounds and acres of outdoor space.

Placer Valley Tourism 2204 Plaza Drive Suite 110 Rocklin CA 95765 (916) 773-5400 dattaway@placertourism.com www.placertourism.com Our comfortable climate, diverse sports facilities, affordable and team-friendly lodging and dining and abundant recreation and entertainment options are the foundation for a successful competition. A welcoming, sports and fitness-oriented community, safe and green neighborhoods, and the support and expertise of the Placer Valley Tourism team make for an unbeatable combination.

Sacramento Sports Commission 1030 15th Street Suite 200 Sacramento CA 95814 (916) 808-2400 sacsports@vityofsacramento.org www.sacsports.com

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SPORTS COMMISSIONS (continued) San Diego International Sports Council 2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego CA 92101 (619) 234-2544 christian@sdisc.com www.sdisc.com

Vallejo Convention & Visitors Bureau 289 Mare Island Way Vallejo CA 94590 (707) 642-3653 mike@visitvallejo.com www.visitvallejo.com

CALIFORNIA SPORTS FACILITIES

San Jose Sports Authority 345 Park Avenue San Jose CA 95110 (408) 288-2930 info@sjsa.org www.sjsa.org

Bladium Sports Club 800 West Tower Ave, Bldg 40 Alameda CA 94501 (510) 814-4999 alamedabasketball@bladium.com www.bladium.com

San Mateo County Event Center 2495 S. Delaware Street San Mateo CA 94403 (650) 574-3247 ccarpenter@smeventcenter.com www.smeventcenter.com

American Sports Centers 1500 S. Anaheim Blvd Suite 110 Anaheim CA 92805 (714) 917-3603 tgallups@americansportscenters.com www.americansportscenters.com

Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 2336 Stockton CA 95201 (877) 778-6258 wes@visitstockton.org www.celebratestockton.com Centrally located in the heart of Northern California, Stockton offers big-city amenities with a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

Sports grants funding available.

Sam Lynn Ballpark 4009 Chester Avenue Bakersfield CA 93301 (661) 716-4487 jdmith@bakersfieldblaze.com http://tinyurl.com/3cbp83d

Toomey Field Russell Blvd. & A Street Davis CA 95616 (530) 752-3525 jeflushman@ucdavis.edu www.ucdavisaggies.com/index-main.html

Lake Elsinore Diamond 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elisnore CA 92530 (951) 245-4487 bkessman@stormbaseball.com www.stormbaseball.com

Escondido Sports Center 3315 Bear Valley Parkway Escondido CA 92025 (760) 839-5425 sportscenter@ci.escondido.ca.us www.ci.escondido.ca.us/sportscenter

Cabernet Indoor Sports 6474 Patterson Pass Road Livermore CA 94550 (925) 455-8300 walkefred@yahoo.com www.cabernetindoorsports.com

Chukchansi Park 800 Tulare St. Fresno CA 93721 (559) 320-4487 info@fresnogrizzlies.com www.fresnogrizzlies.com

Deft Touch Soccer Center 3842 Catalina St. Los Alamitos CA (562) 354-7592 coachgreg@defttouchsoccercenter.com www.defttouchsoccercenter.com

Ratcliffe Stadium Blackstone & University Fresno CA 93741 (559) 442-4600 susan.yates@fresnocitycollege.edu http://tinyurl.com/3f6wx8j

Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion 650 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles CA 90095 (310-206-6662) kborg@athletics.ucla.edu http://tinyurl.com/3at832k

Harder Stadium Stadium Rd. Isla Vista CA 93106 (805) 893-4438 andy.fee@athletics.ucsb.edu www.gaucholocos.com/facilities/harder.html

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 3939 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles CA 90037 (213) 747-7111 events@lacoliseum.com www.lacoliseumlive.com/joomla

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amateur and professional sports in the West, including the Amateur Softball Association Girls Western National Championships, the US Masters Synchronized Swimming Championships and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. In the past four years alone, we have hosted almost 300 events for 31 different organizers. Our comfortable climate, diverse sports facilities, affordable and team-friendly lodging and dining, and abundant recreation and entertainment options are the foundation for a successful competition. A welcoming, sports and fitness-oriented community, safe and green neighborhoods, and the support and expertise of the Placer Valley Tourism team make for an unbeatable combination. For the best in competition, convenience and community, bring your next sports event to Placer Valley!

COme TO plAy • Maidu Regional Park Surrounded by open space, majestic oak trees and wetlands, the 54acre developed portion of the park features an array of sports and recreation amenities to suit all interests, with four lighted softball fields, five lighted regulation soccer fields, batting cages and a skate park.

• Foskett Regional Park This 42-acre park in Lincoln features the impressive Eleanor Carnesecca Softball Complex featuring four lighted fields, a four-field lighted soccer complex, and a variety of other amenities and conveniences.

• Mahany Regional Park Covers 225 acres and draws over half a million visitors each year to its diverse attractions, which include two lighted softball fields, four lighted baseball fields, three youth fields, eight batting cages, one allweather lighted artificial turf football/soccer field with scoreboard and seating for 350 spectators. Mahany is also home to the Roseville 32

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rOAd Trip The three cities that comprise Placer Valley—Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln—sit at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. Placer Valley is conveniently located less than 30 miles from the Sacramento International Airport, just off Interstate 80, roughly halfway between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. Two of the nation’s largest population centers (Greater Los Angeles and Greater SF-Bay Area) are within comfortable driving distance, putting the 25 million residents of those regions easily in our market.

CONTACT Placer Valley Tourism David Attaway, CEO 2204 Plaza Drive, Suite 110 Rocklin, CA 95765

Phone: 916-773-5400 Email: DAttaway@placertourism.com www.placertourism.com sportsdirectory.org

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ccessible, affordable Tri-Valley, California is the ideal Northern California sports destination. The region is comprised of three adjacent valleys— Amador, Livermore & San Ramon. These valleys are located on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay Hills and are home to the beautiful cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and the town of Danville. Home to over 50 sports venues, including regional parks, sports fields, golf courses, fairgrounds and acres of outdoor space, the region is known for its affordability, accessibility and hospitality. The region recently hosted Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California in 2011 and will host the 2012 World Bocce Championships. The region boasts over 4,600 sleeping rooms and over 80,000 square feet of flexible hotel meeting space.

rOAd Trip Centrally located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the region is only one hour from three major San Francisco Bay Area airports (OAK, SFO, SJC), is located along the I-680/I-580 junction, and boasts two BART stations and an ACETrain Station.

COme TO plAy • Alameda County Fairgrounds The region’s largest sports venue has over 100,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space.

• San Ramon Marriott The region’s largest meeting hotel offers 368 sleeping rooms and 16,500 square feet of meeting space.

• Pleasanton Sports & Recreation Park The region’s largest sports facility features facilities for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.

CONTACT Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau Joy Ryan, Senior Sales Manager 5075 Hopyard Rd., Suite 240 Pleasanton, CA 94588

Phone: 888-874-9253 Email: Sales@trivalleycvb.com www.trivalleycvb.com

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SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) Los Angeles Tennis Center 555 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles CA 90095 (310) 206-6662 kborg@athletics.ucla.edu http://tinyurl.com/42gktv5 John Thurman Field 601 Neece Dr. Modesto CA 95351 (209) 572-4487 ryan@modestonuts.com www.modestonuts.com Oracle Arena 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland CA 94621 (510) 569-2121 info@coliseum.com www.coliseum.com North County Soccer Park 14530 Espola Rd. Poway CA 92064 (858) 748-4260 fun@ncspsoccer.com www.ncspsoccer.com World Class Indoor Soccer Arena 2692 Middlefield Road Unit G, H Redwood City CA 94063 (650) 366-1935 worldclassindoor@yahoo.com www.worldclassindoorsoccer.com

Hornet Stadium 6000 J St. Sacramento CA 95819-6099 (916) 278-4550 stebbs@csus.edu www.hornetsports.com

MVP Arena 696 E. Trimble Rd. #30 San Jose CA (408) 750-0929 info@mvparena.com www.mvparena.com

San Ramon Sports 2411 Old Crow Canyon Road San Ramon CA 94583 (925) 831-9050 jbpenna@gmail.com www.sanramonsports.com

Hughes Stadium 3835 Freeport Blvd.

Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 558-2426 campbem@scc.losrios.edu wserver.scc.losrios.edu/~physed/athletics

San Jose Municipal Stadium 588 East Alma Avenue P.O. Box 21727 San Jose CA 95151 (408) 297-1435 zachwalter@sjgiants.com www.sjgiants.com

Off the Wall Soccer 700 Mathew St Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 988-6900 janeric@offthewallsoccer.com www.offthewallsoccer.com

Power Balance Pavilion One Sports Parkway Sacramento CA 95834 (916) 928-3604 grouptickets@arcoarena.com www.powerbalancepavilion.com

Silver Creek Sportsplex 800 Embedded Way San Jose CA 95138 (408) 225-1843 www.silvercreeksportsplex.com

Santa Clarita Soccer Center 21613 Soledad Canyon Road Santa Clarita CA 91350 (661) 288-2600 thescscman@aol.com www.scsoccercenter.com

South Natomas Sport & Event Arena 1960 Railroad Drive Sacramento CA 95815 (916) 921-0222 estadioazteca@sbcglobal.net www.estadioaztecasportsarena.com Viejas Arena 5500 Canyon Crest Dr. San Diego CA 92182-4210 (619) 594-0234 deanne.fingerman@sdsu.edu www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/

F. H. Corky Smith Gym 274 Pico Avenue San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 744-9494 lthompson@ci.san-marcos.ca.us http://tinyurl.com/4xmzhly La Mesa Indoor Soccer 9586 Murray Dr San Marcos CA 91942 (619) 462-8600 lmis@sbcglobal.net www.lamesaindoorsoccer.com/

Sports City 921 Piner Road Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-2884 info@nbsportscity.com www.nbsportscity.com The Upland Sports Arena 1721 West 11th Street Upland CA 91786 (909) 985-7903 uplarenasports@aol.com www.uplandsportsarena.com

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entrally located in the heart of Northern California, Stockton offers big-city amenities with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Over 2,000 hotel rooms are within Stockton combined with hundreds of diverse dining options that await your groups. Expect personalized service and great Central Valley hospitality from our locals and staff when coordinating your event. We’ll bend over backwards to ensure your needs are met and every competitor, family member and spectator has a positive and memorable experience. Stockton offers grants to sporting events giving your event the financial stability to ensure success. Our friendly staff will walk you through the process for any size event, from major event bid fees to small event sponsorship. Stockton has recently been host to the Beep Baseball World Series, FLW & BassMasters, AJGA Junior Golf, Collegiate Baseball/Softball and CIF Wrestling.

rOAd Trip Located just 40 miles south of Sacramento and 80 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area, Stockton (California’s 13th largest city) is accessible from four major airports including Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland. Driving is even easier with California’s major north/south highways (Highway 99 and Interstate 5) both running through Stockton as well as four additional major east/west arteries.

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CONTACT Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau Wes Rhea, Executive Director P.O. Box 2336 Stockton, CA 95201

Phone: 209-938-1551 Email: wes@visitstockton.org www.CelebrateStockton.com

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Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion 200 Bloomfield Ave. Hartford CT 06117 (860) 768-5050 tstavropo@hartford.edu http://tinyurl.com/3ckybyr

Raley Field 400 Ballpark Drive West Sacramento CA 95691 (916) 376-4676 raleyfield@rivercats.com www.raleyfield.com

Hughes Stadium 1800 South Overland Trail Fort Collins CO (970) 491-2706 dmax@lamar.colostate.edu www.csurams.com/facilities/hughes-stadium.html

XL Center 1 Civic Center Plaza Hartford CT 06103 (860) 249-6333 mfelker@xlcenter.com www.xlcenter.com

Moby Arena 951 W. Plum St. Fort Collins CO 80523 (970) 491-2706 dmax@lamar.colostate.edu www.csurams.com

New Britain Stadium 230 John Karbonic Way New Britain CT 06051 (860) 224-8383 efritz@rockcats.com www.rockcats.com

COLORADO SPORTS COMMISSIONS Vail Valley Partnership 101 Fawcett Road Avon CO 81658 (970) 476-4016 cromer@visitvailvalley.com www.visitvailvalley.com Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau 515 Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs CO 80903 (719) 685-7642 cherylm@visitcos.com http://tinyurl.com/4xamhk2

Denver Sports Commission 444 Sherman St. Suite 300 Denver CO 80203 (303) 744-6372 info@denversports.org www.denversports.org

COLORADO SPORTS FACILITIES Boulder Indoor Soccer 2845 28th Street Boulder CO 80301 (303) 440-0809 boulderindoorsoccer@hotmail.com www.boulderindoorsoccer.com Coors Events Center 950 Regent Dr. Boulder CO 80309 (303) 492-5626 david.plati@colorado.edu www.cubuffs.com Folsom Field 2215 Colorado Ave. Boulder CO 80309 (303) 492-7931 david.plati@colorado.edu http://tinyurl.com/3cptl4d Colorado Springs World Arena 3185 Venetucci Blvd.

Colorado Springs CO 80906-4020 (719) 477-2121 theslop@worldarena.com www.worldarena.com Security Service Field 4385 Tutt Blvd.

Colorado Springs CO 80922 (719) 597-1449 emartin@skysox.com www.coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/in dex.jsp?sid=t551

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Ralph Stocker Stadium 910 N. 12th St. Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 254-3849 ronf@ci.grandjct.co.us http://tinyurl.com/3bph5ex Carroll Butts Athletic Park 4201 W 94th Ave. Westminster CO (303) 650-7672 info@cbathleticpark.com www.cbathleticpark.com

CONNECTICUT SPORTS COMMISSIONS Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau 31 Pratt St. #4 Hartford CT 06103 (860) 803-1771 CurtJ@hartfordcvb.org www.enjoyhartford.com Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau 169 Orange Street New Haven CT 06510 (203) 777-8550x104 TangierP@visitNewHaven.com www.newhavencvb.org

CONNECTICUT SPORTS FACILITIES Leszek Wrona’s Soccer Academy 541 North Main St. Bristol CT 06011 (860) 589-1536 info@wronasoccer.com www.wronasoccer.com O’Neill Center 8th Ave. & White St. Danbury CT 06810 (203) 837-9013 farringtone@wcsu.edu www.wcsu.edu/sports/

CFC Arena 1018 Sherman Avenue New Haven CT 06514 (203)-230-0380 info@cfcarena.com www.cfcarena.com Ingalls Rink 73 Sachem St. New Haven CT 06511 (203) 432-1402 jeremy.makins@yale.edu http://tinyurl.com/44hpkkh Newtown Youth Academy 4 Primrose St. Newtown CT 06470 (203) 426-0028 kmiller@newtownyouthacademy.org www.newtownyouthacademy.org The Trumbull Sports Zone 29 Trefoil Drive Trumbull CT 06611 (203) 268-1214 mccoyg@thesportszone.net www.thesportszone.net Mohegan Sun Arena 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.

Uncasville CT 06382 (888) 777-7922 www.mohegansun.com Yale Bowl 81 Central Avenue West Haven CT 06515 (203) 432-1420 barbara.chesler@yale.edu www.yalebulldogs.com

SPORTS FACILITIES Bender Arena 4400 Massachusetts Ave Washington DC 20016-8005 (202) 885-3000 gill@american.edu http://tinyurl.com/4yahmky Charles E. Smith Center 600 22nd St NW Washington DC 20052 (202) 994-6650 azebrak@gwu.edu www.gwsports.com D.C. Armory 2001 E. Capitol Street SE Washington DC 20003 (202) 608-1139 rfkoutreach@wcsa.com www.dcsec.com

DELAWARE SPORTS COMMISSIONS Delaware Tourism Office 99 Kings Highway Dover DE 19901 (302) 672-6834 matthew.sparks@state.de.us www.visitdelaware.com/sports

DELAWARE SPORTS FACILITIES Bob Carpenter Center 631 S. College Ave Newark DE 19716 (302) 831-4367 www.udel.edu/BCC Chase Center on the Riverfront 800 S. Madison St. Wilmington DE 19801 (302) 425-3929 kvanhorn@centerontheriverfront.com www.centerontheriverfront.com Frawley Stadium 801 Shipyard Dr. Wilmington DE 19801 (302) 888-2015 sgold@bluerocks.com www.bluerocks.com

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Yale Field 252 Derby Avenue West Haven CT 06516 (203) 432-7668 amy.backus@yale.edu www.yalebulldogs.com

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Farmington Sports Arena 11 Executive Dr. Farmington CT 06032 (860) 677-2543 manager@fsasports.com www.fsasports.com

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Denver Coliseum 4600 Humboldt St. Denver CO 80216 (720) 865-4244 tad.bowman@denvergov.org www.denvercoliseum.com

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Soccer Central Indoor Sports 34 Harkins Slough Road Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 768-8961 nicole@soccercentralindoor.com www.soccercentralindoor.com

Washington DC Convention and Sports Authority 2400 East Capitol Street SE Washington DC 20003 (202) 547-9077 rfkoutreach@wcsa.com www.dcsec.com

Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd. Auburndale FL 33830 (863) 551-4750 zimm@centralfloridasports.com www.centralfloridasports.com Florida Gulf Islands PO Box 1000 Bradenton FL 34206 (941) 224-7344 fgcsc@aol.com www.annamariaislandlongboatkey.com/sports

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SPORTS COMMISSIONS (continued) Lee County Sports Organizing Committee PO Box 101548 Cape Coral FL 33901 (239) 541-1800 leecountysports1@aol.com leecountysportshousing.org St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission 13805 58th Street Suite 2-200 Clearwater FL 33760 (727) 464-7257 kevin@visitspc.com www.floridasbeachsports.com Space Coast Sports Promotions 37 N. Brevard Ave Suite 150 Cocoa Beach FL 32922 (321) 783-9283 ifly93t@aol.com www.space-coast.com Greater Fort Lauderdale Sports Development 100 East Broward Boulevard Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 (954) 767-2455 jowebb@broward.org www.sunny.org/sports

Gainesville Sports Commission 300 East University Ave Suite 100 Gainesville FL 32601 (352) 338-9300 jcacciatore@gainesvillesportscommission.com www.gainesvillesportscommission.com Seminole County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1000 AAA Drive Suite 200 Heathrow FL 32779 (407) 665-2900 ssears@seminolecountyfl.gov www.visitseminole.com/sports/sports-partners.aspx JEDC Sports & Entertainment 1 West Adams St. Suite 200 Jacksonville FL 32202 (904) 630-3600 mbouda@coj.net www.jaxdevelopment.org Miami-Dade Sports Commission 8491 NW 17th Street Suite 109 Miami FL 33016 (305) 818-7188 info@miamisports.org www.miamisports.org Sports Council of Collier County 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr. #400 Naples FL 34104 (239) 580-9490 ralphpryor@colliergov.net www.athletesinparadise.com

Ocala-Marion Sports Commission 112 North Magnolia Avenue Ocala FL 34475 (800) FL-OCALA matt.dunn@marioncountyfl.org ocalasportsevents.com Excellence and affordability meet in Ocala/Marion County, the Sunshine’s State’s central location with a record of success for golf, equestrian and team sports events.

Central Florida Sports Commission 126 East Lucerne Circle Orlando FL 32801 (407) 648-4900 sstark@winterpark.org www.centralfloridasports.org/ Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau 1770 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City FL 32417 (850) 233-5070 rsanders@visitpanamacitybeach.com www.playpanamacitybeach.com Panama City Beach is a destination for all seasons that plays host to regional and national sports events for both youth and adults including baseball, softball and volleyball.

Pensacola Sports Association P.O. Box 12463 Pensacola FL 32591 (850) 434-2800 rpalmer@pensacolasports.com www.pensacolasports.com

Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands Visitor’s Bureau 18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502 Port Charlotte FL 33948 (941) 743-1900 visit@charlotteharbortravel.com www.charlotteharbortravel.com Sarasota Area Sports Authority 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL 34236 (941) 955-0991 ext. #105 jpuckett@sarasotafl.org www.sarasotafl.org Florida Sports Foundation 2930 Kerry Forest Pkwy Suite 100 Tallahassee FL 32309 (850) 488-8347 lpendleton@flasports.com www.flasports.com Tallahassee Sports Council 106 East Jefferson Street Tallahassee FL 32301 (850) 606-2313 brian.hickey@visittallahassee.com www.visittallahassee.com Tampa Bay Sports Commission 401 E Jackson St Suite 2100 Tampa Bay FL 33602 (813) 342-4075 rhiggins@visittampabay.com www.tampabaysports.org

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very sports event planner knows that great events require equally great venues. Ocala/Marion County is exactly that for golf, equestrian competition and a variety of team sports. Large sports events are regularly—and successfully—held here. Examples include the Hooters Professional Golf Tour, which has held a major tournament in Ocala for two years running, the 23rd US Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and events for the NCAA, United States Golf Association and many other prominent sports organizations. Plus, Ocala/Marion County has become an international epicenter of equestrian competition. And here, when the game is done, the outdoor fun has only just begun. Hiking, biking and kayaking all await, along with affordable attractions like Silver Springs and Wild Waters. So contact us today for free planning assistance.

rOAd Trip Conveniently located 75 minutes north of Orlando, Ocala/Marion County is an easy reach from anywhere along I-75. No other destination boasts our winning combination of quality, affordable venues and lodging and centralized location within the Sunshine State.

