D i r e c t o r y a n D F a c i l i t i e s G u i D e
2016-2017 FLORIDA SPORTS
A Publication of the Florida Sports Foundation
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“Florida continues to be a national leader in hosting world class sporting events. The Florida Sports Directory and Facilities Guide showcases the
world-class sports venues offered by the state’s 28 sports commissions. Each area of the state offers something unique. Besides the wide variety of sports
facilities offered statewide, be sure to sample some of the local culture and amenities found only in Florida. It will be the experience of a lifetime.”
— John Webb, President, Florida Sports Foundation
“Florida has hosted many of the world’s top amateur and
professional athletic events and championships, and we are proud
of our outstanding network of knowledgeable sports organizations
statewide. Florida is the perfect place to host your event.”
— Governor Rick Scott
Welcome to Florida
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Florida SportS FoundationFlorida Sports Foundation ...........................................................................................3
Sunshine State Games .................................................................................................4
Florida Senior Games ..................................................................................................5
Florida SportS CommiSSionSSports Commission Locator Map ...............................................................................7
Bradenton Area Sports Commission .........................................................................9
Broward County Sports Development .....................................................................12
Central Florida Sports Commission .........................................................................17
Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing ....................................................21
Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau .................................................... 25
Columbia County Sports Commission ................................................................... 29
Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau ............................................ 33
Emerald Coast Sports Commission ........................................................................ 36
Gainesville Sports Commission .............................................................................. 39
Jacksonville Sports Council....................................................................................... 43
Kissimmee Sports Commission .................................................................................47
Lee County Sports Development ............................................................................51
Miami-Dade Sports Commission .............................................................................. 55
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau ...................... 59
Ocala/Marion Sports Commission .......................................................................... 63
Palm Beach County Sports Commission .................................................................67
Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches .......................................................................71
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau ...............................................75
Pasco County Office of Tourism Development .................................................... 79
Pensacola Sports Association ................................................................................... 83
Santa Rosa County Sports Development ...............................................................87
Sarasota County Sports Commission .......................................................................91
Space Coast Sports Promotions ............................................................................. 95
St. Pete/Clearwater Sports Commission ................................................................ 99
Tallahassee Sports Council/Visit Tallahassee ........................................................ 103
Tampa Bay Sports Commission .............................................................................. 107
Treasure Coast Sports Commission ........................................................................ 111
Florida SportS direCtoryFlorida Sports Commissions ....................................................................................115
Florida Convention and Visitors Bureaus & Tourist Development Councils ...118
Florida Professional Sports ......................................................................................121
Florida Colleges & Universities ............................................................................. 126
amateur SportS direCtoryUnited States Olympic Committee ........................................................................ 129
International Olympic Committee ......................................................................... 129
Affiliate Sport Organizations ................................................................................... 138
Community-Based Multisport Councils ................................................................. 139
Education-Based Multisport Councils .................................................................... 140
Armed Forces Sports ................................................................................................ 140
John Webb
President/CEO
Stephen V. RodRiguez
Senior Vice President
ChaRlotte CoWen
Director of Finance & Human Resources
niCk gandy
Director of Communications
liSa kiRkland oSteen
Director of Marketing
SaRah kiRChbeRg
Event Manager
MiChael WaShington
Event Manager
kelSey SMith
Project Manager/Executive Assistant
Florida Sports Foundation101 North Monroe Street, Suite 1000
Tallahassee, FL 32301(850) 488-8347
Clearwater Satellite office1501 N. Belcher Road, #238
Clearwater, FL 33761(727) 724-3082 or
1-866-FL-GAMES (354-2637)
www.flasports.com
C O N T E N T S
The 2016-17 Florida Sports Directory and Facilities Guide was compiled and edited by Nick Gandy. Production and Design by Laura Pichard-Murphy, Paisley Design, Tallahassee. Special thanks to the staffs of the Sports Commissions and Convention and Visitors Bureaus for their contributions to the individual area pages.
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Florida Sports — a $44 Billion IndustryThe Florida Sports Foundation (FSF), Inc. is a 501(C) 3 non-profit corporation, serving as the State of Florida’s Sports Industry Development Organization. The mission of the Florida Sports Foundation is to:
Assist Florida’s communities with securing, hosting and retaining Sporting events and sports related business that generate significant economic impact and Sports Tourism for the state of Florida through the Foundation’s grant programs, legislative initiatives and Industry Partner service, recognition and development.
• Provide the citizens of Florida with participation opportunities in Florida’s Sunshine State Games and Florida Senior Games events.
• Serve as Florida’s leading resource for Sport Tourism research and facts.• Assist in the promotion of targeted leisure sports industries in Florida.• Assist National and Florida State Governing Bodies to promote amateur
sport development through Florida’s Sunshine State Games and hosting events in Florida
The FSF’s 2014 Economic Impact Survey of Sports indicates Florida Sports and Recreation spending is responsible for $44.4 billion in total economic impact, or roughly 3.5% of Florida’s Gross State Product.
With ideal year-round weather and state-of-the-art facilities, Sports and Recreation activities attracted more than 13.3 million out-of-state visitors to the State of Florida and those activities support more than 430,000 jobs.
The FSF Grant Programs assist communities and host organizations in attracting sporting events, which bring out-of-state visitors and generate significant economic impact for the State. In fiscal year 2014-15, the Foundation’s grant program awarded 127 grants that generated $606 million in economic impact and brought more than 650,000 visitors to Florida.
The FSF Grant Program was recognized by the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) for a return on investment (ROI) of $5.61 for every dollar spent in the Grant program.
www.FlaSportS.com
(850) 488-8347
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The Sunshine State Games is an Olympic-style festival program created throughout the state for amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels. Florida’s citizens have the opportunity and incentive to develop their physical talents and competitive abilities.
Each year, more than 25 sports are presented year-round in a variety of Florida communities to showcase the first-class facilities the state has to offer. The Games offer individual and team sports, water-based sports, martial arts, physically demanding sports and sports utilizing strategy and concentration.
Of the more than 200,000 participants since 1980, many have gone on to fulfill their dreams on a national and international stage, including the Olympic Games. Thousands more have achieved personal goals and victories. They all have been a part of a great Florida tradition of amateur competition that symbolizes the true spirit of Olympic-style sports.
The Sunshine State Games provides Floridians with the incentive to train and the opportunity to compete in the the nation’s longest standing State Games.
SportS oF the SunShIne State GameS Archery•ArtisticRoller-skating•Badminton•Basketball•BeachUltimate
BMXCycling•Boxing•DiscGolf•Dominoes•Fencing•FigureSkating•JudoKarate•Lacrosse•Powerlifting•Rugby•SportShooting•SwimmingSynchronizedSwimming•TableTennis•Taekwondo•Track&Field
Ultimate•Weightlifting•Wrestling•WaterPolo
Visit www.SunshineStateGames.comcall toll Free: (866) 354-2637 (FlGameS)
or email [email protected]
about the Sunshine State Games
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about the Florida Senior GamesThe Florida Senior Games Series is a multi-sport event program for adults 50 and over. The series consists of events throughout Florida leading up to the Florida Senior Games in December. The Florida Senior Games is also a destination for top athletes throughout the US and internationally.
For over 25 years, the Florida Senior Games has been dedicated to fitness and wellness, symbolizing Florida’s emphasis on providing healthy aging through sport. The Series qualifiers are held throughout the year in every corner of the state. They all lead to the Florida Senior Games in December, a statewide competition with more than 20 sports in action over nine days of competition.
SportS oF the FlorIda SenIor GameSArchery•Badminton•BagToss•BasketballShooting•Basketball(3on3)•Billiards
Bowling•Cycling•Croquet•Golf•Horseshoes•LawnBowling•PickleballPowerlifting•PowerWalk•RaceWalk•Racquetball•RoadRace•ShuffleboardSoftball•Swimming•TableTennis•TaiChi•Tennis•Track&Field•Volleyball
Visit www.FloridaSeniorGames.com or call 866-FlGameS for more information!
The Florida Sports Foundation is a proud member of the National Senior Games Association and the Florida Senior Games serves as a national qualifierinevennumberedyears.
Over 13.3 million sports-related tourists visit Florida annually.
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F l o r I da ’ S S p o rt S c o m m I S S I o n S
1 Bradenton Area Sports Commission
2 Broward County Sports Development
3 Central Florida Sports Commission/Visit Orlando
4 Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing
5 Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau
6 Columbia County Sports Commission
7 Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
8 Emerald Coast Sports Commission
9 Gainesville Sports Commission
10 Jacksonville Sports Council
11 Kissimmee Sports Commission
12 Lee County Sports Development
13 Miami-Dade Sports Commission
14 Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau
15 Ocala/Marion Sports Commission
16 Palm Beach County Sports Commission
17 Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches
18 Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
19 Office of Tourism Development - Pasco County
20 Pensacola Sports Association
21 Santa Rosa County Sports Development
22 Sarasota County Sports Commission
23 Space Coast Sports Promotions
24 St. Pete/Clearwater Sports Commission
25 Tallahassee Sports Council Visit Tallahassee
26 Tampa Bay Sports Commission
27 Treasure Coast Sports Commission
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Bradenton Area Sports Commission S E R V I N G M A N AT E E C O U N T y
The Bradenton Area has been a
perennial favorite for athletes, teams
and their coaches for years. The area’s
superb weather, welcoming attitude and
tremendous value all combine to make it a
top sports destination. The area is easy to
get to and get around. And for many sports,
it offers the finest facilities for training and
sports events in the nation.
Sean WalteRDirector of Sports 1 Haben BoulevardPalmetto, Florida 34221(941)729-9177x239Sean.Walter@BACVB.comwww.BradentonAreaSportsCommission.com
aCCeSS & loCation:Location: Nestled between Tampa and Sarasota, the Bradenton Area is a coastal destination. Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key offer 19 miles of sugar white sand beaches.
Transportation:
By Air: Close to 3 international airports: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)isourlocalairport;TampaInternationalAirport(TIA)is40milestothenorth;St.Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE)is35milestothenorth.
By Car: EasilyaccessiblefromI-75(exits217,220,224).
Population: 350,000
aCCoMModationS:Number of Hotel Rooms: 6,800
Average Cost Per Room: $69 - $199
Assortment of Team Homes and Hotels, Dorms, Short/Long-term Rentals of single family homes, cottages, villas, and campgroundsBeach Volleyball on Bradenton Beaches
IMG Academy
IMG Academy
Premier Sports Campus
Pirate City
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FacIlItIeS & SportSBradenton Area Convention CenterDescription: The60,000squarefootconventioncenteroffersa34,500squarefootarenafloorandaseatingcapacityof4,000.Itisanideallocationforeverythingfromseminars,banquetsandtradeshowstosportingeventsandconcerts.TheBradentonAreaConventionCenter has a professional and friendly staff ready to assist in planning and overseeing any function.
Sports: Basketball,Wrestling,Gymnastics,Boxing,IndoorSoccerandFootball,Cheerleading,Powerlifting, Sports Meetings & Conventions.
Bradenton Motorsports ParkDescription:WeeklyNHRADragRacing,plusmanynationalserieseventsincludingDragRacing, Grudge Racing, Car shows, Professional drag racing and testing, Club track days, Heads-up drag racing and Bracket racing.
Ellenton Ice Sports ComplexDescription:The115,000squarefoot“Igloo-likecomplexisastate-of-the-artfacilityonthe Florida Gulf Coast offering recreational and entertainment activities for all ages. The complexfeaturestwoNHLsizeicerinks,a13,500squarefootindoorsoccer/footballfield,a fitness center, conference rooms, concessions area, Precision Edge Hockey Pro Shop, massage therapy and integrated body therapies.
Sports: Championship Hockey, Figure Skating, Indoor Soccer, and can offer space to Indoor Cheerleading, Badminton, Archery, Karate and Judo.
Desoto Speedway Description: The south’s fastest short track, 3/8 mile asphalt track. An array of auto and truckracing;funfortheentirefamily.Fullconcessions,closedcircuitTV.
IMG AcademyDescription: A multi-sport training camp/academy situated on 190 acres. The academies include: Bollettieri Tennis, David Leadbetter Golf, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball and Baseball. IMG has 80 Tennis Courts, 20 multi-purpose fields, 2 regulation NBA hardwood courts, indoor Tennis,a5,000-seat,state-of-the-artstadiumanda25-acredoublerangeshortgamecomplexfor golf.
McKechnie FieldDescription: The Spring Training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the home field of the Florida State League’s Bradenton Marauders from April - August. It is the oldest stadium in use for Spring Training in the country, presenting an unmatched historic charm and an intimate atmosphere to watch professional baseball. A $10.5 million renovation increased the seating capacity to 8,500 and added a 360 degree boardwalk around the outfield.
Manatee County ParksDescription: 16 parks in Manatee County offering 7 Adult Baseball Fields, 15 Little League Fields, 14 Softball Fields, 22 Soccer Fields, 5 Football Fields, 1 Gymnasium, 2 BMX/Skate Parks,Horseshoes,andanAquaticCenterfeaturingapoolwithdivewell.
Colleges and Universities
www.BradentonAreasportsCommission.com
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State college of Florida 584026thStreetWestBradenton, FL 34207
www.scf.edu
university of South Florida Sarasota-manatee
8350 Tamiami TrailSMC C107
Sarasota, FL 34243http://usfsm.edu
manatee technical college6305 State Road 70 East
Bradenton, FL 34203http://manateetech.edu
new college of Florida5800 Bayshore RoadSarasota, FL 34243
www.ncf.edu
Pirate City Description: The minor league training facility of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This all-inclusive trainingfacilityfeatures5fields,battingcages,expansivelockerrooms,dormsanddiningon-site. Pirate City is available for rent, meeting the needs of any group from amateur teams to Olympic caliber athletes.
The Premier Sports CampusDescription: Celebration-seededgrasson22fields(8lighted),andmorethan140acresanda 4,000 seat bleacher stadium, can support a variety of field-related events. The field irrigation allows for efficient water drainage, which provides for better time-out weather management. Home of the US Soccer International Nike Friendlies and the Nike Showcase.
Sports: Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Rugby, Archery, Ultimate, Special Olympics, Flag and youth Football
Other Areas and the beach destination:Bradenton’sGulfIslandsarecomprisedofthequaintislandsofAnnaMariaandLongboatKey. No buildings over three stories high, nor fast food chain restaurants, and only original-owned hotels, cottages, villas on Anna Maria Island. Come visit the native wildlife and historicalsitesthatdefinethearea’sheritage.Enjoytheculturalexperiencethroughartgalleries, theatres, and museums to put you in touch with your artistic side on the mainland communities of Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Palmetto.
eVentS hoSted:• USA Field Hockey
• USA Rugby
• USASoccerWinterAcademyShowcaseandNikeFriendlies
• Major League Football
• NCBACollegeWorldSeries
• NCAA Championships & NAIA Tournaments
• MLS Tournaments
• Special Olympics State Indoor Games
• Bud Light Beach Volleyball Tournaments
• NSA Softball Championships
• US Soccer Championships
• USA Australian Rules Football
• USL National Championship
• Pepsi youth Bowling Championship
• NCAA Division I Golf Championship
• LPGA Legends Cup
“We are delighted to host the 19th
annual “SpringFling” women’s lacrosse
event this year in the Bradenton Area
at the G.T.Bray Park. ”SpringFling”
has serviced over 15,000 prep and
collegiate women’s lacrosse players
nationwide in its history and has
moved to the west coast of Florida
in an effort to offer to teams a more
comprehensive choice of airports,
housing and recreational options.
In particular, the spectacular beaches
of Bradenton play a large role in
offering the players a pleasant respite
from the intense training and playing
of full scale NCAA games. The area
is perfectly suited to events such as
“SpringFling”.
—Gene DeLorenzo,
NA Sports Group
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Broward County Sports DevelopmentS E R V I N G G R E AT E R F O R T L A U D E R D A L E
CaRol hudSon Vice President of Sports Development101 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 100Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954)765-4466Fax:(954)[email protected]/sports
aCCeSS & loCation Location: Located in South Florida along the Atlantic coast between Palm Beach and Miami.
Transportation: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport, Miami International Airport, I-95, Port Everglades.
Population: 1,750,000
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: 33,294
Average Cost Per Room: $114
Broward County is a sports lovers’ dream, and the
perfect setting for a sporting event! The area is home
to more than 250 sporting events each year. With
more than 300 sports venues capable of hosting any
sporting event under the sun, Greater Fort Lauderdale
is the ideal location year round to host your amateur to
professional sports event.
AAU Karate Nationals at the Broward County Convention Center
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Broward County Convention Center Description:600,000squareft.,meeting/office/competitionspaceavailable.Goodmulti-purpose facility.
Sports:Gymnastics,TableTennis,Volleyball,Weightlifting,Wrestling,Karate,Judo,Taekwondo, Cheer & Dance, Roller Derby, Tumbling & Trampoline
BB&T Center – Home of the NHL Florida Panthers Description:872,000sq.ft,seatingcapacityof19,088forhockey,figureskatingand20,000for basketball, martial arts, gymnastics.
Sports: Basketball, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex Description: Houses two 50 meter pools, dive well with 1,3,5,7,10 meter platforms, and 4/1 meter and 4/3 meter spring boards.
Sports:Diving,Swimming,SynchronizedSwimming,WaterPolo
Panthers Ice Den Description:A125,000squarefoot,stateoftheart,tripleiceskatingandentertainmentfacility, that has bleacher seating for over 400 spectators. It serves as the practice rink for the NHL Florida Panthers Hockey Team.
Sports: Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Sled Hockey
Brian Piccolo Park Description: This 180-acre athletics-oriented park, features two lighted basketball courts, two cricket fields, biking/jogging paths, four softball fields, four multipurpose fields, four soccer/football fields, a skate park for skateboarding, inline skating and BMX bikes. A tennis/racquetballcenterincludes12claytenniscourts,sixracquetballcourts,andaproshop.TheVelodrome comprises a 333.3-meter cycling track and a 200-meter banked track for inline skating.
Sports: Basketball, Cricket, Biking, Softball, Soccer, Football, Skateboarding, Inline Skating, BMX,Tennis,Racquetball
Markham Park Description: This sprawling 666-acre park is perched at the edge of the Everglades Conservation Area. One of the site’s most prominent features is its outdoor target range with 50and100-meterlightedrifle/pistolranges,lightedskeet/trapfields,amile-longautomatedsporting clays course, computerized 5-stand, and a clubhouse. Athletic facilities include a tennis/racquetballcenter,abiking/joggingpath,andvolleyballareas.
Coral Springs Aquatic Complex Description:Thisworld-classfacilityhasearnedatopqualityreputationasanationalandinternational training site. Its state-of-the art Myrtha competition pool was the first of its type builtintheUnitedStates.TheComplexhasasecondcompetitionpoolonsite,anda25-yarddiving pool with numerous springboards and platforms. The dry land training area includes a trampolineand1-meterspringboardwithspottingharnessandlandingpit;plusanextensivefitness center with weight room, a gymnasium and meeting space.
Sports:Diving,Swimming,SynchronizedSwimming,WaterPolo
I am proud to have hosted
the 2015 Tim Rand
Gymnastics Invitational in
conjunction with a USA
Gymnastics National
Elite Qualifier AND
USA Gymnastics Florida
State Men’s Gymnastics
Championships (and
Regional Qualifier) at the
Broward County Convention
Center. This Mega-Event
featured 2,100 athletes from
32 different states across
the United States and 7
Countries.
The feedback from our
athletes, coaches, official and
spectators (families) was
outstanding. The facility
at BCCC was top notch!
Furthermore, the Greater
Fort Lauderdale area
provided superb lodging,
dining and entertainment
that was very close by our
event venue.
