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Don Schumacher

How to Work With Sports Commissions I

n reality, the title of this piece should

ent a united invitation to the event owner.

tails, including volunteers, transportation,

be “How to Work with Host Organiza-

They need to evaluate what it will take to

signage, kick-off celebrations, team hos-

tions.” The sports events travel industry

be successful and make sure they can

pitality, VIP hospitality, and promotional

has changed greatly since the late 1980s

deliver before the bid. The event owner

activities. This approach will lead to the

when there were about 30 sports com-

must also look closely at each invitation

same facilities that might have been of-

missions in the United States. Today,

to make certain the prospective host has

fered by the parks department but with-

more than 400 communities have some

anticipated all of the requirements. All

out these additional services.

level of expertise in attracting sports

parties are learning the best way to ac-

events. There are about 110 sports commissions (sometimes referred to as sports authorities, foundations, etc.) with the rest primarily convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs). This means there are many more

We have noticed an increase in the

The host organization and the facility or facilities should work closely to present a united invitation to the event owner.

CVBs active in the industry (close to 300) than there are sports commissions.

What has changed? Cities have

complish these things is through a com-

amount of information sharing that takes

plete exchange of information.

place in the site selection process. This is

learned that hosting sports events can be

How does this work?

a healthy development. The owner must

good business. They have learned prima-

There is a direct relationship between

know all details will be handled. The host

rily by joining the National Association of

the quality of information provided by the

organization must realize that although it

Sports Commissions (NASC), the indus-

event owner and the usefulness of the

may be motivated by room nights, the

try’s trade association, founded in 1992

host organization’s response. A clearly

event itself is not about room nights, it is

by 15 host organizations. The purpose

articulated Request of Proposal that

about the competition. For the parties to get to this point, homework is required!

was to create a forum for the exchange of

clearly sets forth all of the hosting re-

ideas on what was working and not work-

quirements permits thorough analysis by

ing from their side of the table.

Everyone involved in the decision

the host organization. We believe the

process must get answers to their ques-

As the association started to grow,

best procedure is for the owner to send

tions. To the event owner’s it must be

CVBs were invited to join. By the time

the request to the host organization and

clear that no details will be overlooked.

250 or so cities had become members,

not to a facility or a hotel, unless the

The host should balance the investment

the door was also opened to event own-

owner anticipates handling most of the

of time, money, volunteers, etc., against

ers. Today, about 125 event owners are

details himself. While it is true that a sig-

the anticipated return which, for many

in the NASC and are contributing ex-

nificant number of events are hosted for

hosts, is visitor spending.

pertise from the other side of the table!

the owner directly by, for example, a

Sports destinations, facilities and host

At the end of the day an agreement not

park and recreation department, neither

to proceed is often the best thing that can

organizations have learned a great deal

can know what else might be done if the

happen. In fact, not doing the deal and

about what it takes to make business de-

host organization was involved.

cisions on the best way to present events.

Host organizations should know how

It does little good for the event owner, the

to marshal the resources of the commu-

destination or the facility to make wrong

nity behind the event. They will under-

decisions. How can these be avoided?

stand the facilities that are available, will

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know where to turn to assist in or handle

waiting for the right one to come along can pay major dividends to all.

Don Schumacher has served since 1994 as executive director of the National Association of Sports Commissions, Cincinnati, Ohio. He is also president of his own sports marketing, management and consulting firm, Don Schumacher & Associates, Inc., of Cincinnati.

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Sylvie Green

How to Work With Sports Facilities T

he Odeum Sports and Expo Center near Chicago hosts a number of

If an event planner has never planned the event, and an indoor sports facility

pionship. The NIC runs regional championships in every region of North America.

special events, from conferences and

has never hosted the event, everyone in-

It is the largest and most prestigious

trade shows to sports tournaments and

volved must question the relationship.

youth and adult indoor soccer tourna-

concerts. According to company president Phil Greco, the best way to plan an

“There are things we can’t do because we’re just not big enough,” Greco said.

ment in the world.

When the NIC chooses a facility, the

event is to sit down with the facility man-

“There are things we won’t do because

tournament directors consider safety in

agers–operations, food and beverage,

we’re too expensive and the show’s too

the area because many participants are

meetings and events–and imagine the

small.”

event from beginning to end.

When planning a potential bike rally, Greco and his staff knew that several

Even if facility managers don’t know

youth. Also considered is proximity to hotels. The physical aspect of the facility is

exactly what event planners want, both

always a factor, but even more important

parties can gather information until man-

is the service to go with it.

hundred bikes would make their way to The Odeum. He said, “We asked a lot of questions: How are we going to park the bikes? How will we handle the influx?

What will we do for traffic control? Will

If an event planner has never planned the event, and an indoor sports facility has never hosted the event, everyone involved must question the relationship.

the police be able to convoy the bikes?

Where will they enter? We walked through the event, starting with parking.”

agers understand the event enough and

“We want to make sure the managers

The managers at The Odeum try to

planners understand the facility enough

aren’t just in business for the dollars, but

foresee the details of the event and solve

to communicate. If they agree the event

are willing to go the extra mile to do the

problems before they occur. Greco said,

will indeed fit in the facility, then it’s really

right thing,” Barney said. “That way, if you

“Sometimes we have professional show

just a matter of walking it through.

need something out of the ordinary,

managers, and they know exactly what they want and when they want it.”

One trade show hosted by The Odeum produces 60 shows across the

“We had three fields of inline hockey for a major tournament, and the tourna-

they’re willing to help you out.”

The NIC has developed an extensive

ment had never been done in our facility,

checklist to reproduce the event from fa-

although the event planners had done

cility to facility.

country. “They almost give you a book,”

other tournaments, so they were more ex-

Greco said.

perienced in planning their event than we

“Most important is to develop a system to use again and again so that you

Event planners need to keep in con-

were in hosting it,” Greco said. “A lot of

are constantly reminded of what you

stant contact with facility managers. Greco

time was spent looking at pictures. We

need,” Barney said. “Most damaging is

said, “You never want to hear, ‘What do

called the facility that had done the tour-

to wing it.”

you mean we have 400 motorcycles arriv-

nament and asked what their challenges

ing at the same time? We should have

were. How did they keep the boards

checklists as they gain experience and

put up barricades or cones or had extra

clean? How did they prevent the floor

recognize what needs to be done.

staffing in the parking lot.’ Or ‘What do you

from becoming too slippery?”

mean we’re having 1,200 people? Nobody

Andy Barney is president of Soccer

updated me. I thought we were only hav-

Excellence, the company that, along with

ing 500. We should have opened four

the United States Indoor Sports Associa-

more concession lines.’”

tion, promotes the National Indoor Cham-

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New event planners can add to their

Sylvie Green is the publications manager for the United States Indoor Sports Association and edits GO Indoor Magazine. A professor of writing as well as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer, Sylvie lives with her husband and three children in Virginia Beach.

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Lou Mengsol

The Personal Touch – Networking Through Trade Events E

veryone is well aware of the chal-

issues. Destinations can learn how best

ceptions to taking extra time to ensure our

lenges we face in the current econ-

to serve them by understanding their

attendees’ needs are met. The national

omy. Nowhere is this more evident than

business and challenges. At this year’s

governing bodies attending the US Sports

in the tourism industry. Many events

event, we will welcome Stephen A. Smith

Congress often remark how refreshing it is to be treated on such a personal level.

have seen declines in their attendance.

as our keynote presentation on leader-

How can we as event organizers and

ship. Smith’s demonstrative, informative,

marketers avoid these issues? Keeping

in-your-face style—accentuated with a

your event fresh is the key to continued

perspective rarely

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Love what you do! Let’s face it, if we can’t get excited about the event,

growth. In an interview I did with InSite

seen or heard in

why should our attendees? This goes di-

on Sports earlier this year, we discussed

mainstream media—

rectly to encompassing the previous two

the US Sports Congress and examined

has invaded the air-

principles. Ask yourself this question: Are

how this event continues to grow by

waves on NBA

you filling a hole to take up space or fill

helping sports event planners and sports

Shootaround, Sports-

time? Everyone’s time is valuable and if

destinations develop personal, lasting

Center, ESPNews

you’re putting a presenter or some facet

business relationships.

There are three core principles that

and when he hosted his own talk show,

of your event together to fill space, you’re

Quite Frankly, easily making him one of

probably wasting someone’s time and definitely yours.

the US Sports Congress applies to every

the most thought-provoking, yet polariz-

phase of the event.

ing figures in all of sports.

1

2

has a purpose. It seems simple and ob-

of the event, we also apply the same

excitement with the US Sports Congress

vious, but when you examine different

standards to personalizing those experi-

it all starts with an engaged destination

facets of an event, you’ll begin to under-

ences. How many times have you run

partner including the host property. This

stand that this cannot be overstated.

into the apathetic customer service per-

year’s Congress at the new M Resort

There is a temptation, no matter how pur-

son that was just there to do his shift?

Spa & Casino in Henderson, Nevada

As we look to our own events we need to be excited about what we’re

Make it Unique. Every event, function, seminar, meeting and process

pose-driven you are, to “borrow” ideas

Make it personal. As much as we

doing. If we are not, why would someone

examine the purpose and structure

else be? As we look toward creating that

The philosophy we apply to the Con-

provides world-class amenities, unri-

from other events. We’ve seen instances

gress is that we’re in the entertainment

valed service and a spectacular view of

where events have used the same pre-

business. By entertaining our attendees

the Las Vegas Strip.

As we look to our own events we need to be excited about what we’re doing. If we are not, why would someone else be?

We encourage you to find out more about this year’s US Sports Congress and consider attending. You’ll find the experience is one that will excite, engage and produce relationships that will provide you with a new level of success in

senter to talk about the same topic—in

and treating them like our guests, we cre-

some cases to the same audience!

ate a special rapport with them. It also

In reference to the US Sports Con-

transforms the rapport with the staff as

gress we start with a unique concept in

well. We all work long hours with a smile

speaking to the event organizer or Na-

and share this common goal. It shows

tional Governing Body. We focus on their

through in everything we do, from the re-

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the sports events industry.

In 2007, Lou Mengsol launched Innovations Consulting, a sports marketing consultancy that specializes in representing small and mid-market convention and visitor bureaus and sports commissions. One of its endeavors is the US Sports Congress.

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alaBama Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Auburn/Opelika Tourism Bureau 714 E. Glenn Ave. Auburn AL 36830 (334) 887-8747 www.aotourism.com Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 2349 Decatur AL 35602 (256) 350-2028 www.decaturcvb.org

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Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau 2200 Ninth Ave. N. Birmingham AL 35203-1100 (205) 458-8000 www.birminghamal.org Gulf Shores Visitors Bureau/ Sports Commission P.O. Box 457 Gulf Shores AL 36561 (888) 421-8715 www.alabamagulfcoastmeetings.net Huntsville Sports Commission P.O. Box 19064 Huntsville AL 35804 (256) 427-6748 www.huntsvillesports.org Mobile Area Sports Commission 1621 Virginia St. Mobile AL 36604 (251) 208-2505 www.mobilealsports.com Montgomery Chamber Convention & Visitor Bureau P.O. Box 79 Montgomery, AL 36105 (800) 240-9452 www.visitingmontgomery.com Tuscaloosa Sports Foundation P.O. Box 3142 Tuscaloosa AL 35403 (205) 394-0700 www.tuscaloosasportsfoundation.org

are na/fac ility Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum 651 Roosevelt Dr. Rm 2047 Auburn Univiversity Auburn AL 36849 (334) 844-4442 www.auburn.edu Boutwell Municipal Auditorium 1930 8th Ave. N. Birmingham AL 35203 (205) 254-2820 www.informationbirmingham.com

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Garrett Coliseum Agricultural Center Board 1555 Federal Dr., P.O. Box 70026 Montgomery AL 36107 (334) 242-5597 www.garrett.state.al.us Hank Aaron Stadium 755 Bolling Brothers Blvd.

Mobile AL 36606 (251) 479-2327 www.mobilebaybears.com Hoover Metropolitan Stadium 100 Ben Chapman Dr. Birmingham AL 35244 (205) 988-3200 www.barons.com

alaSka Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau 524 W. 4th Ave. Anchorage AK 99501 (907) 257-2375 www.anchorage.net Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau 550 First Ave. Fairbanks AK 99701-4725 (907) 457-3282 www.explorefairbanks.com

are na/fac ility Joe L. Reed Acadome ASU Campus-Carter Hill Rd. Montgomery AL 36101 (334) 229-4529 www.alasu.edu Legion Field Stadium 400 Graymont Ave. W. Birmingham AL 35204 (205) 254-2391 www.birminghamal.org Mobile Civic Center 401 Civic Center Dr. Mobile AL 36602-0204 (251) 208-7261 www.mobilecivicctr.com Montgomery Civic Center 300 Bibb St., P.O. Box 4037 Montgomery AL 36104 (334) 241-2100 www.civic-center.ci.montogmery.al.us Ozark Civic Center 320 E. College St., P.O. Box 789 Ozark AL 36361 (334) 774-2618 www.ozarkciviccenter.com Paul Snow Memorial Stadium 700 Pelham Rd. N. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville AL 36265 (256) 782-5368 www.jsu.edu Pete Mathews Coliseum 700 Pelham Rd. N. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville AL 36265 (256) 782-5368, (800) 231-5291 www.jsu.edu Sports Blast 19220 Highway 280 S. Birmingham AL (205) 980-1701 www.sportsblastsc.com

Carlson Center 2010 Second Ave. Fairbanks AK 99701 (907) 451-7800 www.carlson-center.com Sullivan Arena 1600 Gambell St. Anchorage AK 99501 (907) 279-0618 www.sullivanarena.com UAA Sports Arena 3211 Providence Dr. University Of Alaska-Anchorage Anchorage AK 99508 (907) 786-1250 www.goseawolves.com

ariZona Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Lake Havasu Convention & Visitors Bureau 314 London Bridge Rd. Lake Havasu AZ 86403 (928) 453-3444 www.golakehavasu.com Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau 120 N. Center St. Mesa AZ 85201 (480) 827-4700 www.visitmesa.com

Castle Sports Club 11420 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix AZ (602) 331-2582 www.castlesportsclub.com

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Chase Field Ball Park 401 E. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 433 Phoenix AZ 85001 (602) 462-6500 www.azdiamondbacks.com

Arkansas River Cities Sports Commission P.O. Box 3543 Little Rock AR 72203 (501) 517-1280 www.arkansasrivercitiessports.com

J. Lawrence Walk Up Skydome Northern Arizona University P.O. Box 15400 Flagstaff AZ 86011 (928) 523-3449 www.nauathletics.com

Bentonville Convention & Visitors Bureau 116 S. Main St. Bentonville AR 72712 (479) 271-9153 www.bentonvilleusa.org

James P. Deyo Recreational Complex 1280 Desert Sun Dr. Yuma AZ 85365 (928) 344-3800 www.deyocomplex.com

Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau 21 S. Block Ave. Fayetteville AR 72701 (479) 521-5776 www.experiencefayetteville.com

Maryvale Baseball Park 3600 N. 51st Ave Phoenix AZ 85031 (800) 933-7890 www.cactusleague.com

Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau 51 W. 3rd St. Tempe AZ 85281 (480) 894-8158 www.tempecvb.com

McKale Center 1 National Championship Dr., P.O. Box 210096 University Of Arizona Athletics Tucson AZ 85721-0096 (520) 621-2200 www.arizonaathletics.com

Tucson CVB 100 S. Church St. Tucson AZ 85701 (520) 624-1817 www.visittucson.org

Mesa Hohokam Park 1235 N. Center St. Mesa AZ 85201 (480) 644-4451 www.hohokamstadium.com

are na/fac ility Arizona Sports Complex 3555 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Phoenix AZ (623) 587-7171 www.arizonasportscomplex.com Arizona Stadium 530 N. Vine Ave. Bldg. #58 Tucson AZ 85721 (520) 621-4694 www.arizona.edu Barney Family Sports Complex 22050 E. Queen Creek Rd. Queen Creek AZ 85142-9802 (480) 677-2372 www.thebfsc.com Bladeworld Indoor Sports Center 1065 W. Grant Rd. Tucson AZ (520) 624-1234 www.bladeworld.com

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Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria AZ 85382 (623) 773-8700 www.peoriaaz.com Phoenix Municipal Stadium 5999 E. Van Buren Phoenix AZ 85008 (602) 392-0074, (800) 550-2827 Scottsdale Stadium 7408 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale AZ 85251 (480) 312-2586 www.ci.scottsdale.az.us/stadium Tucson Electric Park 2500 East Ajo Way South Tucson AZ 85713 (520) 434-1000 www.kinosportscomplex.com US Airways Center 201 E. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 433 Phoenix AZ 85001 (602) 379-2000 www.americawestarena.com

Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau 2 N. B St. Fort Smith AR 72901-1126 (800) 637-1477 www.fortsmith.org Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 3232 Little Rock AR 72203 (800) 844-4781 www.littlerock.com North Little Rock Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 5511 North Little Rock AR 72119 (501) 758-1424 www.northlittlerock.org Pine Bluff Convention & Visitors Bureau One Convention Center Plaza Pine Bluff AR 71601 (870) 536-7600, ext. 2146 www.pinebluffcvb.org

are na/fac ility Alltel Arena One Alltel Arena Way North Little Rock AR 72114 (501) 340-5660 www.alltelarena.com Arkansas State University Convocation Center 217 Olympic Dr. Jonesboro AR 72401 (870) 972-3024 www.astate.edu Arkansas Travelers 400 W. Broadway St. North Little Rock AR 72114 (501) 664-1555 www.travs.com

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Phoenix Regional Sports Commission 400 E. Van Buren Phoenix AZ 85004 (602) 258-6272 www.phxsports.org

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Barton Coliseum Arkansas Livestock Show Association 2600 Howard St. Little Rock AR 72206 (501) 372-8341 www.arkansasstatefair.com

Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 515 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield CA 93301 (661) 852-7282 www.bakersfieldcvb.us

Burke Field 1605 Coliseum Dr. Arkansas Tech University Russellville AR 72801 (479) 968-0345 www.atu.edu

Fresno Sports Council 848 M St., Third Floor Fresno CA 93721 (559) 445-8164 www.fresnosports.org

Golden Lion Stadium 1200 N. University Dr. University of Arkansas Pine Bluff AR 71601 (870) 575-8675 www.uapb.edu John E. Tucker Coliseum 1604 Coliseum Dr. Arkansas Tech University Russellville AR 72801 (479) 968-0345 athletics.atu.edu War Memorial Stadium 1 Stadium Dr., P.O. Box 250222 Little Rock AR 72225 (501) 663-0775 www.state.ar.us/wms

Irvine Chamber of Commerce 2485 McCabe Way Irvine CA 92614 (949) 660-9112 www.destinationirvine.com Los Angeles Sports Council 350 S. Bixel St., Suite 250 Los Angeles CA 90017 (213) 482-6333 www.lasports.org Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau 1150 9th St., Suite C Modesto CA 95354 (209) 526-5588 www.visitmodesto.com Placer Valley Tourism 106 Vernon St. Roseville CA 95678 (916) 773-5400 www.placertourism.com Sacramento Sports Commission 1030 15th St., Suite 200 Sacramento CA 95814 (916) 808-2400 www.sacsports.com San Bernardino Area Youth Sports Alliance 201 N.E. St., Suite 103 San Bernardino CA 92401 (800) 867-8366 www.youthsportsalliance.org San Diego International Sports Council 2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego CA 92101 (619) 234-2544 www.sdisc.com San Jose Sports Authority 345 Park Ave. MS A9-432 San Jose CA 95110 (408) 288-2931 www.sjsa.org San Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 Anza Blvd.

