IRVING CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU & & Sports WELCOME

PLAYING INTO Located in the center of the /Fort Worth area and adjacent OVERTIME to DFW International Airport, Irving is most often known HOTELS through its connections to professional sports. The city is home Irving has 75+ hotels and more than 11,000 to the ’ global headquarters and the annual rooms. The city’s hotels home of the PGA Tour’s AT&T Byron Nelson Championship. range from resort and luxury to all-suite and A Place to Team Up. Sporting Like Being Right on the value properties, with groups find it easy to team with Irving’s 50-Yard-Line. In Irving, you can rates to suit any budget. central location and world-class also catch a Wild World And with over 200,000 facilities. Our sporting venues are not TeamTennis match or attend the square feet of meeting limited to the professional. , LPGA Shootout. space, Irving hotels Irving’s business district, has served as include ample function the site of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team In addition, Irving’s prime location space for events. Trials for the Triathlon competition and provides quick access to all the more recently for the Pan American major sports venues in the area. TRANSPORTATION Triathlon Championships. Athletes AT&T Stadium, home of the five- Most Irving hotels swim the business district’s unique time Super Bowl champion Dallas offer complimentary adjacent lake before hitting the streets Cowboys and Globe Life Park shuttle transportation for the running and cycling portions. in Arlington, home of the Texas to and from DFW And baseball has always had a home Rangers, are 15 minutes south. International Airport. in Irving, which served as the site of PONY Baseball’s Mustang World Series Lone Star Park, a world-class CONVENTION for more than a decade. Irving is also track for thoroughbred racing, is SERVICES the proud home of Miracle League 10 minutes south and Texas Motor The ICVB goes the extra Field, providing accessible venues Speedway, Texas’ only Cup yard with event support, to athletes of every age and ability. racing facility, is 20 minutes west. including registration help and volunteer American Airlines Center, home court coordination; welcome Score with Our New Center. Irving’s shining new convention for the and home ice bags with lapel facility, the Irving Convention Center for the , is 15 minutes east. pins, name badges, at Las Colinas, can accommodate pens, brochures, etc.; a variety of sporting events, such When you combine outstanding and facilitation in as judo, , fencing, sports venues and easy accessibility coordinating off- , weightlifting, and with Irving’s 75+ hotels, Irving hits a site activities. mixed martial arts competitions, home run as the site for any event. as well as host walks and runs. ICC Capacity for Sports Events

The multi-functional exhibit hall can accommodate a variety of sporting events including the following:

n Gymnastics set up is equivalent to 2 standard-sized gyms with all 4 rotations (vault, beam, floor and uneven bars).

n USA Judo (hosting 2-4 events per year) set up has 8 mats plus judging areas.

n MMA set up includes competition ring and bleacher/floor seating for 3,000.

n USA regional competition set up is 10 floor mats and raised championship stage.

n Also sets up for 12 high school or 12 college wrestling areas, or 28 fencing strips.

n Cheerleading competitions have up to 50,000 square feet of column-free floor space.

There is retractable seating for 1,100, with seats folding away into built-in storage.

On Deck. Located on 40 acres of Home Run. Adjacent to Dallas/Fort averaging about 1,000 square feet. rolling hills in the Las Colinas Urban Worth International Airport, access to The space is divided into 11 dedicated Center in Irving, Texas, the striking new the Irving Convention Center is quick, conference rooms, one dedicated Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas efficient and easy. DART Light Rail’s board room and a junior ballroom is a soaring 275,000-square-foot multi- Orange Line connects Dallas with Las that can be divided into a variety of functional building and the first phase Colinas and with DFW Airport, making flexible configurations, including up of a mixed-use entertainment district the Irving Convention Center even more to 8 individual meeting rooms. The that will comprise a convention center accessible and convenient for travelers. unique layout of the prefunction space hotel, restaurants, retail space and a on this level is also highly flexible and concert venue for 6,500. Taking a Shot. The building is can accommodate multiple groups or divided into three main levels, with provide several staging areas for the A Hit. As the global headquarters of the 50,000-square-foot, column-free same group. six Fortune 500 companies and home exhibition hall on the first floor, along to thousands of corporations, Irving with the concierge desk and several Celebration! An exceptionally understands great customer service. green rooms. The mezzanine level well-appointed 20,000-square-foot features a relaxing café and covered, grand ballroom and pre-function Safe! More than 75 hotels are literally outdoor terrace with access from both area is located on the top level of the within 10 minutes of the convention inside and outside the facility. convention center. This flexible space center. In fact, 18 properties are within a can be divided into an array of meeting 2-mile radius. And Score! The meeting and rooms or smaller event rooms. The large junior ballroom level provides 20,000 kitchen that services the convention square feet of meeting space in up center is also located on this floor. to 20 different breakout rooms, each REGION FORT WORTH THE DALLAS/