—Randy Sikora, USA Competitive Twisters Gymnastics
Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center
Ansin Sports Complex
Arena at Don Taft University Center, Nova Southeast University
Coral Springs Aquatic Center
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Ansin Sports Complex Description:This24-acrecomplexisintheCityofMiramarinwesternBrowardCounty.Itis the only IAAF certified track in Broward County with its 8-lane oval/9-lane straightaway MONDO FTX Surface track.
Thisfacilityisnotjustatrack&fieldcomplex,itisa9,000squarefootcommunitycenterequippedwitharecreationroom,computerroom,multi-purposerooms,restrooms,lockerrooms with male & female showers, and a concession stand.
Thefootball/soccerfields,three(3)basketballcourts,anetballcourtandcricketbattingcagesmake it a desirable venue.
Sports: Track, Cricket, Football, Soccer, Basketball, and Netball
Central Broward Regional Park Description: This is South Florida’s premier venue for cricket, featuring a circular field, 560 feet in diameter, with four turf pitches capable of hosting a variety of local, national, and international sports championship games. The viewing section includes 5,000 covered seats and additional seating for 15,000 spectators possible. The facility may be used for concerts and other sporting events as well. The park also offers four lighted soccer/football fields thatcanbeusedastwocricketfieldswithartificialpitches;twolightednetballcourtswithspectatorseatingandplayerbenches;twolightedstandardtenniscourts;andtwolightedbasketball courts with spectator seating and player benches.
Sports: Cricket, Soccer, Netball, Tennis, Football, Basketball
Nova Southeast University - The Arena at Don Taft University CenterThe300,000square-foot,multi-usefacilityservesasacentralhubfortheNSUcommunity.The main arena seats 4,570 and is the home for NSU’s intercollegiate athletic program (Volleyballandmen’sandwomen’sbasketball).Withonemaingamecourt,thearenaalsohas two practice/game-ready courts on the upper level. The arena also has the state-of-the-art capabilities to host concerts, lectures, special events and more.
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Gymnastics
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle • PlantationAquaticComplex
• BamfordParkDrive(Softball,Soccer)
• Gulfstream Park • JimmyEvertTennisCenter(Tennis)• LockhartStadium(Football,Soccer)• SunLifeStadium(Baseball,Football,Soccer)• CoralSpringsGymnasium(Basketball,Gymnastics,Karate,TableTennis,Volleyball,
Wrestling)• CoralSpringsHighSchool(Track&Field)• CypressCommunityPark(Baseball,Soccer,Football,Softball)• HardRockLive(Wrestling,Boxing)• PlantationEquestrianCenter• Bergeron Rodeo Grounds• TournamentPlayersClubatEagleTrace(Golf)• TournamentPlayersClubatHeronBay(Golf)• Coral Springs Tennis Center
• WarMemorialAuditorium(Gymnastics,MartialArts)
Colleges and Universities
www.sunny.org/sports
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nova Southeastern university
3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
www.nova.edu
Broward college 225 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 www.broward.edu
Florida atlantic university
101 N. Beach RoadDania Beach, FL 33004www.fau.edu/broward
Fau-davie campus2912 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Fau-Ft. lauderdale campus 111 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
“I just can’t say enough good things about this city and the
people who help make it such a wonderful sports destination. The National AAU Taekwondo Sports Committee first held our National Championships in Ft. Lauderdale
in 2004 and we now have an agreement to be here through 2017.
Not only does Ft. Lauderdale offer our participants a GREAT DESTINATION but the very
best value in the marketplace today. If Ft. Lauderdale is Paradise, our relationship is made in Heaven.”
—Mike Friello, National Sports Chair, AAU Taekwondo
eVentS hoSted • NFL Super Bowl and Pro Bowl
• College Football Playoff Semifinal Game
• FIVB Swatch Beach Volleyball Finals
• AAU National Conference
• TEAMS Conference
• US Open Table Tennis Championships
• yMCA Short Course Swimming and Diving Championships
• USTA Clay Court Championships
• USA National Swimming Championships
• FINA/USADivingGrandPrix
• Florida High School State Track & Field Finals
• Men’s Masters Basketball National Championships
• USA Hockey Age Groups National Championships
• USA Netball Tournament
• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
• Pan American Speed Skating Championships
• AAU Taekwondo National Championships
• U.S. Open Judo Championships
• AAU Karate Nationals
• All Star Challenge National Cheer & Dance Competition
• USA Beach Volleyball
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bRent nelSonSenior Vice President Business Development400WestChurchStreet,Suite205Orlando, FL 32801(407)648-4900Fax:(407)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: Central Florida
Transportation: Orlando International Airport, Orlando Sanford International Airport, Daytona Beach International Airport, I-4, I-95, Florida Turnpike, 528 Beachline Expressway
Population: 2.2 Million
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: 130,000 +
Average Cost Per Room: $101.00
Dorm Rooms Available: 4,000 +
Coming together under the theme of
“One Destination, One Team,” the Central
Florida Sports Commission’s strategy for
Championship Bids includes showing
that the entire Central Florida community
supports its Championship efforts.
Central Florida Sports Commission S E R V I N G L A K E , O R A N G E , O S C E O L A , S E M I N O L E
C O U N T I E S A N D T H E C I T y O F O R L A N D O
NCAA March Madness at the Amway Center
Amway Arena, home of the Orlando Magic
Seminole County Sports Complex
National Training Center, Clermont
Orange County Convention Center
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Amway Center Description: The Amway Center is home to the Orlando Magic, Orlando Solar Bears and the OrlandoPredators,aswellasnumerousothermarqueesportingevents,concertsandshows.At875,000squarefeet,thenewarenahasanultimatecapacityofmorethan20,000seats.The venue features a sustainable, environmentally-friendly design and unmatched technology featuring 1,100 digital monitors and the largest high-definition scoreboard in an NBA venue, and multiple premium amenities available to all patrons in the building.
Sports:Basketball,ArenaFootball,Boxing,FigureSkating,Gymnastics,IceHockey,IndoorLacrosse, Indoor Soccer, Action Sports
Seminole County Sports Complex Description:TheSeminoleCountySportsComplexissettoopeninMayof2016andwilloffer15lightedtournament-qualityfields,nineofwhichwillbesyntheticfieldturf.Conveniently located just off I-4 near the Sanford International Airport, this state-of-the-art $27 million dollar sports mecca will be able to host a wide range of sports events due to its uniqueflexibility.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby, Flag Football, Field Hockey
Osceola County Heritage ParkDescription:OsceolaCountyHeritageParkfeaturesanexhibitionhallwith49,500squarefeetofclearspanexhibitspace,the36,000squarefootKissimmeeValleyLivestockShow&FairPavilion,anda38,600squarefootmultipurposeopenairassemblyarea.TheSilverSpursArena,locatedadjacenttotheHeritageParkexhibitionspace,ishometotheSilverSpursRodeo.Thearenafeatures33,946sq.ft.(250’x140’)ofmultipurposespaceandisequippedwithtwelve(12)luxurysuitesand8,300fixedchair-backseats.Withaceilingheightof43’3”,(4)fourteamlockerroomswithshowers,climatecontrolandanelectronicscoreboard,itisequippedtohost“anysportanytime.”
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Rodeo, Inline Hockey, Arena Football, Martial Arts, Boxing,Cheer&Dance,Wrestling.
National Training Center Description: South Lake Hospital and the Orlando Regional Healthcare System constructed state-of-the-art training and competition ready venues, which includes a 70-meter pool with moveablebulkhead,five(5)multi-purposeathleticfields,aworld-classtrackandfieldandcrosscountrycomplexandafive(5)field(fastpitch)softballcomplex.
Sports:Swimming,WaterPolo,SynchronizedSwimming,Diving,Lacrosse,Soccer,Rugby,Field Hockey, Softball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Soccer.
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle • OrlandoCitrusBowl(Soccer,Football)
• OrlandoCitySoccerStadium-SettoOpenin2017(Soccer,Football,Rugby)
• USTANationalCampus-SettoOpenin2016(Tennis)
• OrangeCountyConventionCenter(Badminton,Basketball,MartialArts,Boxing,Volleyball,
Gymnastics,Fencing,Cheer&Dance)
• ClearOneBadmintonCentre(Badminton,TableTennis,Pickleball)
• UCFArena(Basketball,Volleyball,Gymnastics,MartialArts,Cheer&Dance)
• BrightHouseStadium(Football)
Colleges and Universities
www.centralfloridasports.org
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university of central Florida
P.O.Box163555Orlando, FL 32816-3555
ucf.edu
rollins college1000 Holt Aveune
WinterPark,FL32789Rollins.edu
Seminole State college100WeldonBlvd.Sanford, FL 32773SeminoleState.edu
lake Sumter State college9501 US Hwy 441
Leesburg, FL 34788lscc.edu
• YMCAAquaticCenter(Diving,Swimming,WaterPolo,SynchronizedSwimming)
• SeminoleSoccerComplex(Soccer,Rugby,UltimateFlagFootball)
• SylvanLakePark(Soccer,Tennis,Lacrosse,FlagFootball)
• SeminoleCountySoftballComplex(Softball,Baseball)
• SeminoleStateCollege(Volleyball,Basketball,Tennis)
• SanlandoPark(Tennis)
• SanfordMemorialStadium(Baseball,Softball)
• EastmontePark(Baseball)
• MerrillPark(Softball)
• LakeBrantleyAquaticCenter(Swimming,WaterPolo,SynchronizedSwimming)
• LarryDaleAquaticCenter(Diving,Swimming,WaterPolo)
• OsceolaCountyStadiumandComplex(Baseball,Softball)
• OsceolaCountySoftballComplex(Softball,Baseball)
• LakeTohopekaliga(Fishing,Rowing,Canoe,Kayak)
• Austin-TindallRegionalPark(Soccer,Rugby,FieldHockey,FlagFootball,Lacrosse)
• ReunionResort(Golf)
• ChampionsGateResort(Soccer,Lacrosse,Football,FlagFootball,Rugby,Golf)
• KissimmeeCivicCenter (Basketball,Gymnastics,MartialArts,Boxing,Cheer&Dance,
Wrestling)
• SharptonStables(Equestrian)
• MissionInnGolf&TennisResort(Golf,Tennis)
• RedTailGolfClub(Golf)
• NortheastCommunityPark(Baseball,Softball,Soccer,FlagFootball,Rugby)
• HickoryPointRecreationalCenter(BeachVolleyball,Fishing,Sailing,Soccer,Rugby,Flag
Football,Ultimate)
• SunsetLakesSkiCenter(Water-skiing)
• LakeSumterCommunityCollege(Baseball,Softball,Volleyball,Basketball)
• LakeLouisaStatePark(Triathlon)
• OrlandoWatersportsComplex(Wakeboarding,Wakeskating,&Water-skiing)
• ChampionsSportsComplex(Basketball,Volleyball,IndoorSoccer,Cheerleading,MartialArts)
maJor eVentS hoSted• 2014 NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Tournament
• 2007 - 2015 FHSAA State Football Finals
• 2010 USA Taekwondo Junior Olympics & Senior Nationals
• 2008WrestleMania
• 2008 USA Gymnastics Junior Olympics
• 2007 - 2011 American youth Football & Cheer National Championships
• 2005 - 2008 NBC Sports Dew Action Sports Tour, PlayStation Pro
• 2001&2007NCAADivisionIWomen’sGolfChampionship
• 2006 BassMaster Classic
• 2005 & 2011 US Synchronized Swimming Junior Nationals
“We’re thrilled with our partnership with the Central Florida Sports Commission. The World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships was an absolutely fantastic
event. The organization was terrific and most importantly the athletes have loved the event. They loved coming here, they loved competing here and we really have
met their needs and
expectations.”
Peter Vidmar, Chairman, USA Gymnastics Board of Directors
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Central Florida’s Polk County is home to more than 220 sporting events annually and is the headquarters for the Independent Softball Association, USA Water Ski and the Florida Youth Soccer Association. Our facilities can accommodate any sport, at any skill level, for competitors of all ages. From hard-core rugby matches to high-energy cheer competitions to memory-filled soccer tournaments, everybody wins in Central Florida!
The staff at Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing is ready to assist in any way possible to make your event a success. For more information about sports facilities in Polk County visit Central Florida Sports.com or call 863-551-4750.
twitter.com/centralflsports facebook.com/cfsports 863-551-4750 CentralFloridaSports.com
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Central Florida’s Polk County is the perfect
match for your sports events. With facilities that
can accommodate any sport, at any skill level,
for competitors of all ages, there is no need to
look elsewhere. The staff at Central Florida’s Polk
County Sports Marketing is ready to make every
event a huge success. More than 220 events
annually call Polk County home.
Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing
S E R V I N G P O L K C O U N T y / L A K E L A N D
MaRk JaCkSon Director of Tourismand Sports [email protected]
MaRC ziMMeRManSenior Sales & Events [email protected]
2701 Lake Myrtle Park RoadAuburndale, FL 33823(863)551-4750Fax:(863)551-4740www.centralfloridasports.com
aCCeSS & loCation Location: Centrally located in Florida, approximately30minutessouthwestof
Orlando and 30 minutes east of Tampa.
Transportation: Tampa International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Interstate 4, Florida Turnpike
Population: 550,000
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: 6,000
Average Cost Per Room: $85
Other Options: Short and long-term rental of over 6,000 single family vacation homes available.
Lake Myrtle Sports Park - Auburndale
Northeast Regional Park
Winter Haven Diamond Plex
Lakeland Center Jenkins Arena
Joker Marchant Stadium
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FacIlItIeS and SportS The Lakeland Center Description:24,830squarefootarenafloor,SeatingCapacity8,400.Thefacilityalsoincludestwoexhibithallstotalinganother50,000squarefeetofcompetitionspace.Asoneof the first facilities of its kind, The Lakeland Center has set a lofty standard for Florida venues andhasmaintainedthatstandardthroughoutitscolorfulhistory.Withinitsfourbuildingsisaspectrum of living events - From concerts to the circus. From art shows to trade shows. From conventionstoplaystosports.Withthegoaltoprovide,theverybestineverythingfromoutstanding facilities, to professional services that are second to none, The Lakeland Center delivers Central Florida in a way that no other venue can.
Sports:Volleyball,Basketball,Boxing,Badminton,MartialArts,TableTennis,TeamHandball,FigureSkating,Hockey,Wrestling
Diamond PlexDescription: The facility has four 300 ft fields and a 220 ft field with a seating capacity of 1,200 with additional temporary seating available. Each field features covered dugouts with phones to the scorekeepers, water fountains, scoreboards with game clocks and crushed brick warning tracks. Participants have access to batting cages, a bullpen, women’s shower and lockerroomsanditincludesamodernpressroomandameetingarea.TheDiamondPlexhasplayed host to state and national championships
Sports: Softball, youth Baseball
Tigertown and Joker Marchant StadiumDescription:TigerTownistheSpringTrainingheadquartersfortheDetroitTigersandtheregular season home of its minor league farm team in the Class A Florida State League, theLakelandFlyingTigers.2016markstheTigers80thseasoninLakeland,extendingthelongest-lasting relationship between a Major League Baseball team and a current Spring Traininghostcity.Thecomplexfeaturestwofullsizelightedbaseball,fouradditionalfieldsfields and a seating capacity of 9,000 - 10,000. The stadium will be undergoing renovations to be completed by the 2017 Florida Spring Training season.
Lake Myrtle Sports ParkDescription:Thebaseballcomplexconsistsofninecollegiate-sizebaseballfields,soddedwithtype419Bermudagrassonallplayingsurfaces.Eachfieldisequippedwithelectronicscore boards, oversized dugouts, home and visitor bullpens and batting cages. The facility is home to 11 Lighted International Soccer/Multipurpose Fields and is home to state headquartersfortheFloridaYouthSoccerAssociation.EventshostedatLakeMyrtlehavevaried from the National Dog Agility Championships, to regional rugby championships as well aslacrosseandflagfootball.
Sports: Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Football, Flag Football, Rugby, Ultimate
Northeast Regional ParkDescription:Thefacilityconsistsofsixmulti-purposefieldswithartificialturf.Allfieldsarelighted. Fields can be lined for soccer, football, lacrosse, and other field sports. Facility offers concessions,officialsroom,andrestrooms.Initsshorttimeofexistence,theparkhasalreadyhosted multiple national-level events, including the AAU Football National Championships, Spring Break Sports Lacrosse, and Disney’s Soccer Showcase.
Sports: Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, Ultimate, Rugby
Colleges and Universities
www.centralfloridasports.com
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other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• ChainofLakesComplex(Baseball)
• Simmers-YoungPark(Soccer,Rugby,FlagFootball,Ultimate,Lacrosse)
• AuburndaleSoftballComplex(Softball,YouthBaseball)
• SouthwestComplex(Soccer,Softball,Kickball)
• WestsideComplex(Softball,Kickball)
• BeermanFamilyTennisCenter(Tennis)
• HollowayPark(CrossCountry)
• ChristinaPark(YouthSoftball)
• RowdyGainesAquaticCenter(Swimming,Diving)
• LoyceE.HarpePark(Baseball,Softball,Soccer,MountainBiking,Lacrosse,Ultimate,
FlagFootball)
• LakelandFamilyYMCA(Swimming,Racquetball,Basketball,VolleyballSynchronized
Swimming)
• KellyRecreationComplex(Tennis,Swimming,Gymnasium,Twirling,Synchronized
Swimming,Volleyball,Dodgeball)
• LakeParkerSportsComplex(Soccer,FlagFootball,Ultimate,InlineHockey,
Shuffleboard)
• Fourbowlingcenters(156lanes)
• WestgateRiverRanch(Rodeo,CrossCountry,MudRun)
• UniversalShootingAcademy(PracticalShooting)
• TenorocShootingRange(Archery,Shooting)
• LakeGrewatUSAWaterSki(CompetitionSkiLake)
• SkiParadise(CompetitionSkiLake)
• PolkCountySkeet&TrapClub(Shooting)
• Over 40 Championship Golf Courses
• 554 Lakes
• HometoUSAWaterSki,theIndependentSoftballAssociation,andtheFloridaYouth
Soccer Association
eVentS hoSted• 2014InternationalPracticalShootingConfederationWorldShoot
• 2015-1997 Florida High School Boys & Girls Basketball State Finals
• 2015-2009 RussMatt Central Florida Collegiate Baseball Invitational
• 2015-2010 Florida youth Soccer State Cup
• 2015-2011 Florida Classic Adult Soccer Tournament
• 2014-2009PaintballSportsPromotionsWorldCup
• 2013-2007 Sunshine State Games
• 2013-2010WarriorDashFlorida
• 2009-2007, 2003-1993 yBOA National Championships
• 2015-2001ISAWinterNationalChampionships
• 2011-2010ISAGirlsFastpitchWorldSeries
• 2015-2007 Senior Softball Tournament of Champions
• PCSM hosts over 225 events annually
Florida Southern college
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.Lakeland, FL 33801www.flsouthern.edu
webber International university
1201 N. Scenic Hwy 5301 Babson Park, FL 33827
www.webber.edu
Southeastern university 1000 Longfellow Blvd Lakeland, FL 33801
www.seuniversity.edu
polk State college 999 Avenue H NE
WinterHaven,FL33811www.polk.edu
warner university US 27 South
LakeWales,FL33853www.warner.edu
“A combination of world class facilities, professional staff,
and top notch service is what you can expect when hosting an event in Polk County. As the host community for eight annual events, Polk County provides our teams with a
one-of-a-kind experience on and off the field.”
— Bing Tyus, Owner World Amateur Baseball Association
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Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands
www.CharlotteHarborSports.com
Charlotte Harbor has a strong track record of hosting a variety of successful events providing participants a unique memorable experience at an affordable cost.
While able to boast many of the amenities much of Florida offers such as sun drenched beaches, an array of golf options, world-class fishing, moderate coastal climate, and modern sports facilities, we are also fortunate to be free of traffic jams, exorbitant lodging rates, and overcrowded venues.
