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FEATURING: COURTS Team Indiana is a statewide effort dedicated to maintaining TABLE OF CONTENTS and strengthening Indiana’s deep sports traditions. We have hosted hundreds of successful youth, collegiate, Olympic national and international championships across the state, 4 | BLOOMINGTON and it would be our honor to host your event in Indiana, 6 | ELKHART COUNTY where champions are crowned. 8 | EVANSVILLE Indiana communities are committed to being the best sports destinations in the country. Our venues span the spectrum from historic to state-of-the-art, so we can find the perfect 10 | FORT WAYNE space to fit your needs. No matter where you go in Indiana, you’ll find consistent, top- 12 | HAMILTON COUNTY notch service from our community members and partners. In addition to experienced professionals, we possess that one invaluable resource – dedicated volunteers who cater 14 | INDIANA DUNES to the needs of every participant and fan. 16 | Our state is centrally located, so traveling to Indiana is convenient and affordable. We are 18 | LAFAYETTE - WEST LAFAYETTE within a day’s drive for most of the country, and we have several regional and international airports for those who are farther or prefer to fly. Once you arrive in Indiana, you may 20 | MARSHALL COUNTY be surprised to find the terrain varies greatly across the state, from the beaches along 22 | SHELBY COUNTY Lake Michigan in the north to the rolling hills in . You’ll discover vibrant cities and quaint towns, boasting plenty of attractions for you to enjoy once the event has 24 | SOIN - CLARK AND FLOYD COUNTIES concluded. 26 | SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA For more information on the wide variety of sports-friendly communities, please visit 28 | SOUTH SHORE team-ind.org or contact me directly at 317.237.5025. We are eager to help you in the planning process and look to sharing our Hoosier Hospitality with you. 30 | TERRE HAUTE

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Shannon Sullivan Team Indiana FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

TWIN LAKES RECREATION CENTER , , GYMNASTICS, PICKLEBALL, BOXING, & WRESTLING This 98,000 square foot facility is a dream location for multiple sports and houses five regulation basketball courts that can be converted to volleyball or pickleball. Each court has a scoreboard and shot clock along with dividers that can separate or combine courts. Other highlights include an Astroturf indoor soccer field, full weight room and cardio studio, and meeting space for tournament HQ.

BLOOMINGTON

It doesn’t matter if it’s amateur, collegiate, or professional sports, Pete Nelson Sports Sales Manager Hoosier Sports Corporation strives to produce premiere events that ______Hoosier Sports Corporation bring participants, spectators, and visitors to Bloomington and Monroe 800.800.0037 County to enjoy everything it has to offer. [email protected] visitbloomington.com/sports

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ELKHART HEALTH & AQUATICS CENTER PICKLEBALL, BASKETBALL, & VOLLEYBALL Located in the heart of downtown Elkhart, the Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center is one of the nation’s newest and largest sports and health event facilities. It features a larger than Olympic-sized pool, physical fitness center, racquetball courts, squash courts, indoor track and a multiple room community center with flexible meeting space, multi-court gymnasium, and open gathering spaces.

NORTH SIDE GYM BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, WRESTLING, DANCE, CHEERLEADING, & KICKBALL North Side Gymnasium is the sixth largest school gym in the world located on the campus of North Side Middle School. The multi-purpose arena with a four-sided video board opened in 1954 and was home to the of the International Basketball League. Today, the gym holds 7,373 people and hosts basketball games, conventions, and concerts.

ELKHART SPORTS CENTER BASKETBALL, SOCCER, & VOLLEYBALL The Elkhart Sports Center is the premiere, competitive sporting facility in the area. They pride themselves on providing a clean, safe, friendly environment for thousands of children and adults every year competing at the highest level. The Elkhart Sports Center is a member of the US Sports Association and home of the Midwest Basketball Academy ELKHART (MBA Select). COUNTY In Elkhart County, culture and commerce combine to create a vibrant, Sonya L. Nash Director of Group and Experiential Sales & Marketing diverse, and unique community unlike any other. From historic theaters ______Elkhart County, IN, Convention & Visitors Bureau to restaurants serving up Midwest dishes, Elkhart will bring out the 574.903.1148 adventurer in you. [email protected] www.visitelkhartcounty.com

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FORD CENTER BASKETBALL & The 10,000-seat multipurpose arena is attached to the DoubleTree by Hilton in the heart of . The is home of the D1 men’s basketball program and the professional hockey team.

