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2019 SPG VIRGINIA GUIDE
DISCOVER VIRGINIA’S NATURALALLURE
New Venues, Events Keep Sports Tourism Flourishing
Site6 InSpections of Event-Ready Destinations and Their Top Venues
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Joni Johnson 258 Discover Virginia’s Natural Beauty Director of Domestic Sales & Marketing Virginia Tourism/Sports Virginia 260 New Venues, Events Keep Virginia Virginia Is For at the Forefront of Sports Tourism Sports Lovers ©iStock.com/bgblue
On behalf of the Virginia Tourism Corporation and all the partners of Sports Virginia, I would like to invite you to bring your events to Virginia.
Sports Virginia is a statewide collaboration of professionals from local convention and visitor bureaus, sports commissions, parks and recreation offices and facilities. Sports Virginia’s goal is to make the planning and hosting of sporting events as seamless as possible.
Virginia is excited to show off our new venues across the state and to welcome for the first time in 2019 the State Games of America and the United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship. Virginia has played host to a myriad of sporting events over the years. We SI would love to add your event to our list of successfully hosted events.
Virginia is easily accessible by major highway systems, Amtrak rail service and nine airports. Southern hospitality paired with world-class venues, affordability and years of 262 Richmond, VA experience result in successful events that have kept athletes and their fans coming back to Virginia year after year. 266 Stafford, VA New outdoor recreation attractions and updates to parks across the state will be sure to delight nature enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies alike. And keeping true to our roots as the most historically rich destination in the country, there are plenty of new stories and 268 Virginia Beach, VA legends to uncover here in the Birthplace of the Nation. After the competition, enjoy all that Virginia has to offer including 300+ wineries, 200+ craft breweries and 45+ distilleries to 272 Loudoun County, VA quench your thirst. With so many family friendly attractions and a range of activities, Virginia is truly a year-round sports – and vacation – destination. 274 Williamsburg, VA Visit SportsVirginia.org for more information or please contact me at jjohnson@ virginia.org for personal assistance. For action-packed excitement, bring your game to Virginia, a premier sporting events destination. 276 Hampton, VA
Joni Johnson Director of Domestic Sales & Marketing Virginia Tourism/Sports Virginia
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Joni Johnson 2584 Discover Virginia’s Natural Beauty Director of Domestic Sales & Marketing Virginia Tourism/Sports Virginia 2606 New Venues, Events Keep Virginia Virginia Is For at the Forefront of Sports Tourism Sports Lovers ©iStock.com/bgblue
On behalf of the Virginia Tourism Corporation and all the partners of Sports Virginia, I would like to invite you to bring your events to Virginia.
Sports Virginia is a statewide collaboration of professionals from local convention and visitor bureaus, sports commissions, parks and recreation offices and facilities. Sports Virginia’s goal is to make the planning and hosting of sporting events as seamless as possible.
Virginia is excited to show off our new venues across the state and to welcome for the first time in 2019 the State Games of America and the United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship. Virginia has played host to a myriad of sporting events over the years. We SI would love to add your event to our list of successfully hosted events.
Virginia is easily accessible by major highway systems, Amtrak rail service and nine airports. Southern hospitality paired with world-class venues, affordability and years of 2628 Richmond, VA experience result in successful events that have kept athletes and their fans coming back to Virginia year after year. 26612 Stafford, VA New outdoor recreation attractions and updates to parks across the state will be sure to delight nature enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies alike. And keeping true to our roots as the most historically rich destination in the country, there are plenty of new stories and 26814 Virginia Beach, VA legends to uncover here in the Birthplace of the Nation. After the competition, enjoy all that Virginia has to offer including 300+ wineries, 200+ craft breweries and 45+ distilleries to 27216 Loudoun County, VA quench your thirst. With so many family friendly attractions and a range of activities, Virginia is truly a year-round sports – and vacation – destination. 27418 Williamsburg, VA Visit SportsVirginia.org for more information or please contact me at jjohnson@ virginia.org for personal assistance. For action-packed excitement, bring your game to Virginia, a premier sporting events destination. 27620 Hampton, VA
Joni Johnson Director of Domestic Sales & Marketing Virginia Tourism/Sports Virginia
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egardless of where your Virginia event takes you, there’s an adventure from Abingdon to the Whitetop Station. Sections of the vehicles, including bicycles. The Huckleberry Trail between Blacksburg easy biking, walking grade. In Giles County, the newly opened Twin Depot outdoor moment waiting nearby. Virginia has something for the Tobacco Heritage Trail are open in Brunswick and Lunenburg counties. and Christiansburg is six miles long, but expanding. Scenic Trail follows Route 61 along Wolf Creek connecting two identical most ardent outdoor adrenaline junkie and soft adventure that’s The 2,400-foot historic bridge highlights High Bridge Trail State Park in Not all multi-use trails are rails to trails. In Norton, Flag Rock Area Trails Norfolk Southern Train Depots. Waynesboro’s South River Greenway Trail perfectR for a family. Here are a few new things to enjoy. Farmville while the Guest River Gorge Trail in Southwest Virginia is expanding from eight to more than 30 miles. Norton also recently will be expanding its one-mile paved pathway. Near Bedford, Moneta Park For some time, Virginia has had a rails to trails program that provides a six-mile remote escape. New River Trail State Park parallels opened the Woodbogger GeoTrail. The Powell River Trail connects has opened new bike trails and disc golf. Plans are in the works to include converted old railroad grades to multi-use trails. Running from Mendota the New River and totals 57 miles through four counties. From Shirlington Appalachia and Big Stone Gap following the Powell River with two bridge a trail system for walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. to Bristol, the Mendota Trail is the newest of those old rail corridors. to Purceville, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail crosses 45 scenic crossings and a walk, or bike through a 47-feet, seven-inch railroad Moneta Park is not the only place for disc golf. Disc golf is growing Additional distance is being added during 2018. With the Mendota Trail miles. The nine-mile James River Heritage Trail combines nature’s tunnel. The Mary Ingles Trail has received a facelift through a partnership in Virginia and there’s a new course in Roanoke’s Explore Park and a opening, the Virginia Rail Trails program has eight statewide multi-use beauty and historic downtown Lynchburg. Following the Murray River with the Army Corps and volunteer trail maintenance groups. The 7.8-mile new one planned near Hillsville in Carroll County. Narrows, in Giles complexes. The 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail is a relaxing two-wheel from Lexington to Buena Vista, the Chessie Nature Trail permits no trail from Glen Lyn to the West Virginia border follows the river and is an County, has expanded Camp Success to offer a new 18-hole disc golf
Discover Virginia’s Natural Beauty Dozens of new experiences from trails to zip lines to disc golf are awaiting visitors in Virginia’s great outdoors. course open to the public. As late as the 1970s, the zip line was basically a transportation tool moving people and goods across difficult terrain. Today, there are recre- ational and new zip lines continuously appearing. Virginia has several new facilities opening. Breaks Interstate Park in Dickinson has opened three new zipline tours covering 2,200 feet over the canyon rim. Go Ape! Zip Line & Treetop Adventure has opened the largest zip line course in Springfield and includes a junior course. The family adventure includes Tarzan swings, giant rope nets and more fun. In Franklin County just off Smith Mountain Lake Black Water Junction Wake Park, a new cable park has opened. Riders of all skill levels can experience wakeboarding and wakeskating. In Sterling, the Zavazone Trampoline and Indoor Adventure Park is now open. High and low rope courses join the Ninja Warrior zip line course in the Park’s Adventure Zone. The 37 Virginia State Parks are as varied as the state itself. From the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains and historic sites to outside major cities, regardless of where you’re competing in Virginia there’s a state park nearby. There are certainly parks that feature trails for hiking and biking and others that are perfect for paddling and tubing. Many of Virginia’s State Parks feature special events and festivals. However, the one thing that’s available at all locations is a picnic area perfect for family, or team getaways. The newest addition to the state park system is Widewater State Park near Stafford, which highlights the area’s natural, historic and recreational resources. Virginia has Regardless which season you visit Virginia, or where your event is miles of top-notch trails that enable located you’ll find plenty of reasons to get out of the car and experience bikers to enjoy the the great outdoors. To learn more about the many outdoor opportunities great outdoors. in Virginia visit online at Virginia.org/outdoors. #VAoutdoors SPG
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egardless of where your Virginia event takes you, there’s an adventure from Abingdon to the Whitetop Station. Sections of the vehicles, including bicycles. The Huckleberry Trail between Blacksburg easy biking, walking grade. In Giles County, the newly opened Twin Depot outdoor moment waiting nearby. Virginia has something for the Tobacco Heritage Trail are open in Brunswick and Lunenburg counties. and Christiansburg is six miles long, but expanding. Scenic Trail follows Route 61 along Wolf Creek connecting two identical most ardent outdoor adrenaline junkie and soft adventure that’s The 2,400-foot historic bridge highlights High Bridge Trail State Park in Not all multi-use trails are rails to trails. In Norton, Flag Rock Area Trails Norfolk Southern Train Depots. Waynesboro’s South River Greenway Trail perfectR for a family. Here are a few new things to enjoy. Farmville while the Guest River Gorge Trail in Southwest Virginia is expanding from eight to more than 30 miles. Norton also recently will be expanding its one-mile paved pathway. Near Bedford, Moneta Park For some time, Virginia has had a rails to trails program that provides a six-mile remote escape. New River Trail State Park parallels opened the Woodbogger GeoTrail. The Powell River Trail connects has opened new bike trails and disc golf. Plans are in the works to include converted old railroad grades to multi-use trails. Running from Mendota the New River and totals 57 miles through four counties. From Shirlington Appalachia and Big Stone Gap following the Powell River with two bridge a trail system for walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. to Bristol, the Mendota Trail is the newest of those old rail corridors. to Purceville, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail crosses 45 scenic crossings and a walk, or bike through a 47-feet, seven-inch railroad Moneta Park is not the only place for disc golf. Disc golf is growing Additional distance is being added during 2018. With the Mendota Trail miles. The nine-mile James River Heritage Trail combines nature’s tunnel. The Mary Ingles Trail has received a facelift through a partnership in Virginia and there’s a new course in Roanoke’s Explore Park and a opening, the Virginia Rail Trails program has eight statewide multi-use beauty and historic downtown Lynchburg. Following the Murray River with the Army Corps and volunteer trail maintenance groups. The 7.8-mile new one planned near Hillsville in Carroll County. Narrows, in Giles complexes. The 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail is a relaxing two-wheel from Lexington to Buena Vista, the Chessie Nature Trail permits no trail from Glen Lyn to the West Virginia border follows the river and is an County, has expanded Camp Success to offer a new 18-hole disc golf