ENGLEWOOD • PORT CHARLOTTE • PUNTA GORDA
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Sean doheRty 18500 Murdock Circle, Ste. B104 Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941)743-1900sean.doherty@charlottecountyfl.govwww.CharlotteHarborSports.com
aCCeSS & loCation Location: Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, approximately30milessouthofSarasota,30miles north of Ft. Myers, and 90 miles south of Tampa.
Driving: Interstate 75 through Charlotte County has 22 miles running north/south withsixexits.U.S.17endsinPuntaGordaand U.S. 41, the Tamiami Trail, is the main highway running north/south.
Air Services: Southwest Florida International(RSW),SarasotaInternationalAirport(SRQ),TampaInternational(TPA)and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (PIE).LimitedcommercialservicedirectlyintothePuntaGordaAirport(PGD)viaAllegiant Air.
Population: 160,000
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: 3,500
Average Cost Per Room: $69-$129
Other Options: 2-3 bedroom condos & vacation homes $80-$300
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, which includes
the Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Englewood areas,
has emerged as a premier sporting event destination.
In addition to serving as the Spring Training home of the
Tampa Bay Rays, as well as home to their minor league
affiliate, the Charlotte Stone Crabs, the destination has
also successfully hosted numerous sporting events on
the state, national, and international level.
Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau
P O R T C H A R LOT T E , P U N TA GO R DA , E N G L E WOOD
Charlotte Sports Park
Charlotte Sports Park, spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays
South County Regional Park
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center
Riverwood Golf Club
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Charlotte Sports Park Description:ThissixfieldmajorleaguecaliberbaseballcomplexreopenedinFebruary2009 after a $27 million dollar renovation and serves as the host site for the Tampa Bay RaysSpringTrainingandisthehomecomplexfortheirSingleAaffiliate,theCharlotteStoneCrabs.Upgradestotheexistingfacilityincludenewturf,drainage,andirrigationonallfields,increased seating capacity to accommodate 7,000 spectators, a 360-degree boardwalk/concourse,improvedconcessionareas,restrooms,press/scoutareasandluxurysuites.Thecomplexisavailabletohostavarietyofbaseballtournaments,aswellasothersportingevents, special events, and concerts. The venue is centrally located within the county and within a 15 minute drive of over 1,000 hotel rooms.
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference CenterDescription: This44,000squarefootmulti-purposewaterfrontfacilityhashostedavarietyofsportingevents.Themainhalliscomprisedof20,000squarefeetofcolumnlessspaceandhastheflexibilityofseatingover2,000inavarietyofconfigurations.Thevenuealsohas3,600squarefeetofmeetingspaceidealforregistration,judges/officialsmeetingrooms,hospitalityrooms,etc.Inaddition,thefacilityfeaturesaboxofficeforticketsales,four dressing rooms, and in-house concessions. The Event Center, which is professionally managed by SMG, is located in downtown Punta Gorda within a very short walk of over 350 hotel rooms and dozens of restaurants and shops.
Sports:Cheerleading,Dance,Gymnastics,MartialArts,andBoxing
North Charlotte Regional ParkDescription: Centrally located within the county and less than 15 minutes from over 1,000 hotel rooms this park features 4 lighted soccer fields, 5 lighted baseball fields, one lighted softball field, and a disc golf course/running trail. This park is the primary venue for the Snowbird Baseball Classic, an annual tournament featuring NCAA Division I & III baseball teams.
Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Disc Golf
South County Regional ParkDescription: This 90 acre park consists of 4 lighted soccer fields, 4 lighted baseball fields with batting cages, one softball field, 2 tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool/diving well, andagymnasiumwithauxiliarymeetingspace.
Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Swimming, Diving
Florida Tracks & TrailsDescription: Florida Tracks & Trails is a 1,000 acre multi-sports facility. The venue, which officially opened in Spring 2015, features 4 motocross tracks, over 22 miles of ATV trails, 80 acres of paintball scenarios, concert grounds and a man-made blue water lake surrounded by a white sand beach.
Sports:MudRuns,CrossCountryevents,BeachSports(Volleyball,Soccer,andRugby)
Carmalita Athletic ParkDescription: Carmalita Park boasts 5 lighted softball fields with moveable bases and pitching rubbers with permanent fences at 300’. The park also contains two lighted football fields, an equestrianarena,andoneofthetopBMXtracksinthestate,whichisprofessionallyoperatedand maintained by Charlotte BMX.
Sports:Baseball,Football,Equestrian,BMX
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Gone Country Motor Sports ParkDescription: One of the largest off road parks in the country, it encompasses 800 acres featuring mud pits, trails, an oval mud track, a permanent stage with electrical access, a truck wash/showers, on-site security, and ample camping sites. The facility, ideal for mud runs/obstacle races, is located within 25 minutes of downtown Punta Gorda and over 1,000 hotel rooms.
Charlotte HarborDescription:Florida’ssecondlargestestuaryencompassing270squaremiles,219milesofcoastline, and nearly 200 miles of canoeing/kayaking trails. The harbor has hosted dozens of professional fishing tournaments. In addition, the harbor has been the site of the Charlotte HarborRegattaandservedasthecompetitionvenuefortheIFDSDisabledSailingWorldChampionships in January 2012 and the F18 America’s Championship Regatta in October 2015. Fishermen’s Village Resort & Marina, Port Charlotte Beach Park, and the Laishley Park MunicipalMarinaareidealonshorebasesfromwhichtooperateavarietyoftheseaquatic-based events.
GolfDescription: Ranked by Golf Digest as the #3 Place in the Country to Live and Play Golf, the Charlotte Harbor area offers a variety of affordable and accessible courses. Just two examplesincludeRiverwoodGolfClub,ranked#15intheStateofFloridabyGolfweekMagazine and Rotonda Golf & Country Club’s 99 holes located just minutes from the gulf beaches.
Additional Venues In addition to the facilities listed above the County oversees several other venues that possess facilitiescapableofaccommodatingsportssuchasbasketball,bocci,canoe/kayak,equestrian,fishing,football,golf,horseshoes,pickleball,shuffleboard,soccer,andtennis.
eVentS hoSted • USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals
• F18 Americas Championship Regatta
• Snowbird Baseball Classic
• Sunshine State Games Track & Field Championships
• Florida Half Century Softball tournaments
• YBOAGulfCoastSuperQualifier
• IFDSDisabledSailingWorldChampionships
• Women’sGoldenGlovesNationalChampionships
• AAU Fall State Gymnastics Championships
• USA Gymnastics Region V Trampoline & Tumbling Championships
• Florida youth Soccer Association Region C Cup
• IFA Redfish Tour
• ATA Taekwondo Regional Championships
“The Charlotte County
Visitor & Convention
Bureau is one of the most
cooperative and “with it”
organizations that Florida
Half Century Amateur
Softball Association has
the good fortune to work
with around the state.
In addition to that, our
members especially enjoy
the Charlotte Harbor
area for the excellent
restaurants and other
recreational spots within
easy walking distance
from our hotels. Wonderful
place to visit and to hold
any kind of function.”
—Duane Jones, Florida Half Century ASA
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For More Information386-758-1312
Facebook.com/SouthsideRecComplex
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kelly loWReySports Marketing Manager 971W.DuvalStreet,Suite145Lake City, FL 32055(386)719-1453Fax:(386)[email protected]
aCCeSS and loCationLocation: Conveniently located at the intersection of I-75 and I-10 in North Central Florida
Transportation: Gainesville Regional Airport(40minutes),JacksonvilleInternationalAirport(1hour)
Population: 67,857
aCCoMModationSNumber of Hotel Rooms: 2,000
Average Cost per Room: $75-$115
Number of Restaurants: 108
This outdoor adventure destination
is located just 40 minutes north of
Gainesville, where I-75 and I-10 cross
paths. Additionally, Lake City is centrally
located between Tallahassee and
Jacksonville creating its own playground
in natural north Florida, and within a short
driving distance of major southeast cities.
Columbia County Sports Commission
S E R V I N G C O L U M B I A C O U N T y / L A K E C I T y
For More Information386-758-1312
Facebook.com/SouthsideRecComplex
Southside Recreation Complex
Southside Sports Complex
Baseball Tournament at Southside Sports Complex
Baseball Tournament at Southside Sports Complex
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FacIlItIeS & SportSSouthside Recreation ComplexDescription:TheSouthsideRecreationComplexfeaturesten200footbaseballfields(4lighted);three300footbaseballfields(1lighted);eight200footlightedgirlssoftballfieldsand four 300 foot lighted adult softball fields. All field lighting is Musco brand lighting. Additionally,thecomplexfeaturescovereddugouts,tenbattingcages,portablemoundsandbases, backstop safety netting, umpires locker room, playground areas and covered pavilions along with 846 parking spaces in four different locations at the site. Centrally located concession and restroom buildings are found at each four-field pod. Maintenance of fields and restroom facilities during tournaments are provided at no cost to promoters with a 24-team minimum registration.
Southside Soccer ComplexDescription:Thesoccercomplexfeaturesfivefullsizefields(110yds.x60yds.)withMuscobrandlightingonfourfields;Convertsfor3V3,6V6or11V11.Additionalfeaturesincludemoveable bleachers and benches, concessions, air-condition restrooms, covered pavilions, open warm areas and paved parking.
Fort White Recreation ComplexDescription:TheFortWhiteRecreationComplexfeaturesfour200footlightedbaseball/softballfields(twohaveclayinfields)andtwo300footlightedbaseballfields.Thecomplexhas 140 paved parking spots.
Columbia County RC TrackDescription: This remote control track features sports lighting system, lap-scoring system, all-level track, suitable for multiple vehicles with paved parking and restrooms.
Tiger StadiumDescription: Tiger Stadium features 5,000 capacity seating, locker rooms, concessions, restrooms, weight room and lighting.
Arrowhead StadiumDescription: Arrowhead Stadium features 5,000 capacity seating, locker rooms, concessions, restrooms, weight room and lighting.
The Oaks Equestrian CenterDescription:TheOaksfeaturesa33stallcustombarnwith12’x14’footstalls,nelsonwatererswithtimers,pro-matflooringandrubber-pavedaisles;120’x220’coveredarenawithviewingloungeanda150’x300’outdoorarena.Inaddition,thepropertyhasahaybarn,60’coveredround pen and maintenance shed. Certain facilities can be rented out for special occasions or events.
Alligator Lake Park Description: Alligator Lake Park features 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, playground with handicappedaccessibility,sixcoveredpavilions,ADArestrooms,natureobservation,sandvolleyball court and a canoe launch.
Colleges and Universities
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other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• All Tech Raceway — Auto Racing
• Lake City Speedway — Auto Racing
• QuailHeightsCountryClub—Golf
• The Country Club at Lake City — Golf
• Impact Zone — Baseball and Softball
• Richardson Community Center — Gymnasium and outdoor basketball courts
• Memorial Stadium — Football
• ColumbiaCountyAquaticComplex—Swimming
• Columbia County Fairgrounds — Pro Rodeo
• Howard Conference Center — Gymnasium
eVentS hoStedBaseball: • USSA Tournaments
• USSAStateQualifiers
• Babe Ruth State Tournaments
Girls Softball: • USSA Tournaments
• USSAStateQualifiers
• Jacksonville Storm Showcase
• USFA Tournaments
• Babe Ruth State Tournaments
Soccer: • USL Regional Scouting Series
• 3V3 Tournaments
Cross Country: • Alligator Run Cross Country 5K
• FHSAA Cross Country Regionals
• Arrowhead Cross Country 5K
Weightlifting: • USA Powerlifting Southeastern High School Championship
Basketball:• Sunshine Christian League State Basketball Tournament
R.C. Racing: • Swap ‘N’ Bash
• Breakout Race
• Smokin’ Pig RC Race
“When hosting any event, the first and most important area you must focus on is location. For the Super Y League, our inaugural event could not have been a major success without having the professional facility, equipment and staffing
at Southside Recreation/Sports Complex. Its
state of the art facilities, top notch staff and
central location allowed us to focus on delivering
our event with full confidence.”
—Joel Nash, Manager, Youth League Operations
Florida Gateway college149 SE College Place Lake City, FL 32025(386)752-1822www.fgc.edu
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#lovedaytonabeachSportsDaytonaBeach.com1-800-544-0415 ext 138 ports
Convention Center:
Ocean Center Convention Complex: •Over200,000sfofexhibithallandmeetingspace •42,000-sfarena
Area Facilities Highlights
Area Colleges:
Bethune-Cookman University: •NCAA,MEACConferenceDaytona State College: •25-yardx25-metercompetitivepool •3,300-sfsupportfacility •Baseballandsoftballcomplex Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: •NCAA •ICICenter,ERAUSoccerStadium,CrottyTennisCenter, Track&FieldComplexStetson University: •Soccerfield,12lightedhardcourts(2centercourts), 1lightedbaseballfield,volleyballcourt
DME Sports Basketball: •47,000-sfcenterFlorida Tennis Center: •24clayhydro-courts •20lightedcourtsJackie Robinson Ballpark: •4,200-seatstadiumLPGA International: •Twoworld-classfourstarcourses,clubhouse,restaurantMunicipal Stadium: •10,000-seatstadium •Artificialturf,lockerrooms,pressbox,VIPRoomOrmond Beach Sports Complex: •29fields-hostmultiplesportingevents •5full-sizedsoftballfields,4full-sizedbaseballfields, 8full-sizedsoccerfields •10smallerbaseballfields,2smallersoccerfields •Premierstadiumforsoccerandfootballevents
Sports Facilities:
Contact:Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau • www.SportsDaytonaBeach.comContact: Tara Hamburger • 1.800.544.0415 ext. 138 • [email protected]
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toM CaRadonio Executive Director126 East Orange AvenueDaytona Beach, FL 32114(386)255-0415,[email protected]
taRa haMbuRgeRSports Sales ManagerDaytona Beach Area [email protected]
aCCeSS and loCationLocation: Florida’s East Coast, northeast of Orlando
Transportation: Located at the Junction of I-4 and I-95. Daytona Beach International Airport, Orlando International Airport
aCCoMModationSThe Daytona Beach area has more than 200 hotels, motels and inns with a combined total of more than 12,000 guestrooms.
Millions visit the Daytona Beach area every year
for a multitude of world-renowned sporting events
including Rolex 24 At Daytona, the Daytona 500, and
the Coke Zero 400. Daytona Beach also claims the
U.S. headquarters of LPGA and NASCAR and is home
to the Florida Tennis Center and the ‘World Center
of Racing’. The Daytona Beach area on Florida’s
east coast, is also fortunate to have 23 miles of the
‘World’s Most Famous Beach’ and a convenient locale
at the intersection of I-95 and I-4.
Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
S E R V I N G D Ay T O N A B E A C H / V O L U S I A C O U N T y
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, the world’s most famous beach
Ocean Center Convention Complex
Oceanfront Bandshell Amphitheater
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FacIlItIeS & SportSDaytona International Speedway Description:The2.5-mile“superspeedway”livesuptoitsbillingasthe“WorldCenterofRacing” as it is involved in some type of high speed activity every day for more than four monthsoftheyear—fromNASCARSprintCupSeriesstockcars(Daytona500andCokeZero400PoweredbyCoca-Cola)tosportscars(Rolex24AtDaytona)tomotorcycles(Daytona200ByHonda)andgo-carts(WorldKartingAssociation).TherecentDAYTONARising project is a $400 million reimagining of the Speedway. At the conclusion of the redevelopment,DaytonaInternationalSpeedwaywillhaveapproximately101,000permanent,wider and more comfortable seats, twice as many restrooms and three times as many concessionstands.Inaddition,theSpeedwaywillfeatureover60luxurysuiteswithtracksideviewsandacompletelyrevampedhospitalityexperienceforcorporateguests.Speedwaytours are available daily.
Florida Tennis Center Description: All ages and ability levels are welcome at the United States Tennis Association’s state-of-the-art facility in Daytona Beach. Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy 24 hydro-clay courts, which are cool, fast drying, and easy on the body. There are also 20 lighted courts available foreveningplay.Racquetrentalsanddemonstrationsareavailable,orguestscanpurchasetheirownequipmentattheFullServiceProShop.
Ladies Professional Golf Association International This destination community features two championship courses, The Legends and The Champions. LPGA International also offers state-of-the-art practice and teaching facilities with professionals available to assist visitors in a variety of clinics and schools.
Jackie Robinson StadiumDescription: Home to the Florida State League Daytona Tortugas. Seating up to 4,200 people.
Ocean Center Convention ComplexDescription:TheOceanCenterfeatures200,000squarefeetofflexmeetingandexhibitspace. It has hosted gymnastics, cheer and dance, volleyball, basketball and martial arts indoorevents.Itcontainsa42,000squarefeetArenawithaseatingcapacityof10,000,a11,715squarefeetBallroomandanExhibitHallwith94,965squarefeet.TheOceancenterisconveniently located one block from the beach and numerous Restaurants and hotels.
Sports: Cheer and Dance, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Tumbling and Trampoline, Gymnastics, Baton Twirling, Volleyball, Basketball, Arena Football and Step Competition
Oceanfront Bandshell AmphitheaterDescription: This scenic amphitheater is located in Oceanfront Park on the north end of the Boardwalk amusement area and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. It hosts regular free concerts for the residents of Daytona Beach and its visitors. Built in 1937, the Bandshell can host 5,000 people for concerts, outdoor weddings, receptions, events or group activities.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDescription:TheUniversityfeaturesthe25,193squarefootICIcenterfieldhousewith1featureand2sidecourts.30,000squarefeet,6lockerrooms,1,900seating(600chairbacksand 1,300 moveable bleachers. The Soccer field features Seating for 1,000 with 200 chair backseats,pressbox,adjacentpracticefields,intramuralfieldsacrossthestreet.Thetrackand field facility has an eight-lane 400 meter track with 14mm Mondo Super track surface,
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thought to be one of the fastest surfaces in the state of Florida. There are bi-directional runways for the pole vault, long and triple jump, a high jump apron, and a water pit for steeple chase. Three throwing areas include hammer, discus and shot put with landing areas.
Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis
Larry Kelly Municipal StadiumDescription:HometoBethuneCookmanUniversityWildcatsfootballteamwith10,000seatsand training room.
Bethune Cookman University GymnasiumDescription: Seating for 3,000
Daytona State CollegeDescription:Featuresabaseballandsoftballcomplexand25yardby25metercompetitivepooland3,300squarefootsupportfacility.Seatingfor1,000(500chairbackand500bleachers)2courtswithnoseating.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Swimming
Nova Rec Complex, Ormond BeachDescription: 5 baseball fields 2 with 60ft bases - 190ft fence, 2 with 70ft bases - 225ft fence,1with80ftbases-270ftfence.Sixlightedtenniscourts.
Ormond Beach ComplexDescription: 6 baseball and 5 softball fields, 6 soccer fields, 1 football stadium.
Volusia County FairgroundsDescription:TheTommyLawrenceArenaisapproximately140x160squarefeet,nobleachers, slightly less with 1,700 pullout bleachers, seats 3,000 for concert. The Talton ExhibitHall-90x90squarefeetandTownsendPavilion-100x100squarefeet,mustbringinbleachers.
Daytona Beach Ice RinkBleacher seating for 350
eVentS hoSted• Daytona 500
• Rolex24atDaytona
• Coke Zero 400
• Symetra Golf Tournaments
• NAIA Football Championship
• NAIAMen’sandWomen’sNationalGolfChampionships
• USAWrestlingCadetDuals
• USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling
• NCA and NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship
• USA Volleyball Florida Fest and Florida Region
• NCAA Golf Championships
DAYTONA Rising is a $400 million reimagining of an American icon – Daytona International Speedway, to be completed by the 2016
Daytona 500. Five expanded and redesigned entrances, or “injectors,” will lead fans
to a series of escalators and elevators, transporting them to three different concourse levels. Each level features spacious
social areas, or “neighborhoods,” along the nearly mile-
long frontstretch. Daytona International Speedway will
have approximately 101,500 permanent, wider and more
comfortable seats.