Burlingame CA 94010 (650) 348-7600 www.visitsanmateocounty.com

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Stockton Sports Commission 6 E. Lindsay St. Stockton CA 95202 (209) 937-5058 www.stocktongov.com Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau 349 Main St., Suite 203 Pleasanton CA 94566-6663 (925) 846-8910 www.trivalleycvb.com Vallejo Convention & Visitors Bureau 289 Mare Island Way Vallejo CA 94590 (707) 642-3653 www.visitvallejo.com

are na/fac ility All Power Indoor Soccer Arena 517 Wilbur Drive Oakland CA 94612 (510) 452-1741 www.allpowersoccer.com Bladium Sports Club 800 W. Tower Ave. Building 40 Alameda CA 94501 (510) 814-4999 www.bladium.com Cabernet Indoor Sports 6474 Patterson Pass Rd. Livermore CA 94550 (925) 455-8300 www.cabernetindoorsports.com Deft Touch Soccer Center 3842 Catalina St. Los Alamitos CA (562) 354-7592 www.defttouchsoccercenter.com Escondido Sports Center 3315 Bear Valley Parkway Escondido CA (760) 839-5425 www.ci.escondido.ca.us/sportscenter Estadio Azteca Sports Arena 1960 Railroad Dr. Sacramento CA 95815 (916) 921-0222 www.estadioaztecasportsarena.com John Thurman Field 601 Neece Dr. Modesto CA 95351 (209) 572-4487 www.modestonuts.com La Mesa Indoor Soccer Center 9586 Murray Dr. La Mesa CA (619) 462-8600 www.lamesaindoorsoccer.com Lake Elsinore Diamond 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore CA 92530 (951) 245-4487 www.stormbaseball.com sportsdirectory.org

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esa is Arizona’s third-largest city and boasts a wealth of sports and leisure pursuits in high demand by visitors – not to mention more than 300 days of sunshine each year. As an affordable alternative among cities in the Phoenix area, Mesa has cultivated a tradition of hosting successful sporting events. For field sports enthusiasts, a trip isn’t complete without a visit to Big League Dreams. This 30-acre venue featuring scale replicas of baseball’s most famous fields hosts tournament play year-round.

And, baseball buffs will also want to catch the sports heavy-hitters training each March at Hohokam Stadium. Sunseekers can enjoy Mesa’s 50+ parks, championship golf courses and the miles of hiking and biking trails strewn throughout the city. Mix in premier accommodations with award-winning sports facilities and you have the best choice for value-added, quality sporting events year-round.

COme TO plAy Kino Aquatic Center Features include zero-depth entry, six-lane instruction pool and a 50-meter competition pool.

Gene Autry Sports Complex Lighted baseball fields (3), sand volleyball and tennis.

HoHoKam Stadium Home to the Chicago Cubs for spring training.

Big League Dreams 20,000 square-foot indoor field house, eight baseball/softball fields, batting cages, full-service stadium club restaurants and sports bar.

Red Mountain Sports Complex 65,000 square-foot multifunctional center that encompasses 16 acres in Northeast Mesa.

Barney Family Sports Complex Family-oriented sports facility for soccer, volleyball and more.

Sun Angel Track Stadium Home to ASU men’s and women’s track and field.

Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium Home of the ASU Sun Devils softball team.

Polar Ice Den – Gilbert Offers public skating, hockey programs and figure skating.

• Golfland/SunSplash, a 20-acre waterpark and entertainment center featuring 450,000-gallon Thunder Bay Wavepool.

• Salt River Recreation, popular for “tubing,” leisurely floats along Mother Nature’s swimming pool, the ever-flowing Salt River.

• Dolly Steamboat, cruise secluded waterways in Canyon Lake and take in Arizona’s majestic landscapes.

• Arizona Museum of Natural History, featuring dinosaurs that roar and detailed galleries exploring Arizona history.

• Mesa Arts Center, a seven-acre performing arts, visual arts and arts education facility with a 700-foot Shadow Walk outdoor oasis plaza.

• Amazing Jakes, 90,000 square feet of fun featuring restaurant, go-karts, gamer pavilion, children’s rides, bumper cars, rockclimbing.

• Stratum Laser Tag, 18,000-square-foot full-service entertain ment facility featuring laser tag arena with 15 different levels, 90 towers, bridges and ramps.

rOAd Trip Distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 12 miles Home to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport with non-stop service to 17 destinations across the country.

CONTACT Mesa Convention & Visitor Bureau Aaron Muth, Sports Sales Manager Phone: 480-682-3650 120 N. Center St. Email: Aaron@VisitMesa.com Mesa, AZ 85201 www.VisitMesa.com

fAN frieNdly • Superstition Mountain Desert Recreation Area, home of the Apache Trail, Lost Dutchman State Park and Goldfield Ghost Town. sportsdirectory.org

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North County Soccer Park 14530 Espola Rd. Poway CA (858) 748-4260 www.ncspsoccer.com Off the Wall Soccer 700 Mathew St. Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 988-6900 www.offthewallsoccer.com

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Peak Athletic Center 2710 Alpine Blvd.

Alpine CA (619) 722-6353 www.alpinepac.com Pico Rivera Sports Arena 11003 Rooks Rd. Whittier CA 90605 (562) 695-0509 www.lasports.org San Jose Municipal Stadium 588 E. Alma Ave. San Jose CA 95112 (408) 297-1435 www.sjgiants.com San Ramon Sports 2411 Old Crow Canyon Rd. San Ramon CA 94583 (925) 831-9050 www.sanramonsports.com Santa Clarita Soccer Center 21613 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita CA (661) 288-2600 www.scsoccercenter.com Silver Creek Sportsplex 800 Embedded Way San Jose CA 95138 (408) 316-8760 www.silvercreeksportsplex.com Soccer Central Indoor Sports 34 Harkins Slough Rd. Watsonville CA (831) 768-8961 www.soccercentralindoor.com Sports City 6700 Stony Point Rd. Cotati CA 95403 (707) 285-4625 www.nbsportscity.com The Arena 1721 W. 11th St. Upland CA (909) 985-7903 www.uplandsportsarena.com

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cOlOraDO SpO rtS c O m m iSSiO n Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau 515 Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs CO 80903 (719) 635-7506, ext. 142 www.experiencecoloradosprings.com

Folsom Field 357 UCB University Of Colorado-Boulder Boulder CO 80309 (303) 492-7931 www.colorado.edu Lincoln Park Stocker Stadium 250 N. Fifth St. Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 244-1542

Greeley Chamber of Commerce/ Convention Visitors Bureau 902 Seventh Ave. Greeley CO 80631 www.greeleycvb.com

Moby Arena Colorado State University Fort Collins CO 80523 (970) 491-2706 www.csurams.com

Metro Denver Sports Commission 444 Sherman St. Denver CO 80203 (303) 534-5517 www.denversports.org

Pepsi Center 1000 Chopper Circle Denver CO 80204 (303) 405-1100 www.pepsicenter.com

Vail Valley Partnership P.O. Box 1130 Vail CO 81658 (970) 476-1000 www.visitvailvalley.com

Sky Sox Stadium 4385 Tutt Blvd.

Security Service Field Colorado Springs CO 80922 (719) 597-1449 www.skysox.com

are na/fac ility Bladium Sports Club 2400 Central Park Ave. Denver CO (303) 320-3033 www.bladium.com Boulder Indoor Soccer 2845 28th St. Boulder CO 80301 (303) 440-0809 www.boulderindoorsoccer.com Carroll Butts Athletic Park 4201 W. 94th Ave. Westminster CO (303) 650-7670 www.cbathleticpark.com Colorado Springs World Arena 3185 Venetucci Blvd.

Colorado Springs CO 80906-4020 (719) 477-2100 www.worldarena.com Coors Events/Conference Center Regent Drive & 28th Street Boulder CO 80309 (303) 492-5316 www.colorado.edu Coors Field 2001 Blake St. Denver CO 80205-2000 (303) 292-0200 colorado.rockies.mlb.com Denver Coliseum 4600 Humboldt St. Denver CO 80216 (303) 295-4001 www.denvercoliseum.com

Fairfield County Sports Commission 1 University Place Stamford CT 06901 (203) 251-8481 www.fairfieldcountysports.com Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau 31 Pratt St., #4 Hartford CT 06103 (860) 882-1103 www.enjoyhartford.com Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau 169 Orange St. New Haven CT 06510 (203) 777-8550, ext. 104 www.newhavencvb.org

are na/fac ility Ballpark At Harbor Yard 500 Main St. Bridgeport CT 06604 (203) 345-4800 www.bridgeportbluefish.com CFC Arena 1018 Sherman Ave. Hamden CT 06514 (203) 230-0380 www.cfcarena.com Farmington Sports Arena 11 Executive Dr. Farmington CT 06032 (860) 677-2543 www.fsasports.com George J. Sherman Family-Sports Complex 2111 Hillside Rd., Unit 3078 Storrs CT 06269-3078 (860) 486-2725 uconnhuskies.com Hartford Civic Center One Civic Center Plaza Hartford CT 06103 (860) 249-6333 www.hartfordciviccenter.com Leszek Wrona’s Soccer Academy 541 N. Main St. Bristol CT 06011 (860) 589-1536 www.wronasoccer.com Mohegan Sun Arena 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.

Uncasville CT 06382 (888) 226-7711 www.mohegansun.com New Britain Stadium 230 John Karbonic Way New Britain CT 06051 (860) 224-8383 www.rockcats.com sportsdirectory.org

O’Neill Center 181 White St. Western Connecticut State University Danbury CT 06810 (203) 837-9015 www.wcsu.edu The Trumbull Sports Zone 29 Trefoil Dr. Trumbull CT 06611 (203) 268-1214 www.thesportszone.net Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium Connecticut Defenders 14 Stott Ave. Norwich CT 06360 (860) 887-7962 www.ctdefenders.com University of Hartford Sports Center 200 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 768-5050 uhaweb.hartford.edu/sportsctr Yale Field Box 208216 Yale University New Haven CT 06520 (203) 432-1434 www.goyalebulldogs.com

DelaWare SpO rtS c O m m iSSiO n Delaware Tourism Office 99 Kings Highway Dover DE 19901 (302) 672-6802 www.visitdelaware.com

are na/fac ility Bob Carpenter Center 631 S. College Ave. University Of Delaware Newark DE 19716 (302) 831-4016 www.udel.edu/bcc Judy Johnson Field At Daniel S. Frawley Stadium 801 S. Madison St. Wilmington DE 19801-5121 (302) 888-2015 www.bluerocks.com

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Charles E. Smith Center 600 22nd St. NW George Washington University Washington DC 20052 (202) 994-6650 www.gwsports.com D.C. Armory 2001 E. Capitol St. SE Washington DC 20003 (202) 547-9077 www.dcsec.com

Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing 600 N. Broadway, Suite 300 Bartow FL 33830 (863) 534-2500 www.centralfloridasports.com Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands Visitor’s Bureau 18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502 Port Charlotte FL 33948 (941) 743-1900 www.charlotteharbortravel.com Florida’s Gulf Islands Sports Commission One Haben Blvd.

Palmetto, FL 34221 (941) 224-7344 www.timeforsports.net

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Bender Arena 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW American University Washington DC 20016 (202) 885-3000 www.aueagles.com

Central Florida Sports Commission 126 East Lucerne Circle Orlando FL 32801 (407) 648-4900 www.orlandosports.org

Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism/Sports Commission 430 Brevard Ave. Cocoa Village FL 32922 (321) 433-4470 www.space-coast.com Gainesville Sports Commission 300 E. University Ave., Suite 100 Gainesville FL 32601 (352) 338-9300 www.gainesvillesportscommission.com Greater Fort Lauderdale Sports Development 100 E. Broward Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 (954)767-2455 www.sunny.org/sports JEDC Sports & Entertainment 1 W. Adams St. Jacksonville FL 32202 (904) 630-3600 www.jaxdevelopment.org Kissimmee-St. Cloud CVB 1925 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. PO Box 422007 Kissimmee FL 34744 (407) 847-5000 www.floridakiss.com 22

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Columbia County Tourist Development 263 NW Lake City Ave. Lake City FL 32055 (386) 758-1397 www.columbiacountyfla.com

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Lee County Sports Authority 2305 Broadway Fort Myers FL 33901 (239) 344-5201 www.leecountysports.org Miami-Dade Sports Commission 15280 NW 79th Court Miami Lakes FL 33016 (305) 818-7188 www.miamisports.org Naples Marco Island Everglades 3050 N. Horseshoe Dr. Naples FL 34104 (239) 252-4267 www.athletesinparadise.com Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau 409 SE Fort King St. Ocala FL 34471 (352) 291-9169 www.ocalasportsevents.com Palm Beach County Sports Commission 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

West Palm Beach FL 33401 (561) 233-3188 www.palmbeachsports.com Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 9473 Panama City Beach FL 32417 (850) 233-5070 www.thesportsloversbeach.com Pensacola Sports Association P.O. Box 12463 Pensacola FL 32591 (850) 434-2800 www.pensacolasports.com Sarasota CVB/Sarasota Area Sports Authority 766 Hudson Ave. Sarasota FL 34236 (941) 955-0991, ext. 105 www.sarasotafl.org St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission 13805 58th St. N., Suite 2-200 Clearwater FL 33760 (727) 464-7257 www.floridasbeachsports.com

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idely known for beautiful beaches and shimmering green waters, Florida’s Gulf Islands is also home to a surprisingly diverse collection of sports complexes, arenas and convention facilities.

Including Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and the mainland areas of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, Florida’s Gulf Islands hosts a yearround lineup of state, regional, national and international sporting events. From basketball, baseball and softball to wrestling, golf and even bridge, the Sports Commission of Florida’s Gulf Islands has earned a well-deserved reputation for providing exceptional coordination and oversight for successful events and tournaments. Florida’s Gulf Islands was also the proud host of the Special Olympics in 2003.

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G.T. Bray Park Football, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, skate park, horseshoes, badminton, archery, lacrosse and rugby McKechnie Field Baseball stadium for the Pittsburgh Pirates. What a location - end your baseball tournament at a #1-rated sports venue or sponsor a concert that seats 6,000 people in the bright lights of the night.

Total Fields 24 baseball fields, 35 small baseball fields, 30 softball fields, 25 tennis courts, 1 indoor soccer and 1 indoor tennis court, 30 golf courses 7 football fields, 32 volleyball fields, 50 beach volleyball sets.

IMG Academies Home to Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and the David Leadbetter Golf Academy.

Located 45 miles south of (TPA) Tampa International Airport and St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport, and only three miles north of the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. A two-hour drive from Orlando International Airport via I-4 East, I-75 South, to exits 220 and 217. Conveniently located to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key for your beach experience. Lodging choices on the mainland and Islands of Manatee County include bed & breakfasts, beachfront condos and economy efficiency units.

CONTACT Sports Commission of Florida’s Gulf Islands Phone: 941-224-7344 Joe Pickett, Sports Commissioner Email: Fgcsc@aol.com One Haben Blvd www.timeforsports.net Palmetto, FL 34221

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T I M E to play on and off the field.

Florida’s Gulf Islands of Anna Maria, Longboat Key, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch offer a warm weather playground to host your next sporting event in a picture perfect beach destination everyone can enjoy.

Contact Sharon Kingston with the Sports Commission of Florida's Gulf Islands 941-729-9177, ext. 243 sharon.kingston@mymanatee.org www.TimeForSports.net

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FLORIDA SPO RTS C O M M ISSIO NS continued Tallahassee Sports Council 106 E. Jefferson St. Tallahassee FL 32301 (850) 606-2305 www.visittallahassee.com Tampa Bay Sports Commission 401 E. Jackson St. Tampa FL 33602 (813) 342-4075 www.tampabaysports.org

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Seminole County Convention & Visitors Bureau 1230 Douglas Ave. Longwood FL 32779 (407) 665-2900 www.visitseminole.com

ARe NA/FAC ILITy Alltel Stadium One Alltel Stadium Place Jacksonville FL 32202 (904) 633-6100 www.jaxevents.com Bankatlantic Center One Panther Pkwy.

Sunrise FL 33323 (954) 835-8000 www.bankatlanticcenter.com Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.

Jacksonville FL 32202 (904) 854-0655 www.jaxevents.com Bragg Memorial Stadium 1500 Wahnish Way Florida A&M Dept of Athletics Tallahassee FL 32307 (850) 599-3868 www.famu.edu Cocoa Expo Sports Center 500 Friday Rd. Cocoa FL 32926 (321) 639-3976 www.cocoaexpo.com Disney’s Wide World of Sports P.O. Box 10000 Lake Buena Vista FL 32830-1000 (407) 828-3267 www.disneyworldsports.com Fort Lauderdale Stadium 1301 NW 55th S. Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 (954) 776-1921 info.ci.ftlaud.fl.us Gol Planet Soccer 13135 SW 124 Ave. #102 Miami FL 33186 (305) 278-1265 www.golplanetsoccer.com 24

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Lee Civic Center 11831 Bayshore Rd. North Fort Myers FL 33917 (239) 543-8368 www.leeciviccenter.com MVP Arena Sports 5309 29th St. E. Ellenton FL 34222 (941) 723-0560 www.mvparenasports.com Ocean Center 101 N. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach FL 32118 (386) 254-4500 www.oceancenter.com Osceola County Stadium 631 Heritage Park Way Kissimmee FL 34744 (321) 697-3200 www.osceola.org Pensacola Civic Center Inc 201 E. Gregory St. Pensacola FL 32502 (850) 432-0800 www.pensacolaciviccenter.com Roger Dean Stadium 4751 Main St. Jupiter FL 33458 (561) 775-1818 www.rogerdeanstadium.com

GeORGIA SPO RTS C O M M ISSIO N Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau 112 Front St. Albany GA 31701 (229) 317-4765 www.albanygacvb.com/index.htm Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau 3060 Royal Blvd. S. Alpharetta GA 30022 (678)297-2811x203 www.awesomealpharetta.com Atlanta Sports Council 235 Andrew Young International Blvd Atlanta GA 30303 (404) 586-8500 www.atlantasportscouncil.com Augusta Sports Council P.O. Box 1331 Augusta GA 30903-1331 (706) 722-8326 www.augustasportscouncil.org Cobb County Sports Council One Galleria Parkway Atlanta GA 30339 (678) 303-2635 www.cobbsports.com

Seminole County Sports Training Center 1230 Douglas Ave., Suite 116 Longwood FL 32779 (407) 665-2900, (800) 800-7832 www.visitseminole.com

Columbia County Convention & Visitors Bureau 3300 Evans-to-Locks Rd. Martinez GA 30907 (706) 312-1361 www.choosecolumbiacounty.com

Space Coast Stadium 5800 Stadium Pkwy., Suite 101 Melbourne FL 32940 (321) 633-9200 www.manateesbaseball.com

Columbus GA Sports Council P.O. Box 1519 Columbus GA 31902 (706) 660-1996 www.columbusgasports.com

Stephen C. O’Connell Center Gale Lemerand Dr. & W. University Ave. Suite 1232 Gainesville FL 32611-5850 (352) 392-5500 www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu

Dalton-Whitfield CVB P. O. Box 6177 Dalton GA 30722 (706) 270-9960 www.daltoncvb.com

Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center 505 West Pensacola St., P.O. Box 10604 Tallahassee FL 32301 (850) 487-1691 www.tlccc.org Tradition Field Sports Complex 527 NW Peacock Blvd.