COme TO plAy • Florida Horse Park The 500-acre Florida Horse Park is a celebrated venue for equestrian events of all kinds, including international-level competition.

• Golden Hills Golf and Turf Club This club’s fine Rees Jones course has hosted the Hooters Professional Golf Tour and American Junior Golf Association for the past two years, along with many other successful tournaments.

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• Ocala Rotary Sportsplex This facility was host to the 2010 Cal Ripken 10u World Series and is well equipped for team sports events, including baseball, soccer, lacrosse and more.

CONTACT Ocala-Marion Sports Commission Matthew Dunn, Executive Director 112 N. Magnolia Ave. Ocala, FL 34475 Phone: 888-FL-OCALA • 352-438-2800 Email: matt.dunn@marioncountyfl.org OcalaSportsEvents.com

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ocated in Northwest Florida, Panama City Beach is a destination for all seasons that plays host to regional and national sports events for both youth and adults including baseball, softball, volleyball and much more. With an average of 320 days of sunshine annually and an average year-round temperature of 74 degrees, the destination mixes true Southern hospitality with excellent facilities, beautiful beaches, affordable lodging and a plethora of options for dining and entertainment, combining for an unparalleled sports travel experience.

Frank Brown Park, Panama City Beach’s premier sports facility, encompasses more than 200 acres and the Aquatic Center features an Olympic-size heated swimming pool and a water playground for children. Not all of the sporting events take place on a field, though. Panama City Beach welcomes annual water and beachfront events such as the Ironman Florida Triathlon, UWP Watercross and Bay Point Billfish Tournament.

COme TO plAy • Frank Brown Park A 200-acre facility including 10 baseball/softball fields, Miracle League Handicap field, 4 tennis courts, 2 outdoor basketball courts, 7 soccer fields, 20-acre festival site, equestrian center, ½-mile walking track, fishing pond, dog park, gymnasium and aquatic center.

• H. G. Harders Park Featuring 7 baseball/softball fields, 4 tennis courts, 9 soccer fields and a youth football stadium.

• Gavlak Stadium Home to Arnold High School, it includes basketball, softball, baseball and tennis facilities.

• Lynn Haven Sports Complex Six baseball/softball fields and a gym.

rOAd Trip A brand new airport opened in May 2010. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is served by Southwest Airlines and Delta Airlines. Long known as a drive-to destination, the area now has affordable flights that add to its easy access. Panama City Beach is located 50 miles south of Interstate 10.

CONTACT Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Richard Sanders, Vice President of Sports Marketing 17001 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Phone: 850-233-5070 Email: rsanders@visitpanamacitybeach.com www.playpanamacitybeach.com www.visitpanamacitybeach.com

• Pete Edwards Field Youth football stadium that is home to the annual Snapper Bowl and Homeschool Football National Championships.

• Oakland Terrace Park 5 baseball/softball fields and tennis courts.

• Callaway Recreational Complex Featuring 5 baseball/softball fields, 3 soccer fields and a youth football field.

• Gulf Coast State College Home to the Commodores women’s fastpitch, men’s baseball, men’s basketball and 3-time National Champion women’s basketball programs.

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FLORIDA SPORTS COMMISSIONS (continued) Palm Beach County Sports Commission 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard Suite 1410 West Palm Beach FL 33401 (561) 233-3123 glinley@palmbeachsports.com www.palmbeachsports.com

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George Jenkins Arena 701 West Lime St. Lakeland FL 33815-4534 (863) 834-6116 lori.powell@lakelandgov.net www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_planners/arena.aspx

Donald L. Tucker Center 505 West Pensacola St. Tallahassee FL 32301 (850) 487-1691 rspencer@tlccc.org www.tlccc.org

Joker Marchant Stadium 2125 North Lake Avenue #A Lakeland FL 33805 (863) 413-4105 shannon.follett@detroittigers.com www.lakelandtigers.net

St. Pete Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive Tampa Bay FL 33602 (813) 301-6500 www.sptimesforum.com

The Lakeland Center 701 West Lime Street Lakeland FL 33815 (863) 834-8100 tom.prais@lakelandgov.net www.thelakelandcenter.com

USF Soccer/Track & Field Stadium 4202 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa Bay FL 33620 (813) 974-3110 sglaser@usf.edu www.gousfbulls.com

SPORTS FACILITIES Ocean Center Arena 101 N. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach FL 32118 (386) 254-4500 csmith@oceancenter.com www.oceancenter.com

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MVP Arena Sports 5309 29th St. East Ellenton FL 34222 (941) 479-6091 braden@mvparenasports.com www.mvparenasports.com Hammond Stadium 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.

Fort Myers FL 33912 (239) 768-4210 miracle@miraclebaseball.com www.miraclebaseball.com Stephen C. O’Connell Center Gale Lemerand Dr. & W. University Ave. Gainesville FL 32611-5850 (352) 392-5500 cynkar@ufl.edu www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu Homestead Sports Complex 1601 SE 28th Ave. Homestead FL 33035 (305) 230-1510 jlaurent@cityofhomestead.com www.cityofhomestead.com/pages/recreation/park-facilities.aspx Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.

Jacksonville FL 32202 (904) 854-0655 howcanwehelp@jaxevents.com www.jaxevents.com/baseballgrounds.php Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.

Jacksonville FL 32202 (904) 630-3933 rtimothy@smgjax.com www.jaxevents.com/veteransmemorial.php Crandon Park Tennis Center 7300 Crandon Blvd.

Key Biscayne FL 33149 (305) 365-2300 www.miamidade.gov/parks/parks/crandon_ tennis.asp ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex 700 Victory Way Kissimmee FL 32830-1000 (407) 828-3267 wdw.sports.publicity@disneysports.com www.espnwwos.disney.go.com/ Osceola County Stadium 631 Heritage Park Way Kissimmee FL 34744 (321) 697-3200 vcolon@floridakiss.com www.osceola.org

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St. Lucie FL 34986 (772) 871-2115 info@stluciemets.com www.stluciemets.com BankAtlantic Center One Panther Parkway Sunrise, FL 33323 (954) 835-7000 info@sselive.com www.bankatlanticcenter.com Al Lawson Center 1500 Wahnish Way Tallahassee FL 32307 (850) 412-7822 roderick.costin@famu.edu www.famuathletics.com Bragg Memorial Stadium 1500 Wahnish Way Tallahassee FL 32307 (850) 599-3868 adhorne@famu.edu www.famuathletics.com

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GEORGIA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Atlanta Sports Council 235 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Atlanta GA 30303 (404) 880-9000 gstokan@macoc.com www.atlantasportscouncil.com Cobb County Sports Council 1 Galleria Parkway Suite 1A2A Atlanta GA 30339 (678) 303-2622 rlowery@cobbcvb.com http://tinyurl.com/c32klo Augusta Sports Council 1450 Greene Street, Suite 110 Augusta, GA 30903-1331 (706) 722-8326 randy@augustasportscouncil.org www.augustasportscouncil.org Columbus Sports Council 400 4th Street Columbus, GA 31902 (706) 660-1996 dboyd@columbusga.org www.columbusgasports.com/ Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau 630 Ronald Reagan Dr. Bldg A Evans GA 30809 (706) 312-1361 bjohnson@choosecolumbiacounty.com www.visitcocoga.com/recreation/ Gwinnett Sports Commission 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 200 Gwinnett GA 30097 (770)814-6042 rpatton@gcvb.org www.gcvb.org Sports Commissions Greater Savannah Sports Council 101 East Bay St. Savannah GA 31401 (912) 644-6414 bwilder@savannahvisit.com www.savannahsportscouncil.com Sports Commissions Valdosta Lowndes County Sports Commission 1 Meeting Place Valdosta GA 31601 (229) 219-1216 sraab@valdosta.edu www.visitvaldosta.org/win2011

GEORGIA SPORTS FACILITIES Sanford Stadium Sanford Drive at Reed St Athens GA 30603 (706) 542-9036 whittemo@sports.uga.edu www.georgiadogs.com/facilities/sanfordstadium.html Alexander Memorial Coliseum 965 Fowler St. NW Atlanta GA 30332 (404) 894-8490 dhill@athletics.gatech.edu http://tinyurl.com/3rgx59f One-Touch Soccer 3200 Atlanta Industrial Parkway Atlanta GA 30331-1034 (404) 691-1009 info@onetouchsoccer.com www.onetouchsoccer.com Philips Arena 1 Philips Drive Atlanta GA 30303 (404) 878-3000 philipsarena-questions@atlantaspirit.com www.philipsarena.com Lake Olmstead Stadium 78 Milledge Rd. Augusta GA 30904 (706) 736-7889 davidr@greenjacketsbaseball.com www.greenjacketsbaseball.com A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium 600 4th Street Columbus GA 31901 (706) 653-4500 crevell@columbusga.org http://tinyurl.com/42f5abs Score Indoor Sports 1245 Oakley Industrial Boulevard Fairburn GA 30213 (770) 357-2670 admin@scoreindoor.com www.scoreindoor.com The Soccer Academy 327 Arcado Road Lilburn GA 30047 (770) 925-4404 natalie@soccertsa.com www.soccertsa.com Creekside Sports Center 3237 Krisam Creek Dr. Loganville GA 30052 (770) 466-7177 info@cscindoor.com www.cscindoor.com State Mutual Stadium 755 Braves Boulevard Rome GA 30161 (706) 368-9388 rome.braves@turner.com www.romebraves.com Grayson Stadium 1401 E. Victory Dr. Savannah GA 31414 (912) 351-9150 rkirwan@sandgnats.com www.sandgnats.com

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SPORTS COMMISSIONS Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 119 First Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 (319) 398-5009 ext.125 marylee@cedar-rapids.com www.cedar-rapids.com/ Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission PO Box 4166 Cedar Valley IA 50704 (319) 233-8350 jim@cedarvalleysports.org www.cedarvalleysports.org Greater Des Moines Area Sports Commission 400 Locust Street Suite 265 Des Moines IA 50309-2350 (515) 699-3434 mkostek@desmoinescvb.com www.seedesmoines.com Des Moines is your connection to premier sporting facilities, unmatched hospitality, central location and successful sporting events! Connect with us today at DesMoinesSports.com.

Dubuque Regional Sports Commission 300 Main St, Suite 200 Dubuque IA 52001-6946 (800) 798-8844 krahe@dubuquechamber.com traveldubuque.com

Kinnick Stadium 886 Stadium Dr. Iowa City IA 52242 (319) 335-9410 damian-simcox@uiowa.edu www.hawkeyesports.com Riverfront Stadium 850 Park Road Waterloo IA 50704 (319) 232-0500 www.waterloobucks.com

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Taco Bell Arena 1910 University Dr. Boise City ID 83725 (208) 426-1900 tacobellarena@boisestate.edu www.tacobellarena.com

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Drake Stadium 2719 Forest Ave. Des Moines IA 50311 (515) 271-2011 isa.lacher@drake.edu www.drake.edu

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Supergoose Sports 3700 Wallin Street Savannah GA 31404 (912) 358-0761 rob@goosehockey.com www.supergoosesports.com

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IDAHO SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) Holt Arena 550 Memorial Dr. Pocatello ID 83209 (208) 282-4064 tingjeff@isu.edu www.isubengals.com

ILLINOIS SPORTS COMMISSIONS Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 3201 CIRA Drive, Suite 201 Bloomington IL 61704 (309) 665-0033 matt@visitbn.org www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org

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Champaign County Sports Commission 108 S. Neil Street Champaign IL 61820 (217) 351-4133 kipm@champaigncounty.org www.champaigncountysports.org/sports Effingham CVB 201 E. Jefferson Avenue Effingham IL 62401 (217) 342-5310 visit-us@effinghamil.com www.visiteffinghamil.com Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 77 Riverside Dr. Elgin IL 60120 (847) 695-7540 krothaug@northernfoxrivervalley.com www.northernfoxrivervalley.com Lake County CVB 5465 West Grand Ave. Suite 100 Gurnee IL 60031 (800) 525-3669 teresa@lakecounty.org www.sportslakecounty.com Lake County offers a wide variety of venues and sports complexes, including the new Fielders baseball stadium, soccer fields, public golf courses, tennis centers and skating arenas.

Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau One Dearborn Square Suite 1 Kankakee IL 60901 (815) 935-7390 larry@visitkankakeecounty.com www.visitkankakeecounty.com/ Kankakee County welcomes athletes and fans to an affordable, safe destination an hour south of Chicago. Discover eight golf courses, spacious parks and numerous sports complexes.

Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau 4746 Main Street Lisle IL 60532 (800) 733-9811 slade@stayinlisle.com www.stayinlisle.com Quad Cities Sports Commission 1601 River Dr Suite 110 Moline IL 61265 (309) 277-0937 x 116 jtaylor@visitquadcities.com www.quadcitiessports.com

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Peoria Area Convention and Visitor Bureau 456 Fulton St. Suite 300 Peoria IL 61602 (309) 282-3285 cruder@peoria.org www.peoria.org

Hanson Field 1 University Circle Macomb IL 61455-1396 (309) 298-1964 jd-moon@wiu.edu www.wiu.edu

Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 102 North Main Street Rockford IL 61101 (815) 489-1653 info@gorockford.com www.gorockford.com/meetings-tournaments/sports/

McCook Athletic & Exposition Center 4750 S. Vernon Ave McCook IL 60525 (708) 485-9900 dmolis@villageofmccook.org www.max-mccook.com

Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau 1375 E. Woodfield Rd. Suite 120 Schaumburg IL 60173 (847) 490-1010 mgarritano@chicagonorthwest.com www.chicagonorthwest.com St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau 311 N. Second Street Suite 100 St. Charles IL 60174 (630) 377-6161 jenny@visitstcharles.com www.visitstcharles.com

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Chicago Sports Zone 1945 N. Cornell Avenue Melrose Park IL 60160 (708) 410-1302 info@chicagosportszone.com www.chicagosportszone.com i Wireless Center 1201 River Dr. Moline IL 61265 (309) 764-2001 groupsales@iwirelesscenter.com www.iwirelesscenter.com Players Indoor Sports Center 1740 W. Quincy Avenue Naperville IL 60540 (630) 470-6400 maxine@playersindoor.com www.playersindoor.com

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INDIANA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Fort Wayne CVB 927 S. Harrison St. Fort Wayne IN 46802 (260) 424-3700 kwkg@comcast.net www.visitfortwayne.com Hoosier Sports Corporation 2855 N. Walnut Street Bloomington IN 47404 (812) 355-7726 eric@visitbloomington.com www.hoosiersports.org Columbus Area Visitors Center 506 Fifth Street Columbus IN 47201 (812) 378-2622 jdetz@columbus.in.us http://tinyurl.com/3tahyc3 Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 SE Riverside Drive Evansville IN 47713 (812) 421-2200 bmourning@evansvillecvb.org www.evansvillecvb.org/sports/sports-eventplanning-services Hamilton County Convention & Visitors Bureau 37 East Main Street Hamilton IN 46032 (317) 848-3181 wknox@hamiltoncountytowns.com www.hamiltoncountytowns.com

Lantz Arena 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston IL 61920 (217) 581-5125 cabays@eiu.edu www.eiupanthers.com/

Hancock Stadium N Main St & W Locust St Normal IL 61790 (309) 438-5111 pjdeter@ilstu.edu www.goredbirds.com/facilities/hancock-stadium.html

Windy City Fieldhouse 2367 W. Logan Boulevard Chicago IL (773) 486-7421 boyd@windycityfieldhouse.com www.windycityfieldhouse.com/

Avanti’s Dome 3401 Griffin Avenue Pekin IL 61554 (309) 346-3663 steve@avantisdome.com www.avantisdome.com/?s=contact

Metro East Power Haus 8719 Hanover Industrial Dr. Columbia IL 62236 (618) 939-4287 pwrhaus@htc.net www.metroeastpowerhaus.com

Carver Arena/Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Ave. Peoria IL 61602 (309) 673-8900 sschoonover@peoriaciviccenter.com www.peoriaciviccenter.com

Dubois County Visitors Center 2704 Newton Street Jasper IN 47546 (812) 482-9115 info@visitduboiscounty.com www.visitduboiscounty.com/sports_planners/default.aspx

Darien Sportsplex 451 Plainfield Road Darien IL 60561 (630) 789-6666 mhenderson@darienparks.com www.dariensportsplex.com

O’Brien Field 730 SW Jefferson Peoria IL 61605 (309) 680-4000 rocky@chiefsnet.com www.peoriachiefs.com

Muncie Sports Commission 425 North High St. Muncie IN 47305 (765) 284-2700 jim@visitmuncie.org www.munciecvb.org

NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy DeKalb IL 60115 (815) 752-6831 dawson@niu.edu www.convocenter.niu.edu

The Sportsplex of St. Charles 1400 Foundry Street St. Charles IL 60174 (630) 762-8100 soccer@sportsplexstc.com www.sportsplexstc.net

South Bend Regional Sports Commission 401 East Colfax Avenue Suite 310 South Bend IN 46617 (574) 400-4021 bkwiatkowski@exploresouthbend.org www.visitsouthbend.com/sports-commission

Willy Roy Soccer Dome 15030 S. Dante Avenue PO Box 675 Dolton IL 60419 (708) 849-4800 kars10@att.net www.willyroysoccer.com

The Odeum Sports & Expo Center 1033 North Villa Avenue Villa Park IL 60181 (630) 941-9292 brad@odeumexpo.com www.odeumexpo.com

Hallmark Sports Club 10850 Laraway Rd. Frankfort IL (815) 469-1844 lball@hallmarksportsclub1.com www.hallmarksportsclub.com

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South Shore Sports 7770 Corinne Drive Hammond IN 46323 (219) 554-2726 jsands@lakecountycvb.com www.southshoresports.org

INDIANA SPORTS FACILITIES Metro Sports Center 5820 Metro Centre Dr. Evansville IN 47715 (812) 479-5425 jeff@metrosportscenter.net www.metrosportscenter.net

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ake County, Illinois, with its natural spaces and fun places, is the perfect destination for your sports event. Located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, Lake County offers a wide variety of venues and sports complexes, softball and baseball fields including the new Fielder’s baseball stadium, soccer fields, public golf courses, tennis centers, skating arenas and more. we also offer many sports venues throughout our forest preserves, park districts and 75 inland lakes. Your participants are sure to enjoy Six Flags Great america and Hurricane Harbor, and our many other world-class attractions. The friendly Lake County Convention & Visitors Bureau staff will help gather proposals, arrange site inspections, and provide free information to your participants, including maps and visitor guides.

COme TO plAy Libertyville Sports Complex & Soccer Fields 168,000 square feet of indoor floor space with 8 full-size courts and 2 full-size indoor soccer fields, 20 outdoor soccer fields Vernon Hills Sports Complex and Vernon Hills High School 20 outdoor fields, 1 stadium field, full-size gym, indoor pool Waukegan Field House & Outdoor Complex 6 full-size indoor courts, 4 lighted softball/baseball fields, 13 outdoor natural turf fields, 1 lighted stadium turf field

rOAd Trip Located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, and just 30 minutes north of O’Hare International Airport, Lake County is conveniently located on I-94.

• Chicago is less than an hour’s drive or train ride.

• Milwaukee is less than an hour’s drive or train ride.

• Indianapolis is a 4-hour drive or one-hour plane ride.

• St Louis is a 5½-hour drive or one-hour plane ride.

Lake County, Illinois is home to more than 60 lodging properties, ranging from full-service resorts, including the new keyLime Cove Indoor waterpark Resort to affordable group-friendly accommodations.