Bethune-cookman university
640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386)481-2202www.b-cuathletics.com
daytona State college1200W.InternationalSpeedwayBlvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114(386)506-3000
www.daytonastate.edu
embry-riddle aeronautical university
600 South Clyde Morris Blvd.Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386)323-5000www.erauathletics.com
ed SChRoedeR DirectorEmerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau1540 Miracle Strip Parkway SEFortWaltonBeach,FL32548(850)[email protected]
This area of Florida has the power of three unique
destinations in one 24-mile stretch: Destin, Ft. Walton
Beach, and Okaloosa Island that all make up the Heart
of Florida’s Emerald Coast. It has long been a gem of
natural beauty with sugar-white sand and emerald-
green water and home to “The World’s Luckiest Fishing
Village”. More than that, the sports market is rapidly
growing as more events, athletes, and families are
catching on to what the Emerald Coast is doing and
creating.
Emerald Coast Sports Commission S E R V I N G O K A L O O S A C O U N T y
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aCCeSS and loCationLocation: Northwest Florida, 100 miles east of Mobile, Alabama and 40 miles west of Panama City, Florida
Transportation: The Emerald Coast is easily accessible. Interstate 10 to the north and U.S. Highway 98 along the beach make for apicturesquedrive.Destin-FortWaltonBeachAirport(VPS)isashort20minutedrive to the beach and accommodations, and the Pensacola International Airport (PNS)isjustanhourtothewest.Totheeast, near Panama City, is Northwest Florida InternationalAirport(ECP).DestinAirport(DTS)servesprivateandsmallcharteraircraftand is only moments away.
aCCoMModationS Total number of accommodations: 10,975 units
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Fred Hedrick Athletic ComplexBesides this area’s beautiful emerald green waters splashing gently into sparkling white sands, is the Brand New, 8.5 million dollar, State-of-the-Art Fred Hedrick Recreational Sports Complex,A30,000+sfmulti-usefacility,accompaniedbya10-fieldathleticcomplex.TheFredHedrickRecreationalSportsComplexwillhostNationalandRegionalSportsTravelAssociations, including many youth and adult baseball and softball championships, and is also home to the Emerald Coast Lightning LaCrosse League.
Morgan Sports CenterA little farther to the East, and well within beautiful downtown Destin proper, is Morgan Sports Center, a $3.7 million facility, with four regulation softball fields, two little league fields, three soccer fields and a children’s playground. This Emerald Coast Attraction, hosting the 2016USSSARoadtoTheBeachFast-pitchBaseballWorldSeries,isalsohometotheDestinLightningLaCrosseLeague,andcoordinatesleaguesforadultsoftball,40+softball,adultflagfootball, youth and adult soccer.
Beaches of Okaloosa IslandFor the fitness-minded and beach bum alike, the beautiful beaches of Okaloosa Island are also home to the Annual Emerald Coast Volleyball Tournament, one of the most established Volleyball Tournaments in the Southeast!
These crowd-pleasing tournaments have brought sports-enthusiasts and laid back beachcombers together for decades as thousands pour onto the beautiful sugar-white sands, whether to watch or to participate themselves!
Destin Fishing FleetFor decades, The Destin Fishing Fleet, on the docks of the beautiful Destin Harbor, has provided annual sport-fishing pilgrimages for many the sportsman and businessman alike.
The Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo, hosted on the docks of Destin’s Fishing Fleet, runs every year from October 1st through 31st, attracting tens of thousands of anglers and spectators from all over the South!
Emerald Coast Convention CenterTheconventioncenterfeatures30,000squarefeetofoutdoorspaceanda20,000squarefootballroomspaceformulti-purposeusemakingfor65,000squarefeetoftotalflexiblespace. The building has the ability to host everything from cheer and dance competitions to mixedmartialartsandbodybuilding.TheconventioncenterhasbeenhometoWorldwideSpiritAssociation,VarsitySpiritAthleticChampionships,AllSportsAssociationbanquets,BeastoftheBeachWrestlingTournament,CagedCombat,andmanymoreevents.
Destin Harbor
Morgan Sports Center
Beaches of Okaloosa Island
Emerald Coast Convention Centerwww.emeraldCoasting.com
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/ GAINESVILLESPORTSCOMMISSION / GVILLESPORTS
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Joleen CaCCiatoRe Executive Director 300 East University Avenue, Suite 100 Gainesville, FL 32601 (352)338-9300Fax:(352)338-0600jcacciatore@gainesvillesportscommission.comwww.gainesvillesportscommission.com
The GSC creates an annual economic impact of
about $18 million for the local economy. Since its
inception, more than $180 million has been generated
in direct economic activity from participants and
spectators to GSC hosted and assisted events. The
amenities in Alachua County include the opportunity
to visit our area parks, springs and attractions. The
GSC’s ability to host varied and successful events
provide the ultimate experience for both participants
and spectators during events in the area.
Gainesville Sports Commission S E R V I N G A L A C H U A C O U N T y
G A I N E S V I L L E S P O R T S CO M M I S S I O N . CO M / ( 352 ) 338 - 9300
/ GAINESVILLESPORTSCOMMISSION / GVILLESPORTS Stephen C. O’Connell Center
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: North Central Florida, approximately120milesnorthofTampa,125 miles north of Orlando and 80 miles southwest of Jacksonville. Gainesville is also equidistantfromMiamiandPensacola.
Transportation: Gainesville Regional Airport, 301 US, I-75. Air service from Jacksonville International Airport, Orlando International Airport, and Tampa International Airport also used. All about 2 hours drive from downtown Gainesville.
Population: 250,000+ Gainesville/Alachua County - 125,000 in Gainesville
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: Nearly 5,000
Cost Per Room: $75-$119
Stephen C. O’Connell Center Pool
Champions Park of Newberry
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Easton Newberry Sports Complex – Archery Center of Excellence
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FacIlItIeS & SportSHal Brady Recreational Sports ComplexDescription:Five-fieldcomplexwith200’feetpermanentfencing.TheChampionshipfieldhasa2,500seatingcapacityandair-conditionedpressbox.4lightedyouthbaseball/softballfields, 1 lighted regulation sized football field, 2 lighted soccer/lacrosse fields. Covered dugouts, batting cages, and pitching warm-up areas. Air-conditioned Gymnasium with capacity of 1,000, for basketball with 2 concession areas and bathrooms. Home of the Babe Ruth12USoftballWorldSeriesandhostedtheCalRipken12-60BaseballWorldSeries.
Sports: Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby
Champions Park of NewberryDescription:Theparkisa16-fieldstateoftheartcomplexwithallsyntheticturffields.for13-under baseball, but can also host fast pitch softball competition. The facility features scoreboards, concessions, and parking for 500+ cars. It is a public/private venture that involved the City of Newberry, VisitGainesville, the Alachua County Board of Commissioners and is located one mile south of Newberry on Alt US 27.
Sports: Baseball, Fast-Pitch Softball
Jonesville Baseball ParkDescription: Built through a cooperative agreement between Rotary Foundation of GainesvilleandtheAlachuaParksDepartment.Todaythisfour-fieldcomplexincludestwobaseball fields for pre-high school ages, and a lighted softball field and youth field.
Sports: Baseball, Fast-Pitch Softball
Jonesville Tennis CenterDescription: 14 Lighted Clay Courts, 1 Tournament standard show court, 1 Beach Tennis court,Men’s&Women’srestroomswithshowerfacilities,Proshop,Privatelessons,Ballmachinerental,Racquetstringing.Itwasnamedthewinnerofthe2011FeaturedFacilityand2011OutstandingFacilityAwardfromUnitedStatesTennisAssociation(USTA)
Sport: Tennis
Jonesville Soccer Complex – Gainesville Soccer AllianceDescription:Sixtournamentsizedsoccerfields(fourlightedfields).Also,warm-upgrassfields, parking, restrooms, concessions and a space for registration, awards ceremonies.
Sports: Soccer, Ultimate, Flag Football, Lacrosse
Diamond Sports ParkDescription: Four lighted baseball/softball fields. Total of 8 fields, including grass fields. Concession stand, ample parking.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Flag Football
Easton Newberry Sports Complex - Archery Center of ExcellenceDescription:A20,000squarefootfacilityona100acremulti-sportcomplexdesignedfor Local, State, Regional, National and International Events. Indoor Concession Stand, Classroom/Meeting Room, Public Restrooms, seating for 500, fiber optic cable and other video/internet support. It is a designated Community Olympic Development Program status for Archery by the US Olympic Committee .
Sports: Field Archery, 3D Archery, Indoor Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Fast Pitch Softball, Fitness Trail, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball
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University of Florida Athletic FacilitiesPercy Beard Track at James G. Pressly StadiumSports: Athletics, Soccer
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida FieldSport: Football
Alfred A. McKethan StadiumSport: Baseball
Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex Description:Sport: Tennis
Donald R. Dizney Lacrosse StadiumSports: Lacrosse, Soccer
Stephen C. O’Connell CenterSports: Swimming, Diving, Gymnastics, Basketball, Synchronized Swimming, Volleyball, IndoorTrackandField,Wrestling,MartialArts
Auto Plus Raceway at GainesvilleDescription: 1,320 foot drag strip and separate 1.6 mile road course. Seating for 30,000 spectators. 3,000 parking spaces. Home of the annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the largest drag race east of the Mississippi River with more than 30,000 spectators each year.
Sports: Drag Racing, Cycling, Kart Racing
Santa Fe College Gymnasium Description: 2,500 seat gymnasium and host of all Santa Fe College basketball home games. Site of the championship court during the 2013 USSSA SE National Basketball Championships,2014 National USSA Basketball Championship and Sunshine State Games.
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Fencing
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle • High Springs BMX Course• FloridaPool(Diving,Swimming,WaterPolo)• KatieSeasholePresslyStadium(Softball)
• UniversityStudentAthleticCenter(Basketball,Volleyball,Racquetball,Badminton)
eVentS hoSted• 2015 BabeRuthWorldSeries12U,16U,10Uand8U• 2015 Gator Cup Archery
• 2015 Florida State Bowling Association Open Championship Tournament
• 2015 Gold Cup Regional Championship - BMX• 2014-2015 USSSA Baseball Super NIT at Champions Park of Newberry, FL• 2014 USSSA Basketball National youth Championship• 2014CalRipken12-60BaseballWorldSeries• 2013-2015BabeRuthFastPitchWorldSeries12U• 2012 U.S. Synchronized Swimming Collegiate National Championships• 2010-2015 Pepsi Florida Relays• 2009-2013 Florida’s Sunshine State Games Alachua County Festival
• Gainesville Senior Games
university of FloridaP.O.Box14485
Gainesville, FL 32604www.ufl.edu
Santa Fe college 3000NW83rdStreetGainesville, FL 32606
www.sfcollege.edu
“The Gainesville Sports Commission
has been a tremendous asset and vital partner in helping us run our
annual tournament in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The O’Connell Center staff is always professional and highly trained. The O’Dome is definitely the most prestigious facility to
host an event in North Central Florida!”
—Jason Sorgi, PresidentJapan Karate Do, LLC
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JAXSPORTS Council plays an influential role of
improving the local economy and community
lifestyle through the use of sporting events. It
serves as an economic engine for Northeast
Florida while increasing community spirit,
pride, and cohesiveness with the intentions of
maintaining charitable contributions
and tourism to areas of the community.
Jacksonville Sports Council S E R V I N G D U V A L C O U N T y / J A C K S O N V I L L E
alan VeRlandeR Executive Director1 Gator Bowl Blvd.Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904)798-5985Fax:(904)632-2080alan@jacksonvillesportscouncil.comwww.jacksonvillesportscouncil.com
toM noRtonVice President of Events & Operations(904)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: Northeast corner of state of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean.
Transportation: Jacksonville International Airport, Amtrack, various Seaports, I-95, I-10, I-295, SR-9A, SR-9B, U.S. Route 1, State Highway A1A
Population: 1,115,640
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: 17,736
Average Cost Per Room: $89 and up
TPC at Sawgrass Island Green
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Cecil Pool
Everbank Field
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Jacksonville Sports Complex
EverBank FieldDescription: Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the annual Florida-Georgia Game and the TaxSlayerBowl,this70,000+seatfacilityrecentlyunderwenta$150millionrenovation,which included the installation of the largest scoreboards in the world.
Sports: Football, Soccer, Monster Trucks, Motocross, Lacrosse
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial ArenaDescription: The Arena is a 15,000 seat multi-purpose facility that is home to the AFL JacksonvilleSharksandtheABAJacksonvilleGiants.Itfeaturesatotalfloorareaof27,000squarefeet.Inaddition,thearenaaccommodatesicehockeyandiceskatingevents.
Sport: Multi-sport
Baseball Grounds of JacksonvilleDescription:HometotheJacksonvilleSuns,JacksonvilleArmada(Soccer)andannualFloridavs.FloridaStatebaseballgame,this12,000seatfacilityhas12luxuryskyboxesandfour sky decks, each of which having private seating. In addition, there are four locker rooms, two indoor batting tunnels, two training rooms, and a weight room.
Sport: Multi-sport
ATP Tour Headquarters Description:5,000squareft.facilitythatboasts17lightedtenniscourts,includinggreenclay, red clay hard courts with a seating capacity of 2,000.
Sport: Tennis
Times Union Center for Performing Arts Description:Threedistincttheaters,seating5400.TheMoranTheatrestageis95’x48’,theTerryTheaterstageis54’x22’,andtheJacobySymphonyHallstageis66’x40’.
World Golf Village Description: Three award-winning Championship PGA Golf Club Courses designed by TomFazioandPeteDye;PGALearningCenterfeatures35acresofworld-classpracticeandteachingfacilities;PGAEducationCenterfeatures6,000sq.ftofmeetingspace;PGAHistorical Center features PGA archives that commemorate The PGA of America’s history.
Sport: Golf
Jacksonville Equestrian ArenaDescription:Regardedasoneofthepremierequestrianfacilitiesontheeastcoast,theCenter routinely hosts regional and national events showcasing the best in horse competition. It offers 1,700 acres of space for a wide variety of sporting and outdoor events, an attached 7,200squarefeetofcoveredstagingareaprovidesaccesstotheMainArenaandhasatotalseatingcapacityof3,700and80,000squarefeetofconcoursespace.
Sport: Multi-sport
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Description:115,000squareft.facility,includinga78,000squareft.exhibithallanda10,000squareft.ballroomwithseatingcapacityof4,000.
Sport: Multi-sport
Colleges and Universities
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Hodges StadiumDescription: The 9,300-seat Hodges Stadium is located on the University of North Florida campusandoffersamenitiesthatincludeacompletedpressbox,fullfieldandtracklightingandanine-lineOlympicqualitytrack.
Sport: Multi-sport
eVentS hoSted • Super Bowl XXXIX
• ACC Football Championship
• Annual Gateway Classic
• TaxSlayerBowl
• Annual Florida/Georgia Football Rivalry
• NBA Games
• NCAAMen’sBasketballTournament(2006,2010,2015)
• SECWomen’sBasketballTournament(2016)
• USA Olympic Basketball
• ACC Baseball Championship
• Southern League All-Star Game
• Annual Florida vs. Florida State Baseball Game
• Roy Jones Jr.- Championship Fight
• USAvs.RussiaOlympicStyleBoxingDuel
• The Players Championship
• Rhythmic Gymnastic Four Continents Championship
• SECWomen’sGymnasticsChampionship(2010)
• Gate River Run
• U.S.Women’sNationalSoccerTeamvs.Scotland
• U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team vs. Scotland
• NCAA Track & Field Championships - East Preliminary
• Bob Hayes Track and Field Meet
• FHSAAStateFinals(Track/Tennis)
• USATF Master’s Championships
• USATF Junior Olympics
• Davis Cup Tennis
• 26.2 with Donna Marathon
• ESPN Friday Night Fights
edward waters college1658 Kings Road 4567 Jacksonville, FL 32209
www.ewc.edu
Jacksonville university2800 University Boulevard N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211www.ju.edu
university of north Florida 1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645 www.unf.edu
Florida State college at Jacksonville501W.StateSt.
Jacksonville, FL 32202www.fscj.edu
“My sincerest gratitude to everyone in Jacksonville for the wonderful support extended
in making this historic college football match-up (Navy vs.
Notre Dame in 2016) happen in the great state of Florida. I can’t imagine more energy, enthusiasm,
and community involvement taking place anywhere else in the country. The Academy and the Navy are “all in” for what should be a fan experience never
to be forgotten. Navy versus Notre Dame in one of our
nation’s greatest cities in one of our nation’s greatest venues.”
—Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk
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Kissimmee has hosted a number of event rights holders including:
• Tough Mudder• FLW
• BASS• American Youth Football• Diamond 9 Events • NCAA
Submit your RFP or get more information at kissimmeesports.com
or email [email protected]
kissimmeesports.com
@kissimmeesports
Discover the ultimate
playing field that extends
far beyond the sidelines.
Kissimmee, FL is the country’s premier location for sports.
From baseball and football to non-traditional, our facilities,
services and accommodations will make any team feel like a
champion. When the competition is over, the play is still on –
because you’re just minutes from world-famous theme
parks, natural adventures and world-class entertainment.
When it comes to tournament locations, world-class anglers on the Walmart FLW Tour demand world-class fishing and facilities. Kissimmee delivers both with Big Toho Marina and Kissimmee Lakefront Park on LakeToho. There is no better destination.
Kathy FennelPresident of Operations, FLW
American Youth Football, the world’s largest football event, looks forward each year to being hosted by Kissimmee Sports Commission. This Championship Event and Kissimmee Sports Commission have teamed up to create the perfect experience for youth teams from across the USA.
Joe GalatPresident, American Youth Football and Cheer
Experience Kissimmee was a strong strategic partner for the Tough Mudder 2014 Central Florida event. Kissimmee’s staff was extremely helpful and its central location made it an ideal partnership for our Tough Mudder brand.
Kate FitzpatrickSr. Director of Community Development & Venues, Tough Mudder
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The ideally located Kissimmee and Osceola
County area boasts warm weather and sunshine
that invites year-round play in a wide assortment
of outdoor and indoor competitions. Its superb
inventory of top-notch fields and facilities and a
host of sports-friendly accommodations are a
perfect compliment for conducting tournaments,
practice sessions, training programs, or any
number of other competitions.
Kissimmee Sports Commission S E R V I N G K I S S I M M E E / O S C E O L A C O U N T y
John pooleDirector of Sports Marketing & Development215 Celebration Place, Suite 200Celebration, FL 34747(407)[email protected]
debby gueRtinDirector of Event Services (407)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: Centrally located in Florida, just south of Orlando and within minutes to world-famous theme parks.Transportation: Orlando International Airport(MCO),just20minutesfromKissimmee;OrlandoSanfordInternationalAirport(SFB),lessthananhour’straveltimeaway;KissimmeeGatewayAirport(ISM);Interstate4;Florida’sTurnpikePopulation: 287,416
aCCoMModationSNumber of Hotel Rooms: 50,000+Average Cost Per Room: $75 Other Options: Short and long-term rental of over 10,000 single family vacation homes available.
Osceola County Stadium
Osceola County Softball Complex
Austin-Tindall Regional Park
Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports
Silver Spurs Arena
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FacIlItIeS and SportSOsceola Heritage Park offers three venues for hosting sporting events.Description:TheExhibitionBuildingatoffers47,850squarefeetofexhibitspacedivisiblebytwosections.Italsohastwo5,040square-footdivisiblemeetingrooms,theKissimmeeRoomthat divides into three rooms and the St. Cloud Room, which divides into two rooms. Itaccommodates27410’x10’exhibitionboothsandhasfull-servicecatering.