Port St. Lucie FL 34986 (772) 871-5476 www.stluciemets.com

Greater Savannah Sports Council 101 E. Bay St. Savannah GA 31401 (912) 644-6414 www.savannahsportscouncil.com Gwinnett County CVB 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 200 Duluth GA 30097 (770) 814-6042 www.gcvb.org Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau 402 Civic Center Dr. Rome GA 30161 (706) 295-5576 www.romega.us

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Albany Civic Center 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.

Albany GA 31701 (229) 430-5200 www.albanyciviccenter.com Creekside Sports Center 3237 Krisam Creek Dr. Loganville GA (770) 466-7177 www.cscindoor.com Georgia Institute of Technology 225 North Ave. NW Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 30332 (404) 894-2000 www.gatech.edu Grayson Stadium 1401 E. Victory Dr. Savannah GA 31414 (912) 351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

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Jekyll Island Soccer Complex 700 Southville Beachview Dr. Jekyll Island GA 31527 (877) 453-5955 www.jekyllisland.com Lake Olmstead Stadium 78 Milledge Rd. Augusta GA 30904 (706) 736-7889 www.greenjacketsbaseball.com One-Touch Soccer 3200 Atlanta Industrial Parkway Atlanta GA (404) 768-4182 www.onetouchsoccer.com Score Indoor Sports 1245 Oakley Industrial Blvd.

Fairburn GA 30213 (770) 870-7943 www.scoreindoor.com State Mutual Stadium 755 Braves Blvd.

Rome GA 30161 (706) 368-9388 www.romebraves.com

IDAHO SPO RTS C O M M ISSIO N Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 2106 Boise ID 83701 (800) 635-5240 www.boise.org Pocatello Convention & Visitors Bureau 324 S. Main St. Pocatello ID 83204 (208) 235-7659 www.pocatellocvb.com

ARe NA/FAC ILITy B.S.U. Pavilion 1910 University Dr. Boise ID 83725 (208) 426-1900 www.tacobellarena.com

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Hugh Mills Memorial Stadium Albany State University 504 College Dr. Albany GA 31705 (229) 430-4600 www.asurams.edu

Bronco Stadium 1910 University Dr. Boise State University Boise ID 83725 (208) 426-1000 www.boisestate.edu Holt Arena 550 Memorial Dr., Campus Box 8098 Idaho State University Pocatello ID 83209 (208) 282-3267 www.isu.edu

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Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority 1 Meeting Place Valdosta GA 31601 (229) 245-0513 www.valdostatourism.com

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Decatur Area CVB 202 E. North St. Decatur IL 62523 (217) 423-7000 www.decaturcvb.com

Lisle (IL) Convention & Visitors Bureau 4746 Main St. Lisle IL 60532 (800) 733-9811 www.stayinlisle.com

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

Effingham CVB 201 E. Jefferson Ave. Effingham IL 62401 (217) 342-5305 www.visiteffinghamil.com

Peoria Area Convention & Visitor Bureau 456 Fulton St. Peoria IL 61602 (309) 676-0303, ext. 3283 www.peoria.org

Champaign County Sports Commission 1817 S. Neil St. Champaign IL 61820 (217) 531-5351 www.champaigncountysports.org

Elgin Area CVB 77 Riverside Dr. Elgin IL 60120 (847) 695-7540 www.northernfoxrivervalley.com

Quad Cities Sports Commission 1601 River Dr., Suite 110 Moline IL 61265 (800) 747-7800, ext. 104 www.quadcitiessports.com

Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau 2304 173rd St. Lansing IL 60438 (708) 895-8200 www.visitchicagosouthland.com

Joliet Visitors Bureau 150 W. Jefferson St. Joliet IL 60432 (815) 723-9045 www.visitjoliet.org

We offer an exceptionally affordable destination with top-notch sports facilities, 5,600 hotel rooms, and a wealth of attractions.

Lake County CVB 5465 Grand Ave., Suite 100 Gurnee IL 60031 (800) 525-3669 www.sportslakecounty.com

Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 102 N. Main St. Rockford IL 61101 (815) 489-1651 www.gorockford.com

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Danville Area CVB 100 W. Main St., Room 146 Danville IL 61832-0992 (217) 442-2096 www.danvillecvb.com

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Lake County offers a wide variety of venues and sports complexes, softball and baseball fields including the new Fielder’s baseball team and stadium opening in spring 2010, soccer fields, public golf courses, tennis centers, skating arenas and many others.

Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 109 N. Seventh St. Springfield IL 62701 (217) 789-2360 www.planonspringfieldil.com

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he Chicago Southland is an ideal sporting event and tournament location, conveniently accessible via five interstate highways, making getting to and from your event a breeze. The Southland is also just minutes from downtown Chicago and Midway and O’Hare International Airports. Host your next tournament in the Chicago Southland, and we’ll provide the attention to detail you require for a successful event. Located just beyond the city limits, the Southland offers reasonable prices, convenient transportation options, exciting extracurricular activities, and the wide variety of venues you’ll need to produce a memorable sporting event. For information on the Chicago Southland region, or for a free Sports Venue Guide, contact the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau.

COme TO plAy Toyota Park A multi-use stadium that can seat 20,000 fans for professional soccer, lacrosse, rugby, large concerts and much more Standard Bank Stadium A minor league stadium that holds 3,500 fans for professional, collegiate, club and high school baseball Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club Indoor tennis complex with 10 courts used for professional, collegiate, high school and youth tennis tournaments Palos Courts A volleyball facility featuring six courts for collegiate, high school and youth tournaments Ho-Chunk Sports and Expo Center An indoor expo center that houses 3 indoor soccer fields, 25,000 sq. ft. of expo space and a five-diamond youth baseball complex

Chicago Gaelic Park Six open fields that can accommodate Gaelic sports, soccer, rugby, lacrosse or other uses, plus a 2,000-seat stadium for special use

rOAd Trip The Chicago Southland is accessible via I-80, I-94, I-294, I-55 and I-57. Midway Airport borders the Chicago Southland and is about 6 miles from Oak Lawn, 10 miles from Alsip and 16 miles from Tinley Park hotel properties. O’Hare International Airport is about 40-45 minutes from the Chicago Southland.

CONTACT Chicago Southland CVB Jay Allen, Sports Sales Executive 2304 173rd St. Lansing, IL 60438

Phone: 888-895-8233 Email: jay@visitchicagosouthland.com www.playchicagosouthland.com

iLLinoiS Spo rtS C o m m iSSio nS continued St. Charles IL Convention & Visitors Bureau 311 N. Second St. St. Charles IL 60174 (630) 377-6161 www.visitstcharles.com Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau 1375 E. Woodfield Rd. Schaumburg IL 60173 (847) 490-1010 www.chicagonorthwest.com

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Peoria Area CVB 456 Fulton St., Suite. 300 Peoria IL 61602-1220 (309) 676-0303 www.peoria.org

Are nA/fAC iLity Allstate Arena 6920 N. Mannheim Rd. Rosemont IL 60018 (847) 635-6601 www.allstatearena.com Braves Soccer Club Arena 5550 Union School Rd. Harristown IL 62537 (217) 820-6808 www.bravessoccerclub.com Convocation Center: NIU 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy. Northern Illinois University Dekalb IL 60115 (815) 752-6800 www.convocenter.niu.edu Darien Sportsplex 451 Plainfield Rd. Darien IL 60561 (630) 789-6666 www.dariensportsplex.com Dragons Dome 6401 Griffin Ave. Pekin IL 61554 (309) 346-4124 www.dragonsdome.com Game Time Gym 404 Olympia Dr. Bloomington IL 61704 (309) 662-9520 www.gametimegym.com GSC Ballpark 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd.

Sauget IL 62206 (618) 337-3000 www.gatewaygrizzlies.com

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Hallmark Sportsclub 10850 W. Laraway Rd., Suite 1E Frankfort IL 60423 (815) 469-1844 www.hallmarksportsclub.com I Wireless Center 1201 River Dr. Moline IL 61265 (309) 764-2001 www.themark.org K & L Arena 1600 N. 43rd St. Quincy IL 62305 (217) 228-0960 www.klquincy.com McCook Athletic & Exposition 4750 Vernon Ave. McCook IL 60525 (708) 485-9900 www.max-mccook.com Megaplex Center 15301 S. Bell Rd. Homer Glen IL 60441 (708) 645-5000 www.megaplexcenter.com/

inDiAnA Spo rtS C o m m iSSio n Columbus Area Visitors Center 506 Fifth St. Columbus IN 47201 (812) 378-2622 www.columbus.in.us Dubois County Visitors Center 2704 Newton St. Jasper IN 47546 (812) 482-9115 www.visitduboiscounty.com Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 SE Riverside Dr. Evansville IN 47713 (812) 421-2200 www.evansvillecvb.org Fort Wayne CVB 1021 S. Calhoun St. Fort Wayne IN 46802 (260) 424-3700 www.visitfortwayne.com

Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson St. Peoria IL 61602 (309) 673-8900 www.peoriaciviccenter.com

Hamilton County Convention & Visitors Bureau 37 E. Main St. Carmel IN 46032 (317) 848-3181 www.hamiltoncountytowns.com

Players Indoor Sports Center 1740 W. Quincy Ave. Naperville IL 60540 (630) 904-1245 www.playersindoor.com

Hoosier Sports Corporation 2855 N. Walnut St. Bloomington IN 47404 (812) 355-7726 www.hoosiersports.org

Robertson Memorial Field House 1612 W. Main St. Bradley University Peoria IL 61602 (309) 677-2625 www.bubraves.com

Kokomo/Howard County Convention & Visitors Bureau 1504 N. Reed Rd. Kokomo IN 46901 (765) 457-6802 www.kokomo-in.org

Rockford Riverhawks 101 15th Ave. Rockford IL 61104 (815) 964-2255 www.rockfordriverhawks.com

LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau Marquette Mall 4073 S. Franklin St. Michigan City IN 46360 (800) 634-2650 www.visitlaportecounty.com

Sports Zone 1945 Cornell Ave. Melrose Park IL 60160 (708) 410-1302 www.chicagosportszone.com The Odeum Expo Center 1033 N. Villa Ave. Villa Park IL 60181 (630) 941-9292 www.odeumexpo.com

Muncie Sports Commission 425 N. High St. Muncie IN 47305 (765) 284-2700 www.munciecvb.org South Bend Regional Sports Commission 401 E. Colfax Ave. South Bend IN 46617-2736 (574) 232-0231, ext. 305 www.southbendsports.org

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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 team and stadium opening in spring 2010, soccer fields, public golf courses, tennis centers, skating arenas and many others. 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-Lake-Now Email: Teresa@sportslakecounty.com www.sportslakecounty.com

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South Shore Sports Promotions 7770 Corinne Dr. Hammond IN 46323 (866) 930-5253 www.southshoresports.org

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Bloomington SportsPlex 1700 W. Bloomfield Rd. Bloomington IN 47403 (812) 332-7539 www.bloomingtonsportsplex.com Butler Athletics 510 W. 49th St. Butler University Indianapolis IN 46208 (317) 940-9375 www.butler.edu Don McBride Stadium 201 NW 13th St. Richmond IN 47374 (765) 935-7529 www.richmondroosters.com Emens Auditorium 2000 W. University Ave. Ball State University Muncie IN 47306 (765) 285-1539 www.bsu.edu/emens Hallmark Sports Club II 8328 Colorado St. Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 947-2629 www.hallmarksportsclubii.com Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center C113 Joyce Center Notre Dame University Notre Dame IN 46556 (574) 631-5030 www.und.collegesports.com Just 4 Kicks Indoor Sports 6511 S. State Rd. 67 Pendleton IN 46064 (765) 617-3763 www.just4kickssports.com Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Ave. University Of Kentucky Fort Wayne IN 46805 (260) 482-9502 www.memorialcoliseum.com

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Ames Area Sports Commission 1601 Golden Aspen Dr. Ames IA 50010-6676 (515) 232-4032 www.visitames.com Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 4444 1st Ave. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 (319) 398-5009, ext. 125 www.crsports.org Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission 313 E. 5th St. Cedar Falls IA 50703 (319) 233-8350 www.cedarvalleysports.org Des Moines CVB 400 Locust St., Suite 265 Des Moines IA 50309 (515) 699-3439 www.desmoinescvb.com Dubuque Regional Sports Commission 300 Main St. Dubuque IA 52001-6946 (563) 690-9208 www.traveldubuque.com Greater Iowa City/Coralville Area Sports Authority 900 First Ave. Coralville IA 52241 (800) 283-6592 www.iowacitycoralville.org Quad Cities Sports Commission 102 S. Harrison St., Suite 203 Davenport IA 52801 (800) 747-7800 www.quadcitiessports.com

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Sioux City Sports Authority P.O. Box 3183 Sioux City IA 51101 (712) 279-4820 www.siouxcitytourism.com Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce 709 S. Center Marshalltown IA 50158 (641) 753-6645 www.marshalltown.org

are na/fac ility Burlington Bees 2712 Mt. Pleasant St., P.O. Box 824 Burlington IA 52601 (319) 754-5705 www.gobees.com Carver-Hawkeye Arena 1 Elliott Dr. University Of Iowa Iowa City IA 52242 (319) 335-9410 www.hawkeyesports.com Cedar Rapids Kernels 950 Rockford Rd. SW, P.O. Box 2001 Cedar Rapids IA 52404 (319) 363-3887 www.kernels.com Iowa State Center Scheman Building, Suite 4 Iowa State University Ames IA 50011-1113 (515) 294-3347 www.center.iastate.edu Iowa State University Athletics 1800 S. Fourth St. Jacobson Athletic Building Ames IA 50011-1140 (515) 294-3372 www.iastate.edu John O’Donnell Stadium 209 S. Gaines St. Davenport IA 52802 (563) 324-3000 www.riverbandits.com Kinnick Stadium 25 Stadium Dr. Iowa City IA 52242 (319) 335-9410 www.hawkeyesports.com Lewis and Clark Park 3400 Line Drive Sioux City IA 51106 (712) 277-9467 www.xsbaseball.com Roberts Stadium 3201 Peters Ave. Sioux City IA 51102 (712) 279-6651 Sec Taylor Stadium One Line Drive Des Moines IA 50309 (515) 243-6111, (800) 464-2827 www.iowacubs.com Soccer House 3410 S. 22nd St. West Des Moines IA (515) 287-4418 www.campregistry.com

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ocated on the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities include Davenport, Bettendorf, IA, Moline/East Moline, Rock Island, IL. We offer an exceptionally affordable destination with top-notch sports facilities, 5,600 hotel rooms, and a wealth of attractions. Quad Cities Sports Commission is under the umbrella of the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau and works to provide a wide range of first-class spectator, participant and volunteer sporting activities for the Quad Cities. We have hosted such tournaments as FLW, ASA, WBSA, NAIA, AJGA, and ISC. We are home to professional hockey, baseball and arena football teams and to colleges and a university. We are a member of Sports Illinois and Team Iowa. An experienced staff along with extremely supportive communities and a strong volunteer force ensure you receive exceptional service and dedication to your event’s success. Contact us and see what we can do for you!

rOAd Trip The Quad Cities is easily accessible via I-80, I-88 and I-74. The area is also served by Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Moline, IL. Miles to Regional Cities: • Chicago: 160 miles • Des Moines: 60 miles • Indianapolis: 303 miles

• Greenvalley Sports Complex Baseball, soccer and softball • Quad Cities Sports Center Two full sheets of ice for hockey and figure skating

CONTACT • Minneapolis: 328 miles • St. Louis: 32 miles • Milwaukee: 201 miles

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Quad Cities Sports Commission Lynn Hunt Phone: 800-747-7800, Ext. 104 1601 River Drive, Suite 110 Email: lhunt@visitquadcities.com Moline, IL 61265 www.quadcitiessports.com

KanSaS Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission 515 S. Main, Suite 115 Wichita KS 67202 (800) 526-9424 www.wichitasports.com Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 526 Lawrence KS 66044-0586 (785) 856-5284 www.visitlawrence.com

Olathe Sports Commission 18001 W. 106th St., Suite 160 Olathe KS 66051 (800) 921-5678 www.olathe.org/sports Overland Park Sports Alliance 9001 W. 110th St., Suite 100 Overland Park KS 66210 (913) 491-0123x323 www.opcvb.org Salina Area Chamber of Commerce 120 W. Ash Salina KS 67401 (785) 827-9301 www.salinakansas.org Visit Topeka Inc & Topeka Shawnee County Sports Council 1275 SW Topeka Blvd.

Topeka KS 66612-1852 (800) 235-1030 www.visittopeka.travel

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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.

are na/fac ility All American Indoor Sports 9063 Bond St. Overland Park KS (913) 888-8702 www.allamericanindoorsports.com Bramlage Coliseum 1800 College Ave., Suite 133 Manhattan KS 66502 (785) 532-7600 www.k-state.edu/bramlage

Cessna Stadium 1845 Fairmount St. Wichita State University Wichita KS 67260 (316) 978-3265 www.goshockers.com

KentUcKy Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Greater Louisville Sports Commission One Riverfront Plaza, Suite 2200 Louisville KY 40202 (502) 587-7767 www.louisvillesports.org Kentucky Sports Authority 500 Mero St. Frankfort KY 40601 (502) 564-4270 www.kysportsauthority.com

Charles Koch Arena 1854 Fairmount St. Wichita State University Wichita KS 67260 (316) 978-7276 www.goshockers.com

Lexington Area Sports Authority 301 E. Vine St. Lexington KY 40507 (859) 244-7710 www.lexsports.com

Community America Ballpark 1800 Village West Pkwy.