Discover Virginia’s Natural Beauty Dozens of new experiences from trails to zip lines to disc golf are awaiting visitors in Virginia’s great outdoors. course open to the public. As late as the 1970s, the zip line was basically a transportation tool moving people and goods across difficult terrain. Today, there are recre- ational and new zip lines continuously appearing. Virginia has several new facilities opening. Breaks Interstate Park in Dickinson has opened three new zipline tours covering 2,200 feet over the canyon rim. Go Ape! Zip Line & Treetop Adventure has opened the largest zip line course in Springfield and includes a junior course. The family adventure includes Tarzan swings, giant rope nets and more fun. In Franklin County just off Smith Mountain Lake Black Water Junction Wake Park, a new cable park has opened. Riders of all skill levels can experience wakeboarding and wakeskating. In Sterling, the Zavazone Trampoline and Indoor Adventure Park is now open. High and low rope courses join the Ninja Warrior zip line course in the Park’s Adventure Zone. The 37 Virginia State Parks are as varied as the state itself. From the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains and historic sites to outside major cities, regardless of where you’re competing in Virginia there’s a state park nearby. There are certainly parks that feature trails for hiking and biking and others that are perfect for paddling and tubing. Many of Virginia’s State Parks feature special events and festivals. However, the one thing that’s available at all locations is a picnic area perfect for family, or team getaways. The newest addition to the state park system is Widewater State Park near Stafford, which highlights the area’s natural, historic and recreational resources. Virginia has Regardless which season you visit Virginia, or where your event is miles of top-notch trails that enable located you’ll find plenty of reasons to get out of the car and experience bikers to enjoy the the great outdoors. To learn more about the many outdoor opportunities great outdoors. in Virginia visit online at Virginia.org/outdoors. #VAoutdoors SPG
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New Venues, Events Keep VIRGINIA
at the Forefront of Sports Tourism Liberty Natatorium Glover Park
Virginia has a history of building big-time venues and hosting big-time sporting events.
community’s commitment to investing in in being the only Silver-Level Ride Center on the figure skaters, ice dancers, pair skaters and hockey competition. Stadium some significant new events for 2019 and beyond. Here are just a few. sports tourism comes from the support Cities throughout East Coast. It’s believed the Ride Center desig- seating for 3,500-4,200 circles the one rink. The facility services every- March of 2019 and 2021, the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball A of numerous entities. That backing comes the Commonwealth nation will result in increased visitation and com- one from beginners to elites, local and international skaters. The multi- Championship will be played at Cregger Field House on the campus from local tourism officials, parks and recreation, petitions, economic activity and supported jobs in functional floor can also be used for non-ice related events. of Roanoke College. Four teams will be coming to Roanoke to vie for a city council and the area residents that so often are investing in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Named for 2016 Olympian and member of the 2015 Women’s World National Championship. carry the volunteer responsibilities. It’s a formula Glover Park (previously Greenwood Park) is Cup championship team, the Ali Krieger Sports Complex officially July 31-August 4, 2019 in a collaborative effort between Virginia for success. new venues and near Richmond in Henrico County and opened in opened in June of 2018. The 29.7-acre complex includes seven rectan- Amateur Sports, Liberty University and the City of Lynchburg the State In August 2018, the City of Virginia Beach May 2018 with a brand new 88-acre tournament gular, multi-purpose fields, a softball field, playground, concessions and Games of America will be coming to Lynchburg. This is the first time broke ground for the new 285,000-square-foot events to capture facility. There are four multi-purpose lighted ample parking. The softball field and two of the rectangular fields have Virginia has been selected to host this Olympic-style event completion that Virginia Beach Sports Center. By the fifth year, synthetic athletic fields with an additional stadium rugged, durable Bermuda grass. Two other rectangular fields are covered will attract almost 15,000 medal winners from State Games throughout there’s a projected potential of 68 events on the their share of the field. The eight sand volleyball courts are sized with artificial turf enabling athletes to play even in inclement weather. Two the U.S. combined courts and track. That’s a significant $11.7 billion sports and spaced to NCAA standards accommodating of the rectangular fields and the softball field will be lighted. Two addi- September 2019 brings the United States Women’s Disc Golf increase over the last fiscal year when just 20-per- doubles, fours and sixes play. A pavilion, a large tional rectangular fields are located at the adjacent elementary school. Championship (USWDGC) to Spotsylvania. The USWDGC event is one cent of the 93 sporting events held in Virginia tourism industry restroom building and children’s playground The 450,00-square-foot The St. James in Springfield is a compre- of the largest women’s disc golf competitions in the world. Beach were indoors. With this facility, the Hampton completes the new venue. Four sand volleyball hensive sports, wellness and entertainment complex. The 110,000- July 29-August 8, 2020 the Hampton Roads region will be the site for the Roads Sports Commission has the opportunity to recruit events that courts are located a short drive from Glover Park at Pouncey Park provide square-foot multi-purpose field house with a FIFA regulation-sized AAU Junior Olympics. The showcase event for the AAU Sports Program before were unattainable. A case in point is the track at Norfolk State an auxiliary facility. turf field for soccer is impressive. The sports venues continue with an is the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States. University. It is a great venue, and with the center’s new indoor track that In Lynchburg, the Liberty University Natatorium is now open. The Aquatics Center featuring an Olympic-sized competition pool. There are August 2020 marks the date for the U.S. Masters Swimming Summer meets NCAA standards, NCAA Division I and IAAF events are possible. 75,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility meets all the specifications two National Hockey League-regulation sized ice rinks for hockey, figure National Championship in Chesterfield. There will be spectator seating for 4,400. The courts will accommodate for NCAA Division I swimming, diving and water polo. The facility skating and synchronized skating. The Basketball and Volleyball Center May 2021 Salem will host the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse National basketball, volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, cheer and field hockey. features a nine-lane, 50-meter pool with a movable bulkhead. The 25- features four full-length basketball courts that easily convert to nine Championship for Division II and Division III. Four teams from each Division Construction is scheduled to begin on the $68 million project in December yard pool can also be divided into 20-lanes for short course exercises. NCAA regulation sized volleyball courts. The 10,000-square-foot Gym- will compete at Kerr Field on the Roanoke College campus. In 2022 the with a planned opening in 2020. The diving well can also be fashioned for eight additional lanes permit- nastics Training Center has dance performance space, completion sized Division III National Championship will return to Roanoke. Virginia’s Blue Ridge has been awarded a Silver-Level Ride Center ting multiple teams to practice. The 17-foot diving well has a three- spring floor, deep foam pits, Timbl Track and in-ground trampolines. The May 2021 & 2022 brings the NCAA Division III Softball Championship designation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). column tower of one, three, 7.5 and 10-meter platforms. One and three Baseball Softball Center includes six tunnels for batting and pitching. to Salem. Eight top teams will play a double elimination tournament with the David Wiens, executive director of IMBA said, “The new status puts meter springboards are also part of the diving well. There are eight international regulation sized squash courts and seven winner crowned National Champion at Salem’s Moyer Sports Complex. Virginia on par with some of the greatest mountain bike destinations.” In Leesburg in Loudon County the ION International Training Center premium golf simulators in the Golf & Squash Center. Big time venues and big-time events, Virginia has a history of having The designation took nearly two years of hard work by many people, will open as a year-round, twin sheet indoor ice rink and Arena. The As these new venues come onboard, it may be three to five years both. To learn more of what Virginia has to offer visit online at the Sports including the trail work dome by IMBA Roanoke Chapter and resulted National Hockey League-sized rinks host professional and recreational before they begin to reach capacity. Even before then Virginia has attracted Virginia website Sportsvirginia.org. #SportsVirginia SPG
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New Venues, Events Keep VIRGINIA at the Forefront of Sports Tourism Liberty Natatorium Glover Park
