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76 Arlington, TX 86 Midland, TX 78 Portland, TX 89 Temple, TX 81 Abilene, TX 90 Plano, TX 82 Fort Worth, TX 92 Wichita Falls, TX SI 84 Round Rock, TX

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onsidering Texas is the second largest state in both land mass rooms); Ford Midway (44,660-square-foot covered and enclosed and population and is home to three of the 10 most populated practice arena, 25,375-square-foot enclosed ag barn) and Ford Fields cities in the country, the saying “Everything’s bigger in Texas” (12 championship-caliber youth baseball and softball fields). carries more than a grain of truth. CNot to be overlooked, the Lone Star State’s smaller towns also have Midland big things to offer, especially with regards to sports facilities. Midway between Forth Worth and El Paso, Midland lays claim to a Here are some of Texas’ less-heralded cities that can rival larger top-flight tennis center as well as a state-of-the-art aquatics center. The locales when it comes to hosting athletic tournaments. Bush Tennis Center contains 19 full-sized lighted courts, including a stadium court and eight Quick-Start junior courts. It has played host to Beaumont such events as the Best of the West Weekend 2018, USTA, the Valor This city on the eastern edge of the state, 84 miles east of , Farm Eagles & Aces Challenge, and the Oracle Intercollegiate Tennis is home to the Entertainment Complex, a 221-acre multi- Association Regional Championships. As impressive as the complex is, purpose park, arena, exhibit hall, pavilion and fields. The complex is it is set for a major expansion in which it will feature 60 courts including situated minutes from Beaumont’s 3,740 hotel rooms, restaurants and covered courts and indoor clay courts, making it the second largest attractions and is the host site of the . Th e com- tennis center in the world. plex also hosts such sports as baseball, softball, gymnastics, martial The COM Aquatics Center underwent a recent expansion in 2016. arts and rodeos, along with concerts and conventions. The complex The center now features an Olympic-sized 50-meter pool and a 25-yard houses the (containing 8,500 stadium-style seats and a lap pool, making COM one of the most comprehensive aquatic facilities 34,000-square-foot exhibit floor); Ford Exhibit Hall (48,000-square foot in the country. The complex is also a world-class diving facility, as it exhibit floor, 11,000 square-foot lobby/pre-function space); Ford Pavilion contains one and three-meter springboards and five, seven, and 10- (14,000 seats, two star dressing rooms and two supporti ng act dressing meter platforms. SMALL TOWNS, BIG FACILITIES These Lone Star cities are home to a collection of impressive sports complexes

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Portland This coastal city 205 miles south of Houston saw the grand opening of two major sports complexes in 2017 that, within the year, hosted major events in both softball and baseball. Municipal Park has already hosted its share of impressive events, including the 2018 Specialty Sports Association World Series, the USSSA Baseball State Tournament, the DFW Fastpitch-Texas A&M Kingsville/South Texas Championship and the USA Baseball South Texas Region Team Round Rock Multipurpose Complex Identification Series. The park has a total of five baseball fields, along with a basketball court, track, playground and splash pad. The other recent addition, the Portland Sports Complex, features four softball fields, a youth football/soccer field, turf field and picnic area. The facility quickly made a name for itself when it co-hosted the 2018 DFW Fastpitch-Texas A&M Kingsville/South Texas Championship.

Round Rock Referred to as the “Sports Capital of Texas,” Round Rock, 15 miles north of Austin, has earned its reputation as a tournament haven. The city’s Old Settlers Park is the crown jewel of its park system and is a popular hosting site for national and international youth and amateur events. The 645-acre park includes a 20-field baseball comple x, a five- Round Rock Sports Center field softball complex, seven soccer facilities, two football fields, 12 tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, one aquatic center, a profes- Security Bank Ballpark in Midland is home to the sionally designed disc golf course and a new multipurpose complex. It Double-A Midland RockHounds. also has three miles of trails for hikers to enjoy. Also located within Old Settlers Park is the Round Rock Multipur- pose Complex, a 60-acre facility that has hosted several maj or events, including the US Quidditch Cup and 2018 US Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates Division I and Division II National Championships. It features four natural grass multipurpose fields and one natural grass championship field as well as four synthetic turf multipurpose fields and one synthetic turf championship field. Opened in January 2014, the Round Rock Sports Center hosted the 2018 USA Deaf Basketball National Tournament, the 2018 iSET College Table Tennis National Championships and the 2018 USA Judo Senior National Championships. The facility contains 82,800-square- feet of indoor space, with more than 47,000 square feet of flexible, playable space that can be configured in several different layouts. It has a total capacity of 3,053.

San Marcos Founded on the banks of the San Marcos River, this city, 31 miles south of Austin, lays claim to The Five Mile Dam Soccer Complex and the Gary Softball Complex. Opened in 2010, the Five Mile Dam Soccer Complex is a 43-acre facility that features 10 soccer fields, including four lighted fields. It hosts seasonal games and numerous tournaments year-round. The Gary Softball Complex consists of eight fields with the adult complex possessing four fields with skinned infields and 300-foot fences. The youth fourplex is made up of four fields with skinned infields and 225-foot fences. The complex hosts youth leagues in the Spring, Summer and Fall.