SCREAMING EAGLE ARENA BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL The Screaming Eagle arena includes a 4,800-seat basketball and volleyball arena. The arena additionally features six locker rooms and three additional warm-up courts.

EVANSVILLE

Located in , Evansville offers big city amenities Megan Heronemus Eric Marvin with small-town friendliness. You will enjoy affordable comfort with Director of Sales Executive Director ______Evansville CVB ______Evansville Sports Corporation top facilities. The team in Evansville is ready to provide a championship 800.433.3025 812.434.7699 [email protected] [email protected] experience to all players, coaches, and fans. visitevansville.com evansvillesports.org

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SPORTONE/PARKVIEW FIELDHOUSE BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, PICKLEBALL, & FUTSAL The SportONE/Parkview Fieldhouse is a 80,000 square foot multi-use sports center. As Fort Wayne’s premier volleyball/basketball complex, the fieldhouse features ten volleyball courts or 8 High School regulation basketball courts. Amenities include a 100-seat restaurant and bar and an on-site, walk-in Parkview Ortho Express Clinic.

TURNSTONE WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL, TRACK & FIELD, & GOALBALL Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities is an official Paralympic training site that has a 75,000 square foot fieldhouse; 230-meter track; four collegiate sized basketball courts; warm water pool; 13,000 square feet of extra flex space; and locker rooms with showers and restrooms specially designed for easy use by athletes with disabilities.

SPIECE BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, & PICKLEBALL Spiece Fieldhouse, a 150,000 square foot facility, has eight hardwood basketball courts or 10 volleyball courts; spectator seating; shot clock, scoreboard and locker rooms; and an extensive fitness center. FORT WAYNE Fort Wayne, the second largest city in Indiana, has so much to offer to your Stephanie Coleman Group Sales Manager, Sports sports tournament. From its convenient central location to its affordable ______Visit Fort Wayne prices, Fort Wayne is a great fit for groups of all shapes and sizes. 260.424.3700 [email protected] visitfortwayne.com/sports

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PACERS ATHLETIC CENTER BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, & FUTSAL Pacers Athletic Center, located at Grand Park, is an 88,000-square-foot facility home to eight indoor courts. This state-of-the-art indoor athletic facility has quickly become a Midwest hotspot for youth sports training, leagues, and tournaments. Athletes come to play basketball, volleyball, or futsal and join the multiple sporting events, camps, and club teams available year-round.

FINCH CREEK PARK & VOLLEYBALL Finch Creek Fieldhouse is a multi-sport facility with five basketball/volleyball courts. In addition to court sports, the facility includes a grand total of 56,00 square-feet of turf, featuring two full infields for baseball and softball as well as two fields for football, soccer, lacrosse, and rugby. There are also 11 batting cages for baseball and softball players.

HAMILTON

COUNTY Photo by: Hamilton County Tourism Hamilton County, Indiana includes the suburbs of Carmel, Westfield, Laura Kelner Director of Sales Fishers, and Noblesville. More than 4,000 hotel rooms are available ______Hamilton County Sports Authority and upscale shopping, local dining, home-grown breweries, and unique 317.848.3181 attractions await. Play Hard - Rest Easy, in Hamilton County! [email protected] visithamiltoncounty.com/sports

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THE COURTS OF NWI BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, & This 60,000 square foot indoor complex features four high school regulation basketball courts, three championship indoor tennis courts with asphalt surfaces, two volleyball courts, as well as softball and baseball cages.

WOODLAND PARK VOLLEYBALL, DODGEBALL, BASKETBALL, BADMINTON, TENNIS, & SKATEBOARDING With access to the Iron Horse Trail, Woodland Park is 64 acres and houses a multi- purpose gymnasium that can be modified for three volleyball courts, one basketball court, or one indoor soccer field. The outdoor facilities include one NSA softball/baseball field and a quarter mile walking trail. The park is also home to a Veteran’s Memorial, two playgrounds, picnic shelters, and a dog park.