Virginia has a history of building big-time venues and hosting big-time sporting events. community’s commitment to investing in in being the only Silver-Level Ride Center on the figure skaters, ice dancers, pair skaters and hockey competition. Stadium some significant new events for 2019 and beyond. Here are just a few. sports tourism comes from the support Cities throughout East Coast. It’s believed the Ride Center desig- seating for 3,500-4,200 circles the one rink. The facility services every- March of 2019 and 2021, the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball A of numerous entities. That backing comes the Commonwealth nation will result in increased visitation and com- one from beginners to elites, local and international skaters. The multi- Championship will be played at Cregger Field House on the campus from local tourism officials, parks and recreation, petitions, economic activity and supported jobs in functional floor can also be used for non-ice related events. of Roanoke College. Four teams will be coming to Roanoke to vie for a city council and the area residents that so often are investing in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Named for 2016 Olympian and member of the 2015 Women’s World National Championship. carry the volunteer responsibilities. It’s a formula Glover Park (previously Greenwood Park) is Cup championship team, the Ali Krieger Sports Complex officially July 31-August 4, 2019 in a collaborative effort between Virginia for success. new venues and near Richmond in Henrico County and opened in opened in June of 2018. The 29.7-acre complex includes seven rectan- Amateur Sports, Liberty University and the City of Lynchburg the State In August 2018, the City of Virginia Beach May 2018 with a brand new 88-acre tournament gular, multi-purpose fields, a softball field, playground, concessions and Games of America will be coming to Lynchburg. This is the first time broke ground for the new 285,000-square-foot events to capture facility. There are four multi-purpose lighted ample parking. The softball field and two of the rectangular fields have Virginia has been selected to host this Olympic-style event completion that Virginia Beach Sports Center. By the fifth year, synthetic athletic fields with an additional stadium rugged, durable Bermuda grass. Two other rectangular fields are covered will attract almost 15,000 medal winners from State Games throughout there’s a projected potential of 68 events on the their share of the field. The eight sand volleyball courts are sized with artificial turf enabling athletes to play even in inclement weather. Two the U.S. combined courts and track. That’s a significant $11.7 billion sports and spaced to NCAA standards accommodating of the rectangular fields and the softball field will be lighted. Two addi- September 2019 brings the United States Women’s Disc Golf increase over the last fiscal year when just 20-per- doubles, fours and sixes play. A pavilion, a large tional rectangular fields are located at the adjacent elementary school. Championship (USWDGC) to Spotsylvania. The USWDGC event is one cent of the 93 sporting events held in Virginia tourism industry restroom building and children’s playground The 450,00-square-foot The St. James in Springfield is a compre- of the largest women’s disc golf competitions in the world. Beach were indoors. With this facility, the Hampton completes the new venue. Four sand volleyball hensive sports, wellness and entertainment complex. The 110,000- July 29-August 8, 2020 the Hampton Roads region will be the site for the Roads Sports Commission has the opportunity to recruit events that courts are located a short drive from Glover Park at Pouncey Park provide square-foot multi-purpose field house with a FIFA regulation-sized AAU Junior Olympics. The showcase event for the AAU Sports Program before were unattainable. A case in point is the track at Norfolk State an auxiliary facility. turf field for soccer is impressive. The sports venues continue with an is the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States. University. It is a great venue, and with the center’s new indoor track that In Lynchburg, the Liberty University Natatorium is now open. The Aquatics Center featuring an Olympic-sized competition pool. There are August 2020 marks the date for the U.S. Masters Swimming Summer meets NCAA standards, NCAA Division I and IAAF events are possible. 75,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility meets all the specifications two National Hockey League-regulation sized ice rinks for hockey, figure National Championship in Chesterfield. There will be spectator seating for 4,400. The courts will accommodate for NCAA Division I swimming, diving and water polo. The facility skating and synchronized skating. The Basketball and Volleyball Center May 2021 Salem will host the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse National basketball, volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, cheer and field hockey. features a nine-lane, 50-meter pool with a movable bulkhead. The 25- features four full-length basketball courts that easily convert to nine Championship for Division II and Division III. Four teams from each Division Construction is scheduled to begin on the $68 million project in December yard pool can also be divided into 20-lanes for short course exercises. NCAA regulation sized volleyball courts. The 10,000-square-foot Gym- will compete at Kerr Field on the Roanoke College campus. In 2022 the with a planned opening in 2020. The diving well can also be fashioned for eight additional lanes permit- nastics Training Center has dance performance space, completion sized Division III National Championship will return to Roanoke. Virginia’s Blue Ridge has been awarded a Silver-Level Ride Center ting multiple teams to practice. The 17-foot diving well has a three- spring floor, deep foam pits, Timbl Track and in-ground trampolines. The May 2021 & 2022 brings the NCAA Division III Softball Championship designation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). column tower of one, three, 7.5 and 10-meter platforms. One and three Baseball Softball Center includes six tunnels for batting and pitching. to Salem. Eight top teams will play a double elimination tournament with the David Wiens, executive director of IMBA said, “The new status puts meter springboards are also part of the diving well. There are eight international regulation sized squash courts and seven winner crowned National Champion at Salem’s Moyer Sports Complex. Virginia on par with some of the greatest mountain bike destinations.” In Leesburg in Loudon County the ION International Training Center premium golf simulators in the Golf & Squash Center. Big time venues and big-time events, Virginia has a history of having The designation took nearly two years of hard work by many people, will open as a year-round, twin sheet indoor ice rink and Arena. The As these new venues come onboard, it may be three to five years both. To learn more of what Virginia has to offer visit online at the Sports including the trail work dome by IMBA Roanoke Chapter and resulted National Hockey League-sized rinks host professional and recreational before they begin to reach capacity. Even before then Virginia has attracted Virginia website Sportsvirginia.org. #SportsVirginia SPG
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FACILITY SPOTLIGHT
1. River City Sportsplex Sports: Soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, flag football River City Sportsplex encompasses 115 acres of top-notch athletic fields, including 12 all-weather turf fields, all of which are fully lighted. In addition to warmup areas, River City Sportsplex includes a plaza and common area with access to electricity, bleachers on both ends, indoor restrooms and a concession stand. The Sportsplex takes spectators into consideration and creates a pleasant atmosphere for parents and familie s by supplying on-site wi-fi and over 1,200 parking spaces. Your team will play their best under the lights on the high-quality turf before heading back to one of the 20+ hotels located only 10 miles from the 2 complex.
2. Greater Richmond Convention Center Sports: Volleyball, cheerleading, dance, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, taekwondo and gymnastics, meetings & conventions Teams will feel like champions no matter what the score at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, located only minutes from Richmond International Airport. The 700,000-square-foot facility boasts the title as largest convention center in Virginia with 180,000 square feet of exhibit hall space. Richmond, VA Spectators will enjoy the 250-seat food court and lounge overlooking the courts, 1,100 parking spots Top-flight venues and great fun await you in Richmond for easy transportation, Cyber Café and business center with free wi-fi access. When it comes to 3 1 4 athletic facilities, bigger is better – so why not give your sports team the best?
3. SwimRVA When planning a sporting event, convenience is key. Also a part of Richmond’s outdoor attractions, the James Planner Perspective Sports: Swimming, water polo Richmond is home to several world-class sports facilities River runs through the city, oering the only place in “We have worked with Tourism Departments all over the country Swim RVA is the perfect destination for your with comfortable lodging nearby. Virginia’s rolling hills, the country with Class III and Class IV rapids in an urban on large scale athletic events and can honestly say that working team’s next swim meet. The 54,000-square- bustling cities, renowned monuments, home-style food setting, making it a great destination for white water with the Richmond Region Tourism team has been incredible. They foot facility features a 50-meter competition and unique vibe will leave a lasting impact on your group – rafting. The King Dominion Amusement Park, just 20 miles have been accommodating at every turn and have helped make pool that was used for the 2008 Olympic Team don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to stay long away from Richmond, provides another day of outdoor our events in Richmond very successful. Great event venues and Trials, where records were broken by the world’s after the final whistle is blown. fun. This large attraction features 12 roller coasters, five great attractions keep all of our participants and fans excited about best swimmers. In addition, the facility provides thrilling rides and dierent passes every season. The whole visiting Richmond every year.” athletes with a warmup pool and a warm-water therapy pool. Spectators will be comfortable Things to do in Richmond family can also enjoy shows at the PEANUT Playhouse. All – Lee Corrigan, President, Corrigan Sports Enterprises in the 700-seat grandstand and will appreciate Virginia’s capital welcomes visitors to explore its group- your shopping can be done at the Carytown Shopping/ the five 50-inch HD TVs, free wi-fi access and friendly attractions. Capture historic sightings at the Entertainment District. ample parking space. The state-of-the-art air and Virginia State Capitol, where the country’s oldest water filtration systems, Omega starting blocks legislative body presides. Go on tours of the capitol’s How to Get to Richmond and competition venue lighting will inspire your exhibitions, all of which tell the story of the nation’s The Richmond International Airport, located only 8 athletes to perform at their best. legislative system, the state building’s founding and miles from downtown Richmond, is home to all major air its pivotal role in the Civil War. Stay on the history trail carriers. Due to Richmond’s advantageous location, it’s 4. Glover Park with a walk on the Virginia Capital Trail. The capital trail only within a day’s drive to half of the U.S. population by Richmond Region Tourism Sports: Multi-sport stretches for about 52 miles between Richmond and Interstates 64, 295 and 95. J.C. Poma Opened in March 2018, the new 88-acre, Jamestown. Whether you’re walking or biking along this Sports Development Manager tournament-quality athletic complex in Henrico path, you will encounter various courthouses, forests Phone: 804-783-7421 County, features an eight-court premium sand and rivers. You will even pass through the homelands of Email: [email protected] volleyball facility and four lighted multi-purpose presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison Website: www. SportsRichmondVA.com organic infill synthetic athletic fields. and Revolutionary War battlegrounds.