Temple Located between Austin and Dallas, Temple has a variety of facilities. The city has 13 softball fields, from the Wilson Park Softball Complex to the fields at Temple College. Temple also houses the Northam Baseball Complex, which has four fields, in addition to other popular baseball sites in the city, including Baker Field, Ferguson Park, Guthrie Park and Yarbor- ough Field. The Korompai Soccer Fields at Wilson Park house six com- petition fields, with half of the fields featuring lights for nighttime play. SPG

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n the 1800s, when America was a fledgling country, portions of BOERNE Texas were known as the Wild West as lawlessness ran rampant and The Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne, a small city 31 miles north The Florida Senior Games featurecowboys top-level ruled athletes the land. of , is an exact replica of an old western town. The ranch was Theand will Wild often West attract has often been mythologized in film and on televi- originally part of the early settlement of Boerne, and buildings were later sizable crowds. Ision, and even today, tourists descend upon the Lone Star State to visit added to give it an old western feel. Visitors can saddle up their horse at locales that harken them back to those bygone days. a carriage house before heading over to a saloon to enjoy sarsaparillas Here are some Texas towns that still honor the state’s old or visiting the general store to purchase some essentials. The ranch western history. offers multiple options for groups, including BBQ dinners.

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THE OLD WEST LIVES ON IN VISITORS CAN RELIVETEXAS THE STATE’S COLORFUL HISTORY IN NUMEROUS LOCALES

Numerous cities keep the Old West alive with a rodeo.

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BANDERA PECOS In the , the small town of Bandera, 53 miles west of Pecos, on the western side of the state, embodies the spirit of west San Antonio, has been described as the “Cowboy Capital of the World.” Texas like few other towns. It resides in the heart of the desert amid That title originated when the town became a staging area for the last colossal mountains and is home to historic military forts and the world’s great cattle drives of the late 1800s. Guests can experience Bandera’s first rodeo, which took place in 1883. The rodeo still transpires today and robust rodeo tradition by staying at one of its dude ranches, where horse- has become one of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s top back excursions and chuckwagon meals are still the norm. 40 prize-money rodeos. In 2015 and 2016, it was nominated by the association’s cardholders as one of the five best large outdoor rodeos in EL PASO the country. Pecos is also home to the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame, where El Paso, situated in the far western corner of Texas, was considered the sport and its litany of competitors is celebrated. one of the most dangerous cities in the Old West thanks to its history of gunfights. Perhaps the most famous El Paso battle was the Four Dead in SAN ANTONIO Five Seconds Gunfight, which occurred April 14, 1881, in which four men The Alamo is perhaps the most famous building in Texas, thanks to the were killed in a gunfight that lasted less than five seconds. The El Paso fabled Battle of the Alamo, which unfolded between February 23 and gunfight tour enables patrons to learn about many of the city’s battles March 6, 1836. In that pivotal event in the Texas Revolution, Mexican with a walking tour that re-enacts some of the deadliest gunfights in troops launched an assault on the Alamo Mission, but Texans stood their El Paso history. ground for almost 13 days against a vastly superior force. The Alamo building has been restored to its former glory, providing patrons a FORT DAVIS glimpse into its past. The site also contains memorabilia from the battle The centerpiece of the Fort Davis National Historic Site, located in and hosts educational events and group activities. The Buckhorn Saloon western Texas, is one of the best-preserved forts in the southwest. A key and Museum in downtown San Antonio is home to a large collection of the post in the defense system of western Texas from 1854 to 1891, Fort American wilderness. For more than 131 years, the saloon has been a Davis was strategically located to pr otect emigrants, mail coaches and gathering place for thirsty locals, and in addition to the saloon, the site freight wagons on the Trans-Pecos portion of the San Antonio-El Paso hosts a museum, shooting gallery and a Texas Ranger gallery. Mission Road and on the Chihuahua Trail. Today, Fort Davis is a vivid reminder Concepcion, in the center of San Antonio, is the oldest unrestored stone of the significant role played by the military in the settlement and devel- church in the United States. Erected in 1755, the church appears much opment of the western frontier. as it did two centuries ago and several original frescos are still visible in several of its rooms. SPG FORT WORTH Fort Worth features some of the country’s finest museums of the Fort Davis is one of the American Old West, including the Sid Richardson Museum (which contains best-preserved forts in the southwest. permanent and special exhibitions of paintings by premier western artists), and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, which provides a historical perspective on the achievements of the most daring cowgirls in the nation. The museum has continuously grown since 1975 and now takes up an entire 33,000-square-foot building and is filled with more than 4,000 artifacts. The Old West also comes to life in the Stockyards National Historic District, which holds the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive and on weekends hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo.

GONZALES Gonzales’ famous “Come and Take It” cannon is a Spanish-made, bronze artillery piece that resides in the Gonzales Memorial Museum. The gun was the object of contention in 1835 between a Mexican military detachment from Bexar and American colonists who settled in Texas. The disagreement produced the battle of Gonzales, considered the first battle of the Texas Revolution. The cannon’s colorful “Come and Take It” moniker refers to the motto adopted by the Texian rebels. A few days prior to the battle, two women from Gonzales, a city 135 miles west of Houston, hastily prepared a flag with an image of a cannon and the words “Come and Take It.”

LUBBOCK Held each year in early September, the National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration in Lubbock celebrates the culture of the American cowboy. It includes entertainers, poetry, storytelling, interviews with authors of western books, film showings, a youth wild west day, horse-handling demonstrations, a parade, Native American activities, a chuck wagon cookoff and western artwork and merchandise vendors . The 30th annual event took place in 2018.