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL, TENNIS, & VOLLEYBALL Valparaiso University is a beautiful NCAA Division I Campus with new and upgraded facilities, including two indoor basketball courts, two volleyball courts, and 12 tennis courts. In addition to court sports, the campus features baseball, football, soccer, softball, INDIANA and a 25-yard lap pool. DUNES Located right next to the shores of Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes is the Dustin Ritchea Production Director perfect place for your next tournament or championship. The abundant ______Indiana Dunes Tourism selection of IGA/PGA certified courses, professional-grade BMX 219.926.2255 tracks, and world-class indoor/outdoor sporting venues will win you over. [email protected] Indianadunes.com

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INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER VOLLEYBALL, GYMNASTICS, CHEER, & BASKETBALL The Indiana Convention Center boasts 566,600 square feet of space including 11 halls, 71 meeting rooms, 49 loading docks, three ballrooms, and 12 connected hotels. Major events include the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships (50,000 attendees), USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships, and JAMfest Super Cheer Nationals.

BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE BASKETBALL Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Bankers Life Fieldhouse is a state-of-the- art facility and home to the and . With more than 18,000 seats, this fieldhouse has been recognized as the finest NBA basketball arena in the country by Sports Business Journal and has hosted the NCAA Women’s Final Four and the Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments.

INDIANA FARMERS COLISEUM BASKETBALL The is a one-of-a-kind multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility and the home court to the NCAA IUPUI Jaguars. In addition to court sports, the facility is home to the ECHL’s and hosts over 150 events annually ranging from professional and collegiate sports, live music, auto auctions, and special events. INDIANAPOLIS

From youth tournaments to the Super Bowl, Indianapolis has professionals Schnette Queisser Jackie Lewis and volunteers that know how to deliver the best competition experience National Sales Manager – Sports Director of Sales ______Visit Indy ______Indiana State Fair Commission possible. Excellent venues and amenities, a walkable downtown, and a 317.262.8224 317.927.7500 [email protected] [email protected] vibrant sports culture will create a winning event for participants and fans. Visitindy.com Indianastatefair.com

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McCAW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS PICKLEBALL Since the facility’s opening in 2018, McCaw Park has been home to many tournaments and events. The pickleball facility at McCaw is the largest of its kind in the state of Indiana, with 12 lighted pickleball courts kept in excellent condition. Other amenities include restrooms and shelter houses located close by.

LAFAYETTE- WEST LAFAYETTE

Lafayette-West Lafayette, home of Purdue University, is rich with tradition Emily Weisenberger Sports Marketing Manager and all the beauty of a classic Midwestern destination. The vibrant downtown ______Visit Lafayette – West Lafayette remains the heart of the ever-growing community, filled with eclectic 800.872.6648 shopping, quaint coffee shops, and restaurants. [email protected] homeofpurdue.com

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THE ZONE SPORTS COMPLEX BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL The Zone Sports Complex is a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, in Plymouth, Indiana. It houses four 84-foot basketball courts and a break-out area half court for individual instruction, strength, and agility training.

MARSHALL COUNTY Marshall County is home to a beautiful, quaint community with lakes Cori Humes Executive Director and rolling countryside. Located on the crossroads of U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 Marshall______County Convention & Visitors Bureau in , Marshall County is only a short 98 miles east of 256.582.7015 , IL and 124 miles north of Indianapolis, IN. [email protected] marshallcountycvb.com

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WILLIAM GARRETT GYMNASIUM BASKETBALL The William Garrett Gymnasium is home to two full size 84’ x 50’ wood floor auxiliary gyms. This venue has a seating capacity of 5,800, a training room, officials’ room, and men/women’s dressing rooms. Other amenities include 30 media seats, an indoor track, and four concession stands.

SHELBY COUNTY There is always something interesting, inspiring, and invigorating going Rachael Ackley Executive Director on in Shelby County. Thoroughbred racing at Indiana Downs, unique ______Shelby County Tourism Morristown Derby Days, and Shelby County Arts Fest will keep you 317.398.9623 coming back year-round. [email protected] visitshelbycounty.com

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SOUTHERN INDIANA SPORTS CENTER VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, & PICKLEBALL SISC is a multi-purpose sports facility complex with mezzanine and commons area. Inside, there are four indoor courts (volleyball, basketball, pickleball) and men’s and women’s locker rooms.

NACHAND FIELDHOUSE BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL Nachand Fieldhouse is a 1,400 square foot facility. The fieldhouse boasts a full-court basketball and volleyball arena. Additional amenities include a fitness room, walking track, and restrooms.