AND LOCATION While Irving and the Dallas/Fort Worth area offer tremendous MATTERS! options for sporting event venues, there are many additional Located “smack-dab” reasons that make the area a perfect location for local, in the middle of Dallas regional, national and international sports competitions. and Fort Worth and adjacent to DFW This is where east meets west, the weather is moderate, International Airport, people are hospitable and a “can-do” spirit dominates. Irving is the perfect city to rest your hat while Central Location. The Dallas/Fort Media. The Dallas/Fort Worth your group experiences Worth region is less than four hours area is the nation’s fifth-largest Dallas/Fort Worth. As by air from major cities in Canada, media market and consistently one of only a few places Mexico and the U.S. No other major ranks among the top five sports in the world where you destination offers that convenience. cities nationwide by Sporting News. can enjoy five-star The media and the audience they dining one day and a Moderate Weather. Mostly sunny serve take their sports seriously! chuck wagon cookout skies, low rainfall and reasonable the next, we promise temperatures make the region a Progressive Communities. a truly unforgettable favorite for all sports, all year long. The “can-do” mentality that drives experience. the region results in excellence in the Superior Transportation region’s facilities, parks, lakes, System. DFW International Airport courses and other locations perfectly DRIVING DISTANCE TO IRVING FROM: has more domestic non-stop flights suited for athletic competition. than any other city, with about 2,300 Dallas – 15 miles daily flights, plus the area offers one Hospitality. The friendly charm for Fort Worth – 20 miles of the most prominent urban, regional which this region is known makes it Grapevine – 5 miles airports in the nation: Love Field. In one of the most popular destinations Arlington – 10 miles addition, there’s the newest light for business and leisure travel in rail system in the U.S., train service America and the #1 visitor destination between Fort Worth and Dallas and in Texas. The hospitality industry in a network of bus routes, taxis and the Dallas/Fort Worth region knows rental cars designed for convenience. how to take care of its guests! SPORTS FACILITIES

While Irving may be best known for big name sports, it is also a haven for recreational and amateur events. Here’s why thousands come here to play.

Las Colinas Urban Center. As a sporting venue, the Urban Center offers a unique multi-use area on Lake Carolyn suitable to a variety of competitions. Previous events include: U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Triathlon, Iron Girl Texas triathlon, TexasMan triathlons, the inaugural TriAmerica triathlon, Playtri Festival ITU Pan American triathlon and Dragon Boat racing.

Golf Courses. As home to the PGA Tour’s annual AT&T Byron Nelson Championship since 1983, Irving is serious about golf. In addition to the two courses, TPC and Cottonwood Valley, utilized for the Nelson, Irving also boasts several top-flight public courses nearby, including L.B. Municipal Golf Course, Twin Wells Golf Course and Riverchase Golf Course. Additionally, Irving has two private courses, Las Colinas Country Club, home to the North Texas LPGA Shootout, and Hackberry Creek Country Club, both ClubCorp properties.

Las Colinas Equestrian Center. One of the finest equestrian facilities in the Southwest, the beautiful Las Colinas Equestrian Center is host to all levels of hunter/jumper competitions, horse trials, gaited horse events and individual breed shows. The Center boasts the largest private covered riding arena in the area, a smaller covered schooling arena attached and four additional outdoor arenas complete with all-weather footing. The Equestrian Center is situated along the scenic canals of Las Colinas and adjoins sixty-two beautiful acres of woods and grasslands set aside by the city for parks and equestrian use.