CONTACT Lake County, Illinois CVB Teresa Lewis 5465 Grand ave., Suite 100 Gurnee, IL 60031

Phone: 1-800-Lake-Now Email: Teresa@lakecounty.org www.sportslakecounty.com

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Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Avenue Fort Wayne IN 46805 (260) 482-1637 bchristie@memorialcoliseum.com www.memorialcoliseum.com The Plex North 1807 East California Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 (260) 496-9999 nickp@plexsports.com www.plexsports.com Hinkle Fieldhouse 510 W. 49th St. Indianapolis IN 46208 (317) 940-9889 check@butler.edu www.butlersports.com/information/facilities/hinkle_fieldhouse Worthen Arena 1699 W. Bethel Ave. Muncie IN 47306 (765) 285-8708 dbyrnes@bsu.edu www.bsu.edu/busaff/arena Just 4 Kicks Indoor Sports 6511 South State Rd. 67 Pendleton IN (765) 778-4046 info@justforkickssports.com www.just4kickssports.com

Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium 501 W. South Street South Bend IN 46601 (574) 235-9988 pargueta@silverhawks.com www.silverhawks.com Hulman Center 200 N. 8th St. Terre Haute IN 47809 (812) 237-3735 j-price@indstate.edu www.indstate.edu/hctaf Mackey Arena 900 John R. Wooden Dr. West Lafayette IN 47907 (765) 494-3143 simmerman@purdue.edu www.purdue.edu

Visit Topeka Inc. 1275 SW Topeka Blvd.

Topeka KS 66612-1852 (800) 235-1030 jennifer@visittopeka.com www.visittopeka.com Affordable, family-friendly and conveniently located in the Midwest, Topeka offers the modern sports amenities of a large city mixed with the charm and hospitality of a small Midwest community.

Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission 515 S. Main, Ste 115 Wichita KS 67202 (800) 526-9424 bob@wichitasports.com www.wichitasports.com

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KANSAS SPORTS COMMISSIONS Overland Park Sports Alliance 9001 W. 110th St. Suite 100 Overland Park KS 66210 (800) 262-7271 jstine@overlandparksportsalliance.com www.opcvb.org Overland Park can accommodate dance competitions, basketball, Ultimate, volleyball, racquetball, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer and more at some of the nation’s finest amateur athletic facilities.

Visit Salina-Salina Area Chamber of Commerce 120 W. Ash Salina KS 67401 (785) 827-9301 tbenien@salinakansas.org www.salinakansas.org

SPORTS FACILITIES Bramlage Coliseum 1800 College Ave. Manhattan KS 66502 (785) 532-7600 bramlage@ksu.edu www.kstatesports.com/facilities All American Indoor Sports 9063 Bond Street Overland Park KS 66214 (913) 888-8702 dhanneman@aaiskc.com www.allamericanindoorsports.com Carnie Smith Stadium 1701 S. Broadway Pittsburg KS 66762 (620) 235-4389 landerso@pittstate.edu www.pittstategorillas.com/home/men/football/carnie-smith-stadium.dot

Lee Arena 1700 SW College Topeka KS 66621 (785) 670-1304 gil.herrera@washburn.edu www.washburn.edu Yaeger Stadium at Moore Bowl 1700 SW College Avenue Topeka KS 66621-0001 (785) 670-1304 gil.herrera@washburn.edu www.washburn.edu Charles Koch Arena 1854 Fairmount St. Wichita KS 67260 (316) 978-7276 marketing@goshockers.com www.goshockers.com Lawrence-Dumont Stadium 300 South Sycamore Wichita KS 67213 (316) 264-6887 josh@wichitawingnuts.com www.wichitawranglers.com

KENTUCKY SPORTS COMMISSIONS Kentucky Sports Authority 500 Mero Street 24th Floor Frankfort KY 40601 (502) 564-4270 kevin.nuss@ky.gov www.teamky.com Team Kentucky is a 20-member group of communities that work together to attract sports events. To learn more about us, our facilities and our Unbridled Spirit, go to teamky.com.

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sible for working with individuals, communities, and other entities in the Commonwealth to attract, retain, create, and promote professional and amateur sporting events to Kentucky. Its purpose is to generate tourism, economic development, jobs, and positive media exposure. TEAM Kentucky Purpose: Currently 20 partners strong, TEAM Kentucky is an organization of people, communities and state entities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky who work collaboratively to recruit and attract sporting events to the state and to their regions, and to provide the best service possible to event organizers. Recent events have included 2011 USA Canoe and Kayak Wildwater National Team Trials (Elkhorn City – Russell Fork); 2011 NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round Tournament (Paducah – Brooks Stadium); and 2010 NCAA Division II Fall National Championships Festival (Louisville – Bellarmine University).

Come to play • KFC Yum! Center

State-of-the-art new sports and meeting complex in downtown Louisville, with over 700,000 square feet of space, including a multi-purpose event floor, meeting rooms, sports bar and restaurants overlooking the Ohio River.

• Kentucky Horse Park

Located outside Lexington, the Kentucky Horse Park is a 1,200acre facility with multiple competition venues onsite and was home to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the largest equine sporting event in the world.

additional amenities including locker rooms, meeting space, pavilions and shaded vendor areas.

road trip Kentucky is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.

The Commonwealth is served by three international airports (Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati). Several major interstates and highways run through Kentucky, including I-65, I-71, I-75, I-64, as well as the Western Kentucky Parkway, Cumberland Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway.

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Nick Hope, Sports Marketing Manager 500 Mero St. Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-564-4270 Email: nick.hope@ky.gov www.teamky.com

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verland Park, located in the Kansas City area, provides visitors a blend of metropolitan amenities and suburban hospitality.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Overland Park offers over 5,200 hotel rooms, outdoor activities, family-friendly attractions, performing arts, museums, over 250 restaurants and shopping – all with easy access to sports venues. Plus, the region features everything from professional sports and historical sites to amusement parks and nightlife.

Overland Park has played host to hundreds of national and regional events, representing 23 different sports, at some of the nation’s finest amateur athletic facilities. Overland Park can accommodate a wide range of events including Taekwondo, dance competitions, basketball, Ultimate, volleyball, racquetball, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer and more. As a premier destination for amateur athletics, the city has hosted notable events such as the 2010 US Youth Soccer National Championship, MIAA Softball Tournaments and USSSA 12A, 16A/18A World Series.

The Overland Park Sports Alliance is ready to assist you in planning your event. Our staff will check availability at hotels and facilities, organize proposals, arrange site visits, assist with publicity, provide informational materials and mobile application, volunteers and customized services to meet your needs. See why tournaments in Overland Park are above and beyond. By design.

COme TO plAy • Overland Park Soccer Complex Complex features 12 synthetic turf, lighted fields with built-in cooling system, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, multiple concession areas, permanent restrooms, administrative and meeting facilities and convenient highway access.

• Blue Valley Recreation Complex With 24 lighted and irrigated baseball/softball fields, Blue Valley Rec plays host to 40 youth tournaments each year; including the 12A & 16A/18A USSSA World Series and the annual Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Softball Championship.

• MidAmerica Sports Complex Offering 22 lighted softball fields and 2 multi-purpose fields (soccer, football, and rugby) with concessions; connected to the Complex is Okun Fieldhouse with 4 basketball courts and 8 volleyball courts.

• Epic Indoor Sports Epic offers over 20,000 sq. ft. of turf for indoor soccer, flag football, lacrosse and futsal, plus 17,000 sq. ft. of concrete event space and seating for 400 spectators, making it a great multi-purpose sports facility.

• Overland Park Convention Center The Convention Center offers 237,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, including a 60,000-sq.-ft. exhibition hall, ballroom, seven break-out rooms; host to numerous volleyball, dance, cheerleading, gymnastics and other events. It is connected to the 412-room Sheraton and within walking distance of 1,000 hotel rooms.

• New Century Fieldhouse Recently opened indoor sports and multi-use facility featuring a 100 ft. by 190 ft. artificial turf field, four full-length basketball courts, eight volleyball courts, four futsal courts, and upper and lower concession stands/lounge areas with flat-screens and court/field views, plus four upper-level party suites.

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• 3&2 Baseball With 27 lighted baseball fields, 3&2 hosts over 18 tournaments per year, including the Kansas A & AA USSSA State Tournament, Kansas USSSA High School State and USSSA AA World Series.

• Heritage Park A 1,238-acre park that includes 18 grass soccer fields, 4 softball fields, 18-hole championship golf course, 11 full-size football fields that can be used for soccer, lacrosse, rugby and Ultimate – complete with concessions and adequate free parking.

• The Athletic Club Offering 15 racquetball/handball courts, The Athletic Club has hosted the National Masters Racquetball International Championship, USA Racquetball National Collegiate Championships, Women’s Senior/Masters Racquetball National Championship and 4 Wall Nationals Handball Tournament.

rOAd Trip Overland Park is within a day’s drive for more than 60 million people, with easy access to interstate highways I-70, I-35, I-29 and US 69. Overland Park is located 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport, which consistently ranks below the national average for airfare.

• Downtown Kansas City is just 15 minutes away by car or public transportation.

• Within five hours by car or one hour by plane to major cities including Wichita, Omaha, Des Moines, St. Louis, Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

• Just a three-hour plane ride from either coast.

CONTACT Overland Park Sports Alliance Justin Stine, Director 9001 W. 110th St., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: 913-491-0123 Cell: 913-433-3691 Toll-Free: 800-262-7271 Email: jstine@overlandparksportsalliance.com www.overlandparksportsalliance.com Sports Planning Guide & Directory

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Greater Louisville Sports Commission One Riverfront Plaza, Suite 2200 401 West Louisville KY 40202 (502) 587-7767 dmcgraw@gotolouisville.com www.louisvillesports.org

KENTUCKY SPORTS FACILITIES Diddle Arena 1906 College Heights Blvd.

Bowling Green KY 42104 (270) 745-2903 les.forsythe@wku.edu www.wkusports.com

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Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium 1605 Avenue of the Champions Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 745-5530 les.forsythe@wku.edu www.wkusports.com Kentucky Indoor Soccer & Sports 404 Sporting Court Lexington KY 40503-3560 (859) 219-1499 aarbiter@aol.com www.kyindoor.com/ Javanon Indoor Soccer Facility 12411 Rehl Rd. Louisville KY 40299 (502) 299-3865 kmaum@javanon.com www.javanon.com Kentucky Exposition Center/ International Convention Center 937 Phillips Lane Louisville KY 40209 (502) 367-5150 dpatrone@ksfb.ky.gov www.kyexpo.org

Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission 1400 NW Evangeline Thruway Lafayette LA 70505 (337) 232-3737 karen@lafayettetravel.com www.lafayettetravel.com/meetingplanners/s portsfacilities Southwest Louisiana/Lake Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau 1205 N Lake Shore Dr. Lake Charles LA 70601 (800) 456-7952 ezartler@visitlakecharles.org www.visitlakecharles.org Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau 601 Constitution Dr. Monroe LA 71294 (318) 387-5691 sbruscato@monroe-westmonroe.org www.monroe-westmonroe.org Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation 2020 St. Charles Ave. 4th Floor New Orleans LA 70130 (504) 525-5678 jcicero@gnosf.org www.gnosports.com Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau 112 Main St. Patterson LA 70381 (985) 395-4905 cstansbury@cajuncoast.com www.cajuncoast.com Shreveport Regional Sports Authority 839 Kings Highway Suite 200 Shreveport LA 71104 (318) 429-0660 manntice@lasportsauthority.org www.lasportsauthority.org

Expoindoor 1004 W Housman St. Maysfield KY 42066 (270) 247-4500 www.eisoccer.com

Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Visitors Bureau 629 Spring St. Shreveport LA 71101 (318) 222-9391 bward@sbctb.org www.sbctb.org

Ellis T. Johnson Arena 150 University Blvd.

Morehead KY 40351 (606) 783-2386 p.rhodes@moreheadstate.edu www.morehead-st.edu

Louisiana Northshore CVB 68099 Highway 59 St. Tammany LA 70471 (800) 634-9443 todd@louisiananorthshore.com www.neworleansnorthshore.com

Racer Arena N 14th St. and Payne St. Murray KY 42071 (270) 809-7035 mike.thieke@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu Alumni Coliseum 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond KY 40475 (859) 622-2358 dan.mcbride@eku.edu www.ekusports.com/ Madison County Indoor Soccer Center 1136 Richmond Green Ct. Richmond KY 40475 (859) 625-1320 www.madisonindoor.com/

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Tiger Stadium N Stadium Rd. & Nicholson Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70803 (225) 578-4712 rhalibu@lsu.edu www.lsusports.net/

New Orleans Arena 1501 Girod St. New Orleans LA 70113 (504) 587-3663 arenabooking@superdome.com www.neworleansarena.com

Kang Arena 70389 Bravo St. Covington LA (985) 234-9932 ryanenk@yahoo.com www.kangarena.com

Tad Gormley Stadium Roosevelt Mall & Stadium Drive New Orleans LA 70113 (504) 482-4888 djoubert@nocp.org www.neworleanscitypark.com/tadstadium.html

Strawberry Stadium Western Avenue Hammond LA 70402 (985) 549-2395 athletics@selu.edu www.lionsports.net

Thomas Assembly Center Bulldog Drive Ruston LA 71272 (318) 257-5331 mellenberger@ltsportsproperties.com www.latechsports.com

University Center 800 W. University Ave. Hammond LA 70402 (985) 549-2395 athletics@selu.edu www.selu.edu/admin/uc/ Blackham Coliseum 2330 Johnston St. Lafayette LA 70503 (337) 482-6441 comments@ragincajuns.com www.lafayettetravel.com/meetingplanners Cajundome Convention Center 444 Cajundome Blvd.

Lafayette LA 70506 (337) 265-2100 pwright@cajundome.com www.cajundome.com Cowboy Stadium 700 E. McNeese St. Lake Charles LA 70609 (337) 475-5000 webmaster@mail.mcneese.edu www.mcneese.edu Fant-Ewing Coliseum 4099 Northeast Dr. Monroe LA 71209 (318) 342-5360 staub@ulm.edu www.ulmathletics.com Malone Stadium 700 University Ave. Monroe LA 71209 (318) 342-5442 pshaw@ulm.edu www.ulmathletics.com Monroe Civic Center Arena 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway Monroe LA 71201 (318) 329-4947 www.ci.monroe.la.us/civic-center-arena.php

Bringhurst Field 1 Babe Ruth Drive Alexandria LA 71301 (318) 473-2237 emoran@myacesbaseball.com www.myacesbaseball.com

Harry Turpin Stadium 398 S. Jefferson St. Natchitoches LA 71457 (318) 357-5251 burkeg@nsula.edu www.nsudemons.com

Alex Box Stadium N Stadium Road & Nicholson Drive Baton Rouge LA 70894 (225) 578-4712 rhalibu@lsu.edu www.lsusports.net

Prather Coliseum 220 S. Jefferson St. Natchitoches LA 71497 (318) 357-5251 burkeg@nsula.edu www.nsudemons.com

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MASSACHUSETTS SPORTS COMMISSIONS Massachusetts Sports Partnership, Inc. 31 St. James Ave., Suite 260 P.O. Box 170427 Boston MA 02116 (617) 614-1203 jparis@masports.org www.masports.org Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Nine Central Street, Suite 201 Lowell MA 01852 (978) 459-6150 dbelanger@merrimackvalley.org www.merrimackvalley.org

MASSACHUSETTS SPORTS FACILITIES Teamworks 30 Great Road Acton MA 01720 (978) 287-5533 info@teamworksacton.com www.teamworksacton.com William D. Mullins Memorial Center 200 Commonwealth Ave. Amherst MA 01003 (413) 545-3001 pkooshkalis@admin.umass.edu www.mullinscenter.com Soccer Etc. 130 Sohier Rd Beverly MA 01915-5536 (978) 927-4422 socceretc@comcast.net www.rollerpalace.net/Soccer_Etc.html Bright Hockey Center 79 N.Harvard St. Boston MA 02163 (617) 384-8426 jlister@fas.harvard.edu www.athletics.harvard.edu Campanelli Stadium 1 Feinberg Way Boston MA 02301 (508) 559-7000 roxfun@brocktonrox.com www.brocktonrox.com

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great location, superb venues and friendly hometown atmosphere make Topeka, Kansas the best choice for you!

Visit Topeka and the Topeka Shawnee County Sports Council are a team that works together with a hands-on approach to every sports event we host, and we have hosted a lot! USA Women’s Olympic Softball Exhibition Games, USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals, Kansas Kids State Folkstyle, NHRA Summer O’Reilly Nationals, ASA National Youth Softball, Little League World Series baseball and Central Zone swimming, to name just a few.

Affordable, family-friendly and conveniently located in the Midwest, Topeka offers the modern sports amenities of a large city mixed with the charm and hospitality of a small Midwest community. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and your event.

COme TO play • Hummer Sports Park A six-sport complex named as one of America’s finest facilities, offering a 6,000+-seat AstroPlay turf football stadium; all-weather eight-lane track; 2,000 seat AstroPlay soccer stadium; two 500-seat baseball and softball fields with covered dugouts, fenced bullpens and batting cages (both baseball and softball areas have seating capacity of 3,000); 1,000-seat natatorium with a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool, warm-up pool, swimmer crash area, locker rooms, concessions and meeting space.

• Kansas Expocentre Landon Arena is climate-controlled and features computerized lighting, closed-circuit TV security, state-of-the-art sound system, 13-foot drive-in entrance and built-in ice capabilities. Landon Arena is home to the Topeka RoadRunners NAHL hockey team and Kansas Koyotes APFL football team. Kansas Expocentre is ideal for hockey, ice skating, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, rodeo and much more!

• Sunflower Soccer Complex 108-acre facility with 11 full-size fields on 45 acres and 750 parking stalls. Home of the bi-annual Governor’s Cup Soccer Invitational.

• Heartland Park Topeka Home to the best drag, road and dirt track events in the U.S. with permanent spectator seating, concessions and suites, hosting NHRA, PINKS All Out and the Dirt Track Series.

• Lake Shawnee 410 acres of water for fishing, boating, rowing and sailing; first-class softball and baseball facilities; tennis courts and soccer fields; 18-hole golf course. The recently completed Lake Shawnee Baseball Complex features six lighted baseball fields and a sportsdirectory.org

lighted multi-purpose field. Lake Shawnee is also the site of the Great Plains Rowing event every year.

• Iliff Commons A cross country course featuring several miles of fescue trails carved through prairie grass and woods.

• Rueger Fields Four-diamond softball complex with 300-foot fences, concession/ restroom building with observation deck, automatic underground irrigation system.

fan friendly • Tour the beautiful Kansas Capitol building.

• Visit the Kansas Museum of History.

• Explore Old Prairie Town – an authentic pioneer village with cabin, mansion, general store and working soda fountain.

• Visit the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

• Enjoy specialty boutique shopping and unique dining downtown and throughout the city.

rOad Trip Topeka is located in the heartland at the intersection of I-70 and I-335. Kansas City International Airport is within an hour.

Topeka is also an easy drive-in location for your events.

COnTaCT Visit Topeka Inc. Jennifer Muse 1275 SW Topeka Blvd.

Topeka, KS 66612

Phone: 800-235-1030 Email: Jennifer@visittopeka.com www.visittopeka.com

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Matthews Arena 238 St. Botolph St. Boston MA 02115 (617) 373-2672 m.winsor@neu.edu www.gonu.com

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County CVB 26 West Street Annapolis MD 21401 (410) 626-2598 jmcnees@visitannapolis.org www.visitannapolis.org/sports

TD Garden 100 Legends Way Boston MA 02114 (617) 624-1129 customerservice@tdgarden.com www.tdgarden.com

Maryland Office of Sports Marketing 401 E. Pratt St. Baltimore MD 21202 (410) 767-3373 thasseltine@marylandsports.us www.marylandsports.us A statewide initiative designed to collectively market Maryland to the sports industry by creating a synergistic approach to the way we market ALL of Maryland as a sports destination.