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Arlington, TX Arlington’s popular venues, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and professional services, are nothing short of exciting come game day. 1

Home to the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, Esports Cowboys defend their home-ground at AT&T Stadium. Stadium Arlington and the new Texas Live!, Arlington, Host cutting-edge events at the new sports entertainment Texas has so many options it’s dicult to know where complex Texas Live!, which just opened in the Arlington to start, whether the planner is organizing a high school Entertainment District. When it’s not competition time, competition, collegiate championship, or multi-sport tournament planners, athletes and families will have plenty festival. But luckily for any planner, Arlington is the ideal of opportunities to have fun. Six Flags Over Texas o‹ers place to host a tournament due to its convenient location families the chance to fly like superheroes on DC-themed and array of attractions that athletes will want to indulge roller coasters. in during down time. How to Get to Arlington Things to do in Arlington Arlington is most accessible from major cities and airports Just west of Dallas, Arlington, Texas is less than 10 miles via I-20, I-30 or TX-360 N. Sports planners looking to stay away from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, visitors close to their tournament venues will want to fly into will have access to a variety of hotel options, such as the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which is just 10 Sheraton Arlington, the Hilton Arlington, Crowne Plaza miles away from AT&T Stadium. Dallas/Fort Worth is Suites Arlington, DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington & Suites serviced by 24 airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, Arlington and more. Many of these options feature full JetBlye, Spirit and United Airlines. service amenities and transportation services to nearby facilities.

Sports fans will find that Texas abounds with professional sporting attractions. Watch baseball’s Texas Rangers take down their opponents at Globe Life Park and the Dallas

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1. AT&T Stadium Sports: Football, soccer, basketball, rodeo, wrestling, gymnastics, multi-purpose AT&T Stadium can seat up to 100,000 spectators and this 140-acre, three-million-square-foot special events center, which costs $1.2 billion, remains one of the most expensive facilities in sports history. This climate-controlled stadium features dozens of high-tech amenities, including a retractable roof panel, 300-foot steel arches, a built-in turf with 26 interchangeable surface panels for other sports, concerts and truck rallies and a massive high-definition Mitsubishi video display board. 2 2. Globe Life Park and Globe Life Field Sports: Baseball Play ball at Globe Life Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers. Located just down the street from AT&T Stadium, the 270- acre facility cost $315 million and can seat up to48,000 people. The stadium’s unique exterior is constructed from Texas Sunset Red granite and brick, and tells the story of Texas’ baseball history. 2019 will mark the final season in Globe Life Park, as the Rangers new home, Globe Life Field will open with the beginning of the 2020 MLB season. Globe Life Field will be located on the same street as AT&T Stadium with the new Texas Live! entertainment complex connecting the 3 two iconic venues. The new stadium will feature a retractable roof, air conditioning, and the ability to host almost any sport on Earth.

Planner Perspective 3. Esports Stadium Arlington “Working with the CVB here in Arlington has been a great Sports: Esports, multi-purpose experience for me and UTA. Not only am I on the CVB board but With the arrival of the Esports Stadium Arlington also a member of the Arlington Sport s Commission and what in fall 2018, Arlington’s entertainment district they are doing on both the board and the commission is amazing. will be the home of the largest venue in the Arlington is the place for sports and entertainment and the CVB has country dedicate d to Esports. The $10-million, 100,000-square-foot stadium will bring live a big hand in the growth of both these areas.” entertainment and playing facilities for up to – Jim Baker, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, 3,000 fans and athletes alike. In addition to the University of Texas at Arlington stadium itself, the venue will include a production studio, a 6,000 square-foot permanent stage with modern lighting and LED video walls, a hair and makeup studio, player lounges, and training rooms. Conveniently located less than a mile from AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Texas Live!, Esports athletes and fans can enjoy a one-of-a- kind facility and still enjoy the best dining and Arlington Sports Commission entertainment options Arlington has to o™er without missing a beat. Adam Wisniewski Sports Account Director Phone: 817-704-7596 Email: [email protected] Website: www.arlington.org/sports

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PORTLAND, TX A GROWING HUB FOR BASEBALL IN THE TEXAS REGION, PORTLAND IS MAKING A NAME FOR ITSELF IN THE SPORTS WORLD AND OFFERS PLANNERS A VARIETY OF OPTIONS TO MAKE THEIR EVENT A SUCCESS

With destinations consistently upping their game to meet The gorgeous Padre Island National Seashore is a haven for the demands of the sports planning world, it’s clear that wildlife, and offers beaches with stunning views and warm Portland, Texas has truly stepped up to the plate. In 2017, sands. Just south of Corpus Christi, the park separates the this coastal city saw the grand opening of two major sports from the Laguna Madre, which is a hypersaline complexes that, within the year, hosted major events in lagoon. Inside the park are 70 miles of protected coastline both softball and baseball. And this is only the beginning of and land that is great for getting a glimpse of some local what is sure to be a thriving sports scene that will a ttract wildlife. If you're visiting from mid-June through August, don't events from both near and far. miss a chance to view the sea turtle hatchling releases, which are open to the public in the early mornings on Malaquite Things to do in Portland Beach. Visitors can also camp, canoe and kayak in the park, offering even more ways to explore this rich natural habitat. The largest aquarium in the great state of Texas is just 10 Another local spot to enjoy the outdoors is right at Portland's minutes from Portland! The Texas State Aquarium has it edge—Indian Point Pier & Sunset Lake. At the lake, you can all —a dolphin bay, a stingray lagoon, a shark touch pool, boat, bird watch, kayak, swim, and hike throughout this an otter creek, and so much more! In fact, this list only unique saltwater wetland. scratches the surface of all that there is to see and do at this fascinating, educational aquarium with a mission "to How to Get to Portland engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation." Just next door is Portland is 10 minutes from Corpus Christi across the the dock site of the USS Lexington, a WWII aircraft carrier Nueces Bay Causeway, just over 2 hours from San Antonio and naval museum where visitors can explore historic aircraft, along I-37, and about 3 hours from Houston along US-59. test their skill in the flight simulator, prepare for takeoff Just 20 minutes southwest of Portland is Corpus Christi at the virtual battle stations, feel the power of flight in the International Airport, which offers direct flights to and from MEGA Theater, and more! It's the perfect way to learn more both Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston. about our nation's history in a fun, interactive setting!