TheSilverSpursArenaatOsceolaHeritageParkhas33,946squarefeet(250’x140’)andaccommodates16810’x10’exhibitionbooths.Ithastheversatilityofanarenatotheaterandhas shuttered arena lighting to enhance show production values. It features 10,500 seats withluxurysuitesandfull-servicecatering.
Osceola County Stadium at Osceola Heritage Park is a 5,300-seat primary stadium with a five-fieldsatellitesystemandtwo“half”fields.Ithastwocovereddugoutsperfield,eachwithcold-waterfountainsandanewinfieldpracticefield,sixmodernbattingcages,two,ten-packpitching mounds and a MLB clubhouse with state-of-the-art training facilities.
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Rodeo, Inline Hockey, Arena Football, Martial Arts, Boxing,Cheer&Dance,Wrestling,Baseball
Austin-Tindall Regional ParkDescription:ThisParkfeatureseightmultipurposefields,builttoWorldCup™soccerregulations and three practice soccer fields. It has bleacher seating for 1,500 and parking for 750 cars with ample parking for buses. The clubhouse has meeting space and locker room facilities.
Sports: Soccer, Lacrosse, Flag Football, American Football, Ultimate
Osceola County Softball ComplexDescription: Five lighted softball fields all built to U.S. Softball regulations with Bermuda grassoutfields;clayblendonpitcher’smoundandhomeplate.Ithas500-seatbleachersper field and electronic scoreboards, public address system and underground irrigation and a three-story, state-of-the-art clubhouse.
Sports: Softball, Dodgeball
Disney’s ESPN Wide World of SportsDescription:LocatedatWaltDisneyWorldResort,the255-acreDisney’sESPNWideWorldofSportsComplexhostsmorethan350eventseachyear.Withninevenues,thecomplexcan host nearly every sport, from football and basketball to karate and archery. The 9,500-seatChampionStadiumisthespringtraininghomeoftheAtlantaBraves.Thecomplexalsoincludes two multipurpose arenas, HP Field House and Jostens Center, which offer seating capacityof6,200;17multipurposefieldsatHessSportsFieldswithfourprofessionalbaseballfieldsandsixfieldsatthesoftballDiamondplex;10tenniscourtsatCentreCourtStadium;acrosscountrycourse;andatrackandfieldcomplexdesignedwithprofessionalspecifications.
Sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Cheer and Dance, Cross County, Tennis, Track & Field
“Our Kissimmee experience was a HOMERUN on & off the fields...Kissimmee hits it out of the park with family fun, food & shopping!”
—Kevin O’Donnell, Diamond 9 Events
Colleges and Universities
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ChampionsGate Sports Field ComplexDescription: Opened in 2014, these eight professionally maintained regulation fields, with electronicscoreboards,featuresaclubhousewithconcessionsandflexiblebleacheroptions,sitting adjacent to a AAA Four-Diamond Resort. ChampionsGate has played host to the North American Caribbean Rugby Association and has been used for Major League Soccer pre-season training.
Golf CoursesYear-roundwarmthmeansthatgolfseasonlastsfor365daysandthecoursesaregrand.Withgolf courses designed by the sport’s greatest legends, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, GregNorman,JohnnyMiller,TomWatson,andReesJones,there’snoquestionaboutthequalityofcoursesthatawaitinKissimmee.
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• LakeTohopekaligaandtheKissimmeeChainofLakes(Fishing,Rowing,Canoe,Kayak)
• KissimmeeCivicCenter(Basketball,Gymnastics,MartialArts,Boxing,Cheer&Dance,
Wrestling)
• St.CloudBMXTrack(BMX)
• FortuneRoadSoftballComplex
eVentS hoSted• BASS Master Classic
• BASS Southern Open
• FLWTour
• NXLPaintballWorldCupPresentedbyKissimmeeSportsCommission
• Rebel Spring Games
• youth Basketball of America National Championships
• American youth Football & Cheer
• USFlagTouchFootball(USFTL)
• FLHighSchoolAthleticAssociationStateFinals(CompetitiveCheer,Boys&Girls
Weightlifting,Boys&GirlsVolleyball&Wrestling)
• InternationalQuidditchAssociationWorldCup
• Tae Kwon Do America
• Diamond 9 Softball
• Gold Diamond Softball
• RamNationalCircuitFinalsRodeo(RNCFR)
• USA BMX Fall Nationals
• AAU Basketball
• FL Half Century Softball
• Disney youth Soccer Tournaments
• MLS Pre-Season Training
• Houston Astros Spring Training
• Tough Mudder
“American Youth Football, the world’s largest football
event looks forward each year to being hosted by Kissimmee
Sports Commission. This Championship Event and Kissimmee Sports
Commission have teamed up to create the perfect
experience for youth teams from across the USA.”
— Joe Galat, President American Youth Football
and Cheer
When it comes to
tournament locations, world-
class anglers on the Walmart
FLW Tour demand world-
class fishing and facilities.
Kissimmee delivers both
with Big Toho Marina
and Kissimmee Lakefront
Park on Lake Toho. There
is no better tournament
destination.
— Kathy Fennel, President of Operations, FLW
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Southwest Florida is a special place,
made up of beautiful beaches, quiet
hamlets, environmentally based attractions,
shopping, affordable hotels and, of course,
state-of-the-art sports facilities. From little
league baseball to the major leagues, inline
hockey to women’s fastpitch, you will be
hard-pressed to find sports that can’t be
hosted in the greater Fort Myers area.
Lee County Sports Development S E R V I N G F T . M y E R S / S A N I B E L
JeFF MielkeExecutive Director 2201 Second Street, Suite 501Ft. Myers, FL 33901(239)533-LCSD(5273)Fax:(239)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation:LocatedonFlorida’sWestCoastontheGulfofMexico,LeeCountyincludesthe beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel Island. Lee County is located about 140 miles south of Tampa.
Transportation: Lee County boasts one of the nation’s newest airports in that of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).ThegreaterFortMyersareaisalsoaccessible via I-75 and US-41.
Population: 650,000
aCCoMModationSNumber of Available Accommodations: 12,500+
Average Cost Per Room: $89 & up
Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex
Jet Blue Park, spring training home of the Boston Red Sox
Cape Coral Sports Complex
Alico Arena-Florida Gulf Coast University
City of Palms Park & Player Development Complex
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports ComplexDescription: Opened in 1991, this 94-acre facility is the spring training home of the Minnesota Twins. The venue includes five full baseball fields, two half infields, ten covered battingcages,acloverleafformationlightedsoftballcomplex,completewithobservationtower and public address system. The main baseball stadium seats 9,300 with additional spacelocatedintheskyboxarea.HammondStadiumincludeslightsandanelectronicmessage center and scoreboard. The facility has recently undergone a $42 million renovation that includes the Minnesota Twins Player Academy, a 360-degree boardwalk around the stadium, and new modernized concessions and fan amenities.
Sports: Baseball, Softball
JetBlue ParkDescription: This 105 acre spring training facility is the new winter home of the Boston Red Sox.Openedin2012,itfeaturesa10,000seatstadiumandasix-fieldPlayerDevelopmentComplex.ThestadiumdimensionsareexactlythesameasFenwayandfeaturesa“GreenMonster” wall that has seating both on top of and behind the wall. In addition, the facility includessixfullsizesoccerfields.
Sports: Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby, Field Hockey
Germain ArenaDescription: This state-of-the-art facility is the home of the East Coast Hockey Leagues’ Florida Everblades and the Arena Football’s Florida Tarpons. Germain Arena includes a 200’ X85’ice/floorsurfacewitha7,500seatcapacity.Twoadditional200’X85’multipurposerinks are available for many different sports.
Sports:Badminton,Boxing,Fencing,Judo,TableTennis,TaeKwonDo,IceHockey,InlineHockey, Figure Skating, Volleyball, Gymnastics, & Cheer & Dance
City of Palms Park & Player Development Complex Description: Opened in 1993, this facility was the former spring training home of the Boston RedSox.The8,200-seatlightedmainstadiumboaststencoveredbattingcages,electronicscoreboardandmessagecenter.ThePlayerDevelopmentComplexincludesfivefullbaseballfields, office space, observation tower, covered batting cages and various training rooms. In2016,CityofPalmsParkwillbecomethehometoFloridaSouthWesternStateCollege’sbaseball and softball programs. The 400-seat softball stadium sits adjacent to the baseball stadium and features new seating, lighting and a scoreboard.
Sports: Baseball/Softball
“Lee County has been a fantastic partner for USA Swimming
and our annual Open Water National Championships. The
people associated with Sports Development, Lee County Parks and
Recreation, and the local swimming community are truly a pleasure
to work with, and we always look forward to returning to the area.”
—Dean Ekeren, National Events Director, USA Swimming
Colleges and Universities
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Cape Coral Sports Complex Description:Abeautiful52acresportsfacility,whichincludes14lightedathleticfields;4fullbaseball fields, 5 softball fields, and five soccer fields.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse
Historic Terry Park Description: Originally built in 1908, Terry Park is listed on Florida’s Registry of Historic Places. Terry Park was the spring home of the Philadelphia Athletics, the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Kansas City Royals. Now home to the Lee County Parks & Recreation this park has 4 lighted baseball fields. The main stadium seats 3,300. In 2010, this facility received a 2.2 million dollar renovation.
Sports: Baseball, Soccer
Alico Arena Description:FloridaGulfCoastUniversity(FGCU)isFlorida’s10thfour-yearUniversity.Home of the NCAA Division I FGCU Eagles, Alico Arena is a 4,500 seat multi-purpose facility that can host sports such as basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, martial arts and much more.
Suncoast Credit Union Arena CurrentlyunderconstructionandthefuturehomeoftheFloridaSouthWesternStateCollege(FSW)basketballandvolleyballteams.The75,000squarefootfacilitywillseatapproximately3,300spectatorsandwillincludesixskyboxes,ahospitalityeventcenter,competitioncourtsthat convert into recreational courts, athletic office space, student, faculty and staff wellness, and an athletic center with a fitness pavilion, men’s and women’s locker rooms and a weight training area. The facility is scheduled to open prior to the 2016-2017 season.
eVentS hoSted• USASwimmingOpenWaterNationalChampionships
• USA Baseball Junior Olympic Tournament
• USA Volleyball Southern Regional Championships
• US Sailing Junior Olympic Regatta
• SeniorSoftballUSAWinterNationals
• NorthAmericanRollerHockeyChampionships(NARCh)
• AAU Baseball National Championships
• AAU Girls’ Basketball National Championships
• RoyHobbsBaseballWorldSeries
• Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
• yBOA Boys State Championships
• Florida Senior Games
• Florida State Bowling Association Championships
Florida Gulf coast university
10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Ft. Myers, FL 33965-6565
www.fgcu.edu
Florida Southwestern State college
8099 College ParkwayFort Myers, FL 33919
www.fsw.edu
“We have been involved in working with Lee County for many years. Everyone from the people in charge of the grounds, to those
involved in organizing the events, has been extremely helpful. Over the years, we have come to consider many of those individuals as close friends. After our first event in Lee County, we knew this was a very special
place. Perfect Game will always consider the people
we work with in Fort Myers and Lee County the
very best.”
—Jerry Ford, President – The Perfect Game
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When it comes to sporting events, Miami has always been a favorite among organizers and fans – and for good reason. Not only do you fi nd every imaginable sports facility, but you’ll also fi nd them at close range of beaches, hotels and airports. And with an
average annual temperature of 74 degrees, we play all year long. So be ready and bring your best. MiamiSports365.com
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JoSe SotolongoExecutive Director701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700 Miami, FL 33131(305)539-3000Fax:(305)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCation Location: Located in Southeast Florida
Transportation: Miami International Airport, I-95, Florida Turnpike, I-75, PortMiami
Population: 2.5 Million
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: Over 51,583
Average Cost Per Room: $99 - $260
As the premier destination for sporting
events, leisure and entertainment in South
Florida, the Miami-Dade Sports Commission
fosters positive growth and economic
development for the local community. The
Sports Commission also creates community
events that focus on the importance of healthy
and active lifestyles for all ages.
Miami-Dade Sports Commission S E R V I N G M I A M I - D A D E C O U N T y
When it comes to sporting events, Miami has always been a favorite among organizers and fans – and for good reason. Not only do you fi nd every imaginable sports facility, but you’ll also fi nd them at close range of beaches, hotels and airports. And with an
average annual temperature of 74 degrees, we play all year long. So be ready and bring your best. MiamiSports365.com
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Marlins Park
Longines Global Champions Tour
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Wrestlemania at Sun Life Stadium
Miami Beach Convention Center
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Miami Beach Convention Center Description: The Miami Beach Convention Center is located in the heart of Miami Beach, whichisknownthroughouttheworldforitsexcitingnightlifeandmyriadoffinediningandhotel accommodations. The center is undergoing a $500 million renovation, which will set a highstandardofexcellenceandredefinemeetingandentertainmentsolutionswhenhostinglarge-scalebusiness,trade,civic,sportingandculturalevents.Thenew1.4millionsquarefoot,LEEDcertifiedfacilitywillincludeastate-of-the-art,60,000squarefootgrandballroom,additionalmeetingroomswithflexiblearrangements,a20,000squarefootglassrooftopjunior ballroom, advanced technology, and new versatile indoor/outdoor public spaces. An 800 room connected hotel is also part of the new convention center master plan.
Sports: Multi-Sport
AmericanAirlines ArenaDescription: The AmericanAirlines Arena is home to the 2006, 2012 and 2013 NBA Champion Miami HEAT. The arena seats 19,600 when fully utilized for Miami HEAT basketball, but the upper balconies can be closed to create a more intimate atmosphere of just 16,000 seats. The arena is able to be configured in five separate ways for concerts and other events, seating as few as 5,000 and as many as 20,000 patrons. This state-of-the-art basketball arena has the capability to host all types of events from NBA Basketball and the 2009 NCAA Division IMen’sBasketballRegionaltoWorldTourConcertPremiersandFamilyShows.
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Judo, Taekwondo, Fencing, Badminton, Cheer, Gymnastics, Karate
Miami Watersports Complex (MWC) at Amelia Earhart ParkDescription:TheMWCisthelatestinwatersportsparkdesignandofferscablewakeboarding,boatwakeboardingbehindtheawardwinningSuperAirNautiqueG23wake sport boat, wake-surfing, waterskiing, kneeboarding, and paddle boarding. Situated on thepark’s90-acrefreshwaterlake,MWCisequippedwithtwofull-sizecablesystemsandone tower cable. Beginners can enjoy the comfort of coaches riding alongside them, while providing instruction, while more advanced riders can be coached to progress and improve theirridingskillsandtechnique.Allabilitylevelsarewelcomed.
Sports:Wakeboarding,WakeSurfing,Waterskiing,KneeboardingandPaddleBoarding,Dragon Boating
Tropical Park & Equestrian CenterDescription: Tropical Park is a beautiful multi-sports facility located in the heart of Miami-Dade County. The park includes a 5,000 seat multi-purpose, lighted stadium that can host football, soccer and track & field. Additionally, the park has numerous baseball, soccer and softball fields. The track and jumping areas recently had a $2.8 million reconstruction and resurfacing to meet the standards set by the IAAF and USA Track & Field. Additionally, the parkhasafull-serviceequestrianfacilitywith267stalls,twograsscoursesandapproximately1,000seats.Attheheartoftheequestrianfacilityisapromenadeandthreestate-of-the-artshowarenascoveredbya200’x275’standingsteelroof.
Sports:Football,Track&Field,Soccer,Baseball,Equestrian,Softball,Biking,Walking,Running
Sun Life StadiumDescription: Sun Life Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment facility that hosts a wide variety of events including: Miami Dolphins football, University of Miami Hurricanes
Colleges and Universities
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football,andtheCapitalOneOrangeBowl.ThestadiumhashostedmanymarqueeeventsincludingfiveSuperBowls,twoWorldSeries,fourcollegefootballNationalChampionships,oneNFLProBowlandWorldCupfriendlymatches.In2012,SunLifeStadiumwastheproudhomeofWWEWrestleManiaXXVIII.Thestadiumiscurrentlyundergoinga$425millionmodernization, which includes moving the fans closer to the action, an open air canopy, four HDvideoboards,luxuryseatingwithairconditionedlounges,LEDfieldlightningandmuch,much more.
Sports:Football,Soccer,Equestrian,Multi-Sport
Marlins ParkDescription: The home of the Miami Marlins is a first-class baseball stadium, which sits on approximately17acresonthesamesiteasthehistoricOrangeBowloncestood.Theballparkhasaretractableroof;naturalgrassplayingfieldand37,000seats,whichareamongtheclosest to the action in all of baseball. The state-of-the-art retractable roof ensures a cool, comfortable environment every day. Parking surrounds the ballpark and accommodates 5,700 cars. Marlins Park is fully ADA-compliant.
Sports: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Multi-Sport
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle • AmeliaEarhartPark(Soccer,FlagFootball)
• CrandonParkTennisCenter(Tennis)
• Homestead-MiamiSpeedway(Auto&MotorcycleRacing)
• JamesL.KnightCenter(Multi-SportandConventionHall)
• MiamiBeachRowingCenter(Rowing,AquaticSports)
• Miami-DadeFairExpoCenter(Multi-Sport)
• FIUArena(Multi-indoorSports)
• OceanBankFieldatFIUStadium(Multi-outdoorSports)
• TamiamiPark(Baseball,Softball,Soccer)
• U.S.OlympicSailingCenter(Sailing,AquaticSports)
• Over 40 City of Miami parks
eVentS hoSted • 10 NFL Super Bowls
• 1974, 2010 NFL Pro Bowl
• Annual Orange Bowl Game
• BCS National Championship
• Miami Beach Bowl
• Miami Open Tennis Tournament
• Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Marathon
• City Bikes Ironman 70.3
• NASCAR Ford EcoBoost 400
• TwoMLBWorldSeries
• WorldGolfChampionships-CadillacChampionship
• 2009 NCAA Div I Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds
• Four NBA Finals
• WrestleManiaXXVIII
university of miami (ncaa)
5821 San Amaro DriveCoral Gables, FL 33146
http://welcome.miami.edu
miami-dade college (nJcaa)
11011SW104thStreetMiami, FL 33176 www.mdc.edu
St. thomas university (naIa)
16401NW37thAvenueMiami Gardens, FL 33054
www.stu.edu
Florida International university (ncaa)
11200SW8thStreetMiami, FL 33199
www.fiu.edu
Johnson & wales university (naIa)
1701 NE 127th StNorth Miami, FL 33181
www.jwu.edu
Barry university (ncaa)
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,Miami Shores, FL 33161
www.barry.edu
Florida memorial college (naIa)15800NW42ndAvenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054www.fmuniv.edu
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From miles of unspoiled beaches, to the world-famous Everglades, to one-of-a-kind dining
and shopping, there’s nothing like playing in paradise. You’ll discover all-star
facilities in convenient, family-friendly areas. Plus, you’ll find accommodations in every
price range as well as group discounts on hotels and attractions. We have everything
to ensure your sports event is a big hit, including expert planning assistance.
F LOR I DA’S T RU E SPORT S PA R A DI S E.
Contact our Sports Marketing Manager Parker Medley at 239-252-4267
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paRkeR Medley2660 Horseshoe Dr. N. #105Office:(239)252-4267Cell:(239)580-9490Fax:(239)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: Naples, Marco Island, & the Everglades - Florida’s Paradise Coast
Transportation: Southwest Florida InternationalAirport(RSW)-25minutesNorth of Naples, Naples Regional Airport
Interstate75-exits101through111. 1.5 hours from Miami, 2.5 hours from Tampa and 3.5 hours from Orlando
Population: 332,000
aCCoMModationS: Number of Hotel Rooms: 8,060, from Five Star Resorts to economy options.