BCL Premier Sports 100 River Ridge Drive Suite 105 Chestnut Hill MA 02062 (781) 619-9320 info@bclpremiersports.com www.bclpremiersports.com

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Edward Lelacheur Park 450 Aiken St. Lowell MA 01854 (978) 459-2255 tbawmann@lowellspinners.com www.lowellspinners.com Mansfield Sportsplex 31 Oxford St. Mansfield MA 02048 (508) 337-3100 brianc@mansfieldsportsplex.com www.mansfieldsportsplex.com Fore Kicks 10 Pine St Norfolk MA 02056-1614 (508) 624-4433 tomteager@forekicks.com www.forekicks.com Allsport Soccer Arena Old Ferry Road Northampton MA 01061 (413) 587-9797 staff@allsportsoccer.com www.northamptonsoccer.com/site/ Teamworks 185 Otis Street Northborough MA 01532 (508) 351-9800 info@teamworksnorthboro.com www.teamworksnorthboro.com Tyngsboro Sports Center 18 Progress Ave. Tyngsboro MA 01879 (978) 649-9393 darryl@tyngsborosportscenter.com www.tyngsborosportscenter.com/ Soccer City Sports Center 2041 Boston Road Wilbraham MA 01095 (413) 543-8554 contact@soccer-city.com www.soccer-city.com

Prince George’s County Convention & Visitors Bureau 9200 Basil Court Suite 101 Largo MD 20774 (301) 925-8300 visitorinfo@co.pg.md.us www.visitprincegeorges.com

MARYLAND SPORTS FACILITIES Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Rowe Blvd. & Taylor Ave. Annapolis MD 21402 (410) 293-8725 heinze@usna.edu www.navysports.cstv.com 1st Mariner Arena 201 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201 (410) 347-2020 www.baltimorearena.com Homewood Field 3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore MD 21218 (410) 516-5053 andrew.harrington@jhu.edu www.hopkinssports.com Hughes Stadium 1700 East Cold Spring Lane Baltimore MD 21251 (443) 885-3831 lhaynesiv@aol.com www.morganstatebears.com/ Prince George’s Stadium 4101 Crain Highway Bowie MD 20716 (301) 805-6000 bcipcic@baysox.com www.baysox.com Maryland SoccerPlex 18031 Central Park Circle Boyds MD 20841 (301) 528-1482 klenert@mdsoccerplex.org www.mdsoccerplex.org Bobcat Stadium 101 Braddock Rd. Cumberland MD 21532-2303 (301) 687-4000 tadell@frostburg.edu www.frostburg.edu

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Crown Sports Center 28410 Crown Rd. Eden MD 21822 (410) 742-6000 laxphillips@comcast.net www.crownsportscenter.com

West Michigan Sports Commission 171 Monroe Ave NW Suite 700 Grand Rapids MI 49503 (616) 233-3560 mguswiler@westmisports.com www.westmichigansportscommission.com

Maryland Sports Arena 2723 Pulaski Highway Edgewood MD 21040 (410) 538-7300 info@marylandsportsarena.com www.marylandsportsarena.com

Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau 141 East Michigan Avenue Suite 100 Kalamazoo MI 49007 (269) 488-9000 gayers@discoverkalamazoo.com www.discoverkalamazoo.com/sportsevents/

Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick MD 21703 (301) 815-9900 apohl@frederickkeys.com www.frederickkeys.com Hagerstown Municipal Stadium 274 East Memorial Blvd.

Hagerstown MD 21740 (301) 791-6266 josh.mastin@hagerstownsuns.com www.hagerstownsuns.com Maryland SportsPlex 1031 Benfield Blvd.

Millersville MD 21108 (410) 729-0694 info@mdsportsplex.com www.mdsportsplex.com Arthur W. Perdue Stadium 6400 Hobbs Road Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 219-3112 ext. 149 abecker@theshorebirds.com http://tinyurl.com/3wrc9ny

MAINE SPORTS FACILITIES Alfond Arena Tunk Road Orono ME 04473 (207) 581-1289 eric.stoup@umit.maine.edu www.goblackbears.cstv.com Portland Sports Complex 512 Warren Avenue Portland ME 04103 (207) 878-0865 info@portlandsportscomplex.com www.portlandsportscomplex.com The Presque Isle Forum 84 Mechanic St. Presque Isle ME 04769 (207) 764-0491 www.presqueisleforum.com

MICHIGAN SPORTS COMMISSIONS Battle Creek Sports Promotion 77 East Michigan Ave, Suite 100 Battle Creek MI 49017 (269) 962-2240 x1577 gdeau@battlecreekvisitors.org www.battlecreeksports.org Flint Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 502 Church St. Flint MI 48502 (810) 232-6715 mmurphy@visitflint.org www.flint.travel/members/sportingcategories/SportingAttractions

Greater Lansing Sports Authority 1223 Turner Street Suite 200 Lansing MI 48906 (517) 377-1406 mprice@lansing.org www.lansingsports.org

MICHIGAN SPORTS FACILITIES Wide World Sports Center 2140 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor MI 48103 (734) 913-4625 soccer@wideworld-sports.com www.wideworld-sports.com Yost Ice Arena 1000 S. State St. Ann Arbor MI 48109 (734) 647-9763 yostice@umich.edu www.mgoblue.com/ C.O. Brown Stadium 189 Bridge Street Battle Creek MI 49017 (269) 962-0735 colopy@battlecreekbombers.com www.battlecreekbombers.com/ Kellogg Arena One McCamly Square Battle Creek MI 49017 (269) 963-4800 kscheibler@kelloggarena.com www.kelloggarena.com High Velocity Sports 46245 Michigan Ave. Canton MI 48188 (734) 487-7678 andrew@hvsports.com www.hvsports.com Cedar Rock Sports Plex 4758 Cornfield Drive Cedar Springs MI 49319 (616) 696-8393 tebenstein@charter.net www.cedarrocksportsplex.com Calihan Hall 4001 West McNichols Road Detroit MI 48221 (313) 993-1700 keri.gaither@udmercy.edu www.detroittitans.com Compuware Sports Arena 14900 Beck Rd. Detroit MI 48170 (734) 453-6400 info@plymouthwhalers.com www.compuwarehockey.com

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ur mission is to enhance Maryland's economy, image and quality of life through the attraction, promotion, retention and development of regional, national and international sporting events. To help achieve this mission we created TEAM Maryland—a statewide initiative designed to collectively market Maryland to the entire sports industry by creating a synergistic approach to the way we market ALL of Maryland as a sports destination—in the fall of 2010. In the first two years of operation, OSM has engaged in $1,000,000,000+ worth of economic impact; secured $300,000,000+ in economic impact; launched a statewide sports marketing initiative—TEAM Maryland; brought in nine new members to NASC; recruited and been awarded 10 major national events; and been instrumental in two venues’ inclusion in the USA World Cup Bid.

COme TO plAy US Naval Academy - Lejeune Hall (Anne Arundel County) The Lejeune Hall swimming and diving complex provides 23 25-meter short course lanes or 10 50-meter long course lanes as well as recently constructed 1- and 3-meter springboards and 5-, 7.5- and 10-meter platform areas. The gallery seats 1,500 spectators with room for more in the underwater observation areas.

Shawan Downs (Baltimore County) Situated on 300 acres of pristine former farmland in the northern part of the Baltimore County, Shawan Downs has been transformed into a premier equestrian center. The main feature of Shawan Downs is the state-of-the-art steeplechase course, which is home to the annual Legacy Chase and many other steeplechase and eventing competitions throughout the year.

M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore City) Opening in 1998, M&T Bank Stadium is located at the south point of Camden Yards and is the crowning jewel of the NFL's premier sports facilities. It has hosted a plethora of sports events from football games to NCAA Lacrosse Championships to worldclass soccer matches, including a record-breaking 71,000+ sellout for the 2009 World Football Challenge.

HillStreet Skate Park (Frederick County) This 17,000-square-foot, all-concrete skate park includes a clover-shaped bowl with depths of five, seven and ten feet. It also includes a smaller, P-shaped bowl and a full street course with such obstacles as four different sizes of handrails, a hip and multiple quarterpipes, including an eight-foot-high quarterpipe with two extensions.

Ripken Baseball Academy (Howard County) The ultimate baseball destination—3 replica fields of Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Memorial Stadium, 4 skinned baseball/ softball diamonds, a scale model of Oriole Park at Camden Yards with “Warehouse” named for Cal Sr. and patented synthetic training circle, bullpens and custom-designed batting cages.

Centennial Park (Howard County) The 337-acre park has an abundance of athletic riches, most notably a spectacular 54-acre, man-made lake—home of the Columbia Triathlon and IronGirl Triathlon. Centennial also includes a skate park, 4 sand volleyball courts, 6 diamonds, 2 multipurpose lighted fields, 8 tennis courts and one tournament court. sportsdirectory.org

Congressional Country Club (Montgomery County) Since opening 1924, Congressional has hosted three U.S. Opens —most recently in June 2011, a PGA Championship and the AT&T National on its two 18-hole golf courses—the Blue Course and Gold Course.

Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex (Prince George’s County) Facilities include a 75,000-square-foot field house with seating capacity for 3,000+ that will host the 2013 USATF Masters Indoor Nationals, and dedicated gymnastics & aquatic centers each capable of seating 1,000 spectators.

Maryland International Raceway (St. Mary’s County) MIR sits at the tip of the county and is ideally positioned only 80 feet about sea level. MIR hosts over 100 events a year and has seating capacity for 12,500+ people, with plenty of parking to accommodate any auto or motor event. MIR has its very own J34 Jet Dryer, DTN Weather Center located in the Race Control, VP Fuel Station and emergency response vehicles.

Crown Sports Center (Wicomico County) At 105,000 square feet, Crown Sports Center is one of the largest indoor sporting facilities on the East Coast. The indoor facilities include four indoor soccer fields with state-of-the-art turf, four Futsal fields and four volleyball courts. Outside CSC's front door lie 12 acres of pristine Bermuda turf ready for any tournament.

rOAd Trip Maryland is a four-season state, with numerous sporting events happening year-round and within a day’s drive of over 60% of the U.S. population. Maryland is accessible by plane, train, automobile, boat, bicycle or foot. Maryland is the ultimate tank-of-gas destination – you can travel from the mountains of Garrett County to the turf in Baltimore to the ocean in Worcester County and only fill up the tank once.

CONTACT Maryland Office of Sports Marketing Terry Hasseltine 401 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: 410-767-3373 Email: thasseltine@marylandsports.us www.MarylandSports.us • www.TEAMMaryland.us Sports Planning Guide & Directory

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MICHIGAN SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) Spartan Stadium One Birch Road East Lansing MI 48824 (517) 355-1633 atkins27@ath.msu.edu www.msuspartans.com/facilities/spartanstadium.html Atwood Stadium 701 W Third Ave. Flint MI 48502 (810) 766-7463 pgerace@cityofflint.com www.ci.flint.mi.us/atwood/stadiumInfo.htm

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Perani Arena & Event Center 3501 Lapeer Rd. Flint MI 48503 (810) 744-0580 x 208 jtorrey@peraniarena.com www.peraniarena.com Total Soccer 34300 Utica Road Fraser MI 48026 (586) 294-8848 tsfraser@totalsoccerinc.com www.totalsoccerinc.com/Fraser/ DeltaPlex Arena 2500 Turner Ave. NW Grand Rapids MI 49544 (616) 364-9000 plexdesk@deltaplex.com www.deltaplex.com Van Andel Arena 130 West Fulton Grand Rapids MI 49503-2601 (616) 742-6600 tjohnson@smggr.com www.vanandelarena.com The Soccer Stop 5 River Hills Drive Holland MI 49424 (616) 393-7768 soccerstop@tds.net www.hollandsoccerstop.us Wings Stadium 3600 Vanrick Dr. Kalamazoo MI 49001 (269) 345-1125 jweber@wingsstadium.com www.kwings.com Premier Training Center 51379 Quadrate Drive Macomb MI 48042 (586) 207-1606 info@premiertrainingcenter.com www.premiertrainingcenter.com Berry Events Center 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette MI 49855 (906) 227-2105 dfaiella@nmu.edu www.nmu.educ Superior Dome 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette MI 49855 (906) 227-2465 cbammert@nmu.edu webb.nmu.edu/SportsAthletics/

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L.C. Walker Arena 955 Fourth Street Muskegon MI 49440 (231) 726-2939 furyweb@next-www.net www.lcwalkerarena.com

Mariucci Arena 1901 4th St. SE Minneapolis MN 55455 (612) 625-8365 ellis004@umn.edu www.gophersports.com

Kingdom Indoor Center 8151 Merchant Place Portage MI 49002 (269) 226-2000 x 205 chris@kicsports.net www.kicsports.net

Sports Pavilion 1925 University Ave. SE Minneapolis MN 55455 (612) 625-3007 dale0099@umn.edu gophersports.com

Total Sports Complex 30990 Wixom Rd Wixom MI 48393 (248) 669-9817 info@totalsportscomplex.com www.totalsportscomplex.com Sports Facilities

Williams Arena 1925 University Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455 (612) 625-8860 ellis004@umn.edu www.gophersports.com

Rynearson Stadium 184 Westview St. Ypsilanti MI 48197 (734) 487-1050 ekeil@emich.edu www.emueagles.com

MINNESOTA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau 7900 International Drive Suite 990 Bloomington MN 55425 (952) 858-8500 x109 mmeunier@bloomingtonmn.org www.bloomingtonmn.org Greater Mankato Convention and Visitors Bureau 1 Civic Center Plaza Mankato MN 56001 (507) 385-6662 lmrozek@greatermankato.com www.greatermankato.com St. Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 525 Highway 10 South Suite 1 St. Cloud MN 56304 (320) 202-6728 kelly@granitecountry.com www.granitecountry.com

MINNESOTA SPORTS FACILITIES Albert Lea City Arena 701 Lake Chapeau Drive Albert Lea MN 56007 (507) 377-4374 www.city.albertlea.org/arena.htm Eagan Civic Arena 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. Eagan MN 55122-1810 (651) 675-5592 mvaughn@cityofegan.com www.cityofeagan.com/live/article.aspx?id=40290 Ralia Sports Center 8686 Valley Forge Lane Maple Grove MN 55369 (763) 391-6660 seandoyle@raliasportscenter.com www.raliasportscenter.com

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Midway Stadium 1771 Energy Park Drive St. Paul MN 55108-2720 (651) 644-6659 bob.klepperich@ci.stpaul.mn.us saintsbaseball.com Canad Inns Stadium 1465 Maroons Road Winnipeg MN R7B 1G7 (204) 784-7421 cdowbyhuz@bluebombers.com www.canadinnsstadium.com

MISSOURI SPORTS COMMISSIONS Branson Lakes Area Chamber/CVB 269 State Highway 248 Branson MO 65616 (417) 243-2124 theithaus@bransoncvb.com www.explorebransonsports.com The Branson Lakes Area, nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, is the live entertainment capital of the world with three lakes, 200+ holes of golf, a new state-of-theart convention center, theme parks, fabulous shopping, many one-of-a-kind facilities & attractions & a new airport.

Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau 100 East High St. P.O. Box 2227 Jefferson City MO 65102 (573) 632-2820 daniel@visitjeffersoncity.com www.visitjeffersoncity.com Joplin Sports Authority 2914 E. 32nd St. Suite 201 Joplin MO 64803 (417) 625-1006 mike@joplinsports.org www.joplinsports.org Kansas City Sports Commission/ Foundation 1308 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City MO 64105 (816) 474-4652 csmith@sportkc.org www.sportkc.org Greater Springfield Sports Commission 815 E. St. Louis St Springfield MO 65806-2417 (417) 869-7529 lkettering@springfieldmo.org www.springfieldmosports.org

Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau 230 South Main St. St. Charles MO 63301 (636) 946-7776 gmaxon@historicstcharles.com www.historicstcharles.com You’ll find sporting venues, big-city amenities and small-town charm in Saint Charles. Whether your event features 10 or 1,000 participants, you’ll find our setting and price just right.

St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau 109 S. Fourth Street St. Joseph MO 64501 (816) 233-6688 lbernard@stjomo.com www.stjomo.com St. Louis Sports Commission 308 N. 21st St. Suite 500 St. Louis MO 63103 (314) 345-5100 fviverito@stlsports.org www.stlsports.org

MISSOURI SPORTS FACILITIES Hearnes Center 600 E. Stadium Blvd.

Columbia MO 65201 (573) 884-6428 hickmantl@missouri.edu www.mutigers.com/facilities/miss-facilities.html Taylor Stadium Research Park Drive Columbia MO 65201 (573) 884-1212 crumptonr@missouri.edu www.mutigers.com/facilities/fac-taylor-fieldbb.html Parsons Stadium 1 Bob Conrad Rd. Crane MO 65633 (417) 832-8830 www.generalsbaseballclub.com/ KC Sports Lodge 19310 E. 50th Terrace Independence MO (816) 795-7171 info@kcsportslodge.com www.kcsportslodge.com Community America Ballpark 1800 Village West Pkwy Kansas City MO 66111 (913) 328-2255 operations@tbonesbaseball.com www.tbonesbaseball.com Kauffman Stadium One Royal Way Kansas City MO 64129-6969 (816) 504-4306 eventsales@royals.com www.kcroyals.com Bearcat Stadium 800 University Drive Maryville MO 64468 (660) 562-1725 blade@nwmissouri.edu www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/index.htm# T.R. Hughes Ballpark 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd.

O’Fallon MO 63366 (636) 240-2287 sbrook@rivercityrascals.com www.rivercityrascals.com sportsdirectory.org

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ook no further for a top-notch spot to host your next sporting event. As an athletic director or coach, you want the best venue to accommodate your games, right? You’ll find sporting venues, big-city amenities and smalltown charm in Saint Charles, MO. Whether your sporting event features 10 or 1,000 participants, you’ll find our setting and price just right for your group. Saint Charles has a venue to host all sporting events from the Family Arena with 31,232 square feet of floor space to the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex for your next baseball tournament. The National Equestrian Center is a 24-acre center that meets the standards for all competitions. St. Peter’s Rec-Plex provides a venue for hockey, speed skating and figure skating events. The competition pool is perfect for swimming, diving or water polo.

For a smaller venue, Saint Charles offers city and county parks for baseball and softball.

High schools, colleges and universities offer fields, courts, tracks and indoor gymnasiums.

Our accommodations and casual-style restaurants are affordable and geared toward families. Saint Charles offers more than your group will have time for. Tour Missouri’s First Capitol, stroll the historic district featuring 125 shops, or try your luck at a casino. Saint Charles offers family amusement, museums and galleries. Our staff is eager to assist you with your sporting event.

COme TO plAy • Family Arena A l0,000-plus-seat, multi-purpose facility which can host a variety of sporting events.

• St. Peters Rec-Plex A 230,000-square-foot complex with 3 regulation ice rinks and a natatorium with an Olympic pool and diving tower.

• St. Charles Convention Center The area’s newest full-service convention facility with 154,000 total square feet of space.

• The National Equestrian Center The best equestrian showplace in the Midwest with 2 indoor and 1 outdoor arena and over 650 stalls.

• T.R. Hughes Ballpark Minor league baseball stadium which seats over 5,500 and is home to the River City Rascals of the Frontier League.

• Ozzie Smith Sports Complex 76-acre baseball and softball facility with seven full-size diamonds.

• West James Courts Indoor tennis and racquetball facility with 6 tennis courts and 6 racquetball courts.

• National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame Opened in 2007, the facility has 16 indoor and 16 outdoor courts for year-round tournaments for players of all skill levels.

rOAd Trip Located 10 minutes west of Lambert St. Louis International Airport and 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, St. Charles is conveniently located on Interstate 70 and a short drive from Interstates 64, 55 and 44.

CONTACT Greater St. Charles, Missouri CVB Greg Maxon Group Travel & Sports Sales Manager 230 S. Main St. St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 1-888-205-7264 Email: gmaxon@historicstcharles.com www.historicstcharles.com

• St. Charles Soccer Complex Park 60-acre soccer complex with 16 fields (2 lighted) available for all age levels.

• Tony Glavin Soccer Complex Home of the St. Louis Lions Soccer Club of the United Soccer League with 1 indoor and 5 outdoor fields. sportsdirectory.org

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MISSOURI SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) Plaster Sports Complex 1015 E Grand St. Springfield MO 65897 (417) 836-6776 randallblackwood@missouristate.edu missouristatebears.com/ Saint Joseph Civic Arena 100 N. 4th St. Joseph MO 64501 (816) 271-4717 civicarena@ci.st-joseph.mo.us www.stjoemo.info/parks/arena.cfm Vetta Sports at St. Charles 150 Enchanted Parkway St. Peters MO (636) 498-4625 stcharles@vettasports.com www.vettasports.com

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Audrey J. Walton Stadium at Vernon Kennedy Field 500 S. Washington St. Warrensburg MO 64093 (660) 543-4011 sthomason@ucmo.edu www.ucmo.edu/athletics/index.cfm

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium 2531 North State Street Jackson MS 39216 (601) 979-7821 carl.roberts@jsums.edu jsutigers.cstv.com/

Washington-Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Dr. Missoula MT 59812 (406) 243-2214 paul.hengel@mso.umt.edu montanagrizzlies.com

McCormick Field 30 Buchanan Place Asheville NC 28801 (828) 258-0428 bdewine@theashevilletourists.com www.theashevilletourists.com

C.M. Tad Smith Coliseum Coliseum Drive Oxford MS 38677 (662) 915-7167 www.olemisssports.com

Dehler Park 2611 9th Ave North Billings MT 59101 (406) 252-1241 mustangs@billingsmustangs.com www.billingsmustangs.com

Bojangles Coliseum 2700 East Independence Blvd.