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FACILITY SPOTLIGHT
1. River City Sportsplex Sports: Soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, flag football River City Sportsplex encompasses 115 acres of top-notch athletic fields, including 12 all-weather turf fields, all of which are fully lighted. In addition to warmup areas, River City Sportsplex includes a plaza and common area with access to electricity, bleachers on both ends, indoor restrooms and a concession stand. The Sportsplex takes spectators into consideration and creates a pleasant atmosphere for parents and familie s by supplying on-site wi-fi and over 1,200 parking spaces. Your team will play their best under the lights on the high-quality turf before heading back to one of the 20+ hotels located only 10 miles from the 2 complex.
2. Greater Richmond Convention Center Sports: Volleyball, cheerleading, dance, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, taekwondo and gymnastics, meetings & conventions Teams will feel like champions no matter what the score at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, located only minutes from Richmond International Airport. The 700,000-square-foot facility boasts the title as largest convention center in Virginia with 180,000 square feet of exhibit hall space. Richmond, VA Spectators will enjoy the 250-seat food court and lounge overlooking the courts, 1,100 parking spots Top-flight venues and great fun await you in Richmond for easy transportation, Cyber Café and business center with free wi-fi access. When it comes to 3 1 4 athletic facilities, bigger is better – so why not give your sports team the best?
3. SwimRVA When planning a sporting event, convenience is key. Also a part of Richmond’s outdoor attractions, the James Planner Perspective Sports: Swimming, water polo Richmond is home to several world-class sports facilities River runs through the city, oering the only place in “We have worked with Tourism Departments all over the country Swim RVA is the perfect destination for your with comfortable lodging nearby. Virginia’s rolling hills, the country with Class III and Class IV rapids in an urban on large scale athletic events and can honestly say that working team’s next swim meet. The 54,000-square- bustling cities, renowned monuments, home-style food setting, making it a great destination for white water with the Richmond Region Tourism team has been incredible. They foot facility features a 50-meter competition and unique vibe will leave a lasting impact on your group – rafting. The King Dominion Amusement Park, just 20 miles have been accommodating at every turn and have helped make pool that was used for the 2008 Olympic Team don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to stay long away from Richmond, provides another day of outdoor our events in Richmond very successful. Great event venues and Trials, where records were broken by the world’s after the final whistle is blown. fun. This large attraction features 12 roller coasters, five great attractions keep all of our participants and fans excited about best swimmers. In addition, the facility provides thrilling rides and dierent passes every season. The whole visiting Richmond every year.” athletes with a warmup pool and a warm-water therapy pool. Spectators will be comfortable Things to do in Richmond family can also enjoy shows at the PEANUT Playhouse. All – Lee Corrigan, President, Corrigan Sports Enterprises in the 700-seat grandstand and will appreciate Virginia’s capital welcomes visitors to explore its group- your shopping can be done at the Carytown Shopping/ the five 50-inch HD TVs, free wi-fi access and friendly attractions. Capture historic sightings at the Entertainment District. ample parking space. The state-of-the-art air and Virginia State Capitol, where the country’s oldest water filtration systems, Omega starting blocks legislative body presides. Go on tours of the capitol’s How to Get to Richmond and competition venue lighting will inspire your exhibitions, all of which tell the story of the nation’s The Richmond International Airport, located only 8 athletes to perform at their best. legislative system, the state building’s founding and miles from downtown Richmond, is home to all major air its pivotal role in the Civil War. Stay on the history trail carriers. Due to Richmond’s advantageous location, it’s 4. Glover Park with a walk on the Virginia Capital Trail. The capital trail only within a day’s drive to half of the U.S. population by Richmond Region Tourism Sports: Multi-sport stretches for about 52 miles between Richmond and Interstates 64, 295 and 95. J.C. Poma Opened in March 2018, the new 88-acre, Jamestown. Whether you’re walking or biking along this Sports Development Manager tournament-quality athletic complex in Henrico path, you will encounter various courthouses, forests Phone: 804-783-7421 County, features an eight-court premium sand and rivers. You will even pass through the homelands of Email: [email protected] volleyball facility and four lighted multi-purpose presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison Website: www. SportsRichmondVA.com organic infill synthetic athletic fields. and Revolutionary War battlegrounds.
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1. Embrey Mill Sports Complex Sports: Soccer, football, field hockey, lacrosse Situated in the heart of Staord, the stately Embrey Mill Sports Complex is conveniently located near the county’s major thoroughfares, shopping centers, restaurants and hotels, making it the ideal stop for teams and their families. The impressive multi-sports complex contains eight fields - six synthetic, lighted rectangular fields and two lighted grass fields - suitable for youth soccer, lacrosse and field hockey games. Adjacent to the sports complex is the Je Rouse Swim and Sports Complex, which houses swimming pools and an athletic center 2 with facilities for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports activities. For those frisky, young spectators who can’t keep still, the complex is also composed of a playground, snack bar and concessions. Restrooms and parking lots are also on the premises.
2. Je Rouse Swim and Sports Center Sports: Swimming, diving, water polo, water sports, triathlonl This 76,000 square-foot world-class sports complex is equipped with a 50-meter by 25-yard competition pool with seating for more than Stafford, VA 800 spectators and movable bulkhead, a 25- yard recreation pool and a warm-water wellness Take the next step and bring your future sporting event to Stafford for pool. Additionally, the Rouse Center features spectacular attractions and state-of-the-art athletic facilities. a full-size basketball court, a group exercise 1 studio, a fitness floor, restrooms, a full-service 3 cafe and parking. The athletic facility presents 5,000 square feet of exercise space and workout equipment, strength and conditioning machines and free weights. It also provides resources Situated near the historic Washington D.C., Sta ord wander through and revel in history. History bu s on Planner Perspective for group exercise classes, cycling, swimming presents several opportunities for visitors to soak up the your sports team would adore visiting the Staord Civil “After spreading our event over three counties for a number of lessons, lifeguarding and league play for adults sun at a variety of state parks, nature areas, and historic , the site of 1863 winter fortifications of the War Park years, the addition of the Embrey Mill fields complex made Staord in volleyball and basketball. There are several farms. Go for a nature walk along the river, hike among Union Army’s 11th Corps following the December 1862 the perfect location for our annual St. Paddy’s Day Tournament. summer camps, clinics and classes for young luscious greenery and woodland, or relax at a world-class Battle of Fredericksburg. For athletes and families who Now, Staord has the hotels, the restaurants, the shopping, AND the children, such as Lil’ Kickers for soccer for forest preserve. If you’re not too fond of the outdoors, love the outdoors, relish in the fresh air and kayak the perfect fields for our event that serves over 200 teams each year.” children ages 18 months to nine years old. Sta ord has countless museums, restaurants, hotel and Rappahannock River, Crow’s Nest, Lake Mooney or Aquia – Stephanie Johnson, Director of Operations, Staord Soccer lodging accommodations and other places of interest Landing. 3. Chichester Park to relax and unwind from a grueling tournament. Most Sports: Baseball and softball importantly, Sta ord is equipped with a slew of sports How to Get to Staord Bring your upcoming outdoor sporting event facilities for your next exciting game day. Traveling to Sta ord and its splendid athletic facilities, to the spacious Chichester Park, a county historic sites, and other entertainment venues can be park that oers five lighted baseball/softball Things to do in Staord worry-free if you know the quickest ways to get there. diamonds and a concession stand. The vast Sta ord promises a number of historical attractions to Sta ord is located on Interstate 95, 25 miles south of the park also features walking tracks, hiking and experience, and activities to participate in that range Washington, D.C. beltway and 55 miles north of Virginia’s jogging trails with a natural mulch surface, a from sightseeing, hiking, and kayaking. Begin your stay in capital, Richmond. Sta ord is accessible by Richmond pavilion, restrooms, picnic areas with BBQ grills Sta ord on a high note by visiting George Washington’s International Airport, Washington Dulles International Sta ord County Tourism and tables and a new playground. Chichester boyhood home at Ferry Farm. When George Washington Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Lisa Logan Park promises protected spectator seating to enhance the fans’ experiences while watching was 6 years old in 1738, he and his family moved to Tourism Manager nail-biting tournaments. this farm on the Rappahannock River. Now, the Ferry Phone: 540-658-4580 Farm Visitor Center spotlights artifacts from colonial Email: Tourism@staordcountyva.gov and Civil War times, and o ers gorgeous gardens to
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1. Embrey Mill Sports Complex Sports: Soccer, football, field hockey, lacrosse Situated in the heart of Staord, the stately Embrey Mill Sports Complex is conveniently located near the county’s major thoroughfares, shopping centers, restaurants and hotels, making it the ideal stop for teams and their families. The impressive multi-sports complex contains eight fields - six synthetic, lighted rectangular fields and two lighted grass fields - suitable for youth soccer, lacrosse and field hockey games. Adjacent to the sports complex is the Je Rouse Swim and Sports Complex, which houses swimming pools and an athletic center 2 with facilities for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports activities. For those frisky, young spectators who can’t keep still, the complex is also composed of a playground, snack bar and concessions. Restrooms and parking lots are also on the premises.