Kansas City KS 66111 (913) 328-2255 www.tbonesbaseball.com

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Morehead KY 40351 (606) 783-2088 www.morehead-st.edu

Kansas Coliseum 1229 E. 85th St. N. Valley Center KS 67147-8701 (316) 755-1243 www.kansascoliseum.com

Applebee’s Park 207 Legends Lane P.O. Box 11458 Lexington KY 40505 (859) 252-4487 www.lexingtonlegends.com

Lawrence-Dumont Stadium 300 S. Sycamore Wichita KS 67213 (316) 267-3372 www.wichitawranglers.com Lee Arena 1700 SW College Washburn University Topeka KS 66621 (785) 231-1010 www.wasburn.edu Memorial Stadium 1651 Naismith Dr., Allen Fieldhouse University of Kansas Lawrence KS 66045 (785) 864-4210 www.kuathletics.com

Young elbows need special attention.

Or they can lead to old elbow injuries.

Moore Bowl Stadium 1700 SW College Ave. Washburn University Topeka KS 66621 (785) 231-1010 www.washburn.edu

Children are not just small adults. Their bones and joints are still growing and need special care when injured or overused. For help on treating and preventing childhood injuries, visit the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (posna.org) or the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (orthoinfo.org).

Weede Arena 1701 S. Broadway Pittsburg State University Pittsburg KS 66762 (620) 235-4646 www.pittstate.edu/athletics

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Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau 501 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan KS 66502 (785) 776-8829 www.manhattancvb.org

Carnie Smith Stadium/Brandenburg Field 1701 S. Broadway Pittsburg State University Pittsburg KS 66762 (620) 231-7000 www.pittstate.edu/athletics

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great location, superb venues and friendly hometown atmosphere make Topeka, KS 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 anxious to work with you and your event.

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golf course. Lake Shawnee is the site of the Great Plains Rowing event every year.

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 500seat baseball and softball fields with covered dugouts, fenced bullpens and batting cages (both baseball and softball areas have room for up to 3,000 seating capacity); 1,000-seat natatorium with a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool, locker rooms, concessions and meeting space. A $2-million-dollar expansion will begin this year.

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, AMA and World of Outlaws.

Lake Shawnee

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

Rueger Fields

4-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.

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

• Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

• Specialty boutique shopping in 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 66612-1852

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

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E.A. Diddle Arena 1605 Ave. of Champions Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 745-4298 www.wkusports.com Expoindoor 3030 State Route 1241 Hickory KY 42066-3601 (270) 247-4500 www.eisoccer.com Javanon Soccer Club 3303 Brownsboro Rd. Louisville KY 40299 (502) 299-3865 www.javanon.com Jayne Stadium 150 University Blvd.

Morehead State University Morehead KY 40351 (606) 783-2000 www.msueagles.com Kentucky Indoor Soccer & Sports 404 Sporting Court Lexington KY 40503-3560 (859) 219-1499 www.kentuckyindoor.com L.T. Smith Stadium 1 Big Red Way Western Kentucky University Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 745-2984 www.wkusports.com Lexington Center Complex/Rupp Arena 430 W. Vine St. Lexington KY 40507 (859) 233-4567 www.rupparena.com Louisville Slugger Field 401 E. Main St. Louisville KY 40202 (502) 212-2287 www.batsbaseball.com Madison County Indoor Soccer & Recreation Center 1136 Richmond Green Court Richmond KY 40475 (859) 625-1320 www.madisonindoor.com Racer Arena 113 Sparks Hall Athletic Department Murray State University Murray KY 42071 (270) 762-6800, (800) 272-4678 www.murraystate.edu

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Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau P.O. Box 2332 Morgan City LA 70381 (985) 395-4905 www.cajuncoast.com Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation 1400 Poydras St. New Orleans LA 70112 (504) 525-5678 www.gnosports.com Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.

New Orleans LA 70123 (504) 731-7083 www.experiencejefferson.com Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission P.O. Box 52066 Lafayette LA 70505 (337) 232-3737 www.lafayettetravel.com Louisiana Northshore CVB 68099 Highway 59 Mandeville LA 70471 (800) 634-9443 www.neworleansnorthshore.com Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1436 West Monroe LA 71294 (318) 387-5691 www.monroe-westmonroe.org Ruston-Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1383 Ruston LA 71270 (318) 255-2031 www.rustonlincoln.com Shreveport Regional Sports Authority 839 Kings Highway, Suite 200 Shreveport LA 71104 (318) 429-0660 www.lasportsauthority.org Southwest Louisiana/Lake Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau 1205 N. Lake Shore Dr. Lake Charles LA 70601 (800) 456-7952 www.visitlakecharles.org

Blackham Coliseum 2330 Johnston St. Lafayette LA 70503 (337) 482-6441 www.ragincajuns.com Bringhurst Field 1 Babe Ruth Dr. Alexandria LA 71301 (318) 473-2237 www.myacesbaseball.com Burton Memorial Coliseum 7001 Gulf Hwy. McNeese State University Lake Charles LA 70609 (337) 562-4040 mcneesesports.cstv.com Fair Grounds Field 2901 Pershing Blvd Shreveport LA 71109 (318) 636-5555 www.shreveportsports.com

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Monroe Civic Center 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway Monroe LA 71201 (318) 329-2225 www.ci.monroe.la.us New Orleans Arena 1501 Girod St. New Orleans LA 70113 (504) 587-3663 www.neworleansarena.com Prather Coliseum NSU Athletic Department Natchitoches LA 71497 (225) 578-8025 www.nsudemons.com Rapides Coliseum 5600 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria LA 71303 (318) 442-9581 Riverside Indoor Soccer 6124 Jefferson Highway Harahan LA 70123 (504) 731-3699 www.riversideindoorsoccer.com

are na/fac ility Alex Box Stadium Louisiana State University Athletic Department S. Stadium Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70803 (225) 334-4578 www.lsusports.net

Thomas Assembly Center P.O. Box 3155 Louisiana Technological University Ruston LA 71272 (318) 257-4111 www.latechsports.com Sports Planning Guide & Directory

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Alfond Arena 5701 College Ave. Orono ME 05569 (207) 581-1104 goblackbears.cstv.com

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County CVB 26 West St. Annapolis MD 21401 (410) 280-0445 x105 www.visitannapolis.org

Alfond Stadium University of Maine Memorial Gym Orono ME 04469-5701 (207) 581-1052 goblackbears.cstv.com

Maryland Office of Sports Marketing 401 E. Pratt St., 14th Floor The World Trade Center Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 767-1406 www.marylandsports.us

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Garcelon Field 141 Nicholas St. Bates College Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 786-6411 www.bates.edu

Portland Sports Complex 510 Warren Ave. Portland ME 04103 (207) 878-0865 www.portlandsportscomplex.com

Mahaney Diamond At Fleming Field 663 Stillwater Ave. Bangor ME 04401 (207) 947-1900 www.bangorlumberjack.com

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Prince George’s County Maryland Convention & Visitors Bureau 9200 Basil Court, Suite 101 Largo MD 20774 (301) 925-8300 www.visitprincegeorges.com Wicomico County Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 2333 Salisbury MD 21802 (410) 548-4914 www.salisburychampionships.org

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The Forum 84 Mechanic St., P.O. Box 784 Presque Isle ME 04769 (207) 764-0491 www.presqueisleforum.com

1st Mariner Arena 201 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore MD 21201 (410) 347-2020 www.baltimorearena.com

Whittier Field 9000 College Station Bowdoin College Brunswick ME 04011 (207) 725-7532 www.bowdoin.edu

Bobcat Stadium 101 Braddock Rd. Frostburg State University Frostburg MD 21532-2303 (301) 687-4000 www.frostburg.edu Crown Sports Center 28410 Crown Rd. Eden MD 21826 (410) 742-6000 www.crownsportscenter.com Curly Field/Reitz Arena 4501 N. Charles St. Baltimore MD 21210 (410) 617-5077 www.loyola.edu Discovery Sports Center 18031 Central Park Circle Boyds MD 20841-9704 (301) 528-1480 www.mdsoccerplex.org

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Freestate Indoor Sports Arena 5811 Allender Rd. White Marsh MD 21162 (410) 686-2749 www.freestatesports.com Greenbelt Sportsplex 10011 Good Luck Rd. Glenn Dale MD 20769 www.greenbeltsportsplex.net Hagerstown Suns Municipal Stadium 274 E. Memorial Blvd.

Hagerstown MD 21740 (301) 791-6266 www.hagerstownsuns.com Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick MD 21703 (301) 815-9900 www.frederickkeys.com Homewood Field 3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore MD 21218 (410) 516-7490 www.hopkinssports.com Hughes Stadium (Md) 1700 Eastcold Spring Lane Baltimore MD 21251 (443) 885-3333 www.morgan.edu M&T Bank Stadium 1101 Russell St. Baltimore MD 21230 (410) 547-8100 www.baltimoreravens.com Maryland Sports Arena 2723 Pulaski Hwy. Edgewood MD 21040 (410) 538-5425 www.marylandsportsarena.com Maryland SportsPlex 3109 Arrowhead Farms Rd. Gambrills MD (410) 721-9460 www.mdsportsplex.com Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 566 Brownson Rd. United States Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 (410) 268-6226 www.navysports.cstv.com Perdue Stadium 6400 Hobbs Rd. Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 219-3112, (888) 247-3796 www.theshorebirds.com Prince George’s Stadium 4101 NE Crain Hwy. Bowie MD 20717 (301) 805-6000 www.baysox.com

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HERE TO plAy M&T Bank Stadium World-class facility able to seat 71,000+ and host multiple sporting events Adventure Sports Center International State-of-the-art, man-made whitewater course for world-class athletes and novices alike Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries World-renowned waterway able to host plethora of land and waterbased activities

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,

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Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International (BWI) Reagan National (DCA) Washington Dulles International (IAD) Amtrak (Northeast Corridor) I-95, I-70, I-68, I-70, I-68, I-83

Maryland, 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 Phone: 410-767-3373 Terry Hasseltine Maryland Office of Sports Mktg. Email: thasseltine@marylandsports.us www.MarylandSports.us 401 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202

maSSacHUSettS Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Destination Worcester 446 Main St., Suite. 200 Worcester MA 01608 (508) 753-1550 www.destinationworcester.org Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau Two Copley Plaza Boston MA 02116 (617) 867-8222 www.bostonusa.com

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Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 9 Central St., Suite 201 Lowell MA 01852 (978) 459-6150 www.merrimackvalley.org Massachusetts Sports Partnership Inc. 31 St. James Ave., Suite 260 Boston MA 02116 (617) 423-1155 www.masports.org

are na/fac ility Allsport Soccer Arena 90 N. Maple St. Florence MA 01060 (413) 587-9797 www.northamptonsoccer.com BCL Premier Sports 400 Blue Hill Dr., Suite 302 Westwood MA 02090-2161 (781) 251-0600 www.bclpremiersports.com Campanelli Stadium 1 Lexington Ave Brockton MA 02301 (508) 559-7070 www.brocktonrox.com Edward Lelacheur Park 450 Aiken St. Home of the Lowell Spinners Lowell MA 01854 (978) 459-2255 www.lowellspinners.com Fraser Field P.O. Box 8120 Lynn MA 01904 (781) 592-0007 www.northshorespirit.com Gosman Sports Center 415 South St. Brandeis University Waltham MA 02454-9110 (781) 736-4300 www.brandeis.edu

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John Smith Sports Center 70 Sumner St. Milford MA 01757 (800) 998-7622 www.johnsmithsports.com Jungleplex 8 Natalie Way Plymouth MA 02360-3543 (508) 830-1411 www.jungleplex.net Mansfield Sportsplex 31 Oxford St. Mansfield MA 02048 (508) 337-3100 www.mansfieldsportsplex.com Matthews Arena 360 Huntington Ave., 219 Cabot Center Boston MA 02115 (617) 373-2672 www.gonu.com Paul E Tsongas Arena 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Lowell MA 01852 (978) 848-6900 www.paultsongasarena.com Silvio O. Conte Forum 140 Commonwealth Ave. Chestnut Hill MA 02467 (617) 552-4681 bceagles.ocsn.com Soccer City Sports Center 2041 Boston Rd. Wilbraham MA 01095 (413) 543-8554 www.soccer-city.com Soccer Etc. 130 Sohier Rd. Beverly MA 01915-5536 (978) 468-4543 www.rollerpalace.net Teamworks 185 Otis St. Northborough MA 01532 (508) 351-9800 www.teamworksnorthboro.com The Habitat For Soccer 374 West St. Uxbridge MA 01569-2007 (508) 278-9888 www.thehab.com Tyngsboro Sports Center 18 Progress Ave. Tyngsboro MA 01879-1436 (978) 649-9393 www.tyngsborosportscenter.com

micHiGan Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Battle Creek Sports Commission 77 E. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek MI 49017 (269) 962-2240 www.battlecreeksports.org Detroit Metro Sports Commission 211 W. Fort St., Suite 1000 Detroit MI 48226-3202 (313) 202-1979 www.detroitsports.org Flint Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 502 Church St. Flint MI 48502 (810) 232-8900 www.flint.travel Greater Lansing Sports Authority 1223 Turner St. Lansing MI 48906 (517) 377-1406 www.lansingsports.org Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau 141 E. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo MI 49007 (269) 488-9000 www.discoverkalamazoo.com Saginaw Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 515 N. Washington Ave., Third Floor Saginaw MI 48607 (800) 444-9979 www.visitsaginawvalley.com West Michigan Sports Commission 171 Monroe NW Grand Rapids MI 49503 (616) 233-3560 www.westmichigansportscommission.com

are na/fac ility Berry Events Center 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Northern Michigan University Athletics Marquette MI 49855 (906) 227-1032 www.nmu.educ Cedar Rock Sports Plex 4758 Cornfield Dr. Cedar Springs MI 49319 www.cedarrocksportsplex.com The Deltaplex Entertainment & Expo Center 2500 Turner Ave. NW Grand Rapids MI 49544 (616) 364-9000 www.deltaplex.com

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High Velocity Sports 46245 Michigan Ave. Canton MI 48188 (734) 487-7678 www.hvsports.com Homer Stryker Field 251 Mills St. Kalamazoo MI 49048 (269) 388-8326 www.kalamazookings.com Kellogg Arena One Mccamly Square Battle Creek MI 49017 (269) 963-4800 www.kelloggarena.com Kingdom Indoor Center 8151 Merchant Place Portage MI 49002 (269) 226-2000 www.kicsports.net Peranis Arena and Event Center 3501 Lapeer Rd. Flint MI 48503 (810) 744-0580 www.peraniarena.com SoccerZone 7187 S. Sprinkle Rd. Portage MI 49002 (269) 329-1212 www.soccer-zone.com Spartan Stadium One Birch Rd. Michigan State University East Lansing MI 48824 (517) 432-1989 www.breslincenter.msu.edu Superior Dome 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Northern Michigan University Athletics Marquette MI 49855 (906) 227-2850 www.nmu.edu The Soccer Stop 5 River Hills Dr. Holland MI 49424 (616) 393-7768 www.hollandsoccerstop.us Total Soccer - Fraser 34300 Utica Rd. Fraser MI 48026 (586) 294-8848 www.totalsoccerinc.com/Fraser sportsdirectory.org

Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Bloomington Minnesota Convention & Visitors Bureau 7900 International Dr. Bloomington MN 55425 (952) 858-8500, ext. 109 www.bloomingtonmn.org Greater Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau 1 Civic Center Plaza Mankato MN 56001 (507) 385-6662 www.greatermankato.com Minnesota Sports 6200 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 248 Minneapolis MN 55430 (763) 252-1412 www.minnesotasports.org Rochester Amateur Sports Commission 30 Civic Center Dr. SE Rochester MN 55904 (507) 280-4701 www.rochsports.com Saint Paul Sports Council 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., Suite 502 Saint Paul MN 55102 (651) 265-4928 www.visitsaintpaul.com St. Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 525 Highway 10 S., Suite One St. Cloud MN 56304 (320) 202-6728 www.granitecountry.com

are na/fac ility Albert Lea City Arena 701 Lake Chapeau Dr. Albert Lea MN 56007 (507) 377-4374 www.city.albertlea.org/arena.htm Burich Arena 950 Harrington St. Hutchinson MN 55350 (320) 234-5640 www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us Dick Putz Field 5001 8th St. N., P.O. Box 5059 Saint Cloud MN 56302 (320) 240-9798 www.riverbats.com

Knute Nelson Memorial Field 503 Fifth Ave. West Alexandria MN 56308 (320) 763-8151 www.alexandriabeetles.com Mariucci Arena 1901 Fourth St. SE Minneapolis MN 55455 (612) 625-5804 www.gophersports.com Midwest Wireless Civic Center 1 Civic Center Plaza Mankato MN 56001 (507) 389-3000 www.midwestwirelessciviccenter.com Ralia Sports Center 8686 Valley Forge Lane N. Maple Grove MN 55369 (763) 391-6660 www.raliasportscenter.com Riverside Arena 501 Second Ave. NE Austin MN 55912 (507) 433-1881 www.ci.austin.mn.us

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Grand Blanc MI 48439 (810) 655-2200 www.geneseefieldhouse.com

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Roy Wilkins Auditorium 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., Suite 501 St Paul MN 55102 (651) 265-4800 www.theroy.org Soccer World 380 Woodlake Dr. NW Rochester, MN 55904 (507) 424-3018 www.soccerworldmn.com

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Elite Indoor Sports 49771 Oakland D. Shelby Township MI 48315 (586) 532-0011 www.eliteindoorsports.com

Sports Pavilion 1925 University Ave. SE Minneapolis MN 55455 (612) 624-3514 www.gophersports.com St. Paul Saints 1771 Energy Park Saint Paul MN 55108 (651) 644-3517 www.saintsbaseball.com Target Center 600 First Ave. N. Minneapolis MN 55403-1416 (612) 673-1300 www.targetcenter.com

Eagan Civic Arena 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. Eagan MN 55122-1810 (651) 675-5590 www.ci.eagan.mn.us

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miSSiSSippi Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 789 Columbus MS 39701 (662) 329-1191 www.columbus-ms.org DeSoto County Tourism Association P.O. Box 147 Southaven MS 38671 (662) 393-8770 www.desotocountytourism.com

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 6128 Gulfport MS 39506 (228) 896-6699 www.gulfcoast.org Oxford CVB 102 Ed Perry Blvd.