Charlotte NC 28205 (704) 372-3600 jbowen@starbookerpresents.com www.bojanglescoliseum.com/

Humphrey Coliseum 55 Coliseum Blvd.

Starkville MS 39762 (662) 325-0958 bfrey@athletics.msstate.edu www.mstateathletics.com Polk-DeMent Stadium 145 Lakeview Dr. Starkville MS 39762 (662) 325-7452 bet3@msstate.edu www.mstateathletics.com BancorpSouth Center 375 East Main Street P.O. Box 7288 Tupelo MS 38804 (662) 841-6573 crussell@bcsarena.com www.bcsarena.com

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SPORTS COMMISSIONS Oxford CVB 102 Ed Perry Blvd Oxford MS 38655 (662) 232-2367 maryallyn@oxfordcvb.com www.oxfordcvb.com DeSoto County Tourism Association 4716 Pepper Chase Dr. Southaven MS 38671 (662) 393-8770 susan@sodesoto.com www.sodesoto.com Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Drawer 47 Tupelo MS 38802 (662) 841-6521 sgaines@tupelo.net www.tupelo.net

MISSISSIPPI SPORTS FACILITIES Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center 2350 Beach Blvd. P.O. Box 4676 Biloxi MS 39531 (228) 594-3700 dross@mscoastcoliseum.com www.mscoastcoliseum.com Reed Green Coliseum 118 College Drive Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001 (601) 266-5025 tim.atkinson@usm.edu www.usm.edu/index.php Rice-Totten Field 14000 Highway 82 Itta Bena MS 38941 (622) 254-3639 sterling.steward@mvsu.edu www.mvsu.edu/athletics

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Billings Convention & Visitors Bureau PO Box 31177 Billings MT 59107-1177 (406) 245-4111 joan@billingschamber.com www.visitbillings.com/

MONTANA SPORTS FACILTIES RimRock Auto Arena at MetraPark 308 6th Ave. N Billings MT 59103 (406) 256-2400 www.metrapark.com Breeden Field House 1 Bobcat Circle Bozeman MT 59717 (406) 994-2287 mstocks@montana.edu www.montana.edu/wwwsfac Centene Stadium 1015 25th St. North Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 452-5311 business@gfvoyagers.com http://tinyurl.com/3roryrx Adams Center 32 Campus Dr. Missoula MT 59812 (406) 243-2213 maescf@mso.umt.edu www.umt.edu/adamscenter Ogren Park at Allegiance Field 700 Cregg Ln. Missoula MT 59801 (406) 543-3300 jamoss@missoulaosprey.com www.missoulaosprey.com

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NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Burlington/Alamance County CVB/Sports Council PO Box 519 Burlington NC 27216 (336)570-1444 robert@visitalamance.com www.visitalamance.com Charlotte Sports Commission 333 East Trade Street Charlotte NC 28202 (704) 688-8518 jbeaver@charlottesports.org www.charlottesports.org Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 245 Person Street Fayetteville NC 28301 (910) 483-5311 cpowers@visitfayettevillenc.com www.visitfayettevillenc.com/sports-in-fayetteville

Charlotte Sports Center 8626 Hankins Rd Charlotte NC 28269-2607 (704) 597-7311 office@charlottesportscenter.com www.charlottesportscenter.com/ Knights Stadium 2280 Deerfield Dr. Charlotte NC 29715 (704) 357-8071 (North Carolina) markm@charlotteknights.com www.charlotteknights.com Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center 92 Catamount Rd. Cullowhee NC 28723 (828) 227-7677 jrfisher@wcu.edu ramsey.wcu.edu Durham Bulls Athletic Park 409 Blackwell St. Durham NC 27701 (919) 687-6544 info@durhambulls.com www.durhambulls.com

Greensboro Sports Commission 2200 Pinecroft Road, Suite 200 Greensboro NC 27407 (336) 378-4499 dbradford@greensborosports.org www.greensborosports.org

Crown Center 1960 Coliseum Dr. Fayetteville NC 28306 (910) 438-4100 contactus@crowncoliseum.com www.crowncoliseum.com

High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau 300 S. Main St High Point NC 27261 (336) 884-5255 mwells@highpoint.org www.highpoint.org

Greensboro Sportsplex 2400 16th St. Greensboro NC 27405-4299 (336) 373-3277 soccerop@greensborosportsplex.com www.greensborosportsplex.com

Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd.

Kannapolis NC 28083 (704)-782-4340 donna@visitcabarrus.com www.visitcabarrus.com

L.P. Frans Stadium 2500 Clement Blvd NW Hickory NC 28603 (828) 322-3000 crawdad@hickorycrawdads.com www.hickorycrawdads.com

NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS FACILITIES Dreamsports Center 1016 Investment Blvd.

Apex NC 27502 (919) 387-2955 steve@dreamsportscenter.com www.dreamsportscenter.com Asheville Civic Center 70 Court Plaza Asheville NC 28802 (828) 259-5741 ddover@ashevillenc.gov www.ashevilleciviccenter.com

Shuford Memorial Gymnasium 625 7th Avenue NE Hickory NC 28603 (828) 328-7128 mcgeachy@lr.edu www.lrbears.com/ Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium 2888 Moose Rd. Kannapolis NC 28083 (704) 932-3267 info@intimidatorsbaseball.com www.intimidatorsbaseball.com Grainger Stadium 400 E. Grainger Ave Kinston NC 28501 (252) 527-9111 info@kinstonindians.com www.kinstonindians.com

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hen the competition's over it’s time to play in Branson. Take a dip, rent a boat, jet ski or kayak on one of three mountain lakes. Bass fish on Table Rock Lake, trout fish on Lake Taneycomo, journey past towering bluffs and waterfalls at Dogwood Canyon, play at White Water or Silver Dollar City theme parks, enjoy 100+ shows, Ride a Duck, soar on one of three new ziplines, or race the new Heavy Metal High Rise at the Track Family Fun Parks. Experience the Grand Staircase aboard the Titanic—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Visit ExploreBranson.com to find out why participants and families that were here for Ironman 70.3, USSSA baseball and softball World Series Tournaments and the ESPN Bassmaster Open love it when their events are held in Branson!

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COme TO plAy • Branson Rec Plex The 44,000-square-foot Branson Rec Plex is a state-of-the-art sports and recreation complex inclusive of 4 baseball/softball fields designed for competition and tournament play, 2 large multi-use soccer fields, 2 full-size basketball courts, 2 full-size volleyball courts and a 12,250-square-foot outdoor pool. • Branson Convention Center The center offers 220,000 square feet of flexible space, including two exhibit halls totaling 47,000 square feet, adjoined to a 23,000-squarefoot ballroom. • Theaters In Branson you have a unique one-of-a-kind opportunity for your cheerleading, gymnastics and dance competitions. Several of our theaters are available to host these exciting events.

Getting to Branson, Missouri, is easy ...whether you drive, ride in a motorcoach or arrive by air. Branson is less than a day's drive for one-third of the United States, and has two airports in less than 45 miles that offer low-cost flights: the new Branson Airport and the Springfield-Branson National Airport, it's never been easier for your family or group to travel to Branson.

CONTACT Branson Lakes Area Chamber/CVB Terra Heithaus 269 State Highway 248 Branson, MO 65616 Phone: 417-243-2124 Email: theithaus@bransoncvb.com www.ExploreBransonSports.com

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SPORTS FACILITIES

Carter Finley Stadium 2500 Warren Carroll Drive Raleigh NC 27695 (919) 515-5077 elisabeth_condrone@ncsu.edu www.gopack.com

Bismark Civic Center 315 S. 5th St Bismarck ND 58502-1075 (701) 355-1370 rdhorner@nd.gov www.bismarckciviccenter.com

J.S. Dorton Arena 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd Raleigh NC 27607 (919) 821-7400 claudine.davis@ncagr.gov www.ncstatefair.org/facilities/dorton.htm

Fargodome 1800 N. University Drive Fargo ND 58102 (701) 241-9100 donnielange@fargodome.com www.fargodome.com

RBC Center 1400 Edwards Mill Rd Raleigh NC 27607 (919) 861-2273 www.rbccenter.com

Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave. N Fargo ND 58102 (701) 235-6161 redhawks@fmredhawks.com www.fmredhawks.com

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Reynolds Coliseum Cates Ave. Raleigh NC 27695 (919) 515-7369 barry_joyce@ncsu.edu www.gopack.com Legion Stadium Complex 2149 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 341-4604 amy.beatty@wilmingtonnc.gov www.legionstadium.com BB&T Field 411 Deacon Blvd.

Winston-Salem NC 27105 (336) 758-6504 hickmabv@wfu.edu www.wakeforestsports.com Bowman Gray Stadium 1250 S Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Winston-Salem NC 27107 (336) 723-1819 info@bowmangrayracing.com www.bowmangrayracing.com Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum 2825 University Parkway Winston-Salem NC 27105 (336) 725-5635 gduncan@ljvm.com www.joelcoliseum.com Five County Stadium 1501 NC Highway 39 Zebulon NC 27597 (919) 269-2287 dspence@carolinamudcats.com www.gomudcats.com/stadium.asp

NORTH DAKOTA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Fargo-Moorhead Athletic Commission 2001 44th Street South Fargo ND 58103 (701) 282-3653 steve@fargomoorhead.org www.fargomoorhead.org/bring-your-athletic-event-to-fargo-moorhead.html Forks Area Sports Association 4251 Gateway Dr. Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 746-0444 sandy@visitgrandforks.com www.visitgrandforks.com

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Alerus Center 1200 42nd Street S Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 792-1200 jlinstad@aleruscenter.com www.aleruscenter.com Hyslop Sports Center 2751 2nd Ave North Grand Forks ND 58202 (701) 777-4036 daniella.irle@athletics.und.nodak.edu www.fightingsioux.com Jamestown Civic Center 212 3rd Avenue SE Jamestown ND 58401 (701) 252-8088 pfosse@daktel.com www.jamestownnd.org/departments/civiccenter/facility

NEBRASKA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Kearney Visitors Bureau 1007 2nd Avenue Kearney NE 68848 (308) 237-3161 rjasnoch@visitkearney.org www.visitkearney.org Omaha Sports Commission 1804 Capitol Ave. Omaha NE 68102 (402) 502-2216 harold@omahasports.org www.omahasports.org South Sioux City Convention & Visitors Bureau 3900 Dakota Avenue Suite 11 South Sioux City NE 68776 (402) 494-1307 dgoodier@cableone.net www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

NEBRASKA SPORTS FACILITIES Heartland Events Center 700 East Stolley Park Road Grand Island NE 68802-0490 (308) 382-4515 hughminerjr@aol.com www.heartlandeventscenter.com/mainmenu/facilities

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Health and Sports Center 2501 15th Aveune Kearney NE 68849 (308) 865-8069 brodersenrj@unk.edu www.lopers.com Abbot Sports Complex 7600 N. 70th Street Lincoln NE 68517 (402) 464-2255 jcoenen@abbottsports.com www.abbottsports.com CenturyLink Center Omaha 455 N. 10th Street Omaha NE 68102 (402) 341-1500 arenabooking@omahameca.com www.qwestcenter.com Omaha Civic Auditorium 1804 Capitol Ave Omaha NE 68102 (402) 444-3353 info@omahameca.com www.omahacivic.com Omaha Sports Complex 14706 Giles Rd. Omaha NE 68137 (402) 933-6400 whitneyt@omahasportscomplex.com www.omahasportscomplex.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE SPORTS FACILITIES

NEW JERSEY SPORTS FACILITIES Tab Ramos Sports Center 17 Blair Road Aberdeen NJ 07747 (732) 290-0003 cgosha21@gmail.com www.tabramossportscenter.com Bernie Robbins Stadium 545 North Albany Avenue Atlantic City NJ 08401 (609) 344-8873 info@acsurf.com www.acsurf.com TD Bank Park 1 Patriots Park Bridgewater NJ 08807 (908) 252-0700 pmcverry@somersetpatriots.com www.somersetpatriots.com Campbell’s Field 401 N. Delaware Ave. Camden NJ 08102 (856) 583-0038 lrosenberg@riversharks.com www.riversharks.com Soccer Palace 13 Route 57 Hackettstown NJ 07840 (973) 389-0878 soccerpalace@aol.com www.thesoccerpalace.com

Field House Sports 12 Tallwood Dr. Bow NH 03303 (603) 226-4646 webmaster@fieldhousesports.com www.fieldhousesports.com

FirstEnergy Park 2 Stadium Way Lakewood Township NJ 08701 (732) 901-7000 sfarago@blueclaws.com www.lakewoodblueclaws.com

The Sports Zone 7 A Street Derry NH 03038 (603) 537-9663 thesportszone@hotmail.com www.nhsportszone.com

The Sports Factory 175 Beaverbrook Road Lincoln Park NJ 07035 (973) 696-9199 info@thesportsfactory.net www.thesportsfactory.net

Memorial Field (Dartmouth) Crosby & Lebanon St. Hanover NH 03755 (603) 646-2673 richard.whitmore@dartmouth.edu www.dartmouthsports.com/

Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium 450 Broad Street Newark NJ 07102 (973) 848-1000 info@newarkbears.com www.newarkbears.com/contact.html

Thompson Arena S. Park St. & Austin Ave. Hanover NH 03755-3512 (603) 646-2673 richard.whitmore@dartmouth.edu www.dartmouthsports.com/

IZOD Center 50 Route 120 Meadowlands Sports Complex East Rutherford NJ 07073 (201) 935-8500 info@meadowlands.com www.meadowlands.com

NEW JERSEY SPORTS COMMISSIONS Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority 2314 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City NJ 08401 (609) 449-7142 mbianco@accva.com www.atlanticcitynj.com Mercer County Sports and Entertainment Commission 1638 Old Trenton Rd. West Windsor NJ 08550 (609) 737-0927 mika.ryan@verizon.net www.mcsec.net/

Louis Brown Althetic Center 83 Rockafeller Rd. Piscataway NJ 08854 (732) 445-4223 dfillis@winants.rutgers.edu www.scarletknights.com The Center Circle 1255 Main Street Rahway NJ 07065 (732) 396-9100 thecentercircle@rcn.com www.thecentercircle.com

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The Coliseum at Teaneck Armory 1799 Teaneck Road Teaneck NJ 07666 (201) 445-1900 info@soccercoliseum.com www.soccercoliseum.com Mercer County Waterfront Park One Thunder Road Trenton NJ 08611 (609) 394-3300 ryan@trentonthunder.com http://tinyurl.com/3vnxqzd Superdome Sports 134 Hopper Avenue Waldwick NJ 07463 (201) 444-7660 info@superdomesports.com www.superdomesports.com

SPORTS COMMISSIONS Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau 20 First Plaza Suite 601 Albuquerque NM 87102 (505) 842-9918 meet@itsatrip.org www.itsatrip.org Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau 211 N. Water St. Las Cruces NM 88001 (575) 541-2163 alawrence@las-cruces.org www.lascrucescvb.org Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau 3200 Civic Center Circle NE Rio Rancho NM 87144 (505) 891-7258 info@rioranchonm.org www.rioranchonm.org

Aggie Memorial Stadium Stewart & Payne St. Las Cruces NM 88003 (575) 646-4174 fym@nmsu.edu nmstatesports.com/ Pan American Center Payne & University Las Cruces NM 88003 (505) 646-5710 tdtaylor@nmsu.edu panam.nmsu.edu Blades Multiplex Arenas 801 Loma Colorado Drive Rio Rancho NM 87124 (505) 892-9222 www.bladesnm.com Halifax Metro Centre 1800 Argyle St. Halifax NS B3J 2V9 (902) 421-1302 x2390 darren@tclns.com www.halifaxmetrocentre.com

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SPORTS COMMISSIONS

Isotopes Park 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE Albuquerque NM 87106 (505) 924-2255 batencio@albuquerquebaseball.com http://tinyurl.com/no3m9w

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority 3150 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas NV 89109-9096 (702) 892-0711 jdugas@lvcva.com www.visitlasvegas.com

NEVADA SPORTS FACILITIES Cashman Field 850 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas NV 89101 (702) 386-7200 info@lv51.com www.lv51.com Las Vegas Indoor Soccer 1400 N. Rampart Las Vegas NV 89101 (702) 233-3600 anna@lasvegasindoorsoccer.com www.iloveindoorsoccer.com/ MGM Grand Garden Arena 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas NV 89109 (702) 891-7777 info@mgmgrand.com www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/grand -garden-arena.aspx Orleans Arena 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas NV 89103 (702) 365-7469 arenainfo@coastcasinos.net www.orleansarena.com Sam Boyd Stadium 7000 E. Russell Rd. Las Vegas NV 89122 (702) 895-1140 erik.schwarz@unlv.edu www.unlvrebels.com/index-main.html

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Goodsports USA 2903 Route 138 East Wall Township NJ 07719 (732) 681-8898 jcanning@goodsportsusa.com www.goodsportsusa.com/facility.cfm

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Soccer Centers 300 Memorial Drive Somerset NJ 08873 (732) 748-4625 soccercenters002@aol.com www.soccercenters.com

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NEVADA SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) Thomas & Mack Center 4505 S Maryland Parkway Las Vegas NV 89154-0003 (702) 895-3761 info@thomasandmack.com www.thomasandmack.com Lawlor Events Center 1500 N. Virginia St. Reno NV 89557 (775) 784-4659 lawlorinfo@yahoo.com www.unr.edu/lawlor

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Merrill Field 1 Saxon Dr. Alfred NY 14802 (607) 871-2030 morettij@alfred.edu saxons.alfred.edu/

Andy Kerr Stadium Newell Drive & College Street Hamilton NY 13346 (315) 228-7577 ehouse@colgate.edu www.gocolgateraiders.com

Robert K. Kraft Field 218th Street & Broadway New York NY 10027 (212) 854-5911 ee2133@columbia.edu www.gocolumbialions.com

Falcon Park 130 N Division St Auburn NY 13021 (315) 255-2489 ddays@auburndoubledays.com www.minorleaguebaseball.com

Starr Arena 13 Oak Drive Hamilton NY 13346 (315) 228-7577 ehouse@colgate.edu www.gocolgateraiders.com/index.aspx

Joseph L. Bruno Stadium 80 Vandenburgh Ave. North Greenbush NY 12180 (518) 629-2287 keith@tcvalleycats.com http://tinyurl.com/nz9bav

NYSEG Stadium 211 Henry St P.O. Box 598 Binghamton NY 13901 (607) 723-6387 bmets@bmets.com www.bmets.com

James M. Shuart Stadium 900 Fulton Ave. Hempstead NY 11549-1000 (516) 463-7931 jay.m.artinian@hofstra.edu www.gohofstra.com

Turf Island Maple Court Oceanside NY 11572 (516) 543-4345 events@turfisland.com www.turfisland.com

Aviator Sports and Recreation 3159 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn NY 11234 (718) 758-7500 harvey@aviatorsports.com www.aviatorsports.com

Winner’s Edge Sports Training 156 Railroad Street Huntington Station NY 11746 (631) 367-9378 www.winnersedgesportstraining.com

Ralph Wilson Stadium 1 Bills Drive Orchard Park NY 14127 (716) 332-3618 guestservices@bills.nfl.com www.buffalobills.com

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Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau 25 Quackenbush Square Albany NY 12207 (518) 434-1217x102 chewitt@albany.org www.albany.org/ Greater Binghamton Convention and Visitors Bureau 49 Court St. 2nd Floor Binghamton NY 13902-0995 (607) 772-8860 judi@visitbinghamton.org www.visitbinghamton.org/wheretoplay/sports.php Long Island Sports Commission 330 Motor Parkway Hauppauge NY 11788 (631) 951-3900 x320 jrothman@discoverlongisland.com www.discoverlongisland.com/sports New York City Sports Commission 2 Washington Street 15th Floor New York NY 10004 (212) 484-5410 jmohl@nycgo.com www.nyc.gov/sports Monroe County Sports Commission 333 N. Plymouth Ave. Rochester NY 14608 (585) 262-3832 ext. 13 richm@monroecountysports.org www.monroecountysports.org Rochester Amateur Sports Commission 30 Civic Center Drive SE Suite 200 Rochester NY 55904 (507) 280-4701 ehruska@rochsports.com www.rochsports.com Syracuse CVB 572 South Salina St. Syracuse NY 13202 (315) 470-1910 tkegebein@visitsyracuse.org www.visitsyracuse.org

NEW YORK SPORTS FACILITIES Times Union Center 51 S. Pearl Street Albany NY 12207 (518) 487-2000 info@timesunioncenter-albany.com www.timesunioncenter-albany.com/

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Hickox Field 720 Northern Blvd.