Whether you’re an event organizer, sports
enthusiast, or a sports visitor, the Naples,
Marco Island, Everglades area provides the
perfect destination for successful sports travel,
competition, and training. Popular sports on
Florida’s Paradise Coast include beach volleyball,
tennis, golf, triathlon, football, softball, baseball,
soccer, basketball, BMX, lacrosse and more.
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors BureauS E R V I N G F L O R I D A ’ S P A R A D I S E C O A S T
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From miles of unspoiled beaches, to the world-famous Everglades, to one-of-a-kind dining
and shopping, there’s nothing like playing in paradise. You’ll discover all-star
facilities in convenient, family-friendly areas. Plus, you’ll find accommodations in every
price range as well as group discounts on hotels and attractions. We have everything
to ensure your sports event is a big hit, including expert planning assistance.
F LOR I DA’S T RU E SPORT S PA R A DI S E.
Contact our Sports Marketing Manager Parker Medley at 239-252-4267
North Collier Regional Park
Colleges and Universities
ave maria universitywww.avemaria.edu
Florida Gulf coast universitywww.fgcu.edu
Florida Southwestern collegewww.fsw.edu/collier
North Collier Regional Park
Vineyards Community Park
Pro Watercross World Championship at Sugden Regional Park
FacIlItIeS & SportSNorth Collier Regional Park:Description: The 212-acre North Collier Regional Park is a state-of-the-art tournament facility featuring 5 softball fields and 8 multi-use fields perfect for soccer, lacrosse, football and field hockey. The park features the Sun & Fun Lagoon, a sprawling water park, hiking and biking trails, fitness center, and a full size gymnasium with bleachers.
Sports: Soccer, Lacrosse, Football, Field Hockey, Basketball
Sugden Regional Park:Description: This water front park boasts the beautiful view of Lake Avalon and a sunbathing beach. Collier County Parks & Recreation offers water skiing and sailing classes for able bodied and special needs individuals. Enjoy the 60-acre lake, Lake Avalon, by kayaking or paddle boating. It is also a perfect facility for water ski and wakeboard events. There is also a walking trail around the lake.
Sports:WaterSkiing,Sailing,Kayaking,Wakeboarding
Veterans Community Park:Description: This is one of the busiest in Collier County with a Community Center, Fitness Center, 3 lit softball fields, 1 lit baseball field, lit bocce ball courts, 4 lit tennis courts, 4 lit racquetballcourts,litplayground,1litsoccer/footballfield,picnicarea,2sandvolleyballcourts, Rover Run Dog Park, covered lit multi-purpose rink and 2 picnic pavilions.
Sports:Softball,Baseball,Bocce,Tennis,Racquetball,Soccer,Football,SandVolleyball
Vineyards Community Park:Description: Park amenities include a Community Center, 2 lit softball fields, 4 soccer fields (3arelit),4litcomfortcushionedtenniscourts,2litbasketballcourts,4racquetballcourts,walking trail, 8 picnic shelters, pavilion, lit playground, rest rooms and a water play feature.
Sports:Softball,Soccer,Tennis,Basketball,Racquetball
eVentS hoStedThe Naples, Marco Island & Everglades area has provided a welcoming home for many successful sporting events in the past. Here are just some of the previous events the Paradise Coast has hosted:
• ProWatercrossWorldChampionship
• FBU National Championship
• Naples Shark Shootout Soccer Tournament
• CME Titleholders LPGA Tour Event
• Franklin Templeton Greg Norman Shark Shootout
• Naples-ChallengeSports(3v3)SoccerTournaments
• SeniorSoftballUSAWinterNationals
• NSA, ASA and USSSA Adult Softball Tournaments
• SeniorSoftballUSAWinterNationals
• FYSARegion“C”CupandStateCupSoccerTournaments
• EVP Pro-Am Beach Volleyball Events
• Formula One Champboat Race Events
• USSSA youth Baseball Tournaments
www.AthletesinParadise.com
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The Florida Sports Industry creates over
$44 billion of economic impact annually.
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Ocala/Marion County is one of Central Florida’s
best locations for producing successful sports
events. No other destination offers our unique
combination of experience with international events,
impressive sports facilities and an unmatched natural
environment—all located conveniently near I-75, in
the heart of Florida’s beautiful horse country.
Ocala/Marion Sports Commission S E R V I N G O C A L A / M A R I O N C O U N T y
CoRRy loCkeSports Marketing Specialist
loRetta ShaFFeR Executive Director112 North Magnolia Ave.Ocala, FL 34475(352)438-2800Fax:(352)[email protected]@marioncountyfl.orghttp://sports.ocalamarion.com/
aCCeSS & loCationOcala is located along Interstate 75 and US highways 301, 441, and 27 which provide immediate access to most of Florida or to the interstate system
Airports Distance from Ocala (miles): Daytona International Airport, 75;GainesvilleRegionalAirport,45;JacksonvilleInternationalAirport,100;OrlandoInternationalAirport,80;OrlandoSanfordInternationalAirport,78;TampaInternational Airport, 90
Population: Marion County 339,167Ocala 57,586
aCCoMModationSNumber of Hotel Rooms: 4,073Average Daily Rate: $77.20Equestrian competition in Ocala/Marion County
Annual Hospice of Marion County Frank Polack Memorial Bike Ride
Cal Ripken 10B-12B State Tournament at Ocala Rotary Sportsplex
Michelle Wie at LPGA Coates Golf Championship - Golden Ocala Golf Club
Ocala Rotary Sportsplex
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FacIlItIeS & SportSFlorida Horse ParkDescription: Ideally situated on 500 acres in the heart of Central Florida, this year-round,world-classfacilityisfastbecomingthecenterpieceofFlorida’sequestrianlifestylecommunity.TheParkoffersinternationalcalibercompetitioncourses,anexcitingscheduleofworld-class events drawing top competitors and spectators from every horse sport discipline both locally and globally. In early 2006, it was named an official training site for the United StatesEquestrianTeam.TheParknowhoststhebestofthebestinWorldandOlympiclevelequinesportscompetitionsasParkeventsconsistentlydrawthousandsofspectators.
Sports:Equestrian(CombinedDriving,Dressage,Eventing,Foxhunting,Hunter/Jumper
Polo&TrailRiding,etc.),Rodeo,CrossCountry,MountainBike
Ocala Regional SportsplexDescription:An80-acreactivecommunitypark,theOcalaRegionalSportsComplexisadjacent to the Ocala International Airport. The park offers a variety of fields for softball, baseball, football, basketball, and volleyball. Plus, park guests enjoy use of several picnic pavilions for social gatherings, benches and tables throughout the park, concrete sidewalks and trails that are handicapped accessible, water fountains, trash receptacles and pedestrian scale lighting for safety.
Sports: Football, Soccer, Baseball, Adult Softball, Beach Volleyball, Rugby
Ocala Rotary SportsplexDescription:The80-acreRotarySportsplexprovides16expansivefieldsforplayingorganizedbaseballandsoccer.TheRotarySportsplexannuallyhostsDistrict,StateandRegionalbaseballandsoccertournaments,andhostedthe14UBabeRuthWorldSeriesin2014andtheCalRipkenWorldSeriesin2010and2013.Theparkoffers11litbaseballfields,2litand 3 unlit soccer fields, four concession stands, 13 batting cages, one multi-use field and one playground.
Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse
Shocker ParkDescription: Shocker Park is the premiere girls’ fast-pitch softball facility in Marion County.Theparkoffersthreelitbattingcages,arestroom/concessionstandandsixlitsoftballfields. On a regular basis, this park is host to USSSA and NSA tournaments. It was also home to the 2013 Babe Ruth State Softball tournament.
Sport: Girls Softball
Southeastern Livestock PavilionDescription:The Pavilion plays host to numerous events throughout the year. An Ocala Landmark since 1945, the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion enjoys a reputation as Marion County’s premier agricultural showplace, featuring a covered arena grandstand with seating for over 4,200. The facility also includes an adjacent indoor air-conditioned sales auditorium with theater style seating for 800 and 226 stalls with iron gates. Rental areas include a field eventsarea,anopenarena,anair-conditionedreceptionhall,anexhibitionbuilding,apicnicpavilion with showers and RV electric hookups, as well as plenty of event parking.
Sports:Equestrian(ShowJumping,BarrelRacing,HorseShows,etc.),Rodeo
Colleges and Universities
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Wrigley FieldsDescription:WrigleyFieldsisanactiverecreationparkopenedinAugust2007.The72acre park offers 3 lit baseball fields, 2 lit softball fields, 2 lit t-ball fields, 3 batting cages, 2 concessionstands,1footballfield,1soccerfield,horseshoes,volleyball,shuffleboard,picnicpavilions, playground, and a perimeter walking trail.
Sports: Baseball, T-ball, Football, Softball, Soccer
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• BubbaRacewayPark(VariousDirtCarRacingDisciplines,Concerts,MonsterTrucks)
• SantosTrail&CrossFloridaGreenway(MountainBiking,CrossCountry,HorsebackRiding)
• OcalaGranPrix(KartRacing)
• NewtonA.PerryAquaticCenter(Competitive/SynchronizedSwimming,WaterPolo,Diving)
• CollegeofCentralFlorida(Baseball,Basketball,Softball,Tennis)
• BigSunYouthSoccer(Soccer)
21 golf courses within a 30-minute drive including:• Adena Golf and Country Club
Golf Digest 2nd best new golf course in the U.S. (2015)
• Candler Hills Golf Club
• Country Club of Ocala
• GoldenOcalaGolfandEquestrianClub
• Juliette Falls Golf and Country Club
• Ocala Golf Club
• Ocala National Golf Club
• Pine Oaks of Ocala
eVentS hoSted• LPGACoatesGolfChampionshiphostedbyR+LCarriers(annual)
• HorseShowsintheSun(HITS)OcalaWinterCircuit(annual)
• Swingthought.comProfessionalGolfTour(annual)
• LiveOakInternationalCombinedDriving(annual)
• HITSOcalaTriathlon(annual)
• OcalaBreeders’SalesChampionshipStakes(annual)
• FatTireFestival(annual)
• FloridaTaekwondoChampionships(annual)
• 2016CalRipken12UWorldSeries
• 2015&2016FédérationEquestreInternationale(FEI)NationsCupShowJumping
• 2015 Florida State Golf Association Men’s Championship
• 2013-15AmericanJuniorGolfAssociation(AJGA)
• 2014BabeRuth14UWorldSeries
• 2013-14 Cabela’s Crappie USA Fishing Tournament
• 2013&2010CalRipken10UWorldSeries
• 2013 Babe Ruth Softball State Tournament
• 2011 NCAA Men’s Golf East Regional
• 2010 USSSA Soccer Southeast Regional Tournament
• 2010 Professional Disc Golf Association National Tour
“I was in shock when I walked on that first tee at Golden Ocala and saw how many
people there were. It’s amazing! It shows
that Ocala is the kind of town we should be
playing in.”
—2014 LPGA Rolex Player of the Year, Stacy Lewis
college of central Florida
3001SWCollegeRoadOcala, FL 34474-4415
www.cf.edu
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SOUVENIR PROGRAMDecember 5-13, 2015 · Clearwater, Florida
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Support Florida’s Amateur Sports and Olympic Dreams
By purchasing an Olympic Spirit License plate, 50% of the annual fees collected from the sale and renewal of the tag support the
Florida Sports Foundation’s amateur sports efforts – The Sunshine State Games and Florida Senior Games.
The remaining funds support the United States Olympic Movement and Florida’s Olympians. For questions about these programs, call
the Florida Sports Foundation at (727) 724-3082.
Annual Use Fee: $15 (plus normal tag fees)
Visit www.flasportstags.com or your local tag agency for purchase.
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Palm Beach County is a sports paradise with
incomparable world-class playing and training
facilities which can accommodate both amateur and
professional sporting events year round. As a host
to major regional, national and international sporting
events, area professionals have the experience and
commitment to make your event a success.
Palm Beach County Sports Commission S E R V I N G P A L M B E A C H C O U N T y
geoRge linley Executive Director
glen allenDirector of Sports Development1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 930WestPalmBeach,FL33401(561)233-3180Fax:(561)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: Part of South Florida’s Gold Coast, 47 miles of beaches located 70 miles north of Miami and 120 miles south of Orlando on the Atlantic coast.
Transportation: By Air: Palm Beach InternationalAirport(PBI),Ft.LauderdaleInternational(FLL),andMiamiInternational(MIA),PrivateairportsinBocaRaton,Lantana, and Jupiter
By Train: Tri-Rail commuter train from Miami through to Palm Beach County
By Car: I-95 and the Florida Turnpike
Population: 1.3 million
aCCoMModationSNumber of Hotel Rooms: 16,000
Average Cost Per Room: $69 to $249 depending on season and location
Roger Dean Stadium
Okeeheelee Park
FAU Stadium
Roger Dean Stadium
Delray Beach Tennis Center
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FacIlItIeS & SportSRoger Dean Stadium, Jupiter www.rogerdeanstadium.comDescription:RogerDeanStadiumisa$28millionbaseballcomplexthatopenedin1998.Roger Dean Stadium is the only baseball facility in the world to host four professional baseball teams. The Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals utilize the facility during February and March for Spring Training, and the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals make the facilitytheirhomeduringthesummerfortheSingle‘A’FloridaStateLeague.Thecomplexconsists of one primary 7,000-seat stadium and 12 supplementary practice fields. Annually, its major events include MLB Spring Training, USA Baseball National Team Championships, and PerfectGameWorldWoodBatChampionships.
Sports: Baseball, Entertainment
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach www.pbconventioncenter.comDescription:This$600millioncomplexisconvenientlylocatedincentralPalmBeachCounty.TheConventionCenterhastwoprimarylevelstotaling350,000squarefeet.Onthefirstlevel,the100,000squarefootExhibitionHalliseasilydividedintotwo50,000squarefoot areas that can be used for a variety of sporting events. The upper level contains an extravagantballroomwithover25,000squarefeetofusablefloorspace.Theupperlevelalso comprise a pre-function area, numerous meetings rooms, storage space, and an outdoor terrace.TheConventionCenterisabletohostmat-basedandfloor-basedsportssuchasmartialarts,fencing,wrestling,andboxing.CominginFebruary2016,a400roomHiltonHotel attached to the convention center.
Sports:MartialArts,Gymnastics,Wrestling,Basketball,Boxing,Fencing
Delray Beach Tennis Center, Delray Beach www.delraytennis.comDescription: The Delray Beach Tennis Center is the premier tennis facility in South Florida, consisting of 14 clay courts, 7 hard courts, and an 8,200-seat stadium. The center hosted the 2004 USA vs. Sweden Davis Cup tie, the 2005 & 2007 USA vs. Belgium Fed Cup ties, 2013 USA vs. Sweden Fed Cup tie. Annually, it operates the ATP Tour International Tennis Championships and youth tennis events including the USTA Men’s 16 & 18s Clay Court Nationals.
Sports:Tennis,Boxing,Entertainment
International Polo Club (IPC), Wellington www.internationalpoloclub.com Description:Thisworldclassfacilityisastate-of-the-artpolocomplex,andhoststheworld’stop players during the January-April season on its pristine surfaces. IPC is home to American’s poloTripleCrown:theC.VWhitneyCup,theUSPAPiagetGoldCup,andtheUSOpenChampionship. Out of season the club is available for event rights holders with field-based sporting events looking to utilize a large number of game surfaces in a single location. Past events include the AySO National Games and the USA National Field Hockey Festival.
Sports:Equestrian,Soccer,FieldHockey,Lacrosse
Colleges and Universities
www.palmbeachsports.com
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Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Wellington www.equestiansport.comDescription:AttheimpressiveEquestrianCenter-ratedthebestinthecountry-yearroundequestrianeventsareheldwithover4,000hunter-jumperscompetingindramaticGrandPrixandWorldCupevents,aswellastheNationalHorseShow.Withon-sitestabling,ownerscreateanequinevillagethroughouttheNovember-Aprilseason.
Sport:Equestrian
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton www.fau.eduDescription:Thisathleticcomplexcoversnumerousfacilitiesincludinganewstate-of-the-art30,000-seat football stadium with removable goal posts, making it ideal for track or soccer fields, plus associated ancillary facilities. The main gymnasium seats over 4,000. In addition to the Owls’ college football season, the new stadium has hosted the Major League Lacrosse All-stargame,MLLregularseasonmatches,theUSWomen’sSoccerNationalTeam,FIFAinternational friendly matches, and a college football bowl game.
Sports:Football,MartialArts,Basketball,Volleyball,Swimming,WaterPolo,Baseball,Softball,Soccer, Track & Field
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• PalmBeachAtlanticUniversityGreeneComplex-2maingymnasiums;Volleyball(NAIA
Women’sVolleyball),Basketball(SunshineStateGames)
• Keiser University Gymnasium - Basketball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
• RivieraBeach/DelrayBeach/Jupiter-BeachVolleyball,BeachWrestling,BeachTennis,
Surfing, Kiteboarding
• Coral Sky Amphitheatre - Cheerleading, Ceremonies, Entertainment
• Palm Beach Ice Zone & Skate Zone - Inline Hockey, Ice Hockey, Ice Dancing
• JimBrandonEquestrianCenter-Equestrian
eVentS hoSted• Baseball:MLBSpringTraining,USABaseballJuniorOlympics,PerfectGameWorldWood
Bat Championships, Palm Beach Challenge College Spring Training
• BeachWrestling:USAWrestlingNationalBeachWrestlingChampionships
• Bowling: Florida State Bowling Championships
• Croquet:MacRobertsonShield;WorldCroquetChampionships
• Equestrian:NationalHorse,WinterEquestrianFestival,USOpenPolo
• Field Hockey: USA Hockey National Festival
• Football: Lou Groza Collegiate Place-kicker Awards
• Golf: The Honda Classic, ADT Championships, Allianz Championships
• Lacrosse: Spring Fling
• WaterPolo:PanAmericanJuniorWaterPoloChampionships
• InLineHockey:WorldInLineHockeyCup,AAUInLineNationals
• Soccer: AySO National Games
• Tennis: ATP International Tennis Championships, Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Florida Open
WheelchairTennisChampionships
Florida atlantic university
777 Glades RoadBoca Raton, FL 33431
www.fau.edu
Keiser university2600 North Military Trail
WestPalmBeach,FL33409www.keiseruniversity.edu
lynn university3601 North Military TrailBoca Raton, FL 33431
www.lynn.edu
palm Beach atlantic university
30 S. Olive AvenueWestPalmBeach,FL33401
www.pba.edu
palm Beach State college
4200 Congress AvenueLakeWorth,FL33461
www.pbcc.edu
“The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has ample
experience hosting large-scale events and have always
displayed professionalism while running successful events as a host. The student-athletes
competing enjoy the experience thanks to the dedication
of the staff along with the
administration and volunteers.”
—FHSAA Executive Director Dr. Roger Dearing
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Meet Haley Watson. Born and raised in our beach town, she makes riding the tide look natural. And it’s not just surfing that’s making a splash in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches. We’re home to amenities that take any sporting or corporate event to the next level. Because coordinating a fun occasion should be, well, fun. So make your next event easier than ever. Because here, everything comes together.
PLAN NOT TO PLAN
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MattheW dunnExecutive Director20 Airport Road, Suite BPalm Coast, FL 32164(904)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: Northeast
Transportation: I-95, US 1, SR 100
Population: 100,000+
aCCoMModationSNumber of Hotel Rooms: 1,600
Average Cost Per Room: $69-$149(variesbyseasonandlocation)
Vacation Rental Homes: 400+
As sports teams of all kinds are finding out about the
stellar sporting facilities in Palm Coast and the Flagler
Beaches, the area is becoming a sports Mecca. The
community recognizes and supports the importance
of youth sports. Almost every week of the year local,
regional, state, national and even international teams
can be found on our 22 soccer/lacrosse fields, 15
baseball fields, 11 softballs fields, among other facilities.
Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches B E V E R LY B E A CH • B U N N E L L • F L AG L E R B E A CH
T H E H A MMOCK • M A R I N E L A N D
EVP Pro Beach Volleyball on the Flagler Beaches
Bull Creek Fish Camp at Dead Lake
Wadsworth Park
Flagler Beach Pier
Indian Trails Sports Complex
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FacIlItIeS & SportSIndian Trails Sports ComplexDescription: Home to state, regional and national tournaments, the 50-acre facility provides visitorswithexcellentamenitiesforeventsofallsizes.10multi-purposefields,4lighted,bermudatiffway419,goalsforallsports,bleachersandplayerbenches;3lightedbaseballfields, 1 lighted softball field, covered dugouts, electronic scoreboards at each field, bleachers, playerbenches;concessionsstands,restroombuildings,playground.
Sports:Lacrosse,Soccer,Football,FlagFootball,Quidditch,Ultimate,Rugby,FieldHockey,Etc.
Wadsworth ParkDescription: Every field and court is lighted for play well into the evening. 7 multi-purpose fields,alllighted,bermuda;1softballfield,lighted,covereddugouts;2basketballcourts,lighted,macadamsurface;4racquetballcourts,lighted;3tenniscourts,lighted,macadamsurface;3restroombuildings;canoe/kayaklaunch;concessionstands;skatepark;horseshoefacility;walkingtrails;restroombuildings.
Sports:Lacrosse,Soccer,Football,FlagFootball,Quidditch,Ultimate,Rugby,FieldHockey,etc.
Flagler County Recreation AreaDescription: At the heart of Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches lies FCRA, home to the Countyfairgroundsandmainbaseball/softballcomplexes.WetakeAmerica’spastimetonew heights with four baseball fields and four softball fields, all fully lit with covered dugouts, bleachers and electronic scoreboards. The FCRA maintains a full rodeo arena with a covered pavilion,recentlyexpandedparkingandmuchmore.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, T-ball, Rodeo, Concerts
Palm Coast Tennis CenterDescription:WinningaUSTANationalAwardasanOutstandingSmallPublicFacility,thePalm Coast Tennis Center offers 10 hydro-grid clay courts lighted to tournament standards. AProShopwithracquetstringing,mixofgazebosandpavilionsandothercomfortstomakethis a welcoming facility. Home of the USTA Futures Men’s Tournament.
Sport: Tennis
Central ParkDescription: Perfect for amateur and professional running, cycling and biathlon events, CentralParkinthePalmCoastTownCenterisamassivemixed-usedevelopmentthat’sleading the charge for the future downtown of Palm Coast.
Sports: Running, Cycling, Biathlon
Princess Place PreserveDescription: The rich history and 1,500 pristine acres caters to miles and miles of trails perfect for cross country, orienteering, obstacle/adventure racing mountain biking and cyclocrossevents.Thefacilityincludescampingsites,andequestrianspecificcampsites.
Sports: Running, Obstacle/Adventure Racing, Orienteering, Mountain Biking, Cyclocross, etc.
Florida Cracker RanchDescription: Florida Cracker Ranch is a family oriented outdoor adventure facility that offers a wide range of outdoor adventures including ATVs, camping, horse trails, fishing, swamp buggy area, dirt bike area, mudding, obstacle racing and much more.
Sports: Obstacle Racing, ATV, Motorcross, Cross Country Running, etc.
www.visitflagler.com
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Bull Creek Fish Camp at Dead LakeDescription: Home to the best crappie fishing in Florida, the Bull Creek Fish Camp at Dead Lake has also hosted several high profile bass tournaments such as the ESPN Carhartt Bassmaster College Series South Regional. Crappie USA has hosted several tournaments with moreplannedandrecentarrangementshavebeenmadetohostupcomingFLWandFishersof Men tournaments as well.
Sport: Freshwater Fishing
Flagler Beach PierDescription: Home to the Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic, the Flagler Beach Pier is considered by many to be Florida’s finest beach for natural, unspoiled beauty. Recently the United States Lifesaving Association hosted its most successful Southeast Regional to date.
Sports: Surfing, Lifeguard Competitions, Paddleboarding
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• OldDixiePark(Horseshoes)
• MalaCompraTrail(MountainBiking,Hiking,Orienteering)
• GrahamSwampTrail(Mountain,Biking,Hiking,Orienteering)
• HammockBeachResort(Golf,BeachVolleyball)
• RalphCarterPark(Multi-purposeFields,Soccer,Lacrosse,FlagFootball,
Quidditch,FieldHockey,etc.)
• FlaglerPalmCoastHighSchool(Basketball,Cheerleading,Track,Football,Gymnastics,etc.)
• MatanzasHighSchool(Basketball,Cheerleading,Lacrosse,Football,Soccer,etc.)
• PalmHarborGolfClub(Golf)
• GrandHavenGolfClub(Golf)
eVentS hoSted• ESPN Carhartt Bassmaster South Regional
• Crappie USA
• United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Regional
• EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
• Father’s Day Lacrosse Invitational
• NPL Soccer Showcase
• FloridaYouthSoccerAssociation(various)
• Florida Flag Football League State Championships
• Teen Masters Bowling
• PDA Florida 3v3 Soccer
• FLWCollegiateSouthRegional
• Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail District 1
• USA Ultimate National Team Tryouts
• Triple Crown Baseball
• InsaneInflatable5K
• Color Vibe
• Reebok Spartan Race
“We chose Flagler
because, to be quite
frank, it is Matt
(Dunn) and his
crew’s persistence at
being a great business
partner…they found a
way to make it work.”
—Rusty Schellman, Director of Real Estate and Military
Markets, Reebok Spartan Race
“The attention to
details, the flexibility
to respond to our last
minute requests and
the willingness to make
the event a success were
unbelievable. And, of
course, the backdrop
of the Flagler Beach
pier was wonderful.
GREAT JOB!”
—Gerry Falconer, President, United States Lifesaving
Association, SER
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With “The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches,” and plenty of fun-fi lled family attractions, Panama City Beach is the perfect year-round destination for every sports enthusiast.playpanamacitybeach.com | 800.PCBEACH (722.3224)
there is no competition.there is no competition.When it comes to sports destinations,
Softball · Baseball · Triathlons · Cheerleading · Dance · Gymnastics · Football · Fishing · Basketball · Martial Arts · Soccer Power Paragliding · Running · Volleyball · Wrestling · Bodybuilding · Watercross · Skimboard · Rugby · Sailing · GolfPaddleboarding · Cycling · Wakeboarding · Band
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RiChaRd SandeRSVice President, Sport/Special Events 17001 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850)233-5070or1-800-PCBEACHFax:(850)233-5072rsanders@visitpanamacitybeach.comwww.visitpanamacitybeach.com/sports/
ChRiS o’bRienDirector, Sports/Special [email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: Florida’s Northwest Coastal Region
Transportation: Northwest Florida Beaches InternationalAirport(SouthwestAirlines,Delta)I-10southonHwy79to388East.
Population:Approximately14,000(180,000County)
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms:Approximately22,000
Average Cost Per Room: $80
Long known for beautiful shores, Panama City
Beach is now recognized by international sporting
events planners as a great destination for everything
from baseball to swim meets. Amazing climate is
a big part of the story - an annual temperature of
74 degrees - as are great facilities, including the
expansive, multi-sport Frank Brown Park.
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
S E R V I N G P A N A M A C I T y B E A C H / B Ay C O U N T y
With “The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches,” and plenty of fun-fi lled family attractions, Panama City Beach is the perfect year-round destination for every sports enthusiast.playpanamacitybeach.com | 800.PCBEACH (722.3224)
there is no competition.there is no competition.When it comes to sports destinations,
Softball · Baseball · Triathlons · Cheerleading · Dance · Gymnastics · Football · Fishing · Basketball · Martial Arts · Soccer Power Paragliding · Running · Volleyball · Wrestling · Bodybuilding · Watercross · Skimboard · Rugby · Sailing · GolfPaddleboarding · Cycling · Wakeboarding · Band
Frank Brown Park
Frank Brown Park
USFA Softball
Pro Watercross
Panama City Beach
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Frank Brown Park Description:200acresportscomplexofferinglightedfields,concessionstands,walkingtrails,festivalsiteandnewstate-of-theartAquaticCenter.InMarch2016theparkcompleteda $4 million upgrade and renovation to fences, backstops, concessions and dugouts.
Sports: Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Football, Tennis, Basketball, Rugby and Swimming
H.G. Harders Recreation ComplexDescription: A76-acrecomplexwithfivesoftballandtwobaseballfields,ninesoccer/footballfields, tennis courts, model boat pond, model plane airstrip, playground, cross country trail, three concession stands, pavilions and restrooms.
Sports: Baseball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball
Gulf Coast State CollegeDescription:WithfivesportscompetingintheFloridaCollegeSystemAthleticAssociation(FCSAA),GulfCoastStateCollegehostswomen’svolleyballandmen’sandwomen’sbasketball in the Billy Harrison Field House, baseball Bill Frazier Field and softball at Joe Tom King Field.
Oakland Terrace ParkDescription:A28acrerecreationcomplexfeaturesgazebos,tenniscourts,softballandbaseball fields. The Oakland Terrace Park is home to the 90 softball teams in the City’s Softball League.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Tennis
New Sports Complex Opening Spring 2018 with 12+ rectangular fields for multipurpose use.
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle • J.R.ArnoldHighSchoolStadium(Football,Track)
• TommyOliverStadium(Football,Track)
• DeepSpringsPark(Baseball)
• J.R.MoodyPark(Baseball)
• LairdPark(Baseball,Basketball,Volleyball)
• SouthportBallPark(Baseball)
• SimmonsPark(Baseball,Basketball,Tennis)
• BayouGeorgePark(Baseball,Basketball)
• ChapmanPark(Baseball)
• ZollieYoungPark(Baseball)
• BelairePark(Volleyball,Tennis,Baseball)
• SheffieldPark(Baseball)
• Cain-GriffinPark(Volleyball,Softball,Baseball,Tennis)
• A.U.KinsaulPark(Softball)
• PorterPark(Volleyball,Tennis)
• RecreationComplex(Softball)
• CommunityCenter(Baseball)
• DaffinPark(BallFields,Tennis)
• HenryADavisPark(Basketball)
Colleges and Universities
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/sports/
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• MartinLutherKing,Jr.RecCenter(Basketball,Volleyball)
• HarrisPark(Basketball)
• MoatesAvenuePark(Volleyball)
• LucilleMooreSoftballPark(Softball)
• SudduthPark(Baseball,Soccer)
• TruesdellPark(Tennis)
• WoodsField(Softball)
eVentS hoSted • WorldSoftballLeagueNorthAmericanNationalChampionships
• Gulf Coast Collegiate Baseball Classic
• LaCrosse Collegiate Spring Training
• USFAFastpitchWorldChampionships
• USSSACorporateWorldTournament
• USSSA Men’s C National Tournament
• USSSAWomen’sAWorldTournament
• USSSAChurchWorldTournament
• USSSAMilitaryWorldTournament
• USSSAMen’s40&OverWorldTournament
• ISAMen’sEWorldTournament
• ISAMen’s40&OverWorldTournament
• ISAMen’sCorporate/ArmedForcesWorldTournament
• ISAWomen’sWorldTournament
• NSAMen’sSouthernB&DWorldSeries
• GrandSlamBaseballWorldSeries
• Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament
• Ironman Florida Triathlon
• IFFFWorldCupofFlagFootball
• ASA 14 & Under Fastpitch Nationals
• ASAWomen’sCNationals
• ASA Boys youth Nationals
• IFA Redfish National Championships
• EVP Pro Tour Volleyball
Gulf coast State college5230W.Hwy.98
Panama City, FL 32401(850)769-1531www.gc.cc.fl.us
Florida State university Panama City Campus
47850 Collegiate DrivePanama City, FL 32405
(850)872-4750 www.pc.fsu.edu
“Panama City Beach is the ultimate venue for our sporting needs - excellent facilities, a beautiful beach, affordable housing,
top-grade restaurants and entertainment for the whole family.”
—Don DeDonatis, CEO of the United States Specialty
Sports Association
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oFFiCe oF touRiSM deVelopMent8731 Citizens Drive, Ste. 135Phone:(727)847-8129Tourism@PascoCountyFL.netwww.VisitPasco.netwww.facebook.com/pages/pasco-county-tourism
aCCeSS & loCationLocation:WestCoast,CentralFlorida
Transportation: Tampa International Airport;St.Petersburg/ClearwaterAirport;Access to I-75 and Suncoast Parkway
Population: Pasco County - population is 485,500. Pasco County is included in the Tampa Bay Area.
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: 3,638
Average Daily Rate: $80-150, depending on the season
Other Options: A variety of housing is available: from RV campgrounds to resort villas. Meeting space is available for conventions and reunions.
Office of Tourism Development P A S C O C O U N T y
Pasco County continues to develop as a sports
destination. The recent opening of beach volleyball
courts and a System 2.0 wakeboarding cable system
presents new opportunities for regional competitions.
A four-sheet ice rink is under construction and is set
to open late 2016. The rink offers space for ice-skating
and hockey events and indoor floor space for cheer,
dance and wrestling competitions.
Savage Race at Little Everglades Ranch
Wicked Awesome Racing Cyclocross Race Series
Cross Country Racing
Skydiving
Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions
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FacIlItIeS & SportSLand O’ Lakes Recreation ComplexDescription: This athletic park consists of an 80-acre park featuring eight baseball/softball fields,threefootball/soccerfieldsandfivesoccer-onlyfields,withconcessionsandpressboxesonsight.Therecreationcomplexconsistsofalargegymnasiumwithindoorbasketballcourtsand activity rooms. There is also a pool building with a large outdoor pool with a diving area.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Swimming
Little Everglades RanchDescription: A 2,050 acre working ranch specializing in breeding topnotch Hanoverian performance horses, as well as, Thoroughbred race horses, Little Everglades also is a host to many athletic events. The ranch features beautiful scenery and a versatile terrain featuring 500 groomed acres & 1,550 acres of fields, woods, lakes & wetlands perfect for many obstacle courses, runs and Cyclocross events.
Sports:Obstacle/MudRacing,Equestrian,CrossCountryandCyclocross
Saddlebrook ResortDescription: The renowned facility features 45 grand slam surfaced tennis courts and two 18-hole golf courses, one of which was designed by Arnold Palmer. Saddlebrook Resort has been named one of the Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America, the Caribbean and the Atlantic, as well as, Ireland and Scotland by Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
Sports: Tennis, Golf, Fitness and Spa
Skydive CityDescription: Skydive City in Zephyrhills is the only place that offers a panoramic view of Pasco County from 13,500 feet above the ground. Jump with USPA-rated staff and accelerate to 120MPH, freefalling for about 60 seconds. After opening the parachute, you will have 4-6 minutes under the canopy, where you can steer or just enjoy the view.
Sports:Skydiving-TandemandAcceleratedFreefallTraining(AFF)
SunWest ParkDescription:SunWestParkisarecreationalwaterfrontfacilitythathasbeendevelopedaround a former limestone mine. There is currently a System 2.0 wakeboarding cable over thelake,whereexperiencedriderscanpracticetheirtricksonthespinekickerandmodularbox.Afullcablesystemissettoopenmid-2016.Ontheshoresofthe70acrespring-fedlakeyou will find space for 20 beautiful white sandy beach volleyball courts perfect for college competitions.
Sports:Wakeboarding,BeachVolleyball
Wesley Chapel District ParkDescription: This district park consists of 143.65 acres and has a total of 10 rectangular multi-use grass fields, along with 2 over-sized synthetic turf fields. The fields are lighted and available through the Office of Tourism Development for select regional, state and national soccer,lacrosseandflagfootballtournaments.
Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Football, Lacrosse
Colleges and Universities
www.visitPasco.net
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other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• All Sports Arena - roller and ball hockey
• Arthur F. Engle Memorial Park - 40 acres, baseball, soccer & football
• Florida Hospital Center Ice - indoor ice rink, hockey leagues & skating programs
• GreenSwampWestTrails-hiking&biking
• J.BenHarrillRecreationComplex-baseball,basketball,football&soccer
• J.B.StarkeyWildernessPark-runningandcyclingtrails,pavedandoff-road
• Lane Glo Bowl & Lane Glo North - bowling
• NewPortRicheyRecreationandAquaticsCenter-basketball,swimming&fitness
• Golf Courses - over 25 courses including daily fee, private and resort
• SamW.PascoPark-baseball,softball&threesoccerfields
• Spinnations - roller figure and speed skating
• Suncoast Trail - 42 miles of cycling and running trails
• Veterans Memorial Park - basketball, football, soccer, swimming, softball and
a multi-purpose trail
• W.H.MitchellPark-softball&soccer
• Werner-BoyceSaltSpringsStatePark-kayaking,paddleboarding,hiking
• WithlacoocheeStateTrail-hiking&biking
eVentS hoSted• Caliente Bare Dare Run
• Derek Pieper Memorial Cup - Lacrosse
• Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions - Lacrosse
• Florida Cyclocross Series
- Florida State Cyclocross Championship
- Race for Humanity Criterium
- WickedHardahCyclocross
• Florida State USBC youth Bowling Tournament
• Gran Fondo Florida - Cycling
• Harry Olsen Memorial Cup
• I Lacrosse My Heart Tournament
• Longleaf Triathlon
• NCAA Beach Volleyball
• PBA 50 Senior Tour - Bowling
• Savage Race FL - Mud & Obstacle Racing
• USPANationalsChampionship-SkyDiving,CanopyPiloting&FAIWorldMeet
• WorldMaster’sBallHockey
pasco hernando State college10230 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654-5199(727)816-3342www.phcc.edu
St. leo universityIntercollegiate Athletics
Saint Leo University - MC2038 PostOfficeBox6665
Saint Leo, FL 33574-6665(352)588-8200
www.saintleo.edu
trinity college2430WelbiltBlvd,Trinity, FL 34655(727)376-6911
www.trinitycollege.edu/athletics
“Pasco County has been a tremendous partner and a valuable asset in helping grow our national championship.
The support we’ve received within Pasco has been instrumental in event facilitation and operations.”
— Josh Gross, NDP Lacrosse – Vice President, Business Operations
“The area around San Antonio, Florida has a rich cycling history, once home to the famous Darby Road Race that has seen the
likes of Tour De France winner Laurent Fignon. This area is
and has been the winter training site of some of the top triathletes in the world including members of the TIMEX team and the
hometown former US National Cycling team members Josh
Thornton and Derek Wilkerson. The area has endless miles of
beautiful rolling farm land, with scenic views of horse farms and
orange groves.”
—Reuben Kline, Gran Fondo National Championship Series
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For 60 years, Pensacola Sports Association has helped event organizers create successful sportingevents. From youth teams to nationally recognized events, we have the know-how and the facilities toattract participants and help your event run smoothly. Learn more at PensacolaSports.com.
Vince J. Whibbs, Sr. Community Maritime Park
University of West Florida
Soccer / Lacrosse / Football Facilities
Escambia County Equestrian Center
Baseball / Softball Facilities
Water Sports - Pensacola Beach • Perdido Key Pensacola BayRecently hosted events:
• Pro Watercross Tour• USODA Sailing Championships• Hobie Cat Nationals• Dragon Boat Races
Find what you’re searching for at sea level.Book your next beach adventure at escapetopensacola.com.
sports destination with more to explore
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Ray palMeR Executive Director101W.MainStreetPensacola, FL 32502 (850)434-2800Fax:(850)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation:Northwest(Panhandle)“WesternGate to the Sunshine State”
Transportation: Pensacola International Airport, I-10.