Oxford MS 38655 (662) 232-2367 www.oxfordcvb.com Ridgeland Tourism Commission 1000 Highland Colony Parkway Ridgeland MS 39157 (601) 605-5252 www.visitridgeland.com

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Tupelo CVB P.O. Box 47 Tupelo MS 38802 (662) 841-6521 www.tupelo.net

are na/fac ility Bancorp South Center 375 E. Main St. Tupelo MS 38804 (662) 841-6528 www.bcsarena.com C.M. Tad Smith Coliseum P.O. Box 247 University of Mississippi Department Of Athletics University MS 38677 (662) 915-7167 www.olemisssports.com Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field P.O. Box 5327 Mississippi State MS 39762 (662) 325-2532 www.mstateathletics.com

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Dudy Noble Field Polk-DeMent Stadium Mississippi State University 145 Lakeview Dr. Mississippi State MS 39762 (662) 325-2323 www.mstateathletics.com Humphrey Coliseum P.O. Box HY Mississippi State MS 39762 (662) 325-4201 www.mstateathletics.com Jack Spinks Stadium 1000 ASU Dr. #510 Alcorn State University Whitney Complex Lorman MS 39096 (601) 877-6500 www.alcornsports.com M.M. Roberts Stadium University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Dr. Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001 (601) 266-4468 www.southernmiss.com Magnolia Stadium 14000 Hwy. 82 W. Mississippi State Valley University Itta Bena MS 38941 (662) 254-9041 www.mvsu.edu

Mississippi Coast Coliseum 2350 Beach Blvd.

Biloxi MS 39531 (228) 594-3700 www.mscoastcoliseum.com Performance Sports Academy 300 Strickland Dr. Flowood MS 39232-8818 (601) 420-9467 www.performancesportsacademy.com Pete Taylor Baseball Park West Fourth St. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg MS 39406 (601) 266-5017 www.southernmiss.com Reed Green Coliseum 118 College Dr., P.O. Box 5017 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001 (601) 266-1000 www.usm.edu Smith-Willis Stadium 1200 Lakeland Dr. Jackson MS 39216 (601) 362-2294 Vaught-Hemingway Stadium/Hollingsworth Field University of Mississippi Department of Athletics Facilities University MS 38677 (662) 915-7167 www.olemisssports.com

Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB P.O. Box 1897 Branson MO 65615 (417) 334-4084 www.explorebranson.com Cape Girardeau Convention & Visitors Bureau 400 Broadway Cape Girardeau MO 63701-7327 (573) 335-1631 www.visitcape.com Greater Springfield Sports Commission 815 E. Saint Louis St., #100 Springfield MO 65806-2417 (417) 869-7529 www.springfieldmosports.org Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau 230 S. Main St. St. Charles MO 63301 (636) 946-7776 www.historicstcharles.com Independence Tourism Department 111 E. Maple Ave. Independence MO 64050 (816) 325-7111 www.visitindependence.com Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 2227 Jefferson City MO 65102-2227 (573) 632-2820 www.visitjeffersoncity.com Joplin Sports Authority P.O. Box 2359 Joplin MO 64803 (417) 625-1006 www.joplinsports.org Kansas City Sports Commission/ Foundation 1308 Pennsylvania Kansas City MO 64105 (816) 474-4652 www.sportkc.org Platte County CVB 11724 NW Plaza Cir., #200 Kansas City MO 64153 (816) 270-3978 www.co.platte.mo.us St. Joseph Convention & Visitors Bureau 109 S. Fourth St. St. Joseph MO 64501 (800) 785-0360 www.stjomo.com

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Edward Jones Dome 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis MO 63101 (314) 342-5201 www.edwardjonesdome.org Hammons Student Center 661 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

Missouri State University Springfield MO 65807 (417) 836-5240 www.missouristate.edu KC Sports Lodge 19310 E. 50th Terrace Independence MO (816) 795-7171 www.kcsportslodge.com Price Cutter Park 4400 N. 19th St. Ozark MO 65721 (417) 581-2868 www.mountainducksbaseball.com Rickenbrode Staduim 800 University Dr. NW Missouri State University Maryville MO 64468 (660) 562-1562 www.nwmissouri.edu Savvis Center 1401 Clark Ave. St. Louis MO 63103 (314) 622-5400 www.savviscenter.net Show Me Center 1333 N. Sprigg St. Cape Girardeau MO 63701 (573) 651-2297 www.showmecenter.biz Sports City 425 NE Mock Ave. Blue Springs MO 64014 (816) 229-1314 www.sportscitykc.com St. Louis Sports Center 6727 Langley Ave. St. Louis MO 63123 (314) 352-9920 www.stlsportscenter.com T.R. Hughes Ballpark 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd.

Ozzie Smith Sports Complex O’Fallon MO 63366 (636) 240-2287 www.rivercityrascals.com Taylor Stadium 810 Walnut Columbia MO 65201 (573) 256-4004 www.midmomavs.com

montana Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Billings Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 31177 Billings MT 59107-1177 (406) 245-4111 www.billingschamber.com Helena Area Chamber of Commerce 225 Cruse Ave. Helena MT 59601 (406) 442-4120 www.helenachamber.com

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Bobcat Stadium (Msu) Montana State University Bozeman MT 59717 (406) 994-7117 www.montana.edu/wwwsfac Breeden Field House Montana State University Bozeman MT 59717 (406) 994-7117 www.montana.edu/wwwsfac

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Centene Stadium 1015 25th St. N. Great Falls Mt 59405 (406) 452-5311 www.greatfallswhitesox.com Grizzily Stadium University of Montana-Missoula Missoula MT 59812 (406) 243-6899 golobos.ocsn.com Lindborg-Cregg Field 137 E. Main St. Missoula MT 59802 (406) 543-3300 www.missoulaosprey.com Metrapark 308 6th Ave. N., P.O. Box 2514 Billings MT 59103 (406) 256-2400 www.metrapark.com Montana Expopark 400 Third St. NW Great Falls MT 59404 (406) 727-8900 www.mtexpopark.com

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neBraSka Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Grand Island Sports Council 2424 South Locust, Suite C Grand Island NE 68801 (800) 658-3178 www.visitgrandisland.com Kearney Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 607 Kearney NE 68848 (308) 237-3178 www.visitkearney.org

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Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau 1135 M St. Lincoln NE 68501-3737 (402) 434-5339 www.lincoln.org Omaha Sports Commission 1804 Capitol Ave. Omaha NE 68102 (402) 592-2269 www.omahasports.org South Sioux City Convention & Visitors Bureau 3900 Dakota Ave. South Sioux City NE 68776 (402) 494-1307 www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com

Pershing Center 226 Centennial Mall S. Lincoln NE 68508 (402) 441-8744 www.pershingcenter.com Qwest Center Omaha 455 N. 10th St. Omaha NE 68102 (402) 341-1500 www.qwestcenter.com Rosenblatt Stadium 1202 Bert Murphy Ave. Omaha NE 68107 (402) 734-2550 www.oroyals.com U.N.K. Sports Center University of Nebraska at Kearney Health and Sports Center Kearney NE 68849 (308) 865-8514 www.lopers.com University of Nebraska Athletic Department 118 S. Stadium University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln NE 68588-0119 (402) 472-4224 www.huskers.com

are na/fac ility Abbott Sports Complex 7600 N. 70th Ave. Lincoln NE 68517 (402) 464-2255 www.abbottsports.com Aksarben Coliseum/Event Centre 6800 Mercy Rd. Suite 100 Omaha NE 68106 (402) 561-7000 Haymarket Park 403 Line Drive Circle Suite A Lincoln NE 68508 (402) 474-2255 www.saltdogs.com Nebraska Memorial Stadium 103 S Stadium, P.O. Box 880123 Lincoln NE 68588-0120 (402) 474-4224 www.huskers.com Omaha Civic Auditorium 1804 Capitol Ave. Omaha NE 68102 (402) 444-3353 www.omahacivic.com Omaha Sports Complex 14706 Giles Rd. Omaha NE 68137 (402) 933-6400 www.omahasportscomplex.com 42

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Just minutes from the glitter of the Las Vegas Strip, Henderson, Nevada offers the ultimate in resort destinations for all types of sports events.

It’s Mesquite 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.

Mesquite NV 89027 (888) 711-4653 www.itsmesquite.com Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority 3150 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas NV 89109-9096 (702) 892-0711 www.visitlasvegas.com Reno-Tahoe, America’s Adventure Place P.O. Box 837 Reno NV 89504 (775) 827-7782 www.meetrenotahoe.com

Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority 2314 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City NJ 08401 (609) 449-7151 www.atlanticcitynj.com

Holman Stadium 67 Amherst St. Nashua NH 03064 (603) 883-2255 www.nashuapride.com

Mercer County Sports & Entertainment Commission 1638 Old Trenton Rd. West Windsor NJ 08550 (609) 737-0927

Memorial Stadium 6083 Alumni Gym Dartmouth College Hanover NH 03755-3512 (603) 646-9061 www.dartmouth.edu

New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority 50 State Rte. 120 East Rutherford NJ 07073 (201) 935-8500 www.njsea.com

Thompson Arena 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Suite 202 Hanover NH 03755-3512 (603) 646-1110 www.dartmouth.edu Whittemore Center Arena 128 Main St University Of New Hampshire Durham NH 03824 (603) 862-1850 www.whittemorecenter.com

are na/fac ility Bayonne Veterans Memorial Stadium W. 26th St Bayonne NJ 07002 (201) 858-6164 Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium 450 Broad St. Newark NJ 07102 (973) 848-1000 www.newarkbears.com

are na/fac ility Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas NV 89109 (877) 427-7243 www.caesarspalace.com

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Cashman Field 850 Las Vegas Blvd N. Las Vegas NV 89101 (702) 386-7200 www.lv51.com Las Vegas Sports Park 9030 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 102 Las Vegas NV (702) 233-3600 www.lvsportspark.com Lawlor Events Center 1500 N. Virginia St., Mail Stop 230 University of Nevada Reno NV 89557 (775) 784-4659 www.unr.edu/lawlor Mackey Stadium 1664 N. Virginia St., Legacy Hall/MS-264 University of Nevada Reno NV 89557-0110 (775) 784-6900 www.nevadawolfpack.com

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Field House Sports 12 Tallwood Dr. Bow NH 03304 (603) 226-4646 www.fieldhousesports.com

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City of Henderson-Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism 200 S. Water St. Henderson NV 89015-7227 (702)267-2171 www.visithenderson.com

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Commerce Bank Park 1 Patriots Park Bridgewater NJ 08807 (908) 252-0700 www.somersetpatriots.com Goodsports USA 2903 Route 138 E. Wall Township NJ 07719 (732) 681-8898 www.goodsportsusa.com Jadwin Gymnasium Princeton University Princeton NJ 08544 (609) 258-3535 www.princeton.edu Louis Brown Athletic Center Rutgers University 83 Rockafeller Rd. Piscataway NJ 08854 (732) 445-4220 www.scarletknights.com NJ Stallions Arena 5 Penobscot St. Clifton NJ 07013 (973) 773-2299 www.njstallions.com Samuel J. Plumeri Field At Mercer County Waterfront Park One Thunder Rd. Trenton NJ 08611 (609) 394-3300 www.trentonthunder.com Skylands Park 94 Championship Place, Suite 105 Augusta NJ 07822 (973) 579-7500 www.skylandspark.com Soccer Centers 300 Memorial Dr. Somerset NJ 08873 (732) 748-4625 www.soccercenters.com Sovereign Bank Arena 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton NJ 08611 (609) 656-3399 www.sovereignbankarena.com 44

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Superdome Sports 134 Hopper Ave. Waldwick NJ 07463 (201) 444-7660 www.superdomesports.com Tab Ramos Sports Center 17 Blair Rd. Aberdeen NJ 07747 (732) 290-0003 www.tabramossportscenter.com

new meXico Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau 20 First Plaza NW, Suite 601 Albuquerque NM 87102 (505) 842-9918 www.itsatrip.org

The Center Circle 1255 Main St. Rahway NJ 07065 (732) 396-9100 www.thecentercircle.com

Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau 211 N. Water St. Las Cruces NM 88001 (575) 541-2444 www.lascrucescvb.org

The Coliseum at Teaneck Armory 467 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell NJ 07666 (201) 986-0096 www.soccercoliseum.com

New Mexico Sports Authority 5301 Central Ave. NE Albuquerque NM 87108-1514 (505) 841-6520 www.newmexico.org

The Sports Factory 175 Beaver Brook Rd. Lincoln Park NJ 07035 (973) 696-9199 www.thesportsfactory.net

Rio Rancho Convention & Visitors Bureau 4011 Barbara Loop, Suite 208 Rio Rancho NM 87124 (505) 891-7258 www.rioranchonm.org

William G. Mennen Sports Arena 161 E. Hanover Ave. Morristown NJ 07962 (973) 326-7651 parks.morris.nj.us

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Eastern New Mexico University 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 17 Portales NM 88130 (505) 562-2153 www.enmu.edu International Indoor Soccer Arena 5110 Copper Ave. NE Albuquerque NM 87108 (505) 266-3653 www.internationalindoor.com Isotopes Park 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE Albuquerque NM 87106 (505) 924-2255 www.albuquerquebaseball.com New Mexico State Fair 300 San Pedro NE Albuquerque NM 87108 (505) 265-3976 www.exponm.com Pan American Center Box 30001 MSC 3SE New Mexico State University Las Cruces NM 88003 (505) 646-4413 panam.nmsu.edu University Stadium 1414 University Blvd. SE University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131 (505) 925-5500 www.golobos.com

Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau 25 Quackenbush Square Albany NY 12207 (518) 434-1217 www.albany.org Buffalo Niagara CVB 617 Main St., Suite 200 Buffalo NY 14203-1486 (716) 852-0511 www.buffaloniagarasports.com Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 995 Binghamton NY 13902-0995 (607) 772-8860 www.visitbinghamton.org

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Greater Binghamton, a sports friendly community waiting to welcome your group. Our CVB offers free services to event planners. We are the “Greater Place to Play!” Call (800) 836-6740 or visit: www.visitbinghamton.org Lake Placid Visitors Bureau 49 Parkside Dr. Lake Placid NY 12946 (518) 523-2425 www.lakeplacid.com Long Island Sports Commission 330 Motor Parkway, Suite 203 Hauppauge NY 11788 (631) 951-3900 www.discoverlongisland.com/sports

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The Long Island CVB & Sports Commission is your one-stop shop for finding multiple sport venues with convenience and affordability.

Call Jennifer for more information.

Monroe County Sports Commission 333 N. Plymouth Ave. Rochester NY 14608 www.monroecountysports.org New York City Sports Commission 2 Washington St., 15th Floor New York NY 10004 (212) 484-5409 www.nyc.gov/sports Syracuse CVB 572 S. Salina Syracuse NY 13202 (315) 470-1826 www.visitsyracuse.org

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are na/fac ility Adirondack Sports Complex 326 Upper Sherman Ave. Queensbury NY 12804-7910 (518) 743-1086 www.adirondacksportscomplex.com Baker Field 3030 Broadway, Mail Code 1900 New York NY 10027 (212) 942-0431 www.gocolumbialions.collegesports.com Basketball City Pier 63 at W. 23rd St. New York NY 10011 (212) 924-4040 www.basketballcity.com Binghamton Mets Baseball Club 211 Henry St. Binghamton NY 13901 (607) 723-6387 www.bmets.com

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Blades Multiplex Arenas 801 Loma Colorado Drive New Rio Rancho NM 87124 (505) 263-1092 www.bladesnm.com

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Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart St. Binghamton NY 13901 (607) 778-1528 www.gobroomecounty.com Christl Arena Howard Road, Bldg. 639 United States Military Academy West Point NY 10996 (845) 938-6332 www.usma.edu

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Citibank Park 3 Court House Dr. Central Islip NY 11722 (631) 940-3825 www.liducks.com Dome Center 2695 E. Henrietta Rd. Henrietta NY 14467 (585) 334-4000 www.domecenter.com Dutchess Stadium 1500 Route 9D Wappingers Falls NY 12590 (845) 838-0094 www.hvrenegades.com Falcon Park 130 N. Division St. Auburn NY 13021 (315) 255-2489 www.minorleaguebaseball.com Glens Falls Civic Center 1 Civic Center Plaza Glens Falls NY 12801 (518) 798-0366 www.glensfallscc.com

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Sports Underdome 657 Garden Ave. Mt. Vernon NY 10550 (914) 663-2323 www.sportsunderdome.com

Hill Athletic Center 953 Danby Rd. Ithaca College Ithaca NY 14850 (607) 274-3751 www.ithaca.edu

Sportsplex of Halfmoon 6 Corporate Dr. Clifton Park NY 12065 (518) 383-0991 www.sportsplexofhalfmoon.com

Hofstra University Stadium & Arena Hofstra University Hempstead NY 11549-1000 (516) 463-6633 www.hofstra.edu

St. Lawrence University 23 Romoda Dr. Canton NY 13617 (315) 229-5011 www.stlawu.edu/sports

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

The Field House at Chelsea Piers Between Piers 61 & 62 New York NY (212) 336-6500 www.chelseapiers.com

J.M. McDonald Sports Complex 4292 Fairgrounds Dr. Cortland NY 13045-1019 (607) 753-8100 www.jmmcdonaldsportscomplex.com

The Sports Arena 620 Middle Country Rd. Saint James NY 11780 (631) 361-9288 www.thesportsarena.net

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale NY 11553 (516) 794-9303 www.nassaucoliseum.com Olympic Center 2634 Main St. NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority Lake Placid NY 12946 (518) 523-1655 www.orda.org P&C Stadium One Tex Simone Dr. Syracuse NY 13208 (315) 474-7833 www.skychiefs.com Primo Sports 472 Route 17A Florida NY 10921 (845) 651-0440 www.primosports.net Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park 485 Falconer St. Jamestown NY 14701 (716) 664-0915 www.jamestownjammers.com Southbay Sportsplex 4062-736 Grumman Blvd.

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nortH carolina Spo rtS c o m m iSSio n Burlington/Alamance County CVB/ Sports Council P.O. Box 519 Burlington NC 27216 (336) 570-1444 www.visitalamance.com Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd.

Kannapolis NC 28083 (800) 848-3740 www.visitcabarrus.com Charlotte Sports Commission 333 E. Trade St. Charlotte NC 28202 (704) 688-8518 www.charlottesports.org Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 245 Person St. Fayetteville NC 28301 (910) 483-5311 www.visitfayettevillenc.com Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau 421 Fayetteville St. Suite 1505 Raleigh NC 27601-1755 (919) 645-2657 www.raleighsports.org Greensboro Sports Commission 2200 Pinecroft Rd. Suite 200 Greensboro NC 27407 (336) 378-4499 www.greensborosports.org High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau 300 S. Main St. High Point NC 27261 (336) 884-5255 www.highpoint.org Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission PO Box 207 Jacksonville NC 28541-0207 (910) 347-3141 www.jacksonvilleonslowsports.og

are na/fac ility Asheville Civic Center 87 Haywood St. Asheville NC 28801 (828) 259-5736 www.ashevilleciviccenter.com Burlington Royals P.O. Box 1143 Burlington NC 27216 (336) 222-0223 www.burlingtonindians.net

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Charlotte Sports Center 8626 Hankins Rd. Charlotte NC 28269-2607 (704) 597-7311

Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau 1600 Burnt Boat Dr. Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 222-4308 www.bismarckmandancvb.com

Akron/Summit CVB 77 E. Mill St. Akron OH 44308 (330) 374-7560 www.visitakron-summit.org

Cricket Arena 2700 E. Independence Blvd.