2. Je Rouse Swim and Sports Center Sports: Swimming, diving, water polo, water sports, triathlonl This 76,000 square-foot world-class sports complex is equipped with a 50-meter by 25-yard competition pool with seating for more than Stafford, VA 800 spectators and movable bulkhead, a 25- yard recreation pool and a warm-water wellness Take the next step and bring your future sporting event to Stafford for pool. Additionally, the Rouse Center features spectacular attractions and state-of-the-art athletic facilities. a full-size basketball court, a group exercise 1 studio, a fitness floor, restrooms, a full-service 3 cafe and parking. The athletic facility presents 5,000 square feet of exercise space and workout equipment, strength and conditioning machines and free weights. It also provides resources Situated near the historic Washington D.C., Sta ord wander through and revel in history. History bu s on Planner Perspective for group exercise classes, cycling, swimming presents several opportunities for visitors to soak up the your sports team would adore visiting the Staord Civil “After spreading our event over three counties for a number of lessons, lifeguarding and league play for adults sun at a variety of state parks, nature areas, and historic , the site of 1863 winter fortifications of the War Park years, the addition of the Embrey Mill fields complex made Staord in volleyball and basketball. There are several farms. Go for a nature walk along the river, hike among Union Army’s 11th Corps following the December 1862 the perfect location for our annual St. Paddy’s Day Tournament. summer camps, clinics and classes for young luscious greenery and woodland, or relax at a world-class Battle of Fredericksburg. For athletes and families who Now, Staord has the hotels, the restaurants, the shopping, AND the children, such as Lil’ Kickers for soccer for forest preserve. If you’re not too fond of the outdoors, love the outdoors, relish in the fresh air and kayak the perfect fields for our event that serves over 200 teams each year.” children ages 18 months to nine years old. Sta ord has countless museums, restaurants, hotel and Rappahannock River, Crow’s Nest, Lake Mooney or Aquia – Stephanie Johnson, Director of Operations, Staord Soccer lodging accommodations and other places of interest Landing. 3. Chichester Park to relax and unwind from a grueling tournament. Most Sports: Baseball and softball importantly, Sta ord is equipped with a slew of sports How to Get to Staord Bring your upcoming outdoor sporting event facilities for your next exciting game day. Traveling to Sta ord and its splendid athletic facilities, to the spacious Chichester Park, a county historic sites, and other entertainment venues can be park that oers five lighted baseball/softball Things to do in Staord worry-free if you know the quickest ways to get there. diamonds and a concession stand. The vast Sta ord promises a number of historical attractions to Sta ord is located on Interstate 95, 25 miles south of the park also features walking tracks, hiking and experience, and activities to participate in that range Washington, D.C. beltway and 55 miles north of Virginia’s jogging trails with a natural mulch surface, a from sightseeing, hiking, and kayaking. Begin your stay in capital, Richmond. Sta ord is accessible by Richmond pavilion, restrooms, picnic areas with BBQ grills Sta ord on a high note by visiting George Washington’s International Airport, Washington Dulles International Sta ord County Tourism and tables and a new playground. Chichester boyhood home at Ferry Farm. When George Washington Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Lisa Logan Park promises protected spectator seating to enhance the fans’ experiences while watching was 6 years old in 1738, he and his family moved to Tourism Manager nail-biting tournaments. this farm on the Rappahannock River. Now, the Ferry Phone: 540-658-4580 Farm Visitor Center spotlights artifacts from colonial Email: Tourism@staordcountyva.gov and Civil War times, and o ers gorgeous gardens to
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1. Virginia Beach Ocean Front Sports: Soccer, Surfing, Running, Biking and Skating The Ocean Front hosted the 25th annual North American Sand Soccer Championships. You’ll find athletes roller skating or jogging along the boardwalk in preparation for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon, while many others trek through the sand on fat tire bikes. The water is also busy, as surfers train for the East Coast Surfing Championship.
2. Virginia Beach Sports Center Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field The new 285,000 square foot facility opening in 2020 features 117,000 square feet of multi- 2 purpose, column free flexible space built to accommodate 12 basketball courts convertible to 24 volleyball courts, or 195,000 square feet of programmable space to accommodate a variety of events using court space along with ability to lay the track flat. The facility also includes a 200 meter, state-of-the-art indoor hydraulically banked track and the field event space features dual jumping pits, dual pole vault pits and dedicated track warm-up lanes. Virginia Beach, VA 3. Princess Anne Athletic Complex Sports: Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Rugby and QUALITY SPORTS FACILITIES AND EXCELLENT SERVICE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATHLETES Football TO COMPETE AND HAVE FUN ALONG ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST BEAUTIFUL COASTLINES. The Princess Anne Athletic Complex is located in 1 4 5 the heart of Princess Anne Commons across the street from the Virginia Beach Sportsplex and Veteran’s United Home Loans Amphitheater. The complex includes eight lighted tournament-quality softball fields and eight multi-purpose playing Virginia Beach, located in the region of Coastal Virginia, You can also tour the Cape Henry Lighthouse, which Planner Perspective fields, four of which are lighted synthetic and four o ers numerous ways to play and then enjoy your stay. marks where the mighty Atlantic Ocean meets the “(The CVB Sta) Provide direct event support, which is something are Hybrid Bermuda. Right away, planners have ready access to modern sports beautiful Chesapeake Bay. The adventure continues you don’t always get.” facilities that house all the amenities, equipment and sta through Cape Henry’s 2,888- acre First Landing State – Beth Porrecca, Director of Special Events US Lacrosse 4. Virginia Beach Convention Center they need to be successful. Athletes and families will love Park, where more than a million visitors hike, bike, Sports: Wrestling, Cheer/ Dance, Archery, being within close proximity of competition venues, hotels, kayak, paddleboard, swim and camp every year. History “(Participants) Love coming to the beach, they love playing their Badminton, Baton and Boxing shopping centers and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean and aficionados will fly back in time at the Military Aviation sport, they love laying on the sand and enjoying the Atlantic Site of the annual Holiday Duals Wrestling Chesapeake Bay. In addition to being convenient and Museum, home to aircrafts from both World Wars and one Oceanfront.” competition, the Virginia Beach Convention a ordable, Virginia Beach is easily accessible through of the largest fully functioning warbird collections in the – Dick Whalen, Executive Director, Center oers over 150,012-square-feet of flexible several major highways and two airports. This irresistible world. North American Sand Soccer Championship event space and 26 meeting rooms. Planners can combination coupled with the city’s rich history and access a VIP Lounge, spacious board room and heritage makes one of Virginia’s gems the ideal destination How to Get to Virginia Beach observation deck. for hosting any kind of sports events. Those driving to Virginia Beach from the Midwest or Southeast will want to take either I-80 or I-85, respectively. 5. Virginia Beach Sportsplex Things to do in Virginia Beach Visitors can also drive along I-95 S and I-64 E, the more Sports: Field hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Rugby and Soccer Since English settlers first arrived in 1607, Virginia Beach scenic route, from Washington D.C. Norfolk International has remained an integral part of America’s rich history Airport o ers non-stop and direct flights daily to Virginia Beach CVB The facility has a total of 6,000 seats located on and has since evolved into a major modern tourism hub. nationwide connections servicing most air travelers into Dani Timm two levels. The lower deck contains 3,600 seats, while the upper deck contains 2,400.The field is Upon arriving, you will immediately be drawn to the city’s Virginia Beach. Located less than 20 miles away, the Sports Marketing National Sales Manager comprised of a state-of-the-art turf surface and impressive beaches and vast array of attractions, dining airport o ers flights with Allegiant, American Airlines, Phone: 757-385-6648 provides amenities including lighting, luxury suites and entertainment. Go for a swim in the Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. Atlantic Ocean Newport News/ Email: [email protected] and press boxes. The Sportsplex 5K Course houses and Sandbridge beach or stroll along the three-mile long Williamsburg International Airport is another nearby Website: www.VBSports.com all track and field events, while the remaining Boardwalk at the Oceanfront. option, about 45 miles away. athletic fields and training center are dedicated to youth sports. 26814 Sports Planning Guide @SportsPlanGuide #SportsPG SportsPlanningGuide.com Sports Planning Guide 269 SPORT_268-269.qxp_Layout 1 11/7/18 11:38 PM Page 268 SPORT_268-269.qxp_Layout 1 11/7/18 11:39 PM Page 269
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1. Virginia Beach Ocean Front Sports: Soccer, Surfing, Running, Biking and Skating The Ocean Front hosted the 25th annual North American Sand Soccer Championships. You’ll find athletes roller skating or jogging along the boardwalk in preparation for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon, while many others trek through the sand on fat tire bikes. The water is also busy, as surfers train for the East Coast Surfing Championship.