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1. Municipal Park Sports: Baseball, softball, basketball Opened in 2017, this baseball complex has already hosted its fair share of impressive events, including the 2018 USSSA World Series, the USSSA Baseball State Tournament, the DFW Fastpitch-Texas A&M Kingsville/ South Texas Championship, and the USA Baseball South Texas Region Team Identification Series (NTIS). The park has been a great asset to the community since its grand debut, and was designed with both athletes and spectators in mind. The park has a total of five baseball fields, along with a basketball court, track, playground, splash pad, and shade structures that are perfect for congregating on those hot Texas days.

2. Portland Sports Complex Sports: Baseball, football, softball, soccer Another recent addition to the Portland community, Portland Sports Complex has provided a second great venue option for sports planners looking to bring their event to the region. As a co-host of the 2018 DFW Fast- pitch-Texas A&M Kingsville/South Texas Championship, the complex made a name for itself in the sports world less than a year after opening. On site you will find four softball fields, a youth football/soccer field, turf field and picnic area. Like its counterpart the Municipal Park, the complex is outfitted with a playground, splash pad, and shade structures that make it the ideal layout for hosting an event.

Our Commitment With two new sports venues in play, Portland is making a splash in youth sports tournaments in Texas. Recently named the “Project of the Year” by the National Synthetic Turf Council, Portland’s all-artificial-turf fields are some of the best facilities and amenities offered in the state. Combine that with weather that’s great year-round, first-rate hotels located only minutes from the facilities, and lots to do both hear and near—and Portland is proving to be a winning ticket for every sport and every game.

City of Portland Mona Gandy Sports Sales Manager Marketing Director Telephone: 361-777-4651 Email: [email protected] Website: www.PlayPortlandTexas.com

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Abilene, TX In Abilene, there’s no shortage of amenities and resources to host a successful sports event.

Located in the heart of Texas, Abilene o ers the best of the FACILITY SPOTLIGHT state in one central spot. It o ers sports planners a range of facilities equipped to host sports events of all shapes and sizes. Throw in family friendly attractions, comfortable 1. Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center and a ordable accommodations, and an experienced team Sports: Volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, gymnastics, r eady to help with anything you need, and Abilene has the martial arts makings of a first-class sports destination. Soon to be the newest sports venue in Abilene, Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center is a multipurpose, 55,500-square foot Things to do in Abilene facility set to open in fall 2019. With four regulation-sized Head to the Abilene Zoo, which houses over 1,000 animals basketball courts, eight volleyball courts and ample open representing 250 species. Kids can take a ride on the Safari space, the sports center will be able to host a range of Express Train and explore one of the many zoo exhibits, indoor sports competitions. The facility will o er elevated including the Wetlands Boardwalk and the Caribbean Cove. seating for spectators, a pro shop, meeting spaces and an Players can cool o at the Adventure Cove Aquatic Center, elite audio-visual system, creating a perfect venue for sports which features a leisure pool with a zero-depth beach entry, events of all kinds. a lazy river, and two water slides. 2. Anthony Field at Abilene Christian University The fun continues at PrimeTime Family Entertainment Sports: Football Center. This popular hang out includes 16 bowling lanes, laser tag, bumper cars, a 36-hole mini golf course, batting Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium opened in 2017 at Abilene cages, pool tables, an indoor soccer field and over 80 Christian University. It is home to the university’s football arcade games. Athletes can put their jumping skills to the team. It features berm, club level and suite seating, an HD test at Maxx Air, a 30,000-square-foot trampoline park. video board and seating for 12,000 people.

How to Get to Abilene 3. Lake Kirby Softball and Baseball Complex Abilene can be reached by four major highways: I-20, Sports: Baseball, softball Highways 83 and 84, and 277. It’s located less than 200 Lake Kirby is a popular sports venue for regional and miles from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Midland, Lubbock and less national events. There are two lighted fields for little than 250 miles from Austin and San Antonio. Abilene is league baseball, two lighted fields for senior league served by Abilene Regional Airport, which has daily flights baseball and four lighted softball fields. from American Airlines – American Eagle.

Planner Perspective Abilene Convention & “I wante d to thank you for everything you did to make the Visitors Bureau AJGA event a huge success. Whether delivering Chick-fil-a Debi Schultz to our sta or recruiting volunteers, you went above and Director of Sales & Sports beyond - can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.” - Andrew Polonec, American Jr. Golf Association Phone: 325-676-2556 Email: [email protected] Website: www.abilenevisitors.com

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FORT WORTH, TX AS THE 16TH-LARGEST CITY IN THE U.S., FORT WORTH OFFERS ALL THE LUXURIES OF A BIG CITY WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF A SMALL TOWN