Charlotte NC 28205 (704) 372-3600 www.cricketarenacharlotte.com

Fargo-Moorhead Athletic Commission 2001 44th St. S. Fargo ND 58103 (701) 365-4563 www.fargomoorhead.org

Our area plays host to a myriad of teams and individual athletes striving for peak performance.

The region’s accommodations are equally diverse with a range of full-service and limited-service hotels and motels to meet every budget.

Dreamsports Center 1016 Investment Blvd.

Apex NC 27502 (919) 387-2955 www.dreamsportscenter.com

Forks Area Sports Association 4251 Gateway Dr. Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 746-0444 www.visitgrandforks.com

Grainger Stadium 400 E. Grainger Ave. Kinston NC 28501 (252) 527-9111 www.kinstonindians.com Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921 W. Lee St. Greensboro NC 27403 (336) 373-7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com Kidd Brewer Stadium 111 Rivers St. George M. Holmes Convocation Center Boone NC 28608 (828) 262-4010 www.goasu.com L.P. Frans Stadium 2500 Clement Blvd NW Hickory NC 28601 (828) 322-3000 www.hickorycrawdads.com Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum 2825 University Pkwy.

Winston-Salem NC 27105 (336) 725-5635 www.joelcoliseum.com Legion Stadium Complex 2149 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 341-7855 www.legionstadium.com

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Butler County Visitors Bureau 8750 Union Centre Blvd.

West Chester OH 45069 (888) 462-2282 www.destinationbutlercounty.com

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Alerus Center 1200 S. 42nd St. Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 792-1200 www.aleruscenter.com

Butler County has proudly hosted a variety of prestigious events such as the 125th U.S. National Target Championships, AAU 13U Girls Basketball Division I National Championships, and the 2009 USA Wakeboard Cable National Championships

Bismarck Civic Center 315 S. Fifth St. Bismarck ND 58504 (701) 355-1370 www.bismarckciviccenter.com

Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors Bureau The Millennium Centre Canton OH 44702 (330) 458-2084 www.cantonstarkcvb.com

Fargodome 1800 N. University Dr. Fargo ND 58102 (701) 241-9100 www.fargodome.com Hyslop Sports Center Room 120, 2751 2nd Ave. N. Grand Forks ND 58202 (701) 777-2234 www.fightingsioux.com Jamestown Civic Center 212 3rd Ave. NE, P.O. Box 389 Jamestown ND 58402-0389 (701) 252-8088 www.jamestownnd.com Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave. N. Fargo ND 58102 (701) 235-6161 www.fmredhawks.com

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Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium 2888 Moose Rd. Kannapolis NC 28083 (704) 932-3267 www.intimidatorsbaseball.com

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Cincinnati Sports Corporation 10300 Alliance Rd. Cincinnati OH 45242 (513) 345-3054 www.cincysports.org Clermont County Ohio Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 100 Batavia OH 45103 (513) 732-3600 www.visitclermontohio.com Clinton County CVB 13 N. South St. Wilmington OH 45177 (937)382-1965 www.clintoncountyohio.com

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Clinton County is located in the "golden triangle" of southwest Ohio in the middle of Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton. What could be more convenient for your next team event? "Meet in the middle" here in southwest Ohio"!

Dayton/Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau 1 Chamber Plaza, Suite A Dayton OH 45402 (937) 226-8284 www.daytoncvb.com Sports Planning Guide & Directory

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C.E. Gaines Complex 601 S Martin Luther King Dr. Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem NC 27110 (336) 750-2141 www.wssu.edu

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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 fullservice 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 Akron-Canton 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 48

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OHiO SPO rtS c O M M iSSiO nS continued Gahanna CVB 116 Mill St. Gahanna OH 43230 (614) 342-4000 www.visitgahanna.org Greater Cleveland Sports Commission 50 Public Square, Suite 950 Cleveland OH 44113 (216) 621-0600 www.clevelandsports.org

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Greater Columbus Sports Commission 45 Vine St. Columbus OH 43215 (614) 221-6060 www.columbussports.org Greater Toledo Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 Jefferson Ave. Toledo OH 43604 (800) 243-4667 ext. 5055 www.dotoledo.org

Crew Stadium One Black & Gold Blvd.

Columbus OH 43211 (614) 447-2739 www.thecrew.com

Soccer First 6490 Dublin Park Dr. Dublin OH 43016-8490 (614) 793-0101 www.soccerfirst.org

Donoher Basketball Center 300 College Park University of Dayton Arena Dayton OH 45469 (937) 229-1000 www.udayton.edu

Sportsplex 5447 Intrastate Dr. Fairborn OH 45324-6160 (937) 878-7270 www.splex.com

Ervin J. Nutter Center 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Suite 430 Dayton OH 45435-0001 (937) 775-3498 www.nuttercenter.com Fifth Third Field P.O. Box 2107 Dayton OH 45401-2107 (937) 228-2287 www.daytondragons.com Franklin County Veterans Memorial 300 W. Broad St. Columbus OH 43215 (614) 221-4341 www.fcvm.com

Greene County Convention & Visitors Bureau 1221 Meadowbridge Drive, Suite A Beavercreek OH 45434 (800) 733-9109 www.greenecountyohio.org

Hara Arena 1001 Shiloh Springs Rd. Dayton OH 45415 (937) 278-4776 www.haracomplex.com

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

James A. Rhodes Arena 373 Carroll St. University Of Akron Kron OH 44325-5104 (330) 972-6920 www.gozips.com

Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau 5412 Courseview Dr. Mason OH 45040 (513) 204-7050 www.ohioslargestplayground.com

John F. Savage Hall 2801 W. Bancroft St. University of Toledo Toledo OH 43606 (419) 530-4226 www.utoledo.edu

are na/fac ility Anderson Arena Bowling Green State University Bowling Green OH 43403 (419) 372-2531 www.bgsu.edu Canton Memorial Civic Center 1101 Market Ave. N. Canton OH 44702 (330) 489-3090 www.cantonciviccenter.com Convocation Center: Csu 2000 Prospect Ave. Cleveland State University Cleveland OH 44115 (216) 687-9292 www.theconvo.com

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The Sports Dome 6060 W Canal Rd. Valley View OH 44125-3329 (216) 447-7878 www.thesportsdome.com Toledo Sports Arena One Main St. Toledo OH 43601 (419) 698-1598 www.toledosportsarena.com V.A. Memorial Stadium 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe OH 45601 (740) 773-7117 www.chillicothepaints.com Wall2Wall Soccer 846 Reading Rd. Mason OH 45040-1886 (513) 573-9898 www.wall2wallsoccer.com

Millett Hall 500 E. Sycamore Miami University Oxford OH 45056 (513) 529-3355 www.pfd.muohio.edu MultiPlex 18909 S. Miles Rd. Warrensville Heights OH 44128-4254 (216) 587-7827 www.multiplexohio.com Selby Stadium 61 S. Sandusky St. Delaware OH 43015 (740) 368-3727 www.owu.edu

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range from first-class Division I college athletic facilities to impressive high school and community athletic facilities. Butler County has proudly hosted a variety of prestigious events such as the 125th U.S. National Target Championships, AAU 13U Girls Basketball Division I National Championships, the 2009 USA Wakeboard Cable National Championships and 3v3 Live Summer Nationals. Butler County also offers unique attractions to choose from before or after the game, including IKEA, WakeNation, EnterTRAINment Junction, the Museum of Ancient Sculpture at Pyramid Hill and Cincinnati Premium Outlets. To plan your next sporting event please call us at 888-462-2282 or visit www.destinationbutlercounty.com

COme TO plAy Division I Collegiate Athletic Facilities at Miami University Ideal for football, soccer, ice hockey, softball, baseball, lacrosse, basketball, swimming/diving, equestrian, track & field First-class High School Athletic Facilities Ideal for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, basketball, track, football Butler County MetroParks Ideal for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, archery, disc golf

rOAd Trip Butler County is located in Southwest Ohio in the Cincinnati-Dayton corridor, just 32 miles from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Interna-

tional Airport (CVG), 38 miles from Dayton International Airport (DAY), 109 miles from Indianapolis International Airport (IND), and 100 miles from Port Columbus International Airport (CMH). Butler County is within a day’s drive of 65% of the U.S. population with easy accessibility from I-75, I-74, I-71 and I-275.

Butler County offers more than 2,000 hotel rooms county-wide, ranging from national hotel brands to bed and breakfasts. Conveniently located, your accommodations will provide you with a great night’s sleep after an action-packed day.

CONTACT Butler County Visitors Bureau Phone: 888-462-2282 Stephanie Gigliotti E-mail: sgigliotti@butlercountyvb.com 8750 Union Centre Blvd. www.destinationbutlercounty.com West Chester, OH 45069

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Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau 189 W. Sheridan Oklahoma City OK 73102 (800) 225-5652 www.visitokc.com

Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon 754 Olive St. Eugene OR 97401 (541) 484-5307 www.visitlanecounty.org

Tulsa Sports Commission Williams Center Tower II Two W. Second St. Tulsa OK 74103 (918) 560-0227 www.tulsasportscom.org

Oregon Sports Authority 1888 SW Madison, 2nd Floor Portland OR 97205 (503) 234-4500 www.oregonsports.org

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are na/fac ility AT&T Bricktown Ballpark 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. Oklahoma City OK 73104 (405) 218-1000 www.oklahomaredhawks.com Carl Wooten Stadium P.O. Box 430 Oklahoma Panhandle State College Goodwell OK 73939 (580) 349-2611 www.opsu.edu Drillers Stadium 4802 E. 15th St. Tulsa OK 74112 (918) 744-5998 www.tulsadrillers.com

Washington County Visitors Association West Portland Metro 11000 SW Stratus St., Suite 170 Beaverton OR 97008 (503) 644-5555 www.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com

are na/fac ility Autzen Stadium 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy.

Eugene OR 97401 (541) 346-4481 www.goducks.com Cascade Indoor Soccer Center 20775 High Desert Lane Bend OR 97701 (541) 330-1183 www.cascadeindoorsoccer.com

Ford Center 100 W. Reno Ave. Oklahoma City OK 73102 (405) 602-8700 www.okfordcenter.com

Chiles Center 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.

University of Portland Portland OR 97203-5798 (503) 943-8000 www.up.edu

Great Plains Coliseum 920 S. Sheridan Rd. Lawton OK 73502 (580) 357-1483 www.gpcoliseum.com

Corvallis Sports Park 175 SW Twin Oaks Circle Corvallis OR 97333-1196 (541) 757-0776 www.corvallissportspark.com

Lloyd Noble Center 2900 Jenkins Ave. Norman OK 73019 (405) 325-3838 www.ou.edu Mabee Center Arena 7777 S Lewis Ave. Tulsa OK 74171 (918) 495-6000 www.mabeecenter.com Milam Stadium 100 Campus Dr. Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford OK 73096 (580) 772-6611 www.swosu.edu/athletics

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McArthur Court 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy.

University of Oregon Eugene OR 97401 (541) 346-4481 www.goducks.com Rose Quarter 1 Center Court Portland OR 97227 (503) 235-8771 www.rosequarter.com Pendleton Convention Center 1601 Westgate Pendleton OR 97801 www.pendleton.or.us PGE Park 1844 SW Morrison Portland OR 97205 (503) 553-5400 www.pgepark.com Portland Indoor Soccer 418 SE Main St. Portland OR 97214-3416 (503) 231-6368 www.pdxindoorsoccer.com Reser Stadium 105 Gill Coliseum Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 (541) 737-2547 www.osubeavers.com Shoot Out Team Sportsplex 2814 Industrial Ave. Hubbard OR 97032-9541 (503) 982-7539 Volcanoes Stadium 6700 Field Of Dreams Way NE P.O. Box 20936 Keizer OR 97307 (202) 628-3200 www.volcanoesbaseball.com

Eugene Emeralds Baseball Club 2077 Willamette St. P.O. Box 5566 Eugene OR 97405 (541) 342-5367 www.go-ems.com Gill Coliseum 103 Gill Coliseum Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 (541) 737-2547 www.osubeavers.com Kick City Indoor Soccer 1650 28th St. Springfield OR 97477-7801 (541) 757-0776 www.kickcity.com

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f you are looking for Big 10 Sports and sports venues, you found them. Central PA is home to Penn State University and Big 10 Facilities used to host intercollegiate athletic programs including football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, tennis, gymnastics, lacrosse, golf and club sports including fields for Ultimate Frisbee and an arena for ice hockey. Beaver Stadium is the second largest stadium in the country and can host more than 107,000 fans. If your team wants to hoop it up, the Bryce Jordan Center holds 16,000 fans and can host anything from basketball tournaments to volleyball and wrestling as well as pack the house for top name shows and performances by Elton John and Cirque Du Soleil. The BJC hosts many sports events including preseason camp for the Philadelphia 76ers and the H2X Extreme Watersports events. McCoy Natatorium houses three indoor pools and an Olympic sized outdoor pool.

Medlar Field at Lubrano Park is the first LEED certified baseball complex in the country. If your team wants to hit the links, Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center features a four star rated PGA course and for extreme sports, Woodward Camp features the X-games and hosts international medal winning Olympic athletes including the stars of gymnastics, skateboard, BMX and cheer camps. Facilities are available for regional, state and national sporting events.

COme TO plAy Bryce Jordan Center State-of-the-art facility, largest of its kind between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh C-3 Sports Multi-sports indoor facility Camp Woodward Best action sports facilities in the world Penn State Holuba Hall One of the largest indoor collegiate venues in the nation Medlar Field at Lubrano Park First LEED-certified baseball complex in the country Penn State Multi-Sport Facility Elite 200-yard hydraulic tracks Shaner Sports Complex NCAA regulation fields Stone Valley Vertical Adventures One of the largest challenge course facilities on the East Coast Toftrees Golf Resort Championship PGA-rated, four-star golf course

fAN frieNdly Downtown State College is a safe and fun place to play… there’s always something to do and it’s all a stone’s throw from scenic trails. Central PA features historic shopping districts and attractions, independently owned cafes, brew pubs and restaurants with sportsdirectory.org

evening entertainment. During the warm months, tour Penn’s Cave, America’s only all-water cavern, or in winter, ski Tussey Mountain!

• Penn State University • Downtown State College Restaurants and Shops • Boalsburg-the birthplace of Memorial Day • PA Military Museum • Victorian Bellefonte • Stone Valley Vertical Adventures-one of the largest adventure courses on the East Coast • Penn’s Cave • Penn State Creamery • Tussey Mountain Ski and Family Fun Center • State College Spikes at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park • Mount Nittany • Shavers Creek Environmental Center

rOAd Trip State College is five miles from University Park Airport offering daily flights to and from Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Detroit.

State College is centrally located in PA and is easily accessible by I-99 and I-80.

• Washington, D.C.: 190 miles • Pittsburgh, PA: 140 miles • New York, NY: 250 miles • Baltimore, MD: 155 miles • Philadelphia, PA: 190 miles

CONTACT Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau Phone: 800-358-5466, Ext. 306 Shirley Smith, Director of Sales Email: Shirleys@centralpacvb.org 800 East Park Ave. www.centralPACVB.org State College, PA 16803 Sports Planning Guide & Directory

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PA Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau 501 Greenfield Rd. Lancaster PA 17601 (800) 723-8824 www.padutchcountry.com

FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Ave./Rt. 61 South Reading PA 19601 (610) 375-8469 www.readingphillies.com

Berks County Sports Commission 2525 N. 12th St., Suite 101 Reading PA 19605 (610) 375-4085 www.readingberkspa.com/berks-county-sportscommission.html

Philadelphia Sports Congress 1700 Market St. Suite 3000 Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 636-3479 www.pcvb.org

Hersheypark Arena & Stadium 100 W. Hersheypark Dr. Hershey PA 17033 (717) 534-8931 www.hersheypa.com

Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau 3207 Street Rd. Bensalem PA 19020 (215) 639-0300, ext. 227 www.visitbuckscounty.com

Pocono Mountains Convention & Visitors Bureau 1004 Main St. Stroudsburg PA 18360-1695 (800) 722-9199 www.800poconos.com

Liacouras Center 1776 N. Broad St. Philadelphia PA 19121 (215) 204-2400 www.liacourascenter.com

Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau 310 E. Grandview Ave. Zelienople PA 16063-1101 (724) 234-4619 www.visitbutlercounty.com

Sport York 155 W. Market St. York PA 17401 (717) 852-9675 www.yorkpa.org

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Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau 800 E. Park Ave. State College PA 16803 (800) 358-5466, ext. 306 www.centralpacvb.org

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Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau 17 Wilmont Mews, Suite 400 West Chester PA 19382 (610) 719-1730 www.brandywinevalley.com Erie Area Sports Commission 208 E. Bayfront Pkwy.

Erie PA 16507 (814) 454-1000 www.visiteriepa.com Greater Reading CVB 2525 N. 12th St. Reading PA 19605 (610) 375-4085 www.readingberkspa.com Hershey Harrisburg Regional VB 112 Market St., 4th Floor Harrisburg PA 17101 (717) 231-2985 www.hersheyharrisburg.org Lehigh Valley Sports Commission 840 Hamilton St. Allentown PA 18101 (610) 882-9200 www.lehighvalleypa.org

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Valley Forge Convention & Visitors Bureau 1000 First Ave. Suite 101 King of Prussia PA 19406 (610) 834-7996 www.valleyforge.org Visit Pittsburgh Regional Enterprise Tower - 425 Sixth Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15219 (412) 281-7711 www.visitpittsburgh.com

are na/fac ility A.J. Palumbo Center Duquesne University 600 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15282 412-396-5140 www.auxiliary.duq.edu Cambria County War Memorial Arena 326 Napoleon St. Johnstown PA 15901-1704 (814) 535-7777 www.warmemorialarena.com Erie Civic Center 809 French St. Erie PA 16501 (814) 453-7117 www.erieevents.com Falconi Field/Washington Wild Things One Washington Federal Way Washington PA 15301 (724) 250-9555 www.washingtonwildthings.com Farrell Stadium West Chester University West Chester PA 19383 (610) 436-1000 www.wcupagoldenrams.com

Lincoln Financial Field 3501 S. Broad St. Philadelphia PA 19148 (215) 463-2500 www.lincolnfinancialfield.com Marple Sports Arena 611 S. Parkway Blvd.

