Sports Planners Guide

SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE | 1 </li><li style="flex:1">2 | SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE </li></ul>TABLE OF CONTENTS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL BASKETBALL 06 10 14 16 18 19 20 22 25 29 31 32 36 37 42 44 48 50 52 56 57 59 60 62 74 BOWLING CHEERLEADING CROSS COUNTRY DOG RACING FENCING FOOTBALL GOLF GYMNASTICS ICE SKATING LACROSSE MOTORSPORTS SOCCER SWIMMING TENNIS TOURNAMENT FISHING TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL WHEELCHAIR SPORTS WRESTLING PARKS AND RECREATION SPORTS MUSEUMS FACILITY DIAGRAMS REFERENCE GUIDE <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE | 3 </li><li style="flex:1">4 | SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE </li></ul>S P O R T S P L A N N E R S G U I D E IT’S MORE THAN JUST A GAME IN BIRMINGHAM What’s in Birmingham? Everything. From a convenient location and state-of-the-art facilities to our easy-to-use planning resources, hosting your next sports event in Birmingham is a win-win. Birmingham’s four distinct seasons and beautiful facilities provide the backdrop for a range of competitions such of the Southeastern Conference and Southwestern Athletic Conference, Birmingham has long been a hub of all things as NCAA championships, SEC, SIAC, SWAC, and Gulf South athletic. Add to that the convenience of an international Conference championships, NASCAR and Indy Racing, the airport and the entertainment options that fill Alabama’s Davis Cup, the Bassmaster Classic and the Regions Tradition golf tournament. And with more than 3.4 million people living within 100 miles, our population packs the house for some of the South’s best sporting events. largest city, and it’s no wonder why Birmingham is fast becoming one of the nation’s favorite spots to play. Home to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and headquarters SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE | 5 BASEBALL & SOFTBALL BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE HOMEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (P) 205.871.9663 (F) 205.879.0879 1901 SOUTH LAKESHORE DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35309 SOFTBALL PARK (P) 205.226.4600 (F) 205.226.3049 900 ARKADELPHIA ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35254 (W) BSCSPORTS.NET/FACILITIES/SOFTBALL_PARK Facility is located on the campus of Homewood High School. Dimensions meet high school regulations. Concessions are available. Located on the campus of Birmingham‑Southern College. Concessions are available. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">1,000 </li><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">300 car </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">spectators </li><li style="flex:1">capacity </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">350 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">Available on </li></ul>campus & plentiful for most events. HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL (P) 205.985.8600 (F) 205.439.1201 1000 BUCCANEER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE STRIPLIN FIELD (BASEBALL) HOOVER, AL 35244 Facility is located on the campus of Hoover High School. Dimensions meet high school regulations. Concessions are available. (P) 205.226.4600 (F) 205.226.3049 900 ARKADELPHIA ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35254 (W) BSCSPORTS.NET/FACILITIES/STRIPLIN_FIELD <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul>Located on the campus of Birmingham‑Southern College. Concessions are available. 2 baseball 2 softball 1,000 spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">1,250 car </li></ul>capacity <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul>HOOVER METROPOLITAN STADIUM <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">1,000 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">Available on </li></ul>campus & plentiful for most events. (P) 205.444.7781 100 BEN CHAPMAN DRIVE HOOVER, AL 35244 (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=450 GEORGE WARD PARK (GREENSPRINGS) Host of the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament. This facility includes banquet facilities, RV park, concessions, picnic facilities and Skybox suites. (P) 205.322.9958 331 16TH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 (W) GREENSPRINGSPARK.COM <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">15,000 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">2,000 car </li></ul>capacity Located in downtown Birmingham. Concessions are available. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">6 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">800 </li></ul>spectators/ field <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">1,500 car </li></ul>capacity 6 | SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">HOOVER SPORTS PARK CENTRAL </li><li style="flex:1">REGIONS FIELD </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">(P) 205.444.7777 </li><li style="flex:1">(P) 205.988.3200 </li></ul>1400 1ST AVENUE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 (W) BARONS.COM 3468 CHAPEL LANE HOOVER, AL 35226 (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=664 This 22‑acre park is owned and operated by the City of Hoover. The park includes six lighted baseball/softball fields, a track, a playground, restrooms, press boxes and one football/soccer field. This park is also home to the Hoover girls softball program. Concessions are available. Regions Field was named the 2013 Ballpark of the Year by baseballparks.com. It is the home of the Birmingham Barons, Class AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">8,500 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">3,000 within </li></ul>5‑minute <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul>walk of park <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">6 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">400 </li><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">300 car </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">spectators </li><li style="flex:1">capacity </li></ul>RICKWOOD FIELD (P) 205.458.8161 (F) 205.852.8691 1137 2ND AVENUE WEST BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204‑4502 (W) RICKWOOD.COM HOOVER SPORTS PARK EAST (P) 205.444.7777 2649 OLD ROCKY RIDGE ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216‑4805 (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=665 Having opened on August 18, 1910, Rickwood Field is “America’s Oldest Ballpark.” Rickwood Field is the former home of the Birmingham Barons and Birmingham Black Barons. Babe Ruth, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, Stan Musial, LeRoy “Satchell” Paige, Willie Mays and other greats played here. It is a frequent site of Major League exhibition games. Additional information can be obtained through the Friends of Rickwood Field at 205‑458‑8161. This 160‑acre park is owned and operated by the City of Hoover. It includes softball, baseball, soccer and football fields, as well as a gazebo and playground equipment. Concessions are available. Facility also includes a press box. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">11 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">1,500 </li><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">300 car </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">spectators </li><li style="flex:1">capacity </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">10,000 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">2,000 car </li></ul>capacity LIBERTY PARK SPORTS COMPLEX SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (P) 205.967.7009 (F) 205.978.0227 4700 SICARD HOLLOW ROAD BULLDOG SOFTBALL FIELD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243 (W) VESTAVIAHILLSPARKS.COM/FACILITIES/ SPORTS‑COMPLEXES (P) 205.726.2966 (F) 205.726.2132 800 LAKESHORE DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229 (E) <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Liberty Park Sports Complex features 4 youth softball fields, 5 adult softball fields, 4 soccer fields and 1 football field. Field Dimensions: F1‑F4 225, F5‑F8 300. Located on the campus of Samford University and home of the Samford Lady Bulldogs. Concessions are available. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">9 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">5,000 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">Ample </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">1,000 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">Limited </li></ul>on‑campus parking. SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE | 7 SAMFORD UNIVERSITY JOE LEE GRIFFIN FIELD SPAIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL (P) 205.439.1400 4700 JAGUAR DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 (P) 205.726.2966 (F) 205.726.2132 800 LAKESHORE DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229 (E) <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>This facility includes a sheltered picnic pavilion, large playground and restrooms. Concessions are available. Located on the campus of Samford University, Joe Lee Griffin Field is the home of the Samford Bulldogs. Concessions are available. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul>2 Baseball 2 Softball 1,000 spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">1,000 car </li></ul>capacity <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">1,000 </li><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">Limited </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">spectators </li><li style="flex:1">on‑campus </li></ul>parking. SPAIN PARK SPORTS COMPLEX (P) 205.444.7777 4710 VALLEYDALE ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=674 SHADES MOUNTAIN PARK (P) 205.444.7777 1211 AL SEIER ROAD HOOVER, AL 35226 This facility includes a sheltered picnic pavilion, large playground and restrooms. Concessions are available. (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=672 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul>This 24‑acre park is owned and operated by the City of Hoover. It includes 9 baseball fields, a playground, a track, restrooms and a BBQ pavilion. Concessions are available. Facility only includes a press box. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">4 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">200 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">300 car </li></ul>capacity <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul>TRUSSVILLE SPORTS COMPLEX <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">9 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">500 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">150 car </li></ul>capacity (P) 205.661.3777 RIVERBEND ROAD TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul>SHEA BROTHERS 8 Baseball 6 Softball 1,500 spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">Ample </li></ul>SOFTBALL COMPLEX (P) 205.956.9518 500 VULCAN DRIVE IRONDALE, AL 35210 (W) HOMETEAMSONLINE.COM/TEAMS/?U=BHMTHUND ERBOLTS&S=SOFTBALL&T=C This facility includes two fields with artificial field turf surfaces and 200‑foot fences as well as concessions, a club house and batting cages. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">2 fields </li><li style="flex:1">800 </li><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">Ample </li></ul>spectators 8 | SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) SOFTBALL FIELD VESTAVIA HILLS SPORTS COMPLEX @ WALD PARK (P) 205.978.0166 (F) 205.978.0174 1973 MERRYVALE ROAD (P) 205.934.5181 VESTAVIA, AL 35216‑2740 (W) VESTAVIAHILLSPARKS.COM/FACILITIES/ SPORTS‑COMPLEXES 8TH AVENUE SOUTH AND 11TH STREET BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 This field is the home of the Lady UAB Blazers softball team. Concessions and locker rooms are available. Wald Park features 5 baseball fields, a walking track, the Vestavia Hills Swimming Pool, picnic areas, the Civic Center, the Senior’s Lodge and the Community Playground. Concessions are available. Field dimensions: F1‑F4 225, F5‑F8 300. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">800 </li><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">500 car </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">spectators </li><li style="flex:1">capacity </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">5 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">200 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">400 car </li></ul>capacity UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) YOUNG MEMORIAL FIELD WEST HOMEWOOD PARK (P) 205.934.5181 8TH AVENUE SOUTH AND 11TH STREET BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 (P) 205.332.6702 121 WEST OXMOOR ROAD HOMEWOOD, 35209 (W) HOMEWOODPARKS.COM/FACILITIES/ Located in downtown Birmingham, this field is the home of UAB baseball. Concessions are available. ATHLETIC‑FACILITIES/WEST‑HOMEWOOD‑PARK Concessions are available. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Natural turf </li><li style="flex:1">600 </li></ul>spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">500 car </li></ul>capacity <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF FIELDS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATS </li><li style="flex:1">LIGHTS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul>6 Baseball youth 500 3 Softball youth spectators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Yes </li><li style="flex:1">300 car </li></ul>capacity SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE | 9 BASKETBALL <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON </li><li style="flex:1">BIRMINGHAM CROSSPLEX </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">BILL HARRIS ARENA </li><li style="flex:1">CONVENTION COMPLEX ARENA </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">(P) 205.458.8400 </li><li style="flex:1">(P) 205.279.8900 </li></ul>2100 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BOULEVARD NORTH BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 (W) BJCC.ORG/MEETING_SPACES_DETAILS. PHP?PAGE=ARENA 2331 BESSEMER ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208‑3511 (W) BIRMINGHAMCROSSPLEX.COM Connected to the CrossPlex, the arena is a great multi‑purpose facility with 20,000‑square‑feet of floor space. It includes four team locker rooms, an official’s room and trainer’s room. Recent renovations include a state‑of‑ the‑art sound system, a four‑sided center, hung LED display scoreboard, basketball floor and basketball goals. Events such as NCAA basketball tournaments, SEC, C‑USA and SWAC Conference Championships are held in the Arena. Video scoreboard, video suite, three cameras and spotlights. Concessions are available. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF COURTS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATING </li><li style="flex:1">DIMENSIONS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"># OF COURTS </li><li style="flex:1">SEATING </li><li style="flex:1">DIMENSIONS </li><li style="flex:1">PARKING </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1</li><li style="flex:1">17,000 </li></ul>spectators Standard <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">NBA </li><li style="flex:1">10,000 within </li></ul>5 blocks of complex. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1</li><li style="flex:1">5,000 </li><li style="flex:1">NBA </li><li style="flex:1">1,500 car </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">capacity </li><li style="flex:1">spectators Standard </li></ul>

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