The City of Cowboys and Culture doesn’t just offer top-notch cuisine, rodeos and Western saloons. You’ll see legendary sports venues. Its subtropical climate provides for year-round structures such as the Livestock Exchange Building and the play—both in sports and in attractions and entertainment. Sto ckyards Stationshops and restaurants. Experience rich arts and culinary treasures in one of America’s most beloved downtowns. Get there easily via car, train Downtown/Sundance Square is a 35-block shopping, or plane—DFW International Airport is minutes away. entertainment and dining district featuring 60+ restaurants Ample amenities, Western wonders, easy accessibility and and retail outlets, three live theaters, an AMC movie theater, year-round sunshine make Fort Worth a top contender for art galleries and more. The newly added Sundance Square your next sports event. Plaza includes water features, 32-foot-tall Teflon umbrellas and the historic Chisholm Trail Mural. Fort Worth is also Things to do in Forth Worth home to Texas Motor Speedway and BIG HOSS, the world’s Enjoy a truly-Texas experience when the final whistle blows. largest HD video board. The Fort Worth Cultural District is home to five world-class museums in a beautiful park-like setting, including Kimbell How to Get to Fort Worth Art Museum—home to the only Michelangelo in the Americas. Sitting at the crossroads of three major interstate highways Stockyards National Historic District hosts the world’s only (I-35, I-20 and I-30), Fort Worth is easily accessible through year-round rodeo: the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. any mode of transportation. Dallas/Fort Worth International Also found here is Billy Bob’s Texas—the world’s largest Airport, located 17 miles from Fort Worth, is one of the Honky-Tonk and the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive most convenient airports in the world with an average of presented by the Fort Worth Herd. The district is filled with 1,900 daily departures and arriva ls and service to more than sites from the Old West with Texas-themed shopping and 200 destinations worldwide.

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1. Dickies Arena Sports: Indoor events, basketball, hockey, cheer, dance The new, $650 million dollar state of the art multi-purpose Dickies arena, will feature 14,000 seats, two premium clubs spaces, 40 suites, 10 loge boxes and six locker rooms. It will also have more than 100,000 square feet of attached exhibit space along with outdoor green space for fan fests and other enhanced experience opportunities. The arena is set to be completed by November of 2019.

2. Fort Worth Convention Center Sports: Indoor events, basketball, volleyball, cheer, dance, wrestling With more than 250,000 square feet of event space and a 13,000 seat attached multi-purpose arena, the Fort Worth Convention Center is the ideal venue for your event. Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s award winning downtown, the FWCC is positioned within blocks of more than 3,500 world class hotel rooms and more than 60 restaurants and retail outlets.

3. Game On Sports Complex Sports: Indoor events, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, gymnastics This brand new multi-use facility features six hardwood basketball courts that convert into 12 hardwood volleyball courts as well as 8 outdoor beach volleyball courts. The complex also is home to the APEC world class training facility as well s everal health and wellness partners. Meeting rooms, a full concession area, batting cages and a sports merchandise retail outlet round out this one of a kind facility. Our Commitment Fort Worth has world-class facilities, one of the biggest airports in the world and an authentic Texas experience that 4. City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation your athletes, coaches and fans will truly enjoy. Fort Worth is Sports: Soccer, softball, baseball, lacrosse, a destination that will deliver for you! flag football —Jason Sands, CSEE, Director of Sports Rolling Hills soccer complex is one of the biggest Fort Worth CVB soccer complexes in America! With 24 outdoor soccer fields (8 lighted), a 12,000 seat stadium and more than 14,000 rooms within 20 minutes, Rolling Hills is a complex you have got to check out! Gateway Park features six lighted softball/baseball fields and 11 outdoor soccer fields – four of which are new turf fields. Covered bleachers & dugouts, Fort Worth CVB concessions and convenient parking make Gateway Jason Sands, CSEE Park a fan-friendly sports venue your customers Director of Sports will appreciate. Sports Sales Manager Telephone: 817-223-7827 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortworth.com

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Round Rock, TX With a title like “Sports Capital of Texas,” Round Rock has clearly made a name for itself as one of the top destinations for sports events in the country. 1

Conveniently located 15 miles north of Austin, Round Rock Round Rock’s Downtown Historic District, where original is close enough to provide all the big city amenities, but architecture from the 1800s is on display around every without the big price tags. Its wealth of athletic facilities corner. It will give guests a glimpse at life during the city’s provides sports planners with a wide selection that will modest beginnings. satisfy any size sports event. And there’s no lack of things to do, from outdoor adventures to historic landmarks to Embrace your inner inte rior designer at IKEA, or pick up professional sports events. something for the whole family in one of the 125 shops at the Round Rock Premium Outlets. Hop right next door to Things to do in Round Rock Bass Pro Shops to experience the great outdoors without Want to know how Round Rock got its name? Discover leaving the comforts of air conditioning and delicious food a piece of history by visiting the actual Round Rock at from Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill. Brushy Creek. The large rock located in the middle of the flowing water marked a spot that was low enough How to Get to Round Rock for settlers to cross. The small community formed on the Located oŠ I-35, Round Rock is less than a four-hour drive banks near the rock, and Round Rock was born. from most majo r cities in Texas, and only a day’s drive from a good portion of the country. The closest airport Visitors can take a stroll through Chisholm Trail Crossing is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which oŠers Park, where they can learn even more about Round nonstop service from more than 65 domestic destinations, Rock’s past. There are commemorative plaques and and four international destinations. sculptures along the trail, highlighting important events and landmarks. Spend a day wandering the streets of

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1. Round Rock Multipurpose Complex Sports: Soccer, football, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, rugby Located within Old Settlers Park, the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex is an elite sports facility that has hosted several major events, including the US Quidditch Cup and 2018 US Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates Division I and Division II National Championships. It features four natural gras s multipurpose fields and one natural grass championship field, four synthetic turf multipurpose fields and one synthetic turf championship field. 4 2. Round Rock Sports Center Sports: Basketball, volleyball, wrestling, 2 table tennis Opened in January 2014, the Round Rock Sports Center has welcomed numerous sports events. Some of those events include 2018 USA Deaf Basketball National Tournament, the 2018 iSET College Table Tennis National Championships and the 2018 USA Judo Senior National Championships. The facility boasts 82,800 square feet of indoor space, with more than 47,000 square feet of flexible, playable space that can be configured in several di”erent layouts. It has a total capacity of 3,053, with seats for more than 1,400 spectators.

