The City of Salem, known as 5,000+ “Virginia’s Championship City,” GUEST ROOMS has hosted over 70 NCAA National Championships including football, softball, basketball, lacrosse and volleyball.

The Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has developed a national reputation for hosting great sporting events. Our location in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia on the East Coast of the United States makes the region easily accessible for athletes, teams and families. The setting and climate also means great weather throughout the year for all kinds of outdoor sports. We have an impressive inventory of well-maintained, centrally-located fields and facilities that can accommodate all types of sports – ranging from collegiate to professional events. In addition, we have hosted non-traditional sports such as orienteering, dragon boat racing, quidditch, mountain biking, stair climbing races, cyclocross, etc. The variety of hotels within close proximity to the sports facilities is something athletes and spectators will appreciate. Most importantly, the experienced tournament directors and facility managers in Virginia’s Blue Ridge know how to organize sporting events and provide services to help make yours a success.

Endless Supply of Things to Do, including National Attractions

BALTIMORE MD WASHINGTON, DC

CHARLESTON WV RICHMOND

LOUISVILLE Blue Ridge Parkway Largest Destination in Virginia LEINGTON ROANOKE VA KY along the Blue Ridge Parkway and GREENSBORO

RALEIGH Interstate 81 NASHVILLE NC CHARLOTTE TN

MEMPHIS ATLANTA COLUMBIA SC

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge – www.VisitVBR.com/sports 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE – Roanoke, VA 24016-2044 Phone: 540-362-7848, ext. 125 Fax: 540-342-7119 GA Baseball / Soccer / Lacrosse / Basketball / Additional Main Venues Football Softball Field Hockey Volleyball (indoor) Sports Berglund Center Botetourt Sport Complex Green Hill Park James I. Moyer Sports Complex River’s Edge Sports Complex Salem Civic Center Complex Salem Kiwanis Field Vinyard Park

COLLEGES & SCHOOLS Ferrum College Hollins University Roanoke College Other Colleges & Schools

PUBLIC PARK FACILITIES Carvins Cove Smith Mountain Lake Other Parks Facilities

SPORTS HISTORY: Virginia’s Blue Ridge is home to some of the premier sports events in the country. The first-class facilities, outstanding service, and abundant amenities make for a winning combination that tournament directors and planners have been enjoying for years.

THE FOLLOWING LIST FEATURES SOME OF THE EVENTS VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE HAS HOSTED OR CURRENTLY HOSTS:

AAU Boys 15U Division I Baseball National Championship Shamrock Volleyball AAU Girls 14U Division I Basketball National Championship Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon ASA National Fast-Pitch Championships VHSL Wrestling A & AA State Wrestling Tournament ASA Eastern Slow-Pitch Championships BASS Elite Tournament BG US Challenge Blue Ridge Marathon NCAA Division III National Championships for Football, Basketball, Softball and Women’s Lacrosse NCAA Division II National Championships for Softball and Women’s Lacrosse

CONTACT

Lori Phillips Carey Harveycutter Sales & Services Manager Salem Director of Tourism Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge 540-375-3054 800-635-5535 [email protected] [email protected]

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge – www.VisitVBR.com/sports 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE – Roanoke, VA 24016-2044 Phone: 540-362-7848, ext. 125 Fax: 540-342-7119