Brookville NY 11548 (516) 299-3361 matthew.guercio@liu.edu http://tinyurl.com/3f4s5wk Alumni Arena Webster Entrance and Augspurger Road Buffalo NY 14260 (716) 645-3486 rmax@buffalo.edu www.ubathletics.buffalo.edu HSBC Arena One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza Buffalo NY 14203-3096 (716) 855-4100 info@hsbcarena.com www.hsbcarena.com Southbay Sportsplex 600 Burman Blvd.

Calverton NY 11933 (631) 953-6969 info@southbaysportsplex.com www.southbaysportsplex.com

Butterfield Stadium 953 Danby Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 (607) 274-1144 jwallace@ithaca.edu www.ithaca.edu Hill Athletic Center 953 Danby Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 (607) 274-3751 bbuchana@ithaca.edu http://tinyurl.com/3eutda8 Herb Brooks Arena 2634 Main St. Lake Placid NY 12946 (518) 523-2811 oscreservations@orda.org www.whiteface.com/facilities/oc.php Arthur Ashe Stadium 123-60 Rosevelt Avenue New York NY 11368 (718) 760-6200 events@usta.com www.usta.com

Adirondack Sports Complex 326 Sherman Ave Queensbury NY 12804 (518) 743-1086 x 201 julie@adksc.com www.adirondacksportscomplex.com Blue Cross Arena 1 War Memorial Square Rochester NY 14621 (585) 758-5300 info@bluecrossarena.com www.bluecrossarena.com Frontier Field One Morrie Silver Way Rochester NY 14608 (585) 454-1001 info@redwingsbaseball.com www.redwingsbaseball.com Soccer World 380 Woodlake Dr. SE Rochester NY 55904 (507) 424-3081 info@soccerworldmn.com www.soccerworldmn.com/5901.html

Bethpage Ballpark 3 Court House Dr. Central Islip NY 11722 (631) 940-3825 info@liducks.com www.liducks.com

Basketball City Pier 36 at South Street New York NY 10002 (212) 233-5050 lee@basketballcity.com www.basketballcity.com Sports Facilities

Interstate Sports Academy 246 N. Main Street Sayville NY 11782 (631) 244-0400 info@isasportsacademy.com www.isasportsacademy.com

J.M. McDonald Sports Complex 4292 Fairgrounds Dr Cortland NY 13045 (607) 753-8100 tammy@jmmcomplex.com jmmcomplex.com/

Chelsea Piers 23rd St. & the Hudson River, Pier 62 New York NY 10011 (212) 336-6777 events@chelseapiers.com www.chelseapiers.com

International Soccer Academy 905 West Jericho Turnpike Smithtown NY 11787 (631) 864-3088 info@isasoccer.com www.isasoccer.com

Primo Sports 472 Route 17A P.O. Box 242 Florida NY 10921 (845) 651-0440 jlagarde@primosports.net www.primosports.net

Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza New York NY 10001 (212) 465-6741 feedback.msg@thegarden.com www.thegarden.com

Carrier Dome 900 Irving Ave Syracuse NY 13244 (315) 443-4634 mail@carrierdome.com www.suathletics.com

Glens Falls Civic Center 1 Civic Center Plaza Glen Falls NY 12801 (518) 798-0366 customerservice@glensfallscc.com www.glensfallscc.com

MCU Park 1904 Surf Ave. New York NY 11224 (718) 449-8497 vladimir@brooklyncyclones.com www.brooklyncyclones.com

Houston Field House 110 8th St. Troy NY 12180 (518) 276-6000 rpi.edu/student_life/athletics.html

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Christl Arena 639 Howard Rd. United States Military Academy West Point NY 10996 (845) 938-3701 toni.lastowski@usma.edu http://tinyurl.com/3mnj6ao

OHIO SPORTS COMMISSIONS Akron/Summit CVB 77 E. Mill St. Akron OH 44308 (800) 245-4254 jmahon@visitakron-summit.org www.visitakron-summit.org Akron, Canton, Kent and Medina have teamed up to assist you in discovering our array of sporting venues. Our four-county team is here to support you in every way possible!

Sports 4 Ohio 77 East Mill St. Akron OH 44308 (330) 374-8926 mtricaso@visitakron-summit.org www.sportsohio.travel Butler County Visitors Bureau 8750 Union Centre Blvd Butler OH 45069 888-462-2282 mhecquet@butlercountyvb.com www.destinationbutlercounty.com Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors Bureau 222 Market Avenue North Canton OH 44702 (330) 454-1439 events@visitcantonstark.com www.visitcantonstark.com Greater Cleveland Sports Commission 50 Public Square, Suite 950 Cleveland OH 44113 (216) 621-0600 jkuiper@clevelandsports.org www.clevelandsports.org Greater Columbus Sports Commission 45 Vine St. Columbus OH 43215 (614) 221-6060 llogan@columbussports.org www.columbussports.org Dayton/Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1 Chamber Plaza, Suite A Dayton OH 45402 (937) 226-8211 reifert@daytoncvb.net www.daytoncvb.com/sports Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau 9 South High St. Dublin OH 43017 (800) 245-8387 jbricker@irishisanattitude.com www.irishisanattitude.com sportsdirectory.org

Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau 5412 Courseview Dr. Suite 220 Mason OH 45040 (513) 204-7050 bhuffman@wccvb.org www.ohioslargestplayground.com/sportsparticipant-planner/ Greater Toledo Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 Jefferson Avenue Toledo OH 43604 (800) 243-4667 x5055 jbolfa@doToledo.org www.doToledo.org Greene County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1221 Meadowbridge Drive, Suite A Xenia OH 45434 (800) 733-9109 JWilliamson@greenecountyohio.org

OHIO SPORTS FACILITIES James A. Rhodes Arena 373 Carroll St. Akron OH 44325-5104 (330) 972-8102 phammon@uakron.edu www.gozips.com

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Dutchess Stadium 1500 Rt. 9D Wappingers Falls NY 12590 (845) 838-0094 hubby@hvrenegades.com www.hvrenegades.com

Mansfield & Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau 124 N Main St Mansfield OH 44902-7668 (419) 525-1300 kmiers@mansfieldtourism.com www.mansfieldtourism.com

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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale NY 11553 (516) 501-6700 customerservice@newyorkislanders.com www.nassaucoliseum.com

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trategically located in the heart of northeast Ohio, the contiguous communities of Akron, Canton, Kent and Medina offer planners accessibility, affordability and flexibility, making the four-county region the perfect destination for your next sporting event. Our area plays host to a myriad of teams and individual athletes striving for peak performance. The diversity of our venues will offer the options you need to maximize attendance. Key venues include: Firestone Stadium, Canton Memorial Civic Center, Fawcett Stadium, Kent State University and the University of Akron. The region’s accommodations are equally diverse with a range of full-service and limited-service hotels and motels to meet every budget. Our major highway, interstate and turnpike systems make arriving by car or motorcoach easy and efficient. Additionally, the Akron-Canton Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are 10 miles and 30 miles from downtown Akron, respectively. Signature area spectator sporting events include: All American Soap Box Derby, Pro Football Hall of Fame Weekend & Inductions, Road Runner Akron Marathon & World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational. Call for our “new” Sports Venue Directory.

COme TO plAy The four-county area features more than 70 diverse sporting venues, 11 bowling centers and 70+ golf courses.

Canton Memorial Civic Center 24,000 sq. ft. with seating for 4,200 spectators – basketball, indoor football and wrestling.

Firestone Stadium 2 full-size softball fields – home to the Akron Racers – 2005 National Champs!

Hoover Little League Complex 8 regulation fields welcome players of America’s favorite pasttime.

Kent State University Venues include: Dix Stadium, Schoonover Stadium, Convocation Center & soccer/softball fields.

University of Akron Venues include: New! Infocision Stadium/Summa Field, Stile Athletics Field House, Rhodes Arena and baseball/soccer/softball fields.

North Coast Soccer Fields 27 large fields, 6 U8-U10 fields and 2 indoor fields

rOAd Trip The communities of Akron, Canton, Kent and Medina are located within less than a one-hour radius of each other, providing an accessible destination for your next sporting event. The AkronCanton Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are each within a 30-minute drive. Major interstates include: Rt. 77, Rt. 76, Rt. 8 and Rt. 271; the Ohio Turnpike also passes through the area (Rt. 80).

Mileage • Buffalo: 216 • Indianapolis: 259 • Pittsburgh: 110 • Detroit: 192 • Louisville: 320 The Sp4rts Ohio area boasts more than 8,000 guest rooms – with accommodations and amenities to match any budget.

CONTACT Akron/Summit CVB Mary Tricaso, Director of Sales 77 E. Mill St. Akron, OH 44308

Phone: 800-245-4254 Email: mtricaso@visitakron-summit.org www.visitakron-summit.org www.sportsohio.travel

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Football at its finest in Canton – 17,000-seat stadium Pinnacle Sports Complex Soccer-Lacrosse-Volleyball-Basketball-Roller Hockey – 120,000 sq. ft. plus 2 regulation soccer fields 56

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OHIO SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) Canal Park 300 S. Main St. Akron OH 44308-1204 (330) 253-5151 info@akronaeros.com www.akronaeros.com Canton Memorial Civic Center 1101 Market Ave N Canton OH 44702 (330) 489-3090 geoff.tompkins@cantonohio.gov www.cantonciviccenter.com Perry Field House Stadium and Alumni Drive Bowling Green OH 43403 (419) 372-7099 glscott@bgsu.edu www.bgsufalcons.com/index.aspx

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V.A. Memorial Stadium 17273 St. Rt. 104 Chillicothe OH 45601 (740) 773-7117 paints@bright.net www.chillicothepaints.com Fifth Third Arena 2700 O’Varsity Way Cincinnati OH 45221 (513) 556-2170 silerpy@mail.uc.edu www.ucbearcats.com Nippert Stadium 174 W Corry St. Cincinnati OH 45221 (513) 556-2170 silerpy@mail.uc.edu www.ucbearcats.com The Cincinnati Gardens 2250 Seymour Avenue Cincinnati OH 45212 (513) 631-7793 jhenderson@cincygardens.com www.cincygardens.com/ Tri-County Sportsplex 530 Northland Blvd.

Cincinnati OH 45240-3213 (513) 825-3533 info@cincinnatisoccer.com www.cincinnatisoccer.com U.S. Bank Arena 100 Broadway Cincinnati OH 45202 (513) 421-4111 info@usbankarena.com www.usbankarena.com Quicken Loans Arena Huron & Ontario Cleveland OH 44115 (216) 420-2000 www.theqarena.com Wolstein Convocation Center 2000 Prospect Ave Cleveland OH 44115 (216) 687-9292 s.m.warren@csuohio.edu www.theconvo.com Crew Stadium One Black & Gold Blvd.

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Huntington Park 330 Huntington Park Ln. Columbus OH 43215 (614) 462-5250 sdalin@clippersbaseball.com www.clippersbaseball.com

Fifth Third Field 406 Washington St. Toledo OH 43604 (419) 725-4367 eibsen@mudhens.com http://tinyurl.com/3g5lrtk

Nationwide Arena 200 West Nationwide Blvd.

Columbus OH 43215 (614) 246-2000 www.nationwidearena.com

Glass Bowl Stadium 2801 W. Bancroft St. Toledo OH 43606 (419) 530-2104 tim.warga@utoledo.edu www.utoledo.edu

The Sports Barn 3599 Chiller Ln. Columbus OH 43219 (614) 337-8000 thesportsbarn@yahoo.com www.thesportsbarn.net Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center 555 Borror Drive Columbus OH 43210 (614) 688-3939 osuarena@osu.edu www.schottensteincenter.com Ervin J. Nutter Center 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton OH 45435-0001 (937) 775-3498 jason.stormer@wright.edu www.nuttercenter.com Fifth Third Field 220 North Patterson Blvd.

Dayton OH 45402 (937) 228-2287 joe.eaglowski@daytondragons.com www.daytondragons.com UD Arena 1801 Edwin Moses Blvd.

Dayton OH 45469 (937) 229-5885 ronald.houck@notes.udayton.edu www.daytonflyers.com/home/ Selby Field Henry Street Delaware OH 43015 (740) 368-3792 dsrudege@owu.edu www.owu.edu Soccer First, Inc. 6490 Dublin Park Drive Dublin OH 43016 (614) 793-0101 soccerfirst@sportsohio.org www.soccerfirst.org SportsPleX 5447 Intrastate Drive Fairborn OH 45324 (937) 878-7270 info@splex.com www.splex.com Wall2Wall Soccer 846 Reading Rd Mason OH 45040-1886 (513) 573-9898 dante@wall2wallsoccer.com www.wall2wallsoccer.com Millett Hall 500 E. Sycamore St. Oxford OH 45056 (513) 529-1620 smithka3@muohio.edu www.muredhawks.com/index-main.html

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Savage Arena 2801 W. Bancroft St. Toledo OH 43606 (419) 530-2104 tim.warga@utoledo.edu http://tinyurl.com/3tj8ok4 Hobart Arena 255 Adams St. Troy OH 45373 (937) 339-2911 phill.noll@troyohio.gov www.hobartarena.com/contact_hobart_aren a.html MultiPlex Ohio 18909 South Miles Rd. Warrensville Heights OH 44128 (216) 587-7827 tjwingfield@multiplexohio.com www.multiplexohio.com Clinton County CVB- Sports in Southwest Ohio 13 N. South Street Wilmington OH 45177 (937) 382-1965 info@clintoncountyohio.com www.clintoncountyohio.com Located in the “golden triangle” of Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, we’re a convenient, affordable destination featuring venues for softball, baseball, equine sports, football, basketball and more.

Beeghly Center 1 University Plaza Youngstown OH 44555 (877) 468-6978 studact@cc.ysu.edu www.ysu.edu/reccenter/Facilities/beeghlycenter.shtml Stambaugh Stadium 1000 5th Avenue Youngstown OH 44504 (330) 941-3671 testuart@ysu.edu www.ysusports.com

OKLAHOMA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau 123 Park Ave. Oklahoma City OK 73102 (405) 297-8909 shollenbeck@okccvb.org www.visitokc.com Tulsa Sports Commission Two West Second St. Suite 150, Williams Center Tower II Tulsa OK 74103 (918) 560-0293 rayhoyt@tulsachamber.com www.tulsasportscom.com

OKLAHOMA SPORTS FACILITIES Carl Wooten Field 120 N. Harrison Ave. Goodwell OK 73939 (580) 349-2611 jolson@opsu.edu www.opsu.edu Great Plains Coliseum 920 S. Sheridan Rd. Lawton OK 73502 (580) 357-1483 gpc64@swbell.net www.gpcoliseum.com Lloyd Noble Center 2900 Jenkins Ave. Norman OK 73072 (405) 325-8235 dcdavis@ou.edu www.soonersports.com/ Oklahoma City Arena 100 W. Reno Ave. Oklahoma City OK 73102 (405) 602-8700 info@theokcarena.com www.theokcarena.com/ Mabee Center Arena 7777 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa OK 74171 (918) 495-6406 cngenda@oru.edu www.mabeecenter.com ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa OK 74112 (918) 744-5998 stevelan@tulsadrillers.com www.tulsadrillers.com SoccerCity Tulsa 5817 S. 118th East Avenue Tulsa OK 74146 (918) 249-0044 info@soccercitytulsa.com www.soccercitytulsa.com Fast Lane Field 100 Campus Dr. Weatherford OK 73096 (580) 774-3701 todd.thurman@swosu.edu www.swosusports.com/index.asp

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SPORTS FACILITIES Cascade Indoor Soccer Center 20775 High Desert Lane Bend OR 97701 (541) 330-1183 butch@cascadeindoorsports.com www.cascadeindoorsoccer.com Corvallis Sports Park 175 SW Twin Oaks Circle Corvallis OR 97333 (541) 757-0776 kimberlyleamy@corvallissportspark.com www.corvallissportspark.com Gill Coliseum 114 Gill Coliseum Corvallis OR 97331 (541) 737-3577 john.cheney@oregonstate.edu www.osubeavers.com Reser Stadium 700 SW 26th Street and SW Western Boulevard Corvallis OR 97331 (541) 737-3577 john.cheney@oregonstate.edu www.osubeavers.com

Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau 310 East Grandview Ave. Butler PA 16063 (724) 234-4619 jack@visitbutlercounty.com www.visitbutlercounty.com Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau 3207 Street Road Doylestown PA 19020 (215) 639-0300x227 hwalter@visitbuckscounty.com www.visitbuckscounty.com VisitErie Sports Comission 208 E Bayfront Parkway Suite 108 Erie PA 16507 (814) 454-1000 ronsertz@aol.com www.visiteriepa.com/meetingplanner/sport s_commission.html Hershey-Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau 17 South Second St. Harrisburg PA 17101 (717) 231-7788 gregg@hersheyharrisburg.org www.hersheyharrisburg.org

Matthew Knight Arena East 13th Ave. Eugene OR 97401 (541) 346-5326 www.goducks.com

Philadelphia Sports Congress 1700 Market Street, Suite 3000 Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 636-3417 sportscongress@pcvb.org www.pcvb.org

Shoot Out Team Sportsplex 2814 Industrial Ave. Hubbard OR 97032 (503) 982-7539 info@stsplex.com www.stsplex.com/

Visit Pittsburgh 120 Fifth Avenue Place, Suite 2800 Pittsburgh PA 15222 (412) 281-7711 jennifer.hawkins@visitpittsburgh.com www.VisitPittsburgh.com

Volcanoes Stadium 6700 Field of Dreams Way Keizer OR 97307 (503) 390-2225 ext 3010 rnelson@volcanoesbaseball.com www.volcanoesbaseball.com

Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau 2525 N. 12th St. Suite 101 Reading PA 19605 (610) 375-4085 crystal@readingberkspa.com www.readingberkspa.com/sports-teamsreading.html

Chiles Center 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.