3 3. Old Settlers Park Sports: Disc golf, soccer, tennis, sand volleyball, cross-country, baseball, softball

Planner Perspective A Round Rock classic, Old Settlers Park is a well-known sports destination for local and “We are so excited to be able to come to Round Rock again, international athletic events. The 645-acre especially after such a successful tournament in 2016. It is called park includes a 20-field baseball complex, the Sports Capital of Texas and we see very much why that is the a five field softball complex, seven soccer case. Round Rock provides what I like to say is t he best recipe for facilities, two football fields, 12 tennis courts, sport tournament success: great hospitality, great venues and great two sand volleyball courts, one waterpark, a people!” professionally designed disc golf course a nd a – Willy Leparulo, Board of Directors President, new multipurpose complex. National Collegiate Table Tennis Association 4. Dell Diamond Baseball Home of the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A ašliate to the Houston Astros, Dell Diamond is a fan favorite among athletes and spectators. The Round Rock Convention and stadium is designed to give guests an amazing, Visitors Bureau up-close view of the action. Not only is it the Nancy Yawn site for minor league baseball games, but it also plays host to amateur sporting events. Director Phone: 512-218-7094 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sportscapitaloftexas.com

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MIDLAND, TX THIS TEXAS TOWN HAS THE SPORTS SCENE DIALED IN, WITH A RANGE OF GREAT VENUE OPTIONS ALL DESIGNED TO HELP YOUR ATHLETES SUCCEED

Midland fits the bill of a great town that has made a name For more insight into the region, don't miss out on a visit for itself in the sports world. Far removed from the hustle to the Museum of the Southwest & Blakemore Planetarium, and bustle of the major Texas cities, Midland offers plenty where curiosity spurs learning in all ages and interests. The of advantages when it comes to planning, logistics, and fun. museum is home to a children's museum, sculpture garden, And with the knowledgeable staff at VisitMidland on your art museum, and more, all of which inspir e discovery and team, you can be sure you’re set up for success even before exploration of art, science, culture, and history. A great way arriving. to cap off a visit to Midland or to kick off your visit.

Things to do in Midland How to Get to Midland If you're in Midland, you can't help but notice the impact I-20 passes right through Midland, making it the most the oil industry has had on the local economy and industry. convenient option for many visitors traveling by car. Many A visit to the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum allows you visitors to the region opt to minimize their travel time by to gain an in-depth understanding of the local oil and gas flying in to the local airport, Midland International Air & Space industry through exhibits highlighting geology from the Port. Situate d just a 15-minute drive from downtown, this Permian period, race cars designed by Jim Hall at the regional airport offers flights to and from major destinations Chaparral Race Car Gallery, and a variety of wonderful including Dallas-Forth Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, paintings by Tom Lovell. On the outdoor grounds of the and Phoenix. museum, visitors will have a chance to view large oil-field machinery such as early drilling rigs.

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1. Bush Tennis Center Sports: Tennis For tennis in Midland, look no further than the impressive Bush Tennis Center, with its 18 full-size courts, eight mini courts, and one lighted stadium court. At present, the Bush Tennis Center has played host to such events as the Best of the West Weekend 2018, USTA, the Valor Farm Eagles & Aces Challenge, and the Oracle Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championships, and is on course to not only serve as a premier tennis destination in the state of Texas, but also across the entire U.S. Designed with both athletes and fans in mind, this is truly a sports planner's dream come true - whether the plan is a match, tournament, or other event. The center is set for upcoming expansion, which will make it the second largest tennis center in the world, with ov er 60 courts including outdoor covered and indoor clay courts.

2. COM Aquatics Sports: Swimming, diving

James Durbin When you enter the beautiful COM Aquatics center, it's clear this was a venue built with events in mind. COM's newest addition is the FMH Foundation Natatorium, which opened in 2016. It features an Olympic-sized 50-meter pool along with a 25-yard lap pool, spectator seating, separate bathrooms for athlete s and spectators, two gyms, and plenty of meeting space. The complex is also home to a world-class diving facility, featuring one and three-meter springboards and five, seven, and 10-meter platforms. Since this is one of the state's premier swimming and diving venues, it has played host to such events as the 2018 Southern Zone Age Group Championships, the Ortolff Top Fin Invitational 2017, and the 2 017 Texas Swimming Mark Swindler Steven Tippett Associations All-Star Camp. Planner Perspective We are grateful to VisitMidland for their support which gives us an opportunity to be creative and to do things at our 3. Grande Communications Stadium events that you won’t see in other aquatics venues! at Scharbauer Sports Complex Sports: Football, soccer —Brad Swendig, Executive Director/President, COM Aquatics You might be surprised to learn that Grande Communications Stadium is home to various high VisitMidland school leagues - despite looking like it's straight David Huertas out of the NFL. This is a testament to the passion Sales & Servicing Specialist that Midland residents have for high school football, Telephone: 432-686-3553 Email: [email protected] and the importance it plays in so many Texas Website: www.visitmidland.com/sports communities. The stadium is a 15,000-seat (18,000 capacity) venue that can accommodate both football and soccer games, and this year will host VisitMidland such events as the Texas Tech University Spring Ed Mayberry Scrimmage, University of Texas of the Permian Sales & Servicing Specialist Telephone: 432-686-3551 Basin Football vs. Angelo State, the Email: [email protected] United Sockers, and high school football playoffs. Website: www.visitmidland.com/sports

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TEMPLE, TX RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TEXAS, TEMPLE HAS ALL THE TOP-NOTCH FACILITIES TO MAKE IT AN ATHLETIC HAVEN AND A HAPPENING LOCATION