Broomall PA 19008 (610) 338-0111 www.marplesportsarena.com McCarthy Stadium 1900 W. Olney Ave. Lasalle University Philadelphia PA 19141-1199 (215) 951-1000 www.lasalle.edu Musselman Stadium 300 N. Washington St. Gettysburg College Gettysburg PA 17325 (717) 337-6300 www.gettysburg.edu Peterson Events Center 3719 Terrace St. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA 15261 (412) 648-8230 www.pittsburghpanthers.com Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena 22 Adams Dr. Cheswick PA 15024-2316 (412) 820-0657 www.pisausa.com Riverfront Sports Complex 5 W. Olive Plaza Scranton PA 18508 (570) 347-0797 www.riverfrontsports.com Riverside Stadium City Island Commerce Bank Park Harrisburg PA 17101 (717) 231-4444 www.senatorsbaseball.com

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Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau 144 Westminster St. Providence RI 02903 (401) 456-0240 www.pwcvb.com

are na/fac ility Brown Stadium 235 Hope St. Brown University Athletics Providence RI 02912 (401) 863-2295 brownbears.cstv.com Dunkin’ Donuts Center 1 Lasalle Square Providence RI 02903 (401) 331-0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com McCoy Stadium Ben Mondor Way Pawtucket RI 02860 (401) 724-7300 www.pawsox.com Ryan Center One Lincoln Almond Plaza Kingston RI 02881 (401) 788-3200 www.theryancenter.com Teamworks 170 Jefferson Blvd.

Warwick RI 02888 (401) 463-5565 www.teamworkswarwick.com

Charleston Metro Sports Council 423 King St. Charleston SC 29403 (843) 805-3030 www.sportscouncil.org Columbia Sports Council 1101 Lincoln St. Columbia SC 29202 (803) 545-0001 www.columbiasportscouncil.com Florence Area Sports Council PO Box 3093 Florence SC 29502 (843) 206-2646 www.playflorence.com Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau 631 S. Main St. Greenville SC 29601 (800) 351-7180 www.greatergreenville.com Hilton Head Island Sports & Activities Council P.O. Box 5647 Hilton Head Island SC 29938 (843) 785-3673 www.hiltonheadisland.org Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 1200 N. Oak St. Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 916-7264 www.visitmyrtlebeach.com Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 328 Orangeburg SC 29116 (803) 534-6821 www.orangeburgchamber.com Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 11377 Rock Hill SC 29731 (803) 329-5200 www.visityorkcounty.com

are na/fac ility Anderson Civic Center 3027 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Anderson SC 29625 (864) 260-4800 www.andersonevents.com/civiccenter.php Bi-Lo Center 650 N. Academy St. Greenville SC 29601 (864) 241-3800 www.bilocenter.com

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Capital City Stadium 301 S. Assembly St. Columbia SC 29202 (803) 254-3474 www.blowfishbaseball.com Coastal Federal Field 1251 21st Ave. N. Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 918-6002 www.myrtlebeachpelicans.com Colonial Center 801 Lincoln St. Columbia SC 29208 (803) 576-9200 www.thecolonialcenter.com Florence Civic Center 3300 W. Radio Dr. Florence SC 29501 (843) 679-9417 www.florenceciviccenter.com Greenville Municipal Stadium One Braves Ave. Greenville SC 29607 (864) 299-3456 www.gbraves.com

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Johnson Hagood Stadium 171 Moultrie St., The Citadel Foundation Charleston SC 29409 (843) 953-5030 www.citadelsports.com Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park 360 Fishburne St. Charleston SC 29403 (843) 723-7241 www.riverdogs.com

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Knights Stadium 2280 Deerfield Dr. Fort Mill SC 29715 (704) 357-8071 www.charlotteknights.com North Charleston Coliseum 5001 Coliseum Dr. North Charleston SC 29418 (843) 529-5000 www.coliseumpac.com Plex Indoor Sports 741 Fashion Dr. Columbia SC 29229 (803) 360-7300 www.plexindoorsports.com Plex Indoor Sports 1019 Broad Stone Rd. Irmo SC 29063 (803) 732-1900 www.plexindoorsports.com South Carolina State University 300 College Street NE Orangeburg SC 29117 (803) 536-7000 www.scsu.edu

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Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 747 Rapid City SD 57709 (605)718-8491 www.rapidcitycvb.com Sioux Falls Sports Authority 200 N. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls SD 57104 (605)373-2041 www.siouxfallssportsauthority.com

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Corn Palace 601 N. Main St., P.O. Box 1026 Mitchell SD 57301 (605) 996-6223 www.cornpalace.org Coughlin Alumni Stadium South Dakota State University 16th Avenue and 11th Street Brookings SD 57007 (605) 688-5625 www.gojacks.com Dakota Dome 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069 (605) 677-5309 www.usd.edu Donald E. Young Fitness Center 1200 University, USB 9400 Spearfish SD 57799-9400 (605) 642-6096 www.bhsu.edu Huron Arena 150 5th St. SW Huron SD 57350 (605) 353-6970 www.huron.k12.sd.us Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N. Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-4115 www.gotmine.com Sioux Falls Arena 1201 N. West Ave. Sioux Falls SD 57104 (605) 367-7288, (800) 338-3177 www.sfarena.com Sioux Falls Stadium 1001 N. West Ave. Sioux Falls SD 57104 (605) 333-0179 www.canariesbaseball.com Stanley J. Marshall HPER Center South Dakota State University 11th Street And 16th Avenue Brookings SD 57007-1497 (605) 688-5817 www.gojacks.com 56

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Clarksville-Montgomery County Tourist Commission P.O. Box 883 Clarksville TN 37041 (931) 648-0001x223 www.clarksville.tn.us

Freedom Hall 1320 Pactolas Rd. Freedom Hall Civic Center Johnson City TN 37604 (423) 461-4855 www.freedomhall-tn.com Gaylord Entertainment Center 501 Broadway Nashville TN 37203 (615) 770-2000 www.gaylordentertainmentcenter.com

Greater Chattanooga Sports & Events Committee P.O. Box 11508 Chattanooga TN 37401 (423) 756-8689 www.chattanoogasports.org

Greer Stadium 534 Chestnut St. Nashville TN 37203 (615) 242-4371 www.nashvillesounds.com

Johnson City Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 180 Johnson City TN 37605 (423) 461-8012 www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com

Hooper Eblen Center Tennessee Tech University 1100 McGee Blvd, Box 5057 Cookeville TN 38505-0001 (931) 372-3940 www.tntech.edu

Kingsport Convention & Visitors Bureau 151 E. Main St. Kingsport TN 37662 (423) 392-8831 www.visitkingsport.org

Howard C. Gentry Complex 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.

Nashville TN 37209 (615) 963-5000 www.tnstate.edu

Sports Corporation 301 S. Gay St. Knoxville TN 37902 (865) 523-7263 www.knoxville.org

Hunter Wright Stadium 433 E. Center St. Kingsport TN 37662 (423) 378-3744 www.kmets.com

Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau 47 Union Ave. Memphis TN 38103 (901) 543-5300 www.memphistravel.com

Joe O’Brien Field 136 S. Sycamore St. Elizabethton TN 37643 (423) 547-6441 www.elizabethtontwins.com

Nashville Sports Council 414 Union St., Suite 800 Nashville TN 37219 (615) 743-3122 www.nashvillesports.com

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium 335 S. Hollywood St. Memphis TN 38104 (901) 678-5230 www.libertybowl.org

Sumner County CVB P.O. Box 957 Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 230-8474 www.sumnercvb.com

Memorial Center East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN 37614 (423) 439-5312 www.etsubucs.com

are na/fac ility Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center Middle Tennessee State University Box 20 Murfreesboro TN 37132 (615) 898-2450 www.goblueraiders.com Dunn Center Austin Peay State University, Rm. 141 P.O. Box 4515 Clarksville TN 37044 (931) 221-7904 www.apsu.edu

Mid-South Coliseum 996 Early Maxwell Blvd.

Memphis TN 38104 (901) 274-3982 www.midsouthcoliseum.com Nashville Municipal Auditorium 417 4th Ave. N. Nashville TN 37201 (615) 862-6390 www.nashvilleauditorium.com Oman Arena 179 Allen Ave. Jackson TN 38301 (731) 425-8580 www.cityofjackson.net sportsdirectory.org

Town of Addison Visitor Services Department P.O. Box 9010 Addison TX 75001 (800) ADDISON www.addisontexas.net

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Addison offers 22 hotels, 4000 hotel rooms, 180,000 square feet of meeting space, world class shopping and 175 restaurants all within a 2 mile loop! No one does special events like Addison.

Amarillo Convention & Visitors Council P.O. Box 9480 Amarillo TX 79105 (800) 692-1338 www.visitamarillotx.org

Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau 1905 E. Randol Mill Rd. Arlington TX 76011 (800) 433-5374 www.arlington.org

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Arlington, Texas joined the elite list of luxury destinations with the addition of the Dallas Cowboys new $1.15 billion dollar stadium. The Cotton Bowl will play in 2010 and the Super Bowl will be hosted there in 2011.

Austin Sports Commission 301 Congress Ave., Suite 200 Austin TX 78701 (800) 926-2282 www.austinsports.org Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau 505 Willow St. Beaumont TX 77701 (409) 880-3749 www.beaumontcvb.com Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau 715 University Dr. E. College Station TX 77840-1804 (800) 777-8292 www.visitaggieland.com

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With six professional sports teams, more than 200 area golf courses, collegiate sports, championship rodeo and a world-class marathon, Dallas is truly a sports lover’s dream.

A wide variety of hotel types and pricing await your athletes and families, and over 5 million square feet of retail, dining and entertainment venues keep everyone busy when not competing.

Denton Sports Commission 414 Parkway Denton TX 76201 (940) 382-7895 www.dentonsports.com

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With two universities, a large school district, and city parks and recreation systems, we have a large number sporting facilities that can accommodate just about any event.

El Paso Sports Commission 3411 N. Stanton El Paso TX 79902 (915) 740-1266 www.elpasosports.org

Farmers Branch Convention & Visitors Bureau 13000 William Dodson Pkwy.

Farmers Branch TX 75234 (469) 877-2247 www.farmersbranch.info

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The City of Farmers Branch Athletic Facilities include: 5 lighted Baseball fields, 4 lighted Softball fields, 7 lighted soccer fields, 2 multi use indoor basketball courts and a 22 Acre Historical Park with two meadows

Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 W. Fourth St. Fort Worth TX 76102-3951 (817) 698-7827 www.fortworth.com

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City of Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau 501 San Agustine Laredo TX 78040 (956) 795-2200 www.visitlaredo.com

Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau 7601 Gaylord Pkwy., Suite 100 Frisco TX 75034 (972) 292-5253 www.visitfrisco.com

The variety of venues is incredible, from Texas Motor Speedway – the second-largest sports facility in the nation – to the brand new Dallas Cowboys Stadium, just a short drive from downtown Fort Worth.

Greater Houston CVB 901 Bagby, Suite 100 Houston TX 77002 (713) 437-5200 www.visithoustontexas.com Harris County Houston Sports Authority Two Houston Center Houston TX 77010 (713) 308-5900 www.houstonsports.org Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd.

Irving TX 75039 (972) 252-7476, ext. 120 www.irvingtexas.com Lewisville Convention & Visitors Bureau 606 W. Main St. Lewisville TX 75057 (972) 219-3713 www.visitlewisville.com

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In the spring of 2010 Lewisville will be opening a new Sports Complex in a land of 270 acres. Rail Road Park will feature 4 baseball fields with 400 ft. fences.

Mesquite Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 850115 Mesquite TX 75149 (800) 541-2355 www.realtexasflavor.com Midland CVB 109 N. Main Midland TX 79701 (432) 686-3381 www.visitmidlandtx.com Odessa CVB 700 N. Grant Suite 200 Odessa TX 79761 (432) 333-7871 www.odessacvb.com Plano Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 860358 Plano TX 75086 (972) 941-5849 www.planocvb.com

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Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau 325 N. St. Paul St., Suite 700 Dallas TX 75201 (214) 571-1056 www.dallascvb.com

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Addison Circle Park is a state of the art outdoor event facility, where Addison presents nationally recognized events — Taste Addison in May is one of Texas’ premier food festivals; Kaboom Town on July 3rd is rated one of the nation’s top fireworks displays with over 300,000 people enjoying the spectacular show; Oktoberfest one of the largest U.S. celebrations outside of Munich, Germany held in September. These are just a few of the exciting fun-filled ways to entertain clients, employees and your family.

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Suites include completely private interiors, ample bar space, VIP parking, an award winning food & beverage menu, climate control, and private telephone lines.

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allas is one of the top five sports markets in the nation and it’s not hard to see why. With six professional sports teams, more than 200 area golf courses, collegiate sports, championship rodeo and a world-class marathon, Dallas is truly a sports lover’s dream. Explore this richly diverse city’s thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities. Let Dallas make your sporting event a Legendary Experience! Live Large, Think Big!!

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he City of Farmers Branch Athletic Facilities include: 5 lighted Baseball fields, 4 lighted Softball fields, 7 lighted soccer fields, 2 multi use indoor basketball courts and a 22 Acre Historical Park with a 3 acre meadow perfect for any outdoor sporting event. Ross Stewart Soccer Complex: 6 full size soccer fields, full concession area, restrooms and parking. Dr Pepper StarCenter/ Conference Center: 2 Full NHL regulation ice rinks, Bar/Grill onsite, 11,000 square feet of unique meeting space for meetings, officials/judges Area (overlooking both sheets of ice), and Wireless and Sound System/Scoreboards. Brookhaven Country Club Tennis and Golf facilities: 17 lighted outdoor tennis courts, 8 climate control tennis courts, 8 covered courts, 6 racquetball courts, 5 outdoor lighted clay courts, 54 holes of Golf .

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ake your best game to the next level in Lewisville Texas. In the spring of 2010 Lewisville will be opening a new Sports Complex in a land of 270 acres. Rail Road Park will feature 4 baseball fields with 400 ft. fences. Three of these fields will have skinned infields, one with grass in field in a small stadium setting. There will also be four football fields and 8 full size soccer fields. Rail Road Park will add to our existing Lake Park facility increasing our inventory of fields enough to be attractive for the sports organizers and event right holders. Lewisville is located 25 minutes from Dallas and 35 minutes from Ft Worth. We are 10 minutes from DFW Airport and we feature more than 25 hotels.

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e understand winning. Working with you to achieve and exceed your dreams and goals for your events and meetings are why we are here. We have built facilities that are second to none and Plano’s infrastructure beats the competition hands down when it comes to offering your team the best value. Our team is here to help you run the best competitions in the country. When you need assistance with facilities, hotels, volunteers, event operations, shopping and entertainment, we are the resident expert. We’re here to ensure your success and your team’s ability to focus on victory. Make plans now to stay and play in Plano!

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The premier destination for amateur, youth and recreational sports. Round Rock has it all. Stadiums.

Fields. Tracks. Gyms. Courses. They’re all waiting for you to prove what you’ve got.

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San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau 418 W. Avenue B San Angelo TX 76903-6027 (800) 375-1206 www.sanangelo.org San Antonio Sports Foundation P.O. Box 830386 San Antonio TX 78283 (210) 820-2111 www.sanantoniosports.org Visit Lubbock Inc. Wells Fargo Center Lubbock TX 79401 (806) 747-7572 www.lubbocksports.org Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 2570 Waco TX 76702-2570 (254) 750-5810 www.wacocvb.com

are na/fac ility Abilene Civic Center 1100 N. Sixth Abilene TX 79601 (325) 676-6211 www.abilenetx.com/civiccenter Alamodome San Antonio 100 Montana St. San Antonio TX 78203 (210) 207-3663 www.alamodome.com Amarillo Civic Center Complex 401 S. Buchanan Amarillo TX 79186 (806) 378-4297 www.amarillociviccenter.com Amarillo National Bank Dilla Villa 3300 E. Third St. Amarillo TX 79104 (806) 342-3455 www.amarillodillasbaseball.com/stadium

American Indoor Sports Facility 1400 W. Hebron Pkwy.

Carrollton TX 75010 (972) 939-1100 www.americanindoorsports.com Amon G. Carter Stadium 2850 Stadium Dr. Fort Worth TX 76129 (817) 257-7965 www.gofrogs.cstv.com

Don Haskins Center University of Texas at El Paso 500 W. University Ave. El Paso TX 79968-0557 (915) 747-5265 www.utep.edu

Apex Sports Center 1741 Commerce Dr. Mansfield TX 76063 (682) 518-8844 www.apexindoorsports.com

Dr Pepper/7Up Ballpark 7300 Roughriders Trail Frisco TX 75034 (972) 731-9200 www.ridersbaseball.com

Aztec Indoor Soccer 9870 Marbach Rd. San Antonio TX 78245 (210) 473-5225 www.aztecindoorsoccer.com

Dugger Sportsplex 2201 E. 27th Amarillo TX 79103 (806) 376-5936 www.kidsinc.org

Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum Avenue H & Bowers Boulevard Sam Houston State University Huntsville TX 77341 (936) 294-1740 www.shsu.edu

Edinburg Coyotes Professional Baseball Club 920 N. Sugar Rd. Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 386-0080 www.edinburgcoyotes.com

Brownwood Coliseum 500 E. Baker St. Howard Payne University Brownwood TX 76801 (325) 646-3586 www.hputx.edu

El Paso County Coliseum 4100 E. Paisano Dr. El Paso TX 79905 (915) 534-4229 www.elpasocoliseum.com

Cardinal Stadium 4400 M.L.K. Pkwy.

Lamar University Beaumont TX 77710 (409) 880-7011 www.lamarcardinals.com Christensen Stadium 5514 Champions Dr. Midland TX 79706 (915) 683-4251 Civic Center Complex 701 Main St., P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77701 (409) 838-3435 www.beaumont-tx-complex.com Cohen Stadium 9700 Gateway North Blvd.

El Paso TX 79924 (915) 755-2000 www.diablos.com Cowtown Coliseum 121 E. Exchange Ave. Fort Worth TX 76164 (817) 625-1025 www.stockyardsrodeo.com Daniel-Meyer Coliseum 2900 Stadium Fort Worth TX 76129 (817) 257-7965 www.tcu.edu

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Delmar Stadium Complex 2020 Mangum Houston TX 77092 (713) 957-7700

Fair Park Coliseum 105 E. Broadway Lubbock TX 79403 (806) 763-2833 www.southplainsfair.com Ferrell Center 150 Bear Run Waco TX 76711 (254) 710-7138 baylorbears.collegesports.com First American Bank Ballpark 5514 Champions Dr. Midland TX 79706 (432) 520-2255 www.midlandrockhounds.org Foster Field 1600 University Ave. San Angelo TX 76904 (325) 942-6587 www.sanangelocolts.com Frank Erwin Center 1701 Red River University of Texas-Austin Austin TX 78701 (512) 471-7744 www.uterwincenter.com Freeman Coliseum 3201 E. Houston St. San Antonio TX 78219 (210) 226-1177 www.freemancoliseum.com sportsdirectory.org

Game On Arena 251 Settlement Plaza Dr. Fort Worth TX 76108 (817) 367-7800 www.gameonarenasports.com

Moody Coliseum 6024 Airline Rd., P.O. Box 750216 Southern Methodist University Dallas TX 75275 (214) 768-2864 www.smumustangs.com

Harlingen Stadium 1216 Fair Park Blvd.