2. Virginia Beach Sports Center Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field The new 285,000 square foot facility opening in 2020 features 117,000 square feet of multi- 2 purpose, column free flexible space built to accommodate 12 basketball courts convertible to 24 volleyball courts, or 195,000 square feet of programmable space to accommodate a variety of events using court space along with ability to lay the track flat. The facility also includes a 200 meter, state-of-the-art indoor hydraulically banked track and the field event space features dual jumping pits, dual pole vault pits and dedicated track warm-up lanes. Virginia Beach, VA 3. Princess Anne Athletic Complex Sports: Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Rugby and QUALITY SPORTS FACILITIES AND EXCELLENT SERVICE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATHLETES Football TO COMPETE AND HAVE FUN ALONG ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST BEAUTIFUL COASTLINES. The Princess Anne Athletic Complex is located in 1 4 5 the heart of Princess Anne Commons across the street from the Virginia Beach Sportsplex and Veteran’s United Home Loans Amphitheater. The complex includes eight lighted tournament-quality softball fields and eight multi-purpose playing Virginia Beach, located in the region of Coastal Virginia, You can also tour the Cape Henry Lighthouse, which Planner Perspective fields, four of which are lighted synthetic and four o ers numerous ways to play and then enjoy your stay. marks where the mighty Atlantic Ocean meets the “(The CVB Sta) Provide direct event support, which is something are Hybrid Bermuda. Right away, planners have ready access to modern sports beautiful Chesapeake Bay. The adventure continues you don’t always get.” facilities that house all the amenities, equipment and sta through Cape Henry’s 2,888- acre First Landing State – Beth Porrecca, Director of Special Events US Lacrosse 4. Virginia Beach Convention Center they need to be successful. Athletes and families will love Park, where more than a million visitors hike, bike, Sports: Wrestling, Cheer/ Dance, Archery, being within close proximity of competition venues, hotels, kayak, paddleboard, swim and camp every year. History “(Participants) Love coming to the beach, they love playing their Badminton, Baton and Boxing shopping centers and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean and aficionados will fly back in time at the Military Aviation sport, they love laying on the sand and enjoying the Atlantic Site of the annual Holiday Duals Wrestling Chesapeake Bay. In addition to being convenient and Museum, home to aircrafts from both World Wars and one Oceanfront.” competition, the Virginia Beach Convention a ordable, Virginia Beach is easily accessible through of the largest fully functioning warbird collections in the – Dick Whalen, Executive Director, Center oers over 150,012-square-feet of flexible several major highways and two airports. This irresistible world. North American Sand Soccer Championship event space and 26 meeting rooms. Planners can combination coupled with the city’s rich history and access a VIP Lounge, spacious board room and heritage makes one of Virginia’s gems the ideal destination How to Get to Virginia Beach observation deck. for hosting any kind of sports events. Those driving to Virginia Beach from the Midwest or Southeast will want to take either I-80 or I-85, respectively. 5. Virginia Beach Sportsplex Things to do in Virginia Beach Visitors can also drive along I-95 S and I-64 E, the more Sports: Field hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Rugby and Soccer Since English settlers first arrived in 1607, Virginia Beach scenic route, from Washington D.C. Norfolk International has remained an integral part of America’s rich history Airport o ers non-stop and direct flights daily to Virginia Beach CVB The facility has a total of 6,000 seats located on and has since evolved into a major modern tourism hub. nationwide connections servicing most air travelers into Dani Timm two levels. The lower deck contains 3,600 seats, while the upper deck contains 2,400.The field is Upon arriving, you will immediately be drawn to the city’s Virginia Beach. Located less than 20 miles away, the Sports Marketing National Sales Manager comprised of a state-of-the-art turf surface and impressive beaches and vast array of attractions, dining airport o ers flights with Allegiant, American Airlines, Phone: 757-385-6648 provides amenities including lighting, luxury suites and entertainment. Go for a swim in the Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. Atlantic Ocean Newport News/ Email: [email protected] and press boxes. The Sportsplex 5K Course houses and Sandbridge beach or stroll along the three-mile long Williamsburg International Airport is another nearby Website: www.VBSports.com all track and field events, while the remaining Boardwalk at the Oceanfront. option, about 45 miles away. athletic fields and training center are dedicated to youth sports. 268 Sports Planning Guide @SportsPlanGuide #SportsPG SportsPlanningGuide.com Sports Planning Guide 26915 SPORT_272-273.qxp_Layout 1 11/7/18 11:32 PM Page 272 SPORT_272-273.qxp_Layout 1 11/11/18 6:30 PM Page 273
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1. Potomack Lakes Sportsplex Sports: Softball, soccer The Potomack Lakes Sportsplex is a 47-acre athletic complex with softball and soccer fields, as well as a large playground, picnic pavilion, concession kiosk and rest rooms. The complex also includes a maintenance building and meeting room. The facility hosts athletic contests from March until November, which include county adult softball and soccer leagues and youth soccer. The complex hosts up to 29 local, state, regional and national tournaments annually. The Sportsplex has won numerous National awards including the 2007 ISA Softball Complex of the Year Award. All fields contain lights and parking is available.
2 2. ION International Training Center Sports: Hockey, figure skating The 85,000-square- foot, $19.5 million ION International Training Center is anticipated to open in May 2019 and will initially feature two National Hockey League size sheets of ice. The two-story building also will include a full-service gym, cafe, pro shop, medical room and hockey training room, among other amenities. The NHL- sized rink’s multifunctional floor will be accessible for non-ice-related sporting events, school graduations, community events and concerts. It Loudoun County, VA will be encircled by 4,000 seats. The center, with nearly 1,000 parking spaces and room to expand Ensure your players play on the best facilities in the best area. Planning to four ice sheets, will encompass roughly 13 acres a sports tournament in Loudoun is an easy choice. 1 at The Peterson Cos.’ 450-acre Compass Creek 3 development next to Leesburg Executive Airport.
3. Philip Bolen Memorial Park Sports: Baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, Located less than an hour from Washington, DC, appreciate speed but don’t want to be behind the wheel, Planner Perspective soccer, recreational Loudoun County, Virginia is the third largest county in visit the world-renowned Smithsonian’s National Air and “As someone who puts on dozens of baseball events each year This 405-acre regional park has something for the Commonwealth of Virginia and is home to Dulles Space Museum at the Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center or the throughout the country, I’m incredibly fortunate and thankful for everyone – from the outdoor enthusiast to the International Airport. Far enough north to be cold for historical monuments around Washington D.C. the relationship I have w/ Loudon County. They have provided our seasoned athlete. The expansive property features winter sports, yet far enough south to get the summer organization with everything we could possibly need to execute baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, and soccer heat for outdoor tournaments, Loudoun County is an ideal How to Get to Loudoun County our events to the level demanded by our Collegiate Club Baseball complexes, as well as trails, natural woodlands, location for any type of sports tournament in the nation. Given that there are a myriad of highways leading into teams. To be given the opportunity to use a facility with such picnic areas and a visitors’ center. Bolen Park is Nestled between the Blue Ridge mountains and the shores the metro-D.C. area, all of the following states can reach history as Fireman’s Field is something we value very much. I highly only a short drive from downtown Leesburg and minutes from Dulles International Airport.Built of the Potomac River, it guarantees you will not only get a Loudoun County in a day’s worth of driving: Ohio, recommend any event organizer to look into Loudon County for any in 2011, this multi-million dollar sports complex great venue, but one with some spectacular views as well! of their needs as you surely won’t be disappointed!” Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, oers nine diamonds, eight large rectangles, – Eric Curitore, Director of Division II Baseball Operations Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, completely lit fields of Bermuda grass with ample Things to do in Loudoun County Massachusetts and Connecticut. Dulles International parking. Bolin is host to several large tournaments As a sports tournament planner, you need to be worried Airport can be reached by any airport in the United States on an annual basis including the PONY National, about the actual tournament itself, not what the teams in less than six hours. ASA/USA Softball Eastern Championship, Senior and their families will do in their down time, which is Softball Atlantic Championships and many other why Loudoun County, Virginia is an excellent destination regional events. because there are so many entertainment options that you Visit Loudoun won’t need to concern yourself with it! Torye Hurst Director of Sales, Sports & Servicesŏ Everyone has a need for speed somewhere deep inside Phone: 703-669-2005 them. During your tournament’s downtime, they can Email: [email protected]ŏ bring it out at the Indoor Autobahn Speedway – the Website: www.%/%0 +1 +1*.org largest indoor karting facility in the state. For those that
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1. Potomack Lakes Sportsplex Sports: Softball, soccer The Potomack Lakes Sportsplex is a 47-acre athletic complex with softball and soccer fields, as well as a large playground, picnic pavilion, concession kiosk and rest rooms. The complex also includes a maintenance building and meeting room. The facility hosts athletic contests from March until November, which include county adult softball and soccer leagues and youth soccer. The complex hosts up to 29 local, state, regional and national tournaments annually. The Sportsplex has won numerous National awards including the 2007 ISA Softball Complex of the Year Award. All fields contain lights and parking is available.
2 2. ION International Training Center Sports: Hockey, figure skating The 85,000-square- foot, $19.5 million ION International Training Center is anticipated to open in May 2019 and will initially feature two National Hockey League size sheets of ice. The two-story building also will include a full-service gym, cafe, pro shop, medical room and hockey training room, among other amenities. The NHL- sized rink’s multifunctional floor will be accessible for non-ice-related sporting events, school graduations, community events and concerts. It Loudoun County, VA will be encircled by 4,000 seats. The center, with nearly 1,000 parking spaces and room to expand Ensure your players play on the best facilities in the best area. Planning to four ice sheets, will encompass roughly 13 acres a sports tournament in Loudoun is an easy choice. 1 at The Peterson Cos.’ 450-acre Compass Creek 3 development next to Leesburg Executive Airport.