Sitting right in the center of the Lone Star State, they call it the “Wildflower Capital of Texas.” An equally appropriate moniker might be the “Sports Capital of Texas” because 1. Wilson Park Softball Complex this town boasts some of the biggest, most flexible athletic Sports: Softball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, cross-country complexes that the country has to offer. Nine prime venues, Temple’s leading youth softball facility, Wilson Park Softball from Baker Field to Ferguson Park, host youth and high Complex boasts four youth playing fields, concessions and school baseball tournaments every year. restrooms. Located within the grounds of Wilson Park Softball Complex lies Wilson Park Recreation Center, temple’s premier Things to do in Temple multi-use recreation facility. Wilson Park Recreation Center features a gymnasium, full size basketball court, brand new Oh, the inevitable: The buzzer sounds, and the basketball teen room with big screen TVs and gaming systems, an arts game ends; the ninth inning comes, and soon the dust clears and crafts room and a refurbished game room with air on the baseball diamond; match point is played, and it’s hockey, ping pong, pool and shuffle board. Outdoor amenities time to step off the tennis court. Luckily, it is also inevitable include a covered basketball court, tennis courts, a sand that players, coaches and families will find a variety of volleyball court and miles of walking trails through Wilson Park. fun activities in Temple. Perhaps you will want to take in a little music at The Bloomin Temple Festival, or stop by the 2. Mercer Softball Field Texas Early Day Tractor Show. And if these spots aren’t Sports: Softball enough, kids will enjoy a day at Lion’s Junction Water Park. And if they’re not tired out after splashing around in the A local hotspot for adult softball leagues, Mercer Softball sun, parents can take them for a game of laser tag at Field features four lighted outdoor softball fields, covered Spare Time Fun Center. and shaded bleachers, concessions and restrooms. Teams can rent fields for $10 per hour, with an additional $15 per Planner Perspective hour charge for practices and games that wish to use lighting systems for night games. As the Coordinator of the 2017 Southwest H.O.G. Rally held in Bell County this year, it was a privilege to work alongside 3. Billy C. Northam Baseball Complex the dedicated professionals of the Temple CVB. Their staff Sports: Baseball played an integral part in the success of the Rally, which registered over 1,100 attendees at the event. The personal Billy C. Northam Baseball Complex features four lighted, state- attention provided by their organization, along with the of-the-art youth baseball diamonds, namely Evans Field, Tuck competent and friendly staff of so many Temple hotels, Field, Pennye Field and Gillon Field. Amenities at this world- made my job as Coordinator so much easier! class sports facility include men’s and women’s restrooms, concessions, shaded bleacher seating and ample parking. —Fred McKay, Rally Coordinator 2017 Southwest H.O.G. (Harley O wner’s Group) Rally Temple Convention & Visitors Bureau How to Get to Temple Diane Jones Sports Sales Manager Interstate 35 runs straight through Temple. In addition, Sales & Marketing Specialist Highway 190 and Routes 53 and 190 are other major Phone: 254-298-5949 arteries. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is situated Email: [email protected] in the state capital, 81 miles away. Website: www.discovertemple.com

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Plano, TX This Texas city consistently supports teams with its professional staff and robust sports facilities that are nowhere near plain.

This northern Texas city is often sighted as a go-to that is also located right o” the Dallas North Tollway. destination for tournaments. It has even earned a top- This indoor shopping center o”ers 125 stores and three five spot as one of The Sporting News’ “Best Sports adjacent shops—most of which are known for selling Towns.” Since the town is used to hosting hundreds of a”ordable designer brands. competitions each year, its highly praised convention and visitors bureau will assist you with the logistics, as well as How to Get to Plano any unique aspects of your tournament. Plan an indoor Teams may arrive in Plano by driving 20 miles north of or outdoor spor ting event across 83 public parks, which Dallas. As you drive, it is easiest to travel along Interstate house five recreation centers, eight swimming pools four 653, State Highway 121 and Highway 190 from eastern and recreational venues, 69 groomed fields and 70 miles of western cities. If you’re coming from the north or south, trails for a grand total of over 4,000 acres. you will want to drive on State Highway 75, Preston Road or the Dallas North Tollway. Arrive in Plano from Dallas/ Things to do in Plano Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Upon visiting Plano, visitors will be exposed to 75 miles Field (DAL), which is serviced by around 2,000 flights of educational landmarks and family-friendly attractions. each day. While you’re outside, walk on the Oak Point Nature Preserve, the city’s largest park featuring 800 acres of Planner Perspective scenic trails and rivers that flow into Rowlett Creek. The “Plano not only has the best quality fields we use, but park also boasts its own pavilion, perfect for all your their athletics and turf maintenance sta” are top notch. afternoon picnics and events. If you’re looking for one- Heat, rain, schedule changes; nothing throws them o”. The stop shops with a modern twist, look no further than combination of the on-field park sta” and the hospitality Legacy West. Located right as you exit the Dallas North work by their CVB got rave reviews from USA Softball Tollway, this luxurious urban mall totals 250 acres of GOLD Nationals last summer and we think they want to hotels, restaurants o“ce buildings and department stores. come back.” The venue is extra spectacular during the holidays, since – Dave Devine, USA Softball Texas Commissioner and the stores are decked out in lights and festive fare for Sponsor, 2018 and 2019 USA Softball GOLD Nationals shoppers. The Willow Bend Mall is another great option

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3. High Point Park 1. Heritage Yard Sports: Soccer, softball, baseball, lacrosse, flag football Sports: Softball High Point Park gives teams a chance to compete in nearly any Heritage Yards is Plano’s premier softball park. This highly- popular youth sport organized today. This flexible tournament regarded fast pitch facility hosts major youth fast pitch park features 14 soccer/lacrosse fields and 11 softball/baseball events almost continually from March through November fields. High Point is primary venue for the local USSSA each year. Plano’s professional athletics sta scored a major a•liate and a popular overflow site for USA Softball DFW hit with the 2018 USA Softball GOLD Nationals and will host League Challenge Series and Diamond Sports summer and fall this prestigious event again in 2019. Each of the nine, lighted showcases. fields boasts major league amenities such as fenced warm-up areas, shaded benches and bleachers, convenient concession/ restroom pods and plenty of free parking.