Lone Star Park. Located near Irving’s city limits and home of the 2004 IRVING FACTS Breeders’ Cup, Lone Star Park offers Class 1 horse racing facilities. With a capacity of 8,000, the venue has 280,000 square feet of space spread among seven Founded: 1903 levels, including suites and a penthouse. Incorporated: 1914 Population: 225,427 Nearby, the Alliance Skate Park features a competitive Land Area: 693 sq. miles Alliance Skate Park. skate park for in-line skating and hockey, biking and skateboarding. The skate Elevation: 470 feet park includes intermediate and advanced courses, a beginner’s course, world- Area Codes: 214, 469, 972, 817 class vert ramp and an in-line hockey rink. For more Irving statistics, please visit cityofirving.org . A private university campus situated in Irving’s Las Colinas area, the University of Dallas offers a multitude of venues for collegiate and amateur events. Campus facilities include: Braniff Field, an all-purpose field for rugby, soccer or football; Maher Center, an indoor facility for or with cross courts and seating capacity for more than 800; Crusader Field for baseball, softball and lacrosse; an eight-court tennis facility; and three soccer fields. The U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Championship and the Gold Blade Open Fencing Tournament are among the competitions previously hosted on the University of Dallas campus. Irving Parks & Recreation. Irving boasts an extensive park system with 43 parks and recreation centers. The wide variety of sports facilities includes basketball and tennis courts, football and soccer fields, multi-use and racquetball courts, baseball, softball and volleyball facilities, cricket and horseshoe areas, sandlot fields, in-line hockey rinks and disc golf courses. Other activities include picnicking, hiking, bike trails, fishing, , canoeing and boating. ADDITIONAL FACILITIES n Trinity View Park – Three football fields, two baseball fields, eleven soccer fields, four adult softball fields, lights, restrooms, bleachers, scoreboards and ADVANTAGE SPORTS PA system. The facility has hosted the PONY Baseball Mustang World Series COMPLEX and several USSSA Softball tournaments. Home of Texas Advantage Volleyball, a n  Irving Soccer Complex – Thirteen soccer fields, concession stand, registered junior affiliate bleachers, playground and restrooms. This venue has hosted the Spikefest of USA Volleyball, this Volleyball Tournament and a variety of amateur soccer tournaments. complex features

n Lively Point Skate Park – Approximately 20,000 square feet of street eight indoor volleyball skating elements such as stairs, railings, pyramids, radial edges, grind edges, courts, concessions manual pads, quarter pipes and hubba ledges. It is constructed out of and a meeting room. concrete with steel coping railing to accommodate BMX bikes. The park also FENCING INSTITUTE includes an in-ground bowl with a 3/4 pipe, flow bowl, volcano and an over- OF TEXAS vert pocket. The free-use facility contains security lighting for night usage, a A member of the United security fence and shade structures. States Fencing Association,

n Miracle League Field – This fully accessible facility features safety ramps the facility world-class and wider play platforms, as well as a rubber surface to provide access has five practice strips to all parts of the playground and field. It is the home field for the Miracle and one private lesson League of Irving. area. Showcases a parquet room and n  Southwest Park – Four softball fields, lights, bleachers and restrooms. observation deck with This site has hosted NCAA Lone Star Conference and American Southwest two practice strips and Conference women’s softball tournaments. one lesson strip. A full- service facility, the Institute Lighted Athletic Fields Cottonwood Creek Park (1 soccer) has a full-time armorer Fritz Park (2 softball) Lively Park (1 baseball) on staff to support the Miracle League Field (1 softball) Twin Wells Park (2 softball) fencers’ equipment needs.

Irving Independent School District. Sports and Texas public schools are longtime partners and Irving is no exception. With four high schools, eight middle schools, twenty elementary schools and all the sports facilities that accompany them, including Irving Schools Stadium, which supports seating for 11,500, the Irving Independent School District offers a range of venues for amateur and recreational events. From gymnasiums and football fields to facilities for to softball, volleyball and baseball complexes, the Irving ISD has a site for every sport.

North Lake College & Natatorium. North Lake College offers a variety of sports venues in a scenic campus setting. North Lake’s natatorium is equipped with a removable roof and serves as both an indoor and outdoor facility. The 50-meter pool is temperature-controlled and fully equipped with a teaching pool, chair lift and handicapped entry/exit ramps. The natatorium has previously hosted the National Governing Bodies’ U.S. Synchronized Swimming, USA and USA Swimming competitions. The campus also offers baseball fields (one college, two youth), soccer fields (one college, one youth) and a gymnasium for basketball. 16 FO 82 28 RT WORT 0 Texas (7) TexasNorth LPGA (11) Brahmas Star Lone PrairieGrand AirHogs (4) Frisco RoughRiders (14) FC Dallas Stars (1) Dallas MavericksDallas (1) (2) Cowboys Dallas (16) at Colonial Invitational Crowne Plaza AT&T Byron Championship Nelson (26) Sports Professional 7 20

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