TRIP FOR SPORTS LOVERS

TIM HYNDS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Sioux City’s Dylan James works to maintain control over the puck while being chased by Ben Dexheimer, left, and Casey Severo during Sioux City Musketeers vs Madison Capitols USHL game two Clark Cup championship hockey action played at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City.

GAME ON!

Sports lovers will have plenty to choose from in Sioux City

CAITLIN YAMADA

cyamada@SiouxCityJournal.com

Sports fans will cheer at all the athletic options in Sioux City.

For its size, Sioux City has a variety of state-of –the-art sporting facilities that host sports games and tournaments for wrestling, volleyball and basketball.

With multiple local sports teams, numerous sports bars and a variety of outdoor activities, one could easily spend a weekend engrossed in a favorite hobby.

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COURTYARD SIOUX CITY DOWNTOWN/ CONVENTION CENTER, 801 FOURTH ST.

Conveniently located downtown, the Courtyard is a perfect place for someone who wants quick access to local athletic venues and bars to watch their favorite sports team play.

Connected to the convention center,

The new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel that opened May 14 at 901 Fourth Street in downtown Sioux City is shown Thursday. The hotel is connected to the Sioux City Convention Center.

there are frequently interesting activities and events going on for one to participate in. The location is also close to the Tyson Event Center, Long Lines Family Rec Center and Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center.

The hotel itself boasts “a Bistro, comfortable guestrooms, complimentary high-speed WiFi, indoor pool, and a fitness center overlooking Historic 4th Street,” according to its website. EAT

BOB ROES POINT AFTER, 2320 TRANSIT AVE.

The Point After was founded in 1982 and is still operated by Bob himself. The bar features one of the largest collections of sports memorabilia in the area and has 31 TVs to view your favorite sports game. If you don’t see “your” game, ask and chances are, they can show it.

It has also been visited by famous sporting figures such as Chip Lohmiller, George Allen, Ernie Els, Jeff Meggont, Jeff Woodland, Bob Feller, Terry Bradshaw, Fred Hoiberg, Tubby Smith, Deacon Jones, and Floyd Little.

You can’t go wrong with “Siouxland’s original wings” or “Siouxland’s finest pizza.”

WHEELHOUSE BAR & GRILL, SOUTHERN HILLS DRIVE

The Wheelhouse is a large, modern bar and grill that offers quality food, beer and experiences. There are 43 TVs throughout the bar to catch your game.

The menu offers a variety of options from traditional bar food to soups, salads and pastas, so everyone in your party can find something they enjoy.

JESSE BROTHERS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Bandits’ Zac Schlueger, left, and Bandits’ Devin Groenhagen, right take down Beef’s Norman Darden during Sioux City Bandits vs Omaha Beef football action at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday, June 18, 2022.

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WATCH LOCAL ATHLETICS TEAMS

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of local sports games in Siouxland. The Sioux City Explorers provide fast-paced minor league baseball at Lewis & Clark Park, 3400 Line Drive.

The X’s are an independent professional baseball team providing Siouxland entertainment since 1993. Find the schedule at xsbaseball.com. During the winter, enjoy the action of a Sioux

City Musketeers (USHL Tier One) hockey game at the Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive.

The Musketeers are the 2022 Clark Cup Champions. They are a junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Conference. They have won three Anderson Cups and four Clark Cups. Find the schedule at musketeershockey.com. If those don’t suit you fancy, the Sioux City Bandits of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League always provides family fun entertainment at the Tyson Events Center.

The Bandits were originally founded in 1999. Find their schedule at gobandits. fun. The Tyson Event Center also hosts a variety of sporting games and activities throughout the year. Each year, Sioux City hosts the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Women’s Volleyball National Championship and the Women’s Basketball National Championship.

THE LONG LINES FAMILY RECREATION CENTER, 401 GORDON DRIVE

Sioux City’s Long Lines Family Recreation Center has a climbing Wall that could rival any in the Midwest. The walls include a 52.5-foot-tall tower, 42-foot-tall competitive wall, 12-foot-tall boulder and 5,900 square feet of climbing space.

The Center also has open courts for soccer, basketball, volleyball, in-line hockey, dodge ball and wrestling.

CONE PARK, 3800 LINE DRIVE

Cone Park offers a tubing hill, ice skating rink, an outdoor fire pit, and a day lodge for your winter activity needs. During the summer, the ice skating rink is converted to a free public splash pad and the tubing hill is converted for summer tubing. A 2-mile trail loop is also available. It connects with Sertoma Park to the east and offers a great view.

JESSE BROTHERS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Guests ride down the hill on inner tubes Sunday at Cone Park in Sioux City.