2. Russell Creek Park Sports: Soccer, lacrosse, flag football, baseball, cricket Cricket fields are generally hard to come by in this part of the Visit Plano world, but Russell Creek Park has seven cricket pitches, more Cissy Aberg than any one park in North America. The annual Southwest Director of Sports Tourism Cricket Championships draws a colorful international crowd Phone: 972-941-5849 and teams come from all over the world to compete. Russell Email: [email protected] Creek’s 22 natural grass fields, many lighted, are heavily used Website: www.visitplano.com by youth and adult soccer and lacrosse and a shaded-pod of four baseball fields has a pavilion, nearby playground and for youth and corporate events. BIG MOMENTS LASTING MEMORIES

IT’S ALL HERE

We carpooled to Jesse’s tournament. Luckily, Plano is so close and the facilities are incredible. The fields are perfectly groomed. The courts are clean and well-kept. It’s like the mecca for school sports! Soccer. Hockey. Baseball. After the game, we took the team out to eat…lots of restaurant choices. Then we went back to the hotel and all fell asleep. It was a great weekend. Rest or play, P lano has it all. visitplano.com

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Wichita Falls, Texas With a supportive local staff and a host of professional facilities, organizing an event in this Texas town couldn’t be simpler 1

It’s no secret Texas is home to some of the world’s largest out what other events may be taking place during your sports names, teams, and most celebrated all-stars. With visit. Wichita Falls recently hosted major events including its friendly charm and history of successful events, Wichita a United States vs. Mexico arena soccer game and the U.S. Falls, Texas may be the perfect destination for your next Quidditch Southwest Regional Championship. Upcoming sporting event. events include hosting the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association 2019 World Tournament. Any experienced sports planner knows there is more to organizing a successful event than just the event itself. How to get to Wichita Falls Keeping players and fans entertained is key. Every season Located in , Wichita Falls is on the you can get in touch with the outdoors at River Bend westernmost point of Interstate 44. Lying two hours Nature Center, catch a play at the Wichita Theatre, take away from Oklahoma City and Dallas-Fort Worth areas, in the scenery along the Wee-Chi-Tah mountain bike Wichita Falls is a centralized thoroughfare leading visitors trail, or cool o at Castaway Cove Waterpark. Choosing a into town along US-287. Wichita Falls Municipal Airport destination that oers more than just a field or a stadium also oers daily connections to Dallas-Fort Worth makes Wichita Falls an ideal candidate. International Airport.

Inspire athletes during a late August visit by checking out a four-day, annual cycling event attracting more than 13,000 riders in the Hotter’N Hell Hundred. Participants are challenged with a gambit of activities including a one- hundred-mile ride in the brutal Texas summer heat. Since you’ll be planning for sports lovers, be sure to check

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1. Kay Yeager Coliseum Sports: Basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, wrestling This 6,500-seat stadium is one of the crown jewels of Wichita Falls sports. Since it opened in 2003, the stadium has hosted both the Wichita Falls Nighthawks Indoor American Football team and the Wichita Wildcats junior ice hockey team, along with many local and regional events. The layout, complete with jumbotron, locker room, and concessions, is well equipped for both players and fans and perfect for hosting large- scale events.

2. J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center Sports: Equestrian, rodeo, agricultural events Located right in the heart of Wichita Falls, the J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center is a constant source for entertainment with the wide variety of events it is able to accommodate. Show jumping, rodeos, dog agility competitions, and galas – this massive event space has seen it all. The venue is comprised of a 50,000-square-foot stall barn and a 120’ X 270’ indoor arena with seating for 1,200 people. In addition, there is a 70’ X 150’ covered warm-up arena that was added to the venue in 2011.

3. Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall Sports: Conferences, exhibitions Situated alongside Kay Yeager Coliseum, Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall is a massive 58,000-square- foot exhibition space that has seen a variety Our Commitment of events since it opened in 1996. Conferences, home and garden shows, concerts, cultural Our goal at the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is for both events, and so much more have taken place participants and spectators to enjoy their time in Wichita Falls inside this accommodating facility that can while still competing in their respective sport. From a logistical comfortably accommodate 2,000-plus visitors. and convenience standpoint, Wichita Falls is easy to navigate and o—ers plenty of hotel accommodations and amenities for visitors. 4. Memorial Stadium The CVB can assist event organizers with planning, transportation, Sports: Football, soccer tours, o—-site activities, entertainment, catering and more. Our This sprawling stadium comfortably seats 14,500 sta— is ready to help you plan your next event in Wichita Falls. fans with room for an additional 2,500, while Come and play ball in the Falls! o—ering parking for up to 3,600 cars. Opened – Lindsay Barker, Director, Wichita Falls Convention in 1970, it has seen continuous improvements and Visitors Bureau that have made the facility the state-of-the-art venue that it is today. These include a two-story press box, an artificial turf playing surface, and a giant scoreboard. The stadium currently hosts an Wichita Falls Convention and annual all-star high school football game and is a premier location for large eve nts in the Wichita Visitors Bureau Falls area. Lindsay Barker Director Phone: 940-761-6820 )%(čŏ(%* /5ċ.'!.Į3% $%0"((/04ċ#+2 Website: www.wichitafalls.org

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