Portland OR 97203-5798 (503) 943-7529 ortiz@up.edu www.portlandpilots.com/ Jeld-Wen Field 1844 SW Morrison Portland OR 97205 (503) 553-5400 info@pgepark.com www.pgepark.com Portland Indoor Soccer 418 SE Main St Portland OR 97214-3416 (503) 231-6368 indoor@spiritone.com www.pdxindoorsoccer.com

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Lehigh Valley Sports Commission 840 Hamilton Street Suite 200 Allentown PA 18101 (610) 882-9200 mkuzy@lehighvalleypa.org www.lehighvalleypa.org

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Oregon Sports Authority 1888 SW Madison St. Portland OR 97205-1717 (503) 234-4500 drew@oregonsports.org www.oregonsports.org

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Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau 800 East Park Avenue State College PA 16803 (814) 231-1400 info@centralpacvb.org www.visitpennstate.org/ Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau 17 Wilmont Mews, Suite 400 West Chester PA 19382 (610) 719-1730 greg@cccvb.org www.brandywinevalley.com/svenues.aspx

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PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS FACILITIES Blair County Ballpark 1000 Park Ave Altoona PA 16602 (877) 99-CURVE frontoffice@altoonacurve.com www.altoonacurve.com Stabler Arena 124 Goodman Drive Bethlehem PA 18015 (610) 758-4306 gjs3@lehigh.edu www.stablerarena.com Marple Sports Arena 611 S. Park Way Broomall PA 19008 (610) 338-0111 info@marplesportsarena.com www.marplesportsarena.com

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Allan P. Kirby Sports Center 218 Hamitton St. Easton PA 18042 (610) 330-5472 brightg@lafayette.edu goleopards.collegesports.com Musselman Stadium 300 N. Washington St. Gettysburg PA 17325 (717) 337-6400 dwright@gettysburg.edu www.gettysburgsports.com/ Metro Bank Park 1 Championship Way Harrisburg PA 17101 (717) 231-4444 information@senatorsbaseball.com http://tinyurl.com/b4aumf Sports City Harrisburg 4141 Linglestown Road Harrisburg PA 17112 (717) 657-7678 mail@sportscityhbg.com www.sportscityhbg.com Giant Center 550 West Hersheypark Dr. Hershey PA 17033 (717) 534-8966 vhultquist@hersheypa.com www.giantcenter.net Hersheypark Stadium 100 W. Hersheypark Dr. Hershey PA 17033 (800) 437-7439 info@hersheypa.com www.hersheypa.com Cambria County War Memorial Arena 326 Napoleon Street Johnstown PA 15901-1704 (814) 536-5156 info@warmemorialarena.com www.warmemorialarena.com In The Net Sports Complex 798 Airport Rd. Palmyra PA (717) 838-8706 www.inthenet.com

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Citizens Bank Park One Citizens Bank Way Philadelphia PA 19148 (215) 218-5100 www.citizensbankpark.com Liacouras Center 1776 North Broad St. Philadelphia PA 19121 (215) 204-2400 cjankowski@liacourascenter.com www.liacourascenter.com McCarthy Stadium 1900 W. Olney Ave. Philadelphia PA 19141 (215) 951-1678 snead@lasalle.edu www.goexplorers.com The Palestra 235 S. 33rd St. Philadelphia PA 19104-6322 (215) 573-4025 gustkey@upenn.edu www.pennathletics.com Wells Fargo Center 3601 S. Broad St. Philadelphia PA 19148 (215) 389-9543 acattanea@comcast-spectacor.com www.comcast-spectacor.com A.J. Palumbo Center 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15282 (412) 396-5140 ajpalumbocenter@duq.edu www.duq.edu/palumbo-center/index.cfm Petersen Events Center 3719 Terrace St. Pittsburgh PA 15261 (412) 648-3054 pechelp@pitt.edu www.peterseneventscenter.com Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena 22 Rich Hill Road Pittsburgh PA 15024-2316 (412) 820-0657 chris@pisausa.com www.pisausa.com The 422 Sportsplex 1400 Industrial Highway Pottstown PA 19464 (610) 323-9600 info@the422sportsplex.com www.the422sportsplex.com

CONSOL Energy Park One Washington Federal Way Washington PA 15301 (724) 250-9555 szavacky@washingtonwildthings.com www.washingtonwildthings.com John A. Farrell Stadium 855 South New St. Washington PA 19383 (610) 436-3317 tbeattie@wcupa.edu www.wcupagoldenrams.com Bowman Field 1700 West Fourth Street Williamsport PA 17701 (570) 326-3389 doug@crosscutters.com http://tinyurl.com/3derujy

RHODE ISLAND SPORTS COMMISSIONS Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau 144 Westminster Street 2nd Floor Providence RI 02903 (401) 456-0240 jgibbons@gosportsri.com www.pwcvb.com

RHODE ISLAND SPORTS FACILITIES Ryan Center One Lincoln Almond Plaza Kingston RI 02881 (401) 788-3200 info@theryancenter.com www.theryancenter.com McCoy Stadium 1 Ben Mondor Way Pawtucket RI 02860 (401) 724-7300 mtedesco@pawsox.com www.pawsox.com Dunkin’ Donuts Center One LaSalle Square Providence RI 02903 (401) 331-0700 llepore@dunkindonutscenter.com www.dunkindonutscenter.com

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Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 1200 North Oak St Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 916-7264 mark.beale@visitmyrtlebeach.com www.visitmyrtlebeach.com Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitors Bureau 452 South Anderson Rd Rock Hill SC 29731 (803) 329-5200 robertthomas@visityorkcounty.com visityorkcounty.com/sports/

SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS FACILITIES Anderson Civic Center 3027 MLK Jr. Blvd Anderson SC 29625 (864) 260-4800 asec@andersoncountysc.org www.andersonevents.com/civiccenter.php Johnson-Hagood Stadium 171 Moultrie St. Charleston SC 29409 (843) 953-2161 mike.groshon@citadel.edu www.citadelsports.com Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park 360 Fishburne St. Charleston SC 29403 (843) 723-7241 melissa@riverdogs.com www.riverdogs.com Memorial Stadium-Death Valley Centennial Blvd. & Avenue of Champions Clemson SC 29634 (864) 643-6004 score@clemson.edu clemsontigers.cstv.com/ Capital City Stadium 301 South Assembly St Columbia SC 29202 (803) 254-3474 info@blowfishbaseball.com www.blowfishbaseball.com Colonial Life Arena 801 Lincoln St. Columbia SC 29208 (803) 576-9200 clacustomerservice@sc.edu www.thecolonialcenter.com

SPORTS COMMISSIONS Firstenergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue/RT 61 South Reading PA 19601 (610) 375-8469 x 208 andy@readingphillies.com www.readingphillies.com Shirk Stadium 13th & Bern Streets Reading PA 19612-5234 (610) 921-7786 dwalberg@alb.edu www.albrightathletics.com Riverfront Sports Complex 5 West Olive Plaza Scranton PA 18508 (570) 347-0797 tomn@riverfrontsports.com www.riverfrontsports.com

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Columbia Regional Sports Council PO Box 15 Columbia SC 29202 (803)545-0009 spowers@columbiasportscouncil.com www.columbiasportscouncil.com Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau 631 S. Main Street Suite 301 Greenville SC 29601 (800) 351-7180 laskowk@greatergreenville.com www.greatergreenville.com Hilton Head Island Sports & Activities Council PO Box 5647 Hilton Head SC 29938 (843) 785-3673 kcandrews@hiltonheadisland.org http://tinyurl.com/4487efn

Plex Indoor Sports 741 Fashion Drive Columbia SC 29229 (803) 360-7300 info@plexindoorsports.com www.plexindoorsports.com Williams-Brice Stadium 1125 George Rogers Boulevard Columbia SC 29208 (803) 777-3387 dgrooms@mailbox.sc.edu gamecocksonline.cstv.com/ Florence Civic Center 3300 W. Radio Dr. Florence SC 29501 (843) 679-9417 rinfinger@florenceciviccenter.com www.florenceciviccenter.com

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SHM Memorial Coliseum 300 College St. SE Orangeburg SC 29117 (803) 536-7242 cmjohnson@scsu.edu www.scsuathletics.com/index.aspx

SOUTH DAKOTA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Sioux Falls Sports Authority 200 N. Phillips Suite 303 Sioux Falls SD 57104 (605) 373-2041 msullivan@siouxfalls.com SFSportsAuthority.com

SOUTH DAKOTA SPORTS FACILITIES Coughlin Alumni Stadium 2820 Hyper Center Brookings SD 57007 (605) 688-5625 www.gojacks.com/ Frost Arena 11th & 16th Avenue Brookings SD 57007-1497 (605) 688-5817 doug.hagman@sdstate.edu www.gojacks.com/ Sioux Falls Arena 1201 N. West Avenue Sioux Falls SD 57104-1334 (605) 367-7288 www.sfarena.com Sioux Falls Stadium 1001 N. West Avenue Sioux Falls SD 57104 (605) 333-6060 info@sfpheasants.com sfpheasants.com/ DakotaDome 1101 N. Dakota St Vermillion SD 57069 (605) 677-8840 www.usdcoyotes.com/

TENNESSEE SPORTS COMMISSIONS Greater Chattanooga Sports & Events Committee PO Box 11508 Chattanooga TN 37401 (423) 756-8689 merrill@chattanoogasports.org www.chattanoogasports.org Clarksville-Montgomery County Tourist Commission PO Box 883 Clarksville TN 37041 (931)648-0001x223 tourdir@clarksville.tn.us www.clarksville.tn.us sportsdirectory.org

Johnson City Convention & Visitors Bureau 603 E. Market St Johnson City TN 37605 (423) 461-8000 hubbs@johnsoncitytnchamber.com www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com Kingsport Convention & Visitors Bureau 151 East Main St. Kingsport TN 37662 (423) 392-8831 www.visitkingsport.com/sports/facilities.html Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 (865) 523-7263 jmorris@knoxville.org www.knoxville.org Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau 47 Union Ave Memphis TN 38103 (901) 543-5366 malvingipson@memphistravel.com www.memphistravel.com Nashville Sports Council 414 Union Street Suite 800 Nashville TN 37219 (615) 743-3122 sramsey@nashvillesports.com www.nashvillesports.com

TENNESSEE SPORTS FACILITIES Viking Hall Civic Center 1100 Edgemont Ave. Bristol TN 37620 (423) 764-4171 vikhall@vikinghall.com www.vikinghall.com AT&T Field 201 Power Alley P.O. Box 11002 Chattanooga TN 37402 (423) 267-2208 wpoindexter@lookouts.com http://tinyurl.com/cvyk9s McKenzie Arena 615 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga TN 37403 (423) 425-4706 ken-kapelinski@utc.edu www.utc.edu/mckenziearena Winfield Dunn Center 320 Drane Street Clarksville TN 37044 (931) 221-7700 jenkinsc@apsu.edu www.letsgopeay.com/ Eblen Center 1100 McGee Blvd.

Cookeville TN 38505-0001 (931) 372-3945 bshannon@tntech.edu www.ttusports.com/landing/index

Tucker Stadium W 12th St. & Dixie Ave. Cookeville TN 38505 (931) 372-3945 bshannon@tntech.edu www.ttusports.com/landing/index

Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center 2650 Middle Tennessee Blvd.

Murfreesboro TN 37132 (615) 898-2450 cvaughn@mtsu.edu www.goblueraiders.com

Joe O’Brien Field 300 West Mill St. Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 547-6441 etwins@cityofelizabethton.org www.elizabethtontwins.com

Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway Nashville TN 37203 (615) 770-2047 info@bridgestonearena.com www.bridgestonearena.com/

US Elite Training 6246 Dayton Blvd.

Hixson TN 37343 (423) 843-9511 uselitetraining.com/

LP Field One Titans Way Nashville TN 37213 (615) 565-4300 www.lpfield.com/

Oman Arena 179 Allen Ave. Jackson TN 38301 (731) 425-8580 info@cityofjackson.net www.cityofjackson.net

Nashville Municipal Auditorium 417 4th Ave N Nashville TN 37201 (615) 862-6390 jim.raver@nashville.gov www.nashvilleauditorium.com

Freedom Hall 1320 Pactolas Rd. Johnson City TN 37604 (423) 461-4855 director@freedomhall-tn.org www.freedomhall-tn.com Hunter Wright Stadium 800 Granby Rd. Kingsport TN 37662 (423) 378-3744 info@kmets.com www.kmets.com James White Civic Coliseum 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Knoxville TN 37915 (865) 215-8910 ddunn@cityofknoxville.org www.knoxvillecoliseum.com Neyland Stadium Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville TN 37996 (865) 974-2977 kzurcher@tennessee.edu www.utsports.com Thompson-Boling Arena 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville TN 37996 (865) 974-0953 treese@utk.edu www.tbarena.com Hardy M. Graham Stadium 1022 Elam Center Martin TN 38238 (731) 881-7661 pdane@utm.edu www.utmsports.com Skyhawk Arena 1022 Elam Center Martin TN 38238 (731) 881-7661 pdane@utm.edu www.utmsports.com Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium 3767 New Getwell Road Memphis TN 38118 (901) 795-7700 kevin.alexander@libertybowl.org www.libertybowl.org

TEXAS SPORTS COMMISSIONS Austin Sports Commission 301 Congress Suite 200 Austin TX 78701 (800) 926-2282 mpayne@austintexas.org www.austinsports.org Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau 715 University Drive East College Station TX 77840 (979) 595-2683 jeremy@bcscvb.org www.visitaggieland.com Bryan-College Station is seeking to capture the sports events industry’s imagination with state-of-the-art facilities, new attractions, hotels/motels and numerous restaurants.

Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 W. Fourth St Fort Worth TX 76102-3951 (817) 698-7827 daveolenick@fortworth.com www.fortworth.com El Paso Sports Commission 4100 E. Paisano Dr. El Paso TX 79902 (915) 534-4229 bkennedy@elpasosports.org www.elpasosports.org Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau 7601 Gaylord Parkway Suite 100 Frisco TX 75034 (972) 292-5253 levans@visitfrisco.com www.visitfrisco.com Harris County - Houston Sports Authority 909 Fannin St. Two Houston Center Suite 3175 Houston TX 77010 (713) 308-5900 Jschmees@HoustonSports.org www.HoustonSports.org

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North Charleston Coliseum 5001 Coliseum Dr. North Charleston SC 29418 (843) 529-5036 wdickerson@northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com www.coliseumpac.com

Sumner County Convention & Visitors Bureau 220 East Main Street Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 230-8474 sports@sumnercvb.com www.sumnercvb.com

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Clemson Memorial Stadium Avenue of Champions Greenville SC 29634 (864) 656-3311 info@clemson.edu clemsontigers.cstv.com/

TEXAS SPORTS COMMISSIONS (continued) Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau 222 West Las Colinas Blvd Suite 1550 Irving TX 75039 (972) 252-7476 kstation@irvingtexas.com www.irvingtexas.com/meetings/sportsgroups City of Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau 501 San Agustin Laredo TX 78040 (956) 795-2200 oguzman@ci.laredo.tx.us www.visitlaredo.com

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Visit Lubbock, Inc. 1500 Broadway Wells Fargo Building, 6th floor Lubbock TX 79401 (806) 747-7572 scott@visitlubbock.org www.visitlubbock.org/sports Lubbock Sports will be there every step of the way to make sure your event runs smoothly and scores big. Lubbock offers unbeatable facilities for every level of competition.

Midland CVB 109 North Main Midland TX 79701 (432) 686-3381 nswallow@visitmidlandtx.com visitmidlandtexas.com/sporting_events1

Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy Plano TX 75074 (972) 941-5849 cissya@plano.gov www.planocvb.com Talk about having it all! You must be talking about the sports facilities and services in Plano - the fields, courts, ice and courses are second to none.

Waco Convention and Visitors Bureau 100 Washington Avenue Waco TX 76702-2570 (254) 750-5810 jasone@ci.waco.tx.us www.wacocvb.com

Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau 231 E. Main St. Suite 150 Round Rock TX 78664 (512) 218-7094 nyawn@round-rock.tx.us www.sportscapitaloftexas.com It’s game time. Welcome to the premier destination for amateur, youth and recreational sports. Round Rock has it all.

Stadiums. Fields. Tracks. Gyms. Courses.

Courts. They’re all waiting for you to prove what you've got, so bring your best game.

Inwood Soccer Center 14801 Inwood Rd. Addison TX 75001 (972) 239-1166 jdbohrnstedt@msn.com www.inwoodsoccercenter.com

San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau 418 W. Avenue B San Angelo TX 76903 (325) 655-4136 phil@sanangelo.org www.sanangelo.org San Antonio Sports Foundation 100 Montana St San Antonio TX 78283-0386 (210) 820-2111 bhanson@sanantoniosports.org www.sanantoniosports.org San Antonio Sports offers exciting sporting events for people of all ages. Whether it’s a national championship or a grassroots tournament, there’s an event for every fan and athlete.

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Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 East 3rd Avenue Amarillo TX 79104 (806) 342-3455 jaylin.henderson@amarillosox.com www.amarillosox.com KidsInc. Sports 2201 E. 27th Amarillo TX 79103 (806) 376-5936 info@kidsinc.org www.kidsinc.org Maverick Stadium 1309 W. Mitchell St. Arlington TX 76013 (817) 272-7167 jchaput@uta.edu www.utamavs.com

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium 2100 San Jacinto Blvd.

Austin TX 78712 (512) 471-4602 info@utexas.edu www.texassports.com/facilities/royalmemorial-stadium.html Frank Erwin Center 1701 Red River Austin TX 78701 (512) 471-7744 john.graham@athletics.utexas.edu www.uterwincenter.com Fair Park Coliseum 2600 Gulf St. Beaumont TX 79403 (409) 838-3435 bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us www.beaumont-tx-complex.com Ford Park Event Center 5115 IH-10 South Beaumont TX 77705 (409) 951-5400 lwaggoner@fordpark.com www.fordpark.com Montagne Center 4400 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Beaumont TX 77710 (409) 880-1810 theresa.mcdonald@lamar.edu dept.lamar.edu/montagne Vincent Beck Stadium 211 Redbird Lane Beaumont TX 77710 (409) 880-2248 sharon.marrs@lamar.edu www.lamarcardinals.com/facilities/vincentbeck-stadium.html G. Rollie White Coliseum Houston Street and Joe Routt Blvd.

College Station TX 77842-3017 (979) 845-5129 webadmin@athletics.tamu.edu www.aggieathletics.com/facilities/grolliewhite.html American Indoor Sports Facility 1400 West Hebron Parkway Carrollton TX 75010 (972) 939-1100 aisf@verizon.net www.americanindoorsports.com Moody Coliseum 6024 Airline Rd Dallas TX 75275 (214) 768-1617 tbuning@smu.edu www.smumustangs.com Daniel-Meyer Coliseum 2900 Stadium Dr. Fort Worth TX 76129 (817) 257-5658 c.holm@tcu.edu gofrogs.cstv.com/facilities/tcu-facilities-basketball.html LaGrave Field 301 NE 6th St. Fort Worth TX 76164 (817) 332-2287 info@fwcats.com www.fwcats.com Denton Sports Commission 2436 S. I-35E Suite 376-256 Denton TX 76201 (888) 598-1508 info@dentonsports.com www.dentonsports.com

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owdy, and welcome to Aggieland! As the home to Texas A&M University, today’s BryanCollege Station is seeking to capture the sports event industry’s imagination with state-of-the-art facilities, new attractions, hotels/motels and numerous restaurants. No matter the size of your sports event, we can accommodate your every need. We are a community that can offer over 34 hotels and motels with 3,500+ rooms. In Bryan-College Station, you are never too far from the action with all of our hotels being within a 10-minute ride of your sports facility.

As a community that is known for its hospitality, we welcome you to Bryan-College Station, where your next event will be affordable, attractive and easily accessible for all. The sports staff of the Convention and Visitors Bureau will ensure the success of your next sports event. For more information, call the Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-777-8292 or visit us at www.visitaggieland.com. You’ll be glad you did!

COme TO plAy • Texas A&M Student Recreation Center & Natatorium This facility, which is located on the Texas A&M campus, is home to 8 Indoor basketball courts, 3 outdoor basketball courts, 4 outdoor swimming pools, multipurpose gyms for badminton, volleyball or indoor soccer, 14 racquetball/handball courts, 2 pools, 50-meter 8-lane competition pool, 17-foot dive well with 1, 3, 5, 7½ and 10 meter diving platforms.

• Penberthy Intramural Fields This facility consists of 18 acres of fields used for football, soccer or softball, along with an area reserved for outdoor archery practice.

• Veterans Park & Athletic Complex This incredible complex is composed of 9 soccer fields, 5 softball fields, concession stand, parking for 400 vehicles, a 500-personcapacity pavilion, a playground and an American History Mile Trail.

• Bryan Regional Athletic Complex (B.R.A.C.) This multisport complex consists of 1 basketball court, 2 baseball fields, 9 soccer fields, 2 tennis courts, 4 lighted softball fields and concession stands.

• Travis Park and Brazos Valley Bank Ballpark This sports complex comprises 1 baseball field, 3 softball fields, 2 Little League baseball fields, 1 girls softball field, 3 T-ball fields, 2 baseball/softball fields, a minor league baseball field with grandstands, restroom facilities, 2 concession stands and parking.

• Aggieland Soccer Stadium 1 soccer field consisting of a 115 yd. x 75 yd. Tifway Bermuda grass field with a filming deck, covered bench areas and spacious locker rooms, and with seating for 3,500.

• Brazos County Expo Center This state-of-the-art facility boasts a gorgeous complex that includes 2 arenas with seating capacity, warm-up pavilions, available cattle/horse stalls, meeting rooms, concessions areas, exhibit space and plenty of parking to host your next great event.

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• Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium This beautiful venue consists of one 6-lane, 200-meter Mondo Super X Performance Material competition track with the capability of being hydraulically banked at its two bends, 8 independent sprint lanes, 2 long and triple jump sand pits, 4 pole vault runways, 2 throwing rings, 2 press boxes, fully operating concessions and restroom facilities, and seating for 5,000.

• George P. Mitchell Tennis Center This tennis center is a great place to host your next event with its 12 courts, seating capacity for 1,500, full-size training room, men's and women's locker rooms.

• Reed Arena This arena, home to Texas A&M basketball and volleyball, consists of 1 basketball court with a seating capacity for 12,989, full-size practice gyms, ample meeting rooms, visitor/home dressing rooms.

rOAd Trip These twin cities are nestled in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Austin/San Antonio triangle. With Bryan-College Station being within a 3-hour drive of Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio, and only 90 minutes away from Houston and Austin, it’s easy to reach. The easy access via major highways or daily flights on American Eagle or Continental Express makes Bryan-College Station the perfect place for sports events.