3. Philip Bolen Memorial Park Sports: Baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, Located less than an hour from Washington, DC, appreciate speed but don’t want to be behind the wheel, Planner Perspective soccer, recreational Loudoun County, Virginia is the third largest county in visit the world-renowned Smithsonian’s National Air and “As someone who puts on dozens of baseball events each year This 405-acre regional park has something for the Commonwealth of Virginia and is home to Dulles Space Museum at the Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center or the throughout the country, I’m incredibly fortunate and thankful for everyone – from the outdoor enthusiast to the International Airport. Far enough north to be cold for historical monuments around Washington D.C. the relationship I have w/ Loudon County. They have provided our seasoned athlete. The expansive property features winter sports, yet far enough south to get the summer organization with everything we could possibly need to execute baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, and soccer heat for outdoor tournaments, Loudoun County is an ideal How to Get to Loudoun County our events to the level demanded by our Collegiate Club Baseball complexes, as well as trails, natural woodlands, location for any type of sports tournament in the nation. Given that there are a myriad of highways leading into teams. To be given the opportunity to use a facility with such picnic areas and a visitors’ center. Bolen Park is Nestled between the Blue Ridge mountains and the shores the metro-D.C. area, all of the following states can reach history as Fireman’s Field is something we value very much. I highly only a short drive from downtown Leesburg and minutes from Dulles International Airport.Built of the Potomac River, it guarantees you will not only get a Loudoun County in a day’s worth of driving: Ohio, recommend any event organizer to look into Loudon County for any in 2011, this multi-million dollar sports complex great venue, but one with some spectacular views as well! of their needs as you surely won’t be disappointed!” Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, oers nine diamonds, eight large rectangles, – Eric Curitore, Director of Division II Baseball Operations Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, completely lit fields of Bermuda grass with ample Things to do in Loudoun County Massachusetts and Connecticut. Dulles International parking. Bolin is host to several large tournaments As a sports tournament planner, you need to be worried Airport can be reached by any airport in the United States on an annual basis including the PONY National, about the actual tournament itself, not what the teams in less than six hours. ASA/USA Softball Eastern Championship, Senior and their families will do in their down time, which is Softball Atlantic Championships and many other why Loudoun County, Virginia is an excellent destination regional events. because there are so many entertainment options that you Visit Loudoun won’t need to concern yourself with it! Torye Hurst Director of Sales, Sports & Servicesŏ Everyone has a need for speed somewhere deep inside Phone: 703-669-2005 them. During your tournament’s downtime, they can Email: [email protected]ŏ bring it out at the Indoor Autobahn Speedway – the Website: www.%/%0 +1 +1*.org largest indoor karting facility in the state. For those that
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FACILITY SPOTLIGHT The complex features four regulation soccer fields, two instructional soccer fields, two youth baseball fields with grass infields, three youth baseball/softball fields with skinned 1. Kiwanis Park infields, one adult softball field and one adult baseball field. Sports: Baseball, softball, basketball, tennis Whether your team dons a glove, bat or tennis shoes, 4. Quarterpath Park and Recreation Center Kiwanis Park is the place for you to host your next sports Sports: Softball, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, tournament, championship or competition. This 27-acre dance, aerobics park in Williamsburg has three softball fields with electronic scoreboards, dugouts and bleachers. It also features a Quarterpath can simultaneously hold outdoor or indoor basketball court, six lighted tennis courts, a playground area league play, championship tournaments or showcase events. with a pavilion, a concession building and restroom facilities. This 23-acre facility in Williamsburg features three lighted softball fields, three tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, a picnic shelter with tables and grills and a children’s play area. 2. Warhill Sports Complex 5 The park also houses the Quarterpath Recreation Center, a Sports: Baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, hiking, fishing 35,000-square-foot indoor facility that oers a wide array of The Warhill Sports Complex in Williamsburg is an excellent recreational activities and amenities. facility for indoor and outdoor sports. The venue features three lighted youth baseball fields, one lighted majors baseball field, four T-ball fields, outdoor batting cages and a concession building with restrooms and a playground. Warhill also houses a soccer/multi-use complex that contains four intermediate Sports Williamsburg grass soccer fields, four premier full-size soccer fields, six synthetic turf multiuse fields and a concession building. Lisa Pacheco, CSEE Director of Sports Development 2 Phone: 757-253-2313 3 3. McReynolds Athletic Complex Sports: Baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse Email: [email protected] Website: www.visitwilliamsburg.com A multi-use venue, the McReynolds Athletic Complex in Yorktown is a 70-acre park with 13 lighted athletic fields that Williamsburg, VA are available to rent for games, tournaments and camps. Named one of the top 15 cities in the United States, Williamsburg is a living museum and lively college town that has something for everyone, especially tournament organizers. THE FREEDOM It’s no surprise attendance increases when teams compete England to Virginia in 1607. Busch Gardens oers fun for in the Greater Williamsburg area. Greater Williamsburg the whole family. oers limitless facilities to host a wide range of sporting to have events. From state-of-the-art complexes to parks, water How to Get to Williamsburg . and fields galore, there is something for every sporting Williamsburg is located adjacent to Interstate 64 and FUN need. Greater Williamsburg is also one of North America’s U.S. Route 60, which connects the city with Richmond to most popular vacation destinations, and its unmatched the northwest and Norfolk to the southeast. The primary combination of attractions and activities will delight and airport for the Virginia peninsula is the Newport News/ entertain athletes and families. Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News, a 20-minute drive from Williamsburg. Things to do in Williamsburg Those looking to experience life in early America can do Planner Perspective so in Colonial Williamsburg, where they can travel back “Great organization to work with. Very involved in the in time and immerse themselves in an 18th-century city, whole planning process and execution. Made our National explore historic buildings and wander through gardens. Softball Association World Series a success.” Visitors can engage our nation’s founders and gain a new – Frank Rachubka, National Softball perspective on our American story. Association Hall of Fame:
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FACILITY SPOTLIGHT The complex features four regulation soccer fields, two instructional soccer fields, two youth baseball fields with grass infields, three youth baseball/softball fields with skinned 1. Kiwanis Park infields, one adult softball field and one adult baseball field. Sports: Baseball, softball, basketball, tennis Whether your team dons a glove, bat or tennis shoes, 4. Quarterpath Park and Recreation Center Kiwanis Park is the place for you to host your next sports Sports: Softball, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, tournament, championship or competition. This 27-acre dance, aerobics park in Williamsburg has three softball fields with electronic scoreboards, dugouts and bleachers. It also features a Quarterpath can simultaneously hold outdoor or indoor basketball court, six lighted tennis courts, a playground area league play, championship tournaments or showcase events. with a pavilion, a concession building and restroom facilities. This 23-acre facility in Williamsburg features three lighted softball fields, three tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, a picnic shelter with tables and grills and a children’s play area. 2. Warhill Sports Complex 5 The park also houses the Quarterpath Recreation Center, a Sports: Baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, hiking, fishing 35,000-square-foot indoor facility that oers a wide array of The Warhill Sports Complex in Williamsburg is an excellent recreational activities and amenities. facility for indoor and outdoor sports. The venue features three lighted youth baseball fields, one lighted majors baseball field, four T-ball fields, outdoor batting cages and a concession building with restrooms and a playground. Warhill also houses a soccer/multi-use complex that contains four intermediate Sports Williamsburg grass soccer fields, four premier full-size soccer fields, six synthetic turf multiuse fields and a concession building. Lisa Pacheco, CSEE Director of Sports Development 2 Phone: 757-253-2313 3 3. McReynolds Athletic Complex Sports: Baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse Email: [email protected] Website: www.visitwilliamsburg.com A multi-use venue, the McReynolds Athletic Complex in Yorktown is a 70-acre park with 13 lighted athletic fields that Williamsburg, VA are available to rent for games, tournaments and camps. Named one of the top 15 cities in the United States, Williamsburg is a living museum and lively college town that has something for everyone, especially tournament organizers. THE FREEDOM It’s no surprise attendance increases when teams compete England to Virginia in 1607. Busch Gardens oers fun for in the Greater Williamsburg area. Greater Williamsburg the whole family. oers limitless facilities to host a wide range of sporting to have events. From state-of-the-art complexes to parks, water How to Get to Williamsburg . and fields galore, there is something for every sporting Williamsburg is located adjacent to Interstate 64 and FUN need. Greater Williamsburg is also one of North America’s U.S. Route 60, which connects the city with Richmond to most popular vacation destinations, and its unmatched the northwest and Norfolk to the southeast. The primary combination of attractions and activities will delight and airport for the Virginia peninsula is the Newport News/ entertain athletes and families. Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News, a 20-minute drive from Williamsburg. Things to do in Williamsburg Those looking to experience life in early America can do Planner Perspective so in Colonial Williamsburg, where they can travel back “Great organization to work with. Very involved in the in time and immerse themselves in an 18th-century city, whole planning process and execution. Made our National explore historic buildings and wander through gardens. Softball Association World Series a success.” Visitors can engage our nation’s founders and gain a new – Frank Rachubka, National Softball perspective on our American story. Association Hall of Fame:
The Jamestown Settlement features extensive gallery exhibits and films that explore Jamestown’s beginnings as a business venture, the impact of European colonization on the Powhatan Indian culture, and the origins of the first known Africans in Virginia. Outdoors, explore recreations sportswilliamsburg.com of a Powhatan Indian village and a 1610-1614 fort, and board a replica of one of the three ships that sailed from
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includes eight tournament play basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, a 200-meter, six-lane indoor track and 1. The Hampton Roads Convention Center two training rooms. A 4,238-square-foot concession area Sports: Aerobics, basketball, body building, boxing, fencing, is available as well as 64,000- and 31,000-square-foot gymnastics, team handball, martial arts, table tennis, playing pavilions. weightlifting, wrestling, cheerleading, archery, field hockey, volleyball 3. Hampton Coliseum The Hampton Roads Convention Center, boasting 35 meeting Sports: Aerobics, basketball, body building, boxing, fencing, spaces with the capacity for up to 14,000 delegates, as well gymnastics, team handball, judo, karate, taekwondo, table as a 102,600-square-foot exhibit hall (divisible by three), is tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, cheerleading, archery the perfect venue for any indoor athletic event. The center One of the most recognizable architectural jewels in all of is supported by over 2,000 hotel rooms in close proximity, Hampton Roads, the Hampton Coliseum is set on 75 acres of including the Embassy Suites host hotel. It has 2,200 parking landscaped parkland. Former home to the Virginia Squires spaces, 11 loading dock bays and three concession stands. basketball team, the arena has hosted a plethora of world- Other features include data ports in all meeting rooms/ class sporting events and concerts in its 46-year existence. exhibit hall, connectivity throughout the pre-function areas The Coliseum holds a 26,263-square-foot arena floor, 3,200 and LCD computer monitors. parking spaces, 10 Xenon Super Trooper Lights and a fully equipped sound system. 2. Boo Williams Sportsplex Sports: Aerobics, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, body building, boxing, fencing, gymnastics, team handball, martial Sports Hampton, a division of arts, table tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, cheerleading Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau The 135,000-square-foot, $13.5-million Boo Williams Sport- Brooks Hierstein, CSEE splex is specifically designed for amateur sporting competi- Sports Sales Manager tion. Accommodating such athletic events as basketball, Senior Group Sales Manager indoor field hockey and volleyball, the center boasts eight Phone: 757-728-5315 hard-wood basketball courts and retractable bleacher seat- Email: [email protected] HAMPTON, VA ing for 4,000 (6,000 with perimeter seating) attendees. It Website: www.sportshampton.com THE CITY OFFERS A VARIETY OF FUN ACTIVITIES TO GO WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART SPORTS FACILITIES
Hampton has great weather, a premier location on the Planner Perspective COMPETE IN A VENUE WORTHY OF CELEBRATION. Atlantic coast and a rich love of sports. Not convinced the The City of Hampton, and Fort Monroe in particular, allow people of this Virginia city enjoy good competition? The an almost perfect location to hold an inboard hydroplane region has its own Hall of Fame—the Athletic Hall of Fame race. Mill Creek is a protected body of water that lends itself of Lower Peninsula recognizes the athletic achievements of to record setting possibilities. Thanks to the tremendous competitors from Hampton and the surrounding region. The support we have received over the years from Sports Hall is located in Boo Williams Sportsplex, an elite venue Hampton and the City, the Hampton Cup Regatta is one of that boasts eight basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, an the oldest and most successful races in the United States. indoor track and a variety of other event friendly features. —Lisa Hearn Adkins, President, Chairman/Race Director Things to do in Hampton Hampton Cup Regatta The city of Hampton is on the shores of the Chesapeake How to Get to Hampton Bay, meaning a day on the water is always an option. And after a tough game or grueling match, what better way to Served by Interstate 64, Hampton is three hours from relax than kicking back at one of Hampton’s top spots, like Washington, DC; three hours from Raleigh, North Carolina; Buckroe Beach or Outlook Beach. Beyond the bay, there is four hours from Baltimore; five hours from Philadelphia; a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy, such as golf at one and eight hours from New York. Hampton is serviced of two challenging 18-hole courses or a game of tennis at by two major airports, Newport News/Williamsburg the Hampton Tennis Center. Woodland Skatepark offers International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. ramps for skateboarders, bikers and in-line skaters, while the Hampton Carousel provides a unique opportunity for fun on the downtown waterfront. The carousel, built in 1920, is one of only 100 antique wooden merry-go-rounds still existing in the United States. Discover a world of imagination and fun at the Virginia Air & Space Center. The world-class Boo Williams Sportsplex science and learning facility, and official visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center, immerses guests into a Hampton Roads Convention Center · Hampton Coliseum · Hampton University · Fort Monroe full-throttle space and aviation experience. 800.487.8778 SportsHampton.com
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includes eight tournament play basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, a 200-meter, six-lane indoor track and 1. The Hampton Roads Convention Center two training rooms. A 4,238-square-foot concession area Sports: Aerobics, basketball, body building, boxing, fencing, is available as well as 64,000- and 31,000-square-foot gymnastics, team handball, martial arts, table tennis, playing pavilions. weightlifting, wrestling, cheerleading, archery, field hockey, volleyball 3. Hampton Coliseum The Hampton Roads Convention Center, boasting 35 meeting Sports: Aerobics, basketball, body building, boxing, fencing, spaces with the capacity for up to 14,000 delegates, as well gymnastics, team handball, judo, karate, taekwondo, table as a 102,600-square-foot exhibit hall (divisible by three), is tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, cheerleading, archery the perfect venue for any indoor athletic event. The center One of the most recognizable architectural jewels in all of is supported by over 2,000 hotel rooms in close proximity, Hampton Roads, the Hampton Coliseum is set on 75 acres of including the Embassy Suites host hotel. It has 2,200 parking landscaped parkland. Former home to the Virginia Squires spaces, 11 loading dock bays and three concession stands. basketball team, the arena has hosted a plethora of world- Other features include data ports in all meeting rooms/ class sporting events and concerts in its 46-year existence. exhibit hall, connectivity throughout the pre-function areas The Coliseum holds a 26,263-square-foot arena floor, 3,200 and LCD computer monitors. parking spaces, 10 Xenon Super Trooper Lights and a fully equipped sound system. 2. Boo Williams Sportsplex Sports: Aerobics, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, body building, boxing, fencing, gymnastics, team handball, martial Sports Hampton, a division of arts, table tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, cheerleading Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau The 135,000-square-foot, $13.5-million Boo Williams Sport- Brooks Hierstein, CSEE splex is specifically designed for amateur sporting competi- Sports Sales Manager tion. Accommodating such athletic events as basketball, Senior Group Sales Manager indoor field hockey and volleyball, the center boasts eight Phone: 757-728-5315 hard-wood basketball courts and retractable bleacher seat- Email: [email protected] HAMPTON, VA ing for 4,000 (6,000 with perimeter seating) attendees. It Website: www.sportshampton.com THE CITY OFFERS A VARIETY OF FUN ACTIVITIES TO GO WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART SPORTS FACILITIES
Hampton has great weather, a premier location on the Planner Perspective COMPETE IN A VENUE WORTHY OF CELEBRATION. Atlantic coast and a rich love of sports. Not convinced the The City of Hampton, and Fort Monroe in particular, allow people of this Virginia city enjoy good competition? The an almost perfect location to hold an inboard hydroplane region has its own Hall of Fame—the Athletic Hall of Fame race. Mill Creek is a protected body of water that lends itself of Lower Peninsula recognizes the athletic achievements of to record setting possibilities. Thanks to the tremendous competitors from Hampton and the surrounding region. The support we have received over the years from Sports Hall is located in Boo Williams Sportsplex, an elite venue Hampton and the City, the Hampton Cup Regatta is one of that boasts eight basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, an the oldest and most successful races in the United States. indoor track and a variety of other event friendly features. —Lisa Hearn Adkins, President, Chairman/Race Director Things to do in Hampton Hampton Cup Regatta The city of Hampton is on the shores of the Chesapeake How to Get to Hampton Bay, meaning a day on the water is always an option. And after a tough game or grueling match, what better way to Served by Interstate 64, Hampton is three hours from relax than kicking back at one of Hampton’s top spots, like Washington, DC; three hours from Raleigh, North Carolina; Buckroe Beach or Outlook Beach. Beyond the bay, there is four hours from Baltimore; five hours from Philadelphia; a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy, such as golf at one and eight hours from New York. Hampton is serviced of two challenging 18-hole courses or a game of tennis at by two major airports, Newport News/Williamsburg the Hampton Tennis Center. Woodland Skatepark offers International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. ramps for skateboarders, bikers and in-line skaters, while the Hampton Carousel provides a unique opportunity for fun on the downtown waterfront. The carousel, built in 1920, is one of only 100 antique wooden merry-go-rounds still existing in the United States. Discover a world of imagination and fun at the Virginia Air & Space Center. The world-class Boo Williams Sportsplex science and learning facility, and official visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center, immerses guests into a Hampton Roads Convention Center · Hampton Coliseum · Hampton University · Fort Monroe full-throttle space and aviation experience. 800.487.8778 SportsHampton.com
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