Harlingen TX 78550 (956) 412-9464 www.rgvwhitewings.com

Nelson W. Wolff Stadium 5757 Highway 90 W. San Antonio TX 78227 (210) 675-7275 www.samissions.com

Hofheinz Pavilion 3100 Cullen Blvd., Suite 1003 University of Houston Houston TX 77204-6742 (713) 462-6647 www.uhcougars.com

PSA StarCenter 6500 Preston Meadow Dr. Plano TX 75024 (972) 208-5437 www.psaplano.org

Inwood Soccer Center 14801 Inwood Rd. Addison TX 75001 (214) 239-1166 www.inwoodsoccercenter.com

Reliant Astrodome 8400 Kirby Lane Houston TX 77054 (832) 677-1400 www.reliantpark.com

John O’Quinn Field At Robertson Stadium 3100 Cullen Blvd.

University of Houston Houston TX 77204-6742 (713) 743-9391 www.uhcougars.com

Resistol Arena 1818 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite TX 75149 (972) 285-8777, (800) 833-9339 www.resistolarena.com

Jones AT&T Stadium 6th and Boston, Box 43021 Lubbock TX 79409 (806) 742-2770 www.texastech.com Kicks Indoor Soccer 611 Shepherd Dr. Houston TX 77007 (713) 426-1107 www.kicksindoor.com Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Buffalo Stadium Road at Hwy. 87 Canyon TX 79015 (806) 651-4400 gobuffsgo.cstv.com Kyle Field Welborn Road Texas A&M University College Station TX 77843 (979) 845-5129 www.tamu.edu Maverick Stadium 1309 W. Mitchell St. University of Texas At Arlington Arlington TX 76013 (817) 272-2261 www.utamavs.com

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Strahan Coliseum 601 University Dr. San Marcos TX 78666 (512) 245-2114 www.txstatebobcats.com Texas Rangers Baseball Club 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 400 Arlington TX 76011 (817) 273-2222 www.texasrangers.com Toyota Center 1510 Polk St. Houston TX 77002 (713) 758-7200 www.houstontoyotacenter.com Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium 700 Fair Park D. Tyler TX 75701 (903) 262-3226 www.tylerisd.org

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Montagne Center 4400 Martin Luther King Lamar University Beaumont TX 77710 (409) 880-1810 dept.lamar.edu/montagne

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G. Rollie White Coliseum Athletic Department Texas A&M University, P.O. Box 30017 College Station TX 77842-3017 (979) 845-5129 www.aggieathletics.com

Richard Borchard Fairgrounds/Baseball 1150 E. Main Ave. Robstown TX 78380 (361) 387-9000 www.rmbfairgrounds.com Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo 2922 S. Highway 205 Rockwall TX 75032 (972) 772-9061 www.riserockwall.com Soccer Spectrum 1251 Digital Dr. Richardson TX 75081 (972) 644-8845 www.soccerspectrum.com SoccerZone 1220 Toro Grande Dr. Cedar Park TX 78613 (512) 259-1704 www.soccerzoneaustin.com Sole Roll Indoor Soccer 4435 McEwen Rd. Dallas TX 75244 (972) 490-0006 www.solerollsoccer.com Stampede Sports Arena 250 Players Circle Southlake TX 76092 (817) 416-7777 www.stampedesports.com Sports Planning Guide & Directory

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Vermont Sports & Events Council Vermont Convention Bureau Burlington VT 05401 (802) 860-0606, ext. 230 www.vermontmeetings.com

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Dee Events Center 4400 Harrison Blvd.

Weber State University Ogden UT 84408-3401 (801) 626-6667 www.weberstatesports.com Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Utah State University 7400 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-7400 (435) 797-1860 www.utahstateaggies.com Delta Center 301 West South Temple Salt Lake City UT 84101 (801) 325-2000 www.deltacenter.com Eccles Coliseum 351 W. University Blvd.

Southern Utah University Cedar City UT 84720 (435) 865-8354 www.suu.edu Franklin Covey Field 77 West 1300 South Salt Lake City UT 84115 (801) 350-6900 www.slbees.com Jon M. Huntsman Center 1825 E. South Campus Dr. University Of Utah Salt Lake City UT 84112-0900 (801) 585-5054 www.utahutes.com LaVell Edwards Stadium Marriott Center, P.O. Box 20530 Brigham Young University Provo UT 84602-0530 (801) 422-6022 www.byucougars.com Lindquist Field 2330 Lincoln Ave. Ogden UT 84401 (801) 393-2400 www.ogden-raptors.com Marriott Center 500 E. University Pkwy.

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Vermont Lake Monsters 1 Main St., Suite 4 Winooski VT 05404 (802) 655-4200 www.vermontlakemonsters.com

Chesapeake Conventions & Tourism 860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 101 Chesapeake VA 23320-2640 (757) 502-4898 www.visitchesapeake.com Hampton CVB/Sports Hampton 1919 Commerce Dr., Suite 290 Hampton VA 23666 (757) 722-1222 www.hamptoncvb.com Hampton Roads Sports Commission 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 1010 Virginia Beach VA 23462 (757) 664-2576 www.hamptonroadssports.org Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau 2015 Memorial Ave. Lynchburg VA 24501 (434) 845-5698x31 www.discoverlynchburg.org Norfolk CVB 232 E. Main St. Norfolk VA 23510 (757) 664-6620 www.norfolkcvb.com Prince William County/Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau 8609 Sudley Rd., Suite 105 Manassas VA 20110 (703) 396-7130 www.visitpwc.com Richmond Sports Backers 100 Avenue of Champions Richmond VA 23230 (804) 285-9495 www.sportsbackers.org Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE Roanoke VA 24016 (800) 635-5535, ext. 118 www.visitroanokeva.com Southern Virginia Recreation Facility Authority P.O. Box 7 Collinsville VA 24078 (276) 634-2543 www.southernvirginiasports.com Virginia Beach Sports Marketing 2101 Parks Ave., Suite 500 Virginia Beach VA 23451 (757) 385-4700 www.vbfun.com

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Athletic Administration James Madison University Godwin Hall 206 MSC 2301 Harrisonburg VA 22807 (540) 568-6164 www.jmusports.com Calfee Park 700 S. Washington Ave. Pulaski VA 24301 (540) 980-1070 www.pulaskibluejays.com Cameron Hall Virginia Military Institute Lexington VA 24450 (540) 464-7251 www.vmikeydets.com Cassell Coliseum Washington St. Virginia Technical University Blacksburg VA 24061 (540) 231-9963 www.hokiesports.com Devault Memorial Stadium 1501 Euclid Ave. Bristol VA 24201 (276) 645-7364 www.bristolsox.com Hampton Coliseum 1000 Coliseum Dr., P.O. Box 7309 Hampton VA 23666-0309 (757) 838-5650 www.hamptoncoliseum.org John Paul Jones Arena P.O. Box 400862 University of Virginia Charlottesville VA 22904-4862 (434) 243-4960 www.johnpauljonesarena.com Kaplan Arena at William & Mary Hall 751 Ukrop Way College of William & Mary Williamsburg VA 23185 (757) 221-3340 www.tribeathletics.com Lynchburg City Stadium 3180 Fort Ave. Lynchburg VA 24501 (434) 528-1144 www.lynchburg-hillcats.com Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax VA 22030 (703) 993-3009 www.patriotcenter.com sportsdirectory.org

Richmond Indoor Sports Experience 2300 Oak Lake Blvd.

Midlothian VA 23112 (804) 744-4600 www.riseindoor.com Roanoke Civic Center 710 Williamson Rd. Roanoke VA 24016 (540) 853-2241 www.roanokeciviccenter.com Rogers Stadium P.O. Box 9058 Virginia State University Petersburg VA 23806-2096 (804) 524-5030 www.vsu.edu Scope Arena 201 E. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk VA 23510 (757) 664-6464 www.norfolkscope.com Scott Stadium UVA Athletic Dept., P.O. Box 400825 Charlottesville VA 22904-4825 (434) 982-5200 www.virginiasports.com Sports Network and Fitness 8320 Quarry Rd. Manassas VA 20110 (703) 335-1555 www.snflive.com Sportsplex Indoor Sports & Event Center 221 Commonwealth Court Winchester VA 22602 (540) 868-2200 www.sportsplex.us The Box 3933 Avion Park Court, #B-102 Chantilly VA 20151 (703) 961-8280 Vines Center 1971 University Blvd.

Lynchburg VA 24502 (434) 582-2100 www.libertyflames.com Virginia Beach Sportsplex 2181 Landstown Rd. Virginia Beach VA 23456 (757) 427-2990 www.vbgov.com Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field 100 Stadium Dr. College of William & Mary Williamsburg VA 23187 (757) 221-3400 www.tribeathletics.com

waSHinGtOn SPO rtS c O M M iSSiO n Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater VCB P.O. Box 7338 Olympia WA 98507 (360) 704-7544 www.visitolympia.com Seattle Sports Commission 701 Pike St., Suite 800 Seattle WA 98101 (206) 461-5800 www.seattlesports.org Snohomish County Sports Commission 909 SE Everett Mall Way, C-300 Everett WA 98208 (425) 348-5802, ext. 16 www.snohomish.org Spokane Regional Sports Commission 801 W. Riverside, Suite 510 Spokane WA 99201 (509) 742-9396 www.spokanesports.org

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Armstrong Stadium 121 Holland Hall Hampton VA 23668 (757) 727-5641 www.hamptonpirates.com

Richmond Coliseum 601 E. Leigh St. Richmond VA 23219-1431 (804) 780-4970 www.richmondcoliseum.net

Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission 1119 Pacific Ave. Tacoma WA 98402 (253) 284-3260 www.tacomasports.org Tri-Cities Sports Council P.O. Box 2241 Tri-Cities WA 99302 (800) 254-5824 www.visittri-cities.com

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Wenatchee Valley Sports Council 5 S. Wenatchee Ave., Suite 100 Wenatchee WA 98801 (509) 663-3723 www.wenatcheevalleysports.com Yakima Valley Sports Commission 10 N. 8th St. Yakima WA 98901 (800)221-0751 www.yakimasports.org

are na/fac ility Avista Stadium 602 N. Havana St., P.O. Box 4758 Spokane WA 99202 (509) 535-2922 www.spokaneindiansbaseball.com Bellingham Sportsplex 1225 Civic Field Way Bellingham WA 98229 (360) 676-1919 www.bellinghamsportsplex.com Cheney Stadium 2502 S. Tyler St. Tacoma WA 98405 (253) 752-7707 web.minorleaguebaseball.com Sports Planning Guide & Directory

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Clark County Indoor Sports Center 16311 NE 15th St. Vancouver WA 98684 (360) 604-4487 www.indoor-sports.com Everett Memorial Stadium 3802 Broadway Everett WA 98201 (425) 258-3673 www.aquasox.com

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Hec Edmundson Pavilion 218 Graves Building, Box 354070 Seattle WA 98195 (206) 543-2200 www.gohuskies.com Joe Albi Stadium 4918 W. Everett Spokane WA 99205 (509) 326-4625 www.spokaneshadow.com Seattle Seahawks 800 Occidental Ave. S., Suite 500 Seattle WA 98134 (206) 381-7555 www.seahawksstadium.com Spokane Arena 720 W. Mallon Ave. Spokane WA 99201 (509) 279-7000 www.spokanearena.com Starfire Sports 14800 Starfire Way Tukwila WA 98188 (206) 267-6416 www.starfiresports.com Tacoma Dome 2727 E. D St. Tacoma WA 98421 (253) 272-3663 www.tacomadome.org The Soccer Center 2610 Bay St. E. Tacoma WA 98421 (253) 627-2255 www.soccercentertacoma.com The Zone Sportsplex 21291 Urdahl Rd. NW Poulsbo WA 98370 (360) 697-9663 www.zonesportsplex.com Tri-Cities Stadium 6200 Burden Rd. Pasco WA 99302 (509) 544-8789 www.dustdevilsbaseball.com

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Cabell-Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 347 Huntington WV 25708 (304) 525-7333 www.wvvisit.org Charleston (WV) Convention & Visitors Bureau 200 Civic Center Dr. Charleston WV 25301 (304) 344-5075, ext. 201 www.charlestonwv.com Greater Morgantown Convention & Visitors Bureau 68 Donley St. Morgantown WV 26501 (304) 292-5081 www.tourmorgantown.com

are na/fac ility Big Sandy Superstore Arena One Civic Center Plaza Huntington WV 25701 (304) 696-5990 www.bigsandyarena.com Bowen Field Stadium Dr. P.O. Box 356 Bluefield WV 24701 (276) 326-1326 www.bluefieldorioles.com Cam Henderson Center P.O. Box 1360 Marshall University Huntington WV 25715 (304) 636-4304 www.marshall.edu Hunnicutt Field Old Bluefield Road, P.O. Box 5646 Princeton WV 24740 (304) 487-2000 Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium P.O. Box 0877 West Virginia University Morgantown WV 26507 (304) 293-5621 www.msnsportsnet.com Quantum Soccer Center 3548 Teays Valley Rd. Hurricane WV 25526 (304) 562-1020 www.quantumsoccer.com University of Charleston 2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE Charleston WV 25304 (304) 357-4800 www.ucwv.edu

Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce 805 Lakeshore Dr. W. Ashland WI 54806 (800) 284-9484 www.visitashland.com Chippewa Valley CVB 3625 Gateway Drive, Suite F Eau Claire WI 54701-8187 (715) 831-2345 www.chippewavalley.net Fond du Lac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 171 S. Pioneer Rd. Fond du Lac WI 54935 (920) 923-3010 www.fdl.com Fox Cities CVB 3433 W. College Ave. Appleton WI 54914 (920) 734-3358 www.foxcities.org Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitor Bureau P.O. Box 10596 Green Bay WI 54304 (888) 867-3342 www.greenbay.com Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau 615 E. Washington Ave. Madison WI 53715 (608) 255-2537, ext. 3909 www.visitmadison.com Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 812 56th St. Kenosha WI 53140 (262) 654-7307 www.kenoshacvb.com La Crosse Area Sports Commission 410 Veterans Memorial Dr. La Crosse WI 54601 (608) 782-2286 www.lacrossesportscommission.com Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau 2401 W. Waukau Ave. Oshkosh WI 54904 (877)303-9200 www.visitoshkosh.com

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he Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau is taking on the competition to win you over. We want to host your next event! Oshkosh, Wisconsin is the ideal sports destination. Our convenient location in the Midwest between two major Wisconsin cities, Milwaukee and Green Bay, makes us a central gathering spot. Our commissioned sports committee, multiple facilities and an inviting, friendly community, make us even more appealing!

A recent $10.2-million renovation of the Oshkosh Sports Complex gives us the edge we need to be considered a major contender for competitions of all types and sizes. The 10,000-seat, state-of-the-art, multi-sport Complex paired with a variety of additional venues throughout the community complement each other to ensure your best sporting event yet! We guarantee a win when you pick Oshkosh! Let the games begin!

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Multi-sport complex can accommodate 10,000 fans and has stateof-the-art facilities for football, soccer, track and field, baseball and softball. Boasts a synthetic turf field, a nine-lane, Olympic-quality, Mondo track and a nine-lane practice track. Four team locker rooms and two coaches locker rooms make this even more appealing for state, regional and national competitions.

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Oshkosh is located within 100 miles of five commercial airports.

Just 85 miles north of General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee and 25 miles south of Outagamie County Regional Airport in Appleton. If you are driving, Oshkosh is conveniently located near US Hwy 41 and Hwy 76, 45, 21, 44 and 26.

Driving distances: Green Bay, 55 miles; Madison, 85 miles; Milwaukee, 85 miles; Chicago, 175 miles; Minneapolis, 270 miles

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Includes 17 soccer fields, 16-hole disc golf course, three tennis courts and two softball fields with lights and bleachers.

E.J. Schneider Field

One regulation baseball field with lights and seating for 2,000 spectators.

Has hosted the NCAA Division III Regional Baseball Tournament.

Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau Dana Ecker, Director of Sales Phone: 920-303-9200 or 877-303-9200 Email: dana@visitoshkosh.com 2401 W. Waukau Ave. www.visitoshkosh.com Oshkosh, WI 54904

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Visit Milwaukee 648 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 425 Milwaukee WI 53203-2926 (414) 273-3950 www.visitmilwaukee.org

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

Casper Events Center One Events Dr., P.O. Box 128 Casper WY 82602 (307) 235-8441 www.caspereventscenter.com

Waukesha & Pewaukee CVB N14 W23755 Stone Ridge Dr. Waukesha WI 53188 (262) 542-0330 www.visitwaukesha.org

Kohl Center 601 W. Dayton St. University Of Wisconsin Madison WI 53715 (608) 263-5645, (866) 788-2482 www.uwbadgers.com

Mike Lansing Field 330 Kati Lane, P.O. Box 1293 Casper WY 82601 (307) 232-1111 www.casperrockies.com

Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau 10204 Park Plaza, Suite B Rothschild WI 54474 (715) 355-8788 www.visitwausau.com

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Fox Cities Stadium 2400 N. Casaloma Dr., P.O. Box 7464 Appleton WI 54912 (920) 733-4152

Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau P.O. Box 390 Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 (608) 254-7180, ext. 342 www.wisdells.com

La Crosse Center 300 Harbor View Plaza La Crosse WI 54603 (608) 789-7400 www.lacrossecenter.com Mitchell Hall Gymnasium 1725 State St. 20 Mitchell Hall University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse WI 54601 (608) 785-8616 www.uwlax.edu

University of Wyoming Arena-Auditorium University Station, P.O. Box 3414 Laramie WY 82071-3414 (307) 766-2292 www.wyomingathletics.com War Memorial Stadium 1000 E. University Ave. University of Wyoming Laramie WY 82071 (307) 766-2378 www.wyomingathletics.com

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Pioneer Field One University Plaza University Of Wisconsin Platteville WI 53818 (608) 342-1567 www.uwplatt.edu

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

Players Choice W3035 County Road JJ Appleton WI (920) 731-7529 www.pcappleton.com

Brown County Arena 2420 Nicolet Dr. University Of Wisconsin - Green Bay Green Bay WI 54311-7001 (920) 465-2000 www.uwgb.edu

Pohlman Field 2301 Skyline Dr., P.O. Box 855 Beloit WI 53511 (608) 362-2272 888-762-7248 www.snappersbaseball.com

Camp Randall Stadium 1440 Monroe St. University Of Wisconsin Madison WI 53711 (608) 262-1866 www.uwbadgers.com Copeland Park 1223 Caledonia St. La Crosse WI 54603 (608) 796-9553 www.lacrosseloggers.com Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center 3456 Craig Rd. Eau Claire WI 54701 (715) 552-1200 www.ecsportscenter.com

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Simmons Field 7817 Sheridan Rd. Kenosha WI 53143 (262) 925-8888 www.wlhs.org U.S. Cellular Arena 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee WI 53203 (414) 908-6000 www.uscellulararena.com W.L. Zorn Arena 105 Garfield Ave., P.O. Box 4004 Eau Claire WI 54702-4004 (715) 836-2637

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