CONTACT Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau Jeremy Montoya, Sales Executive – Sports 715 University Drive East College Station, TX 77840 Phone: (979) 595-2683 Email: Jeremy@bcscvb.org www.visitaggieland.com

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TEXAS SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) UNT Coliseum 600 Avenue D Denton TX 76201 (940) 369-7283 trey.askew@unt.edu www.unt.edu/meangreen/ Roadrunner Field 920 N. Sugar Rd. Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 380-4446 roadrunners2009@gmail.com www.roadrunnerball.com/ El Paso County Coliseum 4100 East Paisano St. El Paso TX 79905 (915) 534-4229 info@elpasosports.org elpasosports.org/facilities.sstg

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Amon G. Carter Stadium 2850 Stadium Drive Fort Worth TX 76129 (817) 257-5658 r.bailey@tcu.edu http://tinyurl.com/3defkbv Game On Arena 251 Settlement Plaza Drive Fort Worth TX 76108 (817) 367-7800 www.gameonarenasports.com Hofheinz Pavilion 3875 Holman St. Houston TX 77204-6742 (713) 743-9366 avillava@central.uh.edu www.uhcougars.com Kicks Indoor Soccer 611 Shepherd Dr. Houston TX 77007 (713) 426-1107 tim.young@kicksindoor.com www.kicksindoor.com Toyota Center 1510 Polk Street Houston TX 77002 (713) 758-7200 eventbooking@rocketball.com www.houstontoyotacenter.com Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum 1964 Bobby K. Marks Dr. Huntsville TX 77340 (936) 294-2521 crc026@shsu.edu www.gobearkats.com Jones AT&T Stadium 6th & Boston Lubbock TX 79409 (806) 742-3355 ron.damron@ttu.edu www.texastech.com

Fairgrounds Field 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd.

Robstown TX 78380 (361) 387-9000 jgreen@rmbfairgrounds.com www.rmbfairgrounds.com Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo (RISE) 2922 South Goliad (South State Highway 205) Rockwall TX 75032 (972) 772-9061 cdemarco@riserockwall.com www.riserockwall.com

SPORTS COMMISSIONS Utah Sports Commission One Utah Center, 201 South Main St Suite 2125 Salt Lake City UT 84111 (801) 328-2335 jlrobbins@utah.gov www.utahsportscommission.com

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Prince William County/Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau 10611 Balls Ford Road Suite 110 Manassas VA 20109 (703) 396-7130 tmullins@visitpwc.com www.visitpwc.com Visit Fairfax 7927 Jones Branch Drive South Wing 100 McLean VA 22102 (703) 752-9510 ekulczycky@fxva.com www.fxva.com/meetattendtour/sports/

SPORTS COMMISSIONS Foster Field 1600 University Ave. San Angelo TX 76904 (325) 942-6587 currentevents@sanangelocolts.com www.sanangelocolts.com AT&T Center One AT&T Center San Antonio TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 serviceinnovation@attcenter.com www.attcenter.com/ Aztec Indoor Soccer 9870 Marbach Road San Antonio TX 78245 (210) 473-5225 gabe@aztecindoorsoccer.com www.aztecindoorsoccer.com Freeman Coliseum 3201 East Houston St. San Antonio TX 78219 (210) 226-1177 info@freemancoliseum.com www.freemancoliseum.com Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium 5757 Highway 90 West San Antonio TX 78227 (210) 675-7275 jhernandez@samissions.com www.samissions.com Bobcat Stadium (Texas State) 601 University Drive San Marcos TX 78666 (512) 245-2023 bobcatbuild@txstate.edu www.txstatebobcats.com/index.aspx Stampede Sports Arena 250 Players Circle Southlake TX 76092 (817) 416-7777 info@stampedesports.com www.stampedesports.com Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium 609 Fair Park Drive Tyler TX 75701 (903) 262-3079 rod.kaspar@tylerisd.org www.tylerisd.org

Apex Sports Center 1741 Commerce Drive Mansfield TX 76063 (682) 518-8844 michelle@apexindoorsports.com www.apexindoorsports.com William R. Johnson Coliseum Jim Hayter Road Nacogdoches TX 75962 (936) 468-4200 gpayne@sfasu.edu www.sfajacks.com

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Lindquist Field 2330 Lincoln Ave. Ogden UT 84401 (801) 393-2400 homerun@ogden-raptors.com www.ogden-raptors.com Lavell Edwards Stadium 1700 N Canyon Rd. Provo UT 84602 (801) 422-6022 www.byucougars.com/ Marriott Center 500 E University Parkway (1650 North) Provo UT 84602 (801) 422-6022 www.byucougars.com Energy Solutions Arena 301 W. South Temple Salt Lake City UT 84101 (801) 325-2000 www.energysolutionsarena.com

Richmond Sports Backers 100 Avenue of Champions Suite 300 Richmond VA 23230 (804) 285-9495 Jon@sportsbackers.org www.sportsbackers.org Virginia Tourism Corporation 901 E. Byrd St. Richmond VA 23219 (804) 545-5544 jjohnson@virginia.org www.virginia.org Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (ext. 118) kburdadams@visitroanokeva.com www.visitroanokeva.com/meeting-andsports-planners/

VIRGINIA SPORTS FACILITIES

Jon M.Huntsman Center 1825 E South Campus Dr. Salt Lake City UT 84112-0900 (801) 585-5054 spyne@huntsman.utah.edu www.utahutes.com Spring Mobile Ballpark 77 West 1300 South Salt Lake City UT 84115 (801) 350-6900 info@stingersbaseball.com www.slbees.com/directions.cfm

Cassell Coliseum 401 Cassell Coliseum Blacksburg VA 24061 (540) 231-2371 jebaile3@vt.edu www.hokiesports.com Lane Stadium 359 Jamerson Athletic Center Blacksburg VA 24060 (540) 231-7584 jamest08@vt.edu www.hokiesports.com

VIRGINIA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Chesapeake Conventions & Tourism 860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 101 Chesapeake VA 23324 (757) 502-4898 tourisminfo@cityofchesapeake.net www.visitchesapeake.com Hampton CVB/Sports Hampton 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 290 Hampton VA 23666 (757) 728-5315 kris@hamptoncvb.com www.hamptoncvb.com Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau 2015 Memorial Ave. Lynchburg VA 24501 (434) 845-5966 djackson@lynchburgchamber.org www.discoverlynchburg.org

Devault Memorial Stadium/ Boyce Cox Field 1501 Euclid Ave. Bristol VA 24201 (276) 206-9946 brisox@btes.tv www.bristolsox.com The Box Inline Hockey Arena 3933 Avion Park Court Suite B-102 Chantilly VA 20151 (703) 961-8280 info@potomachockey.com www.potomachockey.com/ John Paul Jones Arena 295 Massie Rd. Charlottesville VA 22904-4862 (434) 243-4960 johnpauljonesarenainfo@virginia.edu www.johnpauljonesarena.com Scott Stadium Whitehead & Alderman Road Charlottesville VA 22903 (434) 982-4652 jb3t@virginia.edu www.virginiasports.com

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ubbock Sports will be there every step of the way to make sure your event runs smoothly and scores big. With a variety of accommodations and sports venues, and an added bonus of an average of 263 days of sunshine per year, Lubbock offers everything you need. Whether your event is big or small, Lubbock offers unbeatable facilities for every level of competition. Lubbock Sports is “in it to win it,” offering true West Texas hospitality with the conveniences of a larger city, all within a 10-minute’s drive. Let Lubbock Sports be part of your next big play, and you’re sure to come out with a win!

COme TO plAy • Lubbock Christian University The university houses premier facilities for every major sport, all constantly maintained with on-site staff to make sure each facility is ready for competition play.

• Lubbock Youth Sports Complex The complex is Lubbock’s largest baseball/softball facility with 16 fields, allowing you to hold a major tournament all in one place!

• Lubbock ISD Lubbock ISD offers a wide variety of facilities for nearly every sport and any size event; plus, many of these facilities have been recently renovated, allowing for even better competition and play.

rOAd Trip Access to Lubbock is easy because of our international airport with service from Southwest Airlines, American Eagle, Continental Airlines and Delta Airlines. Plus, the airport is a short 20-minute ride from most everywhere in the city. Additionally, five major highways intersect Lubbock, making it easily accessible for all of your participants. Typically, every sporting facility citywide is conveniently located 15 minutes from any hotel, attraction or other sporting facility, allowing teams more time on the field and less time on the road.

CONTACT Lubbock Sports Scott Harrison, Sports Director 1500 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401

Phone: 806-747-5232 Email: Scott@visitlubbock.org www.visitlubbock.org

VIRGINIA SPORTS FACILITIES (continued) Fairfax Sportsplex 6800 Commercial Dr. Fairfax VA 22151 (703) 750-9521 jgiannelli3@msn.com www.fairfaxsportsplex.com Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax VA 22030 (703) 993-3000 www.patriotcenter.com Armstrong Stadium Marshall Avenue & Soldiers Home Road Hampton VA 23668 (757) 727-5516 john.jackson@hamptonu.edu www.hamptonpirates.com

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Hampton Coliseum 1000 Coliseum Dr. Hampton VA 23666-0309 (757) 838-5650 contactus@arenaracingusa.com www.hampton.gov/coliseum/about/features/index.aspx Bridgeforth Stadium 261 Bluestone Dr. Harrisonburg VA 22807 (540) 568-6164 moshiemj@jmu.edu www.jmu.edu/bridgeforthstadium/ Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium N. Main Street & VMI Parade Lexington VA 24450 (540) 464-7251 whitedt@vmi.edu www.vmikeydets.com Cameron Hall 401 North Main St. Lexington VA 24450 (540) 464-7251 whitedt@vmi.edu www.vmikeydets.com Calvin Falwell Field 3180 Fort Ave. Lynchburg VA 24501 (434) 528-1144 psunwall@lynchberg-hillcats.com www.lynchburg-hillcats.com Vines Center 1971 University Blvd.

Lynchburg VA 24502 (434) 582-2549 dlmaxam@liberty.edu www.libertyflames.com Sports Facilities Harbor Park 150 Park Ave. Norfolk VA 23510 (757) 622-2222 x 111 mzeman@norfolktides.com www.norfolktides.com

Ted Constant Convocation Center 4320 Hampton Blvd Norfolk VA 23529 (757) 683-5762 agates@odu.edu www.constantcenter.com Rogers Stadium East River Rd. & 4th Ave. Petersburg VA 23806-2096 (804) 524-5650 pdavis@vsu.edu www.vsu.edu E. Claiborne Robins Stadium Boatwright & Campus Drive Richmond VA 23173 (804) 289-8240 motoole2@richmond.edu www.richmondspiders.collegesports.com Richmond Coliseum 601 East Leigh Street Richmond VA 23219-1431 (804) 780-4970 info@richmondcoliseum.net www.richmondcoliseum.net Salem Civic Center Complex 1001 Roanoke Boulevard Salem VA 24153-0886 (540) 375-3004 charveycutter@salemva.gov www.salemciviccenter.com Dulles Sportsplex 21610 Atlantic Blvd.

Sterling VA 20166 (703) 430-9966 info@dullessportsplex.com www.dullessportsplex.com Virginia Beach Sportsplex 2181 Landstown Road Virginia Beach VA 23456 (757) 427-2990 info@beachsportsplex.com beachsportsplex.com/ Zable Stadium 100 Stadium Dr. Williamsburg VA 23185 (757) 221-3400 mapritchett@wm.edu www.tribeathletics.com Sportsplex Indoor Sports & Event Center 221 Commonwealth Court Winchester VA 22602 (540) 868-2200 whitacred@gmail.com www.sportsplex.us G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium 7 County Complex Court Woodbridge VA 22192 (703) 590-2311 info@potomacnationals.com www.potomacnationals.com

Scope Arena 201 E. Brambleton Avenue Norfolk VA 23510 (757) 664-6464 www.norfolkscope.com

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VERMONT SPORTS COMMISSIONS Vermont Sports & Events Council 60 Main Street Suite 100 Burlington VT 05401 (802) 860-0606 www.vermontmeetings.com

VERMONT SPORTS FACILITIES Centennial Field 1 King Street Ferry Dock Burlington VT 05404 (802) 655-4200 nate@vermontlakemonsters.com vermontlakemonsters.com

WASHINGTON SPORTS COMMISSIONS Snohomish County Sports Commission 909 SE Everett Mall Way C-300 Everett WA 98208 (888) 338-0976 tammy@snohomish.org http://tinyurl.com/44kzzlm Tri-Cities Sports Council 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Suite B Kennewick WA 99302 (509) 735-8486 hector@visittri-cities.com www.visittri-cities.com Seattle Sports Commission 701 Pike Street Suite 800 Seattle WA 98101 (206) 461-5800 rmorton@seattlesports.org www.seattlesports.org Spokane Regional Sports Commission 714 N Iron Bridge Way Suite 202 Spokane WA 99202 (509) 742-9371 erics@spokanesports.org www.spokanesports.org

Avista Stadium 602 N. Havana St. Spokane WA 99202 (509) 535-2922 jstottlemyre@spokaneindiansbaseball.com www.spokaneindiansbaseball.com Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena 720 West Mallon Avenue Spokane WA 99201 (509) 279-7000 mg@spokanearena.com www.spokanearena.com Tacoma Dome 2727 East D Street Tacoma WA 98421 (253) 272-3663 cdavis2@ci.tacoma.wa.us www.tacomadome.org Starfire Sports 14800 Starfire Way Tukwila WA 98188 (206) 267-6416 info@starfiresports.com www.starfiresports.com Clark County Indoor Sports Center 16311 NE 15th St. Vancouver WA 98684 (360) 604-4487 play@indoor-sports.com www.indoor-sports.com Yakima County Stadium 1301 Fair Avenue Yakima WA 98901 (509) 457-5151 jjacobs@yakimabears.com www.yakimabears.com Yakima Valley Sundome 1301 South Fair Avenue Yakima WA 98901 (509) 248-7160 x106 raym@fairfun.com www.yakimasundome.com

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Tacoma Pierce County Sports Commission 1119 Pacific Ave 5th Floor Tacoma WA 98402 (253) 284-3260 timw@tacomasports.com www.tacomasports.com

Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau 3433 W. College Avenue Appleton WI 54914 (800) 236-6338 mtenhaken@foxcities.org www.foxcities.org/sports.cfm

Wenatchee Valley Sports Council 5 S. Wenatchee Ave. Suite 100 Wenatchee WA 98801 (509) 663-3723 sports@wenatcheevalley.org www.wenatcheevalleysports.com

Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce 1716 West Lake Shore Drive Ashland WI 54806 (715) 682-2500 info@visitashland.com www.visitashland.com

WASHINGTON SPORTS FACILITIES Bellingham Sportsplex 1225 Civic Field Way Bellingham WA 98229 (360) 676-1919 marcr@bellinghamsportsplex.com www.bellinghamsportsplex.com CenturyLink Field 800 Occidental Ave Seattle WA 98134 (206) 381-7555 eventbooking@qwestfield.com www.qwestfield.com/stadium.com

Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 171 S. Pioneer Rd. Fond du Lac WI 54935 (920) 923-3010 lott@fdl.com www.fdl.com Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 812 56th Street Kenosha WI 53140 (262) 654-7307 dduchene@kenoshacvb.com www.kenoshacvb.com/specialty/sport_index.asp

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Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau 615 E Washington Ave. Madison WI 53715 (608) 255-2537x3909 flanagan@visitmadison.com www.visitmadison.com Visit Milwaukee 648 North Plankinton Avenue Suite 425 Milwaukee WI 53203-2926 (414) 273-3950 vpulera@milwaukee.org www.visitmilwaukee.org Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau 2401 West Waukau Ave. Oshkosh WI 54904 (920) 303-9200 dana@visitoshkosh.com www.visitoshkosh.com/sportsplanners.html

WISCONSIN SPORTS FACILITIES Players Choice W3035 Edgewood Trail (Hwy JJ) Appleton WI 54913 (920) 731-7529 x 5883 carraj@pcfoxcities.com www.pcappleton.com Fox Cities Stadium 2400 N. Casaloma Dr. PO Box 7464 Grand Chute WI 54912 (920) 733-4152 rkaiser@timberrattlers.com wisconsin.timberrattlers.milb.com/index.js p?sid=t572

Copeland Park 800 Copeland Ave. La Crosse WI 54603 (608) 796-9553 info@lacrosseloggers.com www.lacrosseloggers.com

Wisconsin Field House 1450 Monroe Street Madison WI 53711 (608) 265-3155 tw2@athletics.wisc.edu www.uwbadgers.com

La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza La Crosse WI 54601 (608) 789-7432 tzzielke@lacrossecenter.com www.lacrossecenter.com

Keva Sports Center 8312 Forsythia St. Middleton WI 53562 (608) 662-7529 efritz@kevasports.com www.kevasports.com

Mitchell Hall 1725 State St. La Crosse WI 54601 (608) 785-8622 buchholt.josh@uwlax.edu www.uwlathletics.com/

Simmons Field 7817 Sheridan Road Pleasant Prairie WI 53143 eolson@wi.rr.com simmonsfieldkenosha.com/

Break Away Sports Center 5964 Executive Drive Madison WI 53719 (608) 288-9600 mattl@breakawaysports.com www.breakawaysports.com

Pohlman Field 2301 Skyline Dr P.O. Box 855 Beloit WI 53511 (608) 362-2272 snappy@snappersbaseball.com www.snappersbaseball.com

Camp Randall Stadium 1440 Monroe Street Madison WI 53711 (608) 262-1866 www.uwbadgers.com/facilities/

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center 3456 Craig Road Eau Claire WI 54701 (715) 552-1200 ryanl@ecsportscenter.com www.ecsportscenter.com

Kohl Center 601 West Dayton St. Madison WI 53715 (608) 265-3155 tw2@athletics.wisc.edu www.uwbadgers.com

Perkins Stadium Schwager Drive Whitewater WI 53190 (262) 472-4661 plinskep@uww.edu www.uwwsports.com/

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Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau 219 Jefferson Street Wausau WI 54403 (715) 355-8788 rbarrett@visitwausau.com www.visitwausau.com

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La Crosse Area Sports Commission 410 Veterans Memorial Drive La Crosse WI 54601 (608) 782-2250 brian@lacrossesportscommission.com www.lacrossesportscommission.com

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WEST VIRGINIA SPORTS COMMISSIONS Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau 200 Civic Center Dr. Charleston WV 25301 (304) 344-5075 samantha.carney@charlestonwv.com www.charlestonwv.com Cabell-Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau 210 11th St. Huntington WV 25708 (304) 525-7333 kelli@wvvisit.org www.wvvisit.org Greater Morgantown Convention & Visitors Bureau 68 Donley Street Morgantown WV 26501 (304) 292-5081 rdean@tourmorgantown.com www.tourmorgantown.com

WEST VIRGINIA Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr. Charleston WV 25301 (304) 345-1500 joe.varney@charlestonwvciviccenter.com www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com

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Casper Events Center 1 Events Dr. Casper WY 82602 (307) 235-8441 caspereventscenter@cityofcasperwy.com www.caspereventscenter.com

WYOMING SPORTS FACILITIES

WVU Coliseum Patteson Drive and Jerry West Blvd Morgantown WV 26507-0877 (304) 293-3056 april.messerly@mail.wvu.edu www.msnsportsnet.com H. P. Hunnicutt Field Old Bluefield Rd. & Union St. Princeton WV 24740 (304) 487-2000 princetonrays@frontier.com http://tinyurl.com/3tmqx2p

Mike Lansing Field 330 Kati Lane Casper WY 82601 (307) 232-1111 tray@ghostsbaseball.com http://tinyurl.com/4yvoqlw War Memorial Fieldhouse E Grand Ave & N 22nd St Laramie WY 82071-3414 (307) 766-2119 watencio@uwyo.edu www.wyomingathletics.com

WesBanco Arena 2 14th Street Wheeling WV 26003 (304) 233-7000 www.wesbancoarena.com/ Wheeling Island Stadium S. Front Street Wheeling WV 26003 (304) 243-3617 wvssac@wvssac.org www.wheelingwv.gov/

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Big Sandy Superstore Arena One Civic Center Plaza Huntington WV 25701 (304) 696-5990 briansipe@bigsandyarena.com www.bigsandyarena.com

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