SOIN - CLARK AND FLOYD COUNTIES

Located in the sweet spot of Indiana, Southern Indiana offers unique Todd Read Trade and Consumer Sales Manager experiences for sporting events. Facilities range from the quaint ______SoIN Tourism settings of the local parks to a stadium fit for local NAIA school, Indiana 812.282.6654 University Southeast. [email protected] gosoin.com

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND – STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, CHEER, TABLE TENNIS, & OTHER COURT SPORTS A centerpiece of the IU South Bend campus, the Student Activities Center is a multi- purpose facility that checks in at 100,000 square feet. It includes a main gym floor for basketball and volleyball, plus dividers for the other court areas. There is also a three-lane running track, racquetball courts, and full-service locker rooms.

SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE – ANGELA ATHLETIC AND WELLNESS CENTER BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, CHEER, GYMNASTICS, & OTHER COURT SPORTS Recently renovated, the Angela Athletic and Wellness Center features one main court with an additional three-court fieldhouse, plus an elevated track. There are dedicated spaces for group classes like yoga and Pilates, plus a café and social area for groups to gather.

BETHEL UNIVERSITY – WIEKAMP ATHLETIC CENTER BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, & OTHER COURT SPORTS Home to one of the top men’s NAIA basketball programs in the country, Bethel University’s Wiekamp Athletic Center is a 36,000 square foot complex with varsity locker rooms, coaches’ offices, a workout facility, and a training room. A large lobby connects SOUTH BEND the facility to Goodman Gymnasium. MISHAWAKA Sports are stitched into the fabric of the South Bend Mishawaka community. Nick Kleva Sports Market Development Manager South Bend is positioned as a hub of the Great Lakes region and home to ______Visit South Bend Mishawaka one of college football’s most storied programs and one of the best Single-A 800.519.0577 ballparks in baseball. [email protected] visitsouthbend.com

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HAMMOND SPORTSPLEX AND COMMUNITY CENTER BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, WRESTLING, & GYMNASTICS Opened in 2018, the complex features six basketball courts with practice cross court rims, six regulation-sized and 12 cross-court practice volleyball courts. Other amenities include two regulation-sized indoor turf soccer fields, six indoor batting cages, a quarter-mile walking/running track, and a hospitality room.

LINCOLN CENTER BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, TABLE TENNIS, & PICKLEBALL The fieldhouse offers four basketball or volleyball courts with a walking track around the perimeter. The facility is also home to an annual table tennis championship.

DEAN AND BARBARA WHITE COMMUNITY CENTER VOLLEYBALL & BASKETBALL Opening in March of 2021, this facility will feature three regulation-sized basketball courts, six volleyball courts, a rock-climbing wall, a multi-purpose turf field for youth soccer and football, a multi-purpose hospitality room, and three meeting rooms. SOUTH SHORE The South Shore of Lake Michigan is the perfect destination for your Heather Becerra Chief Marketing Officer next sporting event. Situated just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, ______South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority this centralized location makes South Shore easily accessible from 219.746.2575 almost anywhere in the United States. [email protected] alongthesouthshore.com

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ROSE-HULMAN: THE SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTER AT ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BASKETBALL, RACQUETBALL, & VOLLEYBALL Hulman Center, a 10,200-seat multipurpose arena in downtown Terre Haute, has been home of many exciting NCAA and IHSAA athletic contests in its nearly 40-year history. With its unique Boston Celtics-style parquet floor, and home to Rose-Hulman’s basketball and volleyball programs, this 1,700-seat facility hosted the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Final Four in 2002 and 2003. The Hulman Center has a press box, spectator seating, parking, restrooms and concessions.

BRICKWAY TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CLUB TENNIS & PICKLEBALL The indoor facility is open late September through late May. It was recently upgraded and features six courts to be used for tennis and pickleball.

WABASH VALLEY FAMILY SPORTS CENTER BASKETBALL Established in 1998 and serving more than 1,400 athletes annually, the Family Sports Center offers students from West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois opportunities to play both basketball and volleyball. With three volleyball and two basketball courts, WVFSC also welcomes travel teams from across the United States for TERRE summer tournaments.

HAUTE Photo by: Rose-Hulman/Bryan Cantwell Terre Haute sits on the banks of the Wabash and is a perfect location David Patterson Executive Director for events. Conveniently located in West Central Indiana, just east of the Terre______Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau Illinois border, the community is within driving distance of seven major 812.234.5555 cities. With nationally recognized assets, Terre Haute is a region rich in [email protected] terrehaute.com sports and outdoor recreation.

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