Population: 455,000
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: 9,300
Average Cost Per Room: $94 — varies by season and location
Condominium Units: 2,200
The Pensacola Sports Association strives to develop,
organize, advertise, promote, encourage and host
amateur and professional sports in Northwest Florida for
the purpose of regional economic development (Sports
Economic Development). It also unites in common
organization all others whose purpose is to foster
and encourage amateur and professional sports and
personal physical fitness in the Northwest Florida region.
Pensacola Sports Association S E R V I N G E S C A M B I A C O U N T y
University of West Florida Aquatic Center
Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park
University of West Florida
Escambia County Equestrian Center
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Ashton Brosnaham Park Description:Stadiummulti-purposefieldcanseat2,500andfeaturesapressbox,scoreboard, locker rooms and picnic areas. Home of the 2015 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’sSoccerNationalChampionshipsand2006NCAADivisionIIWomen’sFieldHockeyNational Championship. 10 full-size, lighted, multi-purpose fields with concessions, restrooms and parking. Brosnaham Park was named the 2007 National Association of Counties, Park and Recreation Class I Facility of the year.
Sports: Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby, Flag Football, Field Hockey
Pensacola Bay Center Description: 10,000-seat arena and meeting facility in downtown Pensacola.
Sports:Gymnastics,Boxing,MartialArts,MatSports,Roller-skating,IceSkating,ArenaFootball and Basketball
Roger Scott Tennis CenterDescription: 18 lighted hard tennis courts and 10 clay courts with pro-shop and locker rooms. Home of Pensacola Futures Pro Men’s Circuit USTA Tennis Tournament, the U.S. TennisAssociation’sFloridaExecutiveCommitteeselectedRogerScottTennisCentertoreceive the 2015 Member Organization of the year Award. The center was previously named National Municipal Facility of the year by Tennis Industry Magazine in 2012.
Roger Scott Athletic ComplexDescription:Multi-sportcomplexincludes4baseball/softballfieldsand2multi-purposefields, concession area, rest rooms and gymnasium.
Sports: Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Martial Arts and Volleyball
University of West Florida - Health, Leisure, and Sports FacilitiesDescription:100,000+squarefeetofnew,state-of-the-artfacilities;includinganindoorturffieldandfourbasketballcourts,12tenniscourtsandlightedintramuralfields.TheUWFNatatoriumisaheatedOlympic-sizepool(25ydx50m),drysauna,whirlpoolandhydrauliclift for the physically challenged.
Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball Tennis, Football, Rugby, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Swimming, Tennis, Kickball
Escambia County Equestrian CenterDescription: Covered, all-weather arena with show area and permanent seating for 4,000. Broadcastqualitylighting,professionalsoundsystem,fullyADAcompliant.Two350’x75’coveredstables;threeoutdoorshowringsplustwoexerciserings,warm-uparea,concessionsand restroom facilities. Also features a first-class Cross Country course, home of the 2006 NCAADivisionIIMen’sandWomen’sCrossCountryChampionships.
Sports: Horse Shows, Dog Shows, Rodeo, Dog Field Trials, Truck and Car Shows, Cross Country, Off-Road Cycling and BMX
Exchange Park Description: 4 lighted softball fields with concession/meeting/office space - near downtown Pensacola.
Sports: Softball, youth Baseball, Kickball
Colleges and Universities
www.pensacolasports.org
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Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime ParkDescription:ParkindowntownPensacolawithmulti-useBlueWahoosbaseballstadium(anAA-affiliateoftheCincinnatiReds).The5,000seatstadiumwonMinorLeagueBaseball’sfirst“BestSeatintheHouse”awardin2015,andStadiumJourneyhasplacedBlueWahoosStadium as the second best Minor League Ballpark in the country.
Sports: Baseball, softball, football, soccer, concerts
Southwest Escambia SportsplexDescription:200-acrecomplexwith17fields,including10baseball,t-ballandsoftball;6soccer fields and a football field. Lights, concessions, rest room facilities, open play area, walking trails, playground, covered pavilions and ample parking.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football
Shoreline Park and Gulf Breeze Recreation CenterDescription:150-acreparkwithnewlyrenovated44,000squarefootfacilityconsistingof2dual court gymnasiums, dual use auditorium, 2 dual use multi-purpose rooms, 2 conference rooms,fullservicekitchen,auxililarykitchenandassociatedoffice,storageandrestroomfacilities.Outdoorfacilitiesincludebasketballcourts,picnicarea,afullyequippedplayground,ten lighted tennis courts, nine lighted baseball/softball fields, one lighted football/soccer field and4ancillarybuildingsformaintenance,storage,concessionsandactivityoverflow.
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle • PensacolaandPerdidoKeyBeaches(BeachVolleyball,BeachTennis,Triathlon,Boating,
Regattas, Adventure Racing
• Pensacola yacht Club
• TigerPointPark(Tennis,Baseball,Softball,Soccer,Football,Walk/BikeTrail)
• HitzmanPark(Baseball,Softball,Soccer,FlagFootball)
• BaarsField(Baseball,Softball,Soccer)
• BrentPark(Baseball,Softball,Football)
• BellviewPark(Baseball,Softball,Football)
• CantonmentPark(Baseball,Softball,Football)
• DonSuttonPark(Baseball,Softball)
eVentS hoSted• 2015 USODA Sailing National Championships
• 2015 FCSAA State Volleyball Championships
• 2015NCAADiv.IIMen’sandWomen’sSoccerNationalChampionships
• 2014-2015 NCAA Division I College Baseball games
• 2014-2015 NIRSA Flag Football National Championships
• 2014-2015ProWatercrossTour(JetSkiCompetition)
• 2013 USODA SE Opti Regionals Sailing Regatta
• 2012NCAADiv.IIWomen’sVolleyballChampionships
• 2011 - 2014 FCSAA State Softball Championships
• 2011NCAADiv.IIMen’sandWomen’sSoccerChampionships
university of west Florida
11000 University Parkway Pensacola FL 32514
www.uwf.edu
pensacola State college (MainCampus)
1000 College Blvd. Pensacola FL 32504
www.pensacolastate.edu
The Pensacola Sports Association leverages the geographic beauty,
natural assets and historic charm of the
region to showcase the unique characteristics of the community.
Because of this, events in the Pensacola are unrivaled in their scenic quality, and promote individual health and economic well-being for our
community, and thus, enhancing the quality
of life for all.
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Julie MoRganExecutive Director8543 Navarre ParkwayNavarre, FL 32566(850)[email protected]
A sporting event in Florida’s Playground includes
experiencing volleyball while overlooking the
Gulf of Mexico at Navarre Beach with its sugar
white pristine quartz sand or a soccer tournament
at NYSA soccer fields in Navarre. The PARA
Sportsplex in Pace has the ability to host a wide
range of events all while being surrounded with
local history in nearby Downtown Milton.
Santa Rosa County Sports Development
S E R V I N G S A N TA R O S A C O U N T y
aCCeSS and loCationLocation: Santa Rosa County is in Northwest Florida along the breathtaking GulfofMexico.
Transportation: Pensacola International Airport,Destin-FortWaltonBeachAirport(VPS)InterstateI-10exits22through32.40 minutes from Pensacola, 35 minutes fromFortWaltonBeach—Destin,3hoursfrom Tallahassee, 2 hours and 20 minutes from Montgomery, AL, 3 hours from New Orleans, LA and 5 hours from Atlanta, GA.
Population:161,096(2013)
aCCoMModationS: Gulf-Front condominiums, water-front beach houses and RV sites, hotels, state park camp sites.
Number of rooms available(VacationRental Condos & Homes, Cabins/Camping, andHotels):3,745
Average Daily Rate: $95 to $188 depending on the season. Tiger Point Park
East Milton Park
June Ates Arena
Tiger Point Park, soccer fields
Tiger Point Park
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FacIlItIeS and SportSSanta Rosa Sports PlexDescription: Seventy-four acres containing eight baseball fields, four softball fields, four tee ball fields and two tennis courts, you can play day or night with the wonderful lighting on all the fields and courts. Park opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Tennis
Santa Rosa Soccer and Horse ComplexDescription:Fifty-eightacresofgreenfields;justperfectfortensoccerfieldswithoneuncovered horse arena and twenty stables for the horses.
Sports:Soccer,Equestrian
Navarre Soccer ParkDescription: One of Navarre’s bigger parks, encompassing 29 acres with five soccer fields.
Sport: Soccer
Navarre Sports ComplexDescription:Thirtyacrescontainingfourbaseballfields,twobasketballcourts,sixbattingcages, four softball fields, three tee ball fields, three concession stands, pavilions and playground.
Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Softball
Shoreline Park and Gulf Breeze Recreation CenterDescription:OneofthebestsportscomplexesinSantaRosaCounty,with150acres,anewsports facility contain two gymnasiums, a full service kitchen, basketball courts, ten lighted tennis courts, nine baseball fields, and one football/soccer field.
Sports:Baseball,Basketball,Football,Soccer,Tennis,Multi-sportIndoorComplex
Tiger Point ParkDescription: Five baseball fields, two basketball courts, four batting cages, three softball fields, four tee ball fields, two tennis courts, one football field, seven soccer fields and one concession stand.
Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball
East Milton ParkDescription: One of the county’s larger parks, with 70 acres containing four baseball fields, one indoor basketball court, outdoor basketball court, two batting cages, one football field, four softball fields, three tee ball fields, two tennis courts, three soccer fields, one covered horse arena.
Sports:Baseball,Basketball,Softball,Tennis,Soccer,Equestrian
Milton SportplexDescription:Sixtenniscourts,oneskatepark,twofootballfields,twolargebaseball/softballfields, two small baseball/softball fields, one medium baseball/softball field, one tee ball field and one indoor basketball court.
Sports: Skateboarding, Baseball, Softball, Football
Colleges and Universities
www.Floridasplayground.com
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other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• PaceAreaRecreationalPark(Football)
• HolleyBallPark(Baseball)
• BagadadRecreationFacility(Baseball,Softball,Basketball,Tennis)
• JuneAtesArena(Equestrianactivities)
• LocklinFieldPark(Baseball,Softball)
• OptimistPark(Soccer,Football,BaseballandRacquetball)
• ChumucklaCommunityCenterandBallPark(Baseball,Basketball,Softball,TeeBall,Tennis)
• FidelisCommunityCenterandPark(Baseball,Softball,Tennis)
• StonebrookGolfClub(Pace)
• HiddenCreekGolfCourse(Navarre)
• TigerPointGolfCourse(GulfBreeze)
• TanglewoodGolfandCountryClub(Milton)
eVentS hoSted • Juana’s Pagodas Annual Charity Chili Cook-off and Volleyball Tournament
• 2012-2015 Navarre Fishing Rodeo
• Tough Mudder Gulf Coast 2015
• BeachestoWoodlandsTour
• Sharks youth Basketball Shootout, February 2015
• Regional youth Lacrosse Tournament, February 2015
• The LizardFest youth Volleyball Tournament, March 2015
• GBSA youth Basketball Tournament, March 2015
• Regional youth Lacrosse Jamboree, May 2015
• RacquetRoundupYouthTennis,June2015
• Nations Baseball All Star Tournament, June 2015
• Gulf Coast youth Sports Alliance Cheerleading Camp, June 2015
• British Soccer youth Soccer Camp, July 2015
• NationsBaseballWorldSeries,July2015
• Gulf Coast youth Sports Alliance Football Jamboree, September 2015
• FloridaCollegeSystemActivitiesAssociation(FCSAA)Women’sVolleyball
Championships, November 2015
• Blackwater Saddle Club 4D Barrel Race, October 2015
• Tough Mudder 2016
pensacola State college1000 College Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504(850)484-1000
www.pensacolaste.edu
university of west Florida
11000 University ParkwayPensacola, FL 32514
(850)474-2000www.uwf.edu
university of Florida IFaS – west Florida
research and education center
5988 Hwy. 90 Bldg. 4900 Milton, FL 32583(850)983-7125
http://wfrec.ifas.ufl.edu
“Santa Rosa County is a great partner for Tough Mudder, and we are excited to return for a second year to Milton, FL for the 2016 Tough Mudder Gulf Coast event. We look forward
to showcasing Santa Rosa County’s beautiful beaches to the thousands of participants and their friends/family who travel to our first event of the
2016 season.”
—Kate Fitzpatrick, Senior Director of Community
Development & Venues for Tough Mudder
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Rob WellSDirector of Sports1777 Main Street, Suite 302Sarasota, FL 34236(941)955-0991ext.105Fax:(941)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationPopulation: 380,000
Location: Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast between Tampa to the north and Fort Myers to the south, Home to Siesta Beach, rated #1 beach in USA by TripAdvisor in 2015.
Transportation: Sarasota-Bradenton International(SRQ),TampaInternational(TPA),St.Petersburg-ClearwaterInternational(PIE),SouthwestFloridaInternational(RSW).
aCCoMModationSNumber of Hotel Rooms: 5,000
Total Available Accommodations: 15,000
Average Rate: $143.00
Room Options: A wide variety of accommodations are available in Sarasota County,fromcampgroundstoluxuryresort hotels. Rental of privately owned condominiums and cottages are popular with attendees of our sporting events.
Sarasota County is an ideal place for sports, not
only for the great year-round weather, but also for
the numerous amenities the community has to
offer. Some of the best sporting venues include
many Sarasota County Parks, Ed Smith Stadium,
Sarasota Polo Grounds and Siesta Key Beach.
While being renowned for our beaches, the area
also boasts an active sports community.
Sarasota County Sports Commission
S E R V I N G S A R A S O TA C O U N T y
YMCA Selby Aquatic Center
Nathan Benderson Park
Ed Smith Stadium
Sarasota BMX Track
Fox Lea Farm
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FacIlItIeS & SportSEd Smith Stadium and Buck O’Neil ComplexDescription: year-round Florida home of the Baltimore Orioles, this major league facility features an 8,000-seat stadium, four additional onsite training fields with one practice half-field, five offsite training fields, a clubhouse and covered batting cages and pitching mounds. Oftenreferredtoas“BirdlandSouth,”thecombinedcomplex,whichincludestheBuckO’NeilBaseballComplexatTwinLakesPark,featuresalloftheballparkamenitiestomakeanyathlete feel like they’re in the big leagues.
Sports: Baseball, Concerts
Sarasota Polo GroundsDescription: Covering 130 acres, nine meticulously groomed and irrigated polo fields, two stick and ball fields and a regulation-sized arena make Sarasota Polo Club one of the largest clubs in the country. Ample fields in immaculate condition make it the ideal facility for all types of field sports. Ability to convert to 36 soccer or lacrosse fields. Additionally, an onsite clubhouse and pavilion provide convenient spectator viewing and event-administration areas.
Sports: Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Soccer, Rugby, Touch and Flag Football, Ultimate, 5K Run/Walk
YMCA Selby Aquatics CenterDescription:Thisoutdoorswimmingandaquaticsfacilityfeaturesa50metercompetitionpool and additional warm-up area. The newly renovated pool includes starting blocks and touchpads, three timing and start systems, two-button backup for all lanes, a scoreboard displayingalllanesandaloudspeakersystem.TheAquaticCenteralsoincludesadequateonsite locker rooms and restrooms, a climate-controlled meet management area, and covered bleacher seating for up to 1,200 spectators or athletes. A recreational waterpark and leisure area is located adjacent to the competition area for spectators to enjoy.
Sports: Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, and Diving
Nathan Benderson ParkDescription:Thisworld-classaquaticsandrowingfacilityfeaturesapremier2,000meterregatta course, the only International Rowing Federation-approved course in North America. Upon final completion in 2015, the facility will include up to 10 race lanes, a coaching lane, a wave attenuation system also used as a TV lane, a multi-function boathouse and athlete training center, starting huts and finishing towers, a spectator-viewing area including a grandstand, and a 5K track around the venue.
Sports: Rowing, Canoe and Kayak, Dragon Boat, Triathlons, 5-10K Runs, Cross Country, Wakeboard,StandUpPaddleboard,CorporateTeamBuilding,VeteranandCommunityOutreach
Fox Lea FarmDescription:LocatedinVenice,FoxLeaFarmisoneofthefewprivatelyownedequestrianfacilitiesinthestate.WhilemanyoftheeventsheldatthefacilityareownedandmanagedbyFoxLeaFarm,Inc.,itisalsoavailableforrentaltooutsideorganizations.Hunterjumper,quarterhorse,appaloosaanddressageshowshaveallbeenheldatthisfacility.Inadditiontobleachers and viewing pavilions, an onsite café is available for every event.
Sport:Equestrian
Colleges and Universities
www.sarasotasports.org
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“The Sarasota County Sports Commission has been a true partner to USRowing, ensuring we have everything we need both on and off the water to make our
events successful.”
—AJ Dominique III, USRowing
Sarasota BMX Track, Youth Athletic Complex and Babe Ruth ParkDescription: Serving as the country’s oldest continuously running BMX track, Sarasota has been a favorite spot for racers to return year after year. The facility will be getting a complete face lift in the near future to include an eight-meter ramp and dual purpose amateur and supercrosstrack.InadditiontotheBMXtrack,thesefacilitiesincludesixyouthbaseballfields,four high school baseball fields, four tennis courts and two football fields.
Sports: BMX, Strider, Baseball, youth Football, Flag Football, Lacrosse, and Tennis
Award Winning BeachesDescription: In addition to being Sarasota County’s top tourist attractions, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key and Venice beaches are home to some of the area’s most popular sports facilities. Ten permanent beach volleyball courts are located at Siesta Key, with space for up to 30 additional courts. Lido Key, Longboat Key and Venice beaches are each ideal locations for triathlons and various kinds of races.
Sports: Beach Volleyball, Sand Soccer, Triathlons, Long-Distance Swimming, Stand Up Paddleboard,WindSurfing,Canoeing,AdventureRacing
other SportS FacIlItIeS• Twin Lakes Park(Baseball,Basketball,Tennis,Soccer,Horseshoes,Racquetball,Football)• 17thStreetPark/MissSarasotaSoftballandFruitvilleParkComplex(Softball,Soccer,Flag
Football,Archery,Lacrosse,FieldHockey)• PaynePark(Tennis,Skateboarding,Running)• EnglewoodSportsComplex(Baseball,Softball,Tennis,Soccer,Basketball,FlagFootball,
Rugby,Lacrosse,FieldHockey)• WellfieldPark(Croquet,Baseball,Softball,Football,DiscGolf)• Sarasota Marina - Fishing, Sailing• Sarasota International Cricket Club - Cricket• Lawn Bowling Club - Three bowling greens
• Myakka State Park - Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking
eVentS hoSted• WorldRowingChampionships&WorldRowingMastersRegatta• Pan Am Masters Swimming Championships• International Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Festival• Sunshine State Games• 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Rowing• NCAA Rowing & US Rowing National Championships• USA Ultimate Club Championships• AAU Baseball National Championship• FHSAA Baseball Championship• Florida Police & Fire Games• SuncoastGrandPrixOffshoreBoatRace• Baltimore Orioles Spring Training• FLW&IFAFishingTournaments• Senior PGA Tour - TPC Prestancia• AVPNextBeachVolleyballNationalChampionships• ATP Sarasota Open Tournament
new college of Florida5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109www.ncf.edu
university of South Florida
8350 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34243
www.usf.edu
ringling School of art & design2700 North Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34234-5895
www.ringling.edu
State college of Florida584026ThStW
Bradenton, FL 34207www.scf.edu
Keiser college6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240www.keiseruniversity.edu/sarasota.htm
argosy university5250 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34235 www.northwood.edu
BASEBALL • SOFTBALL • LACROSSEBring your team to Florida’s Space Coast to prepare for your season. Great fields, terrific hotels and 92 miles of beaches. Eat, Sleep, Practice and Play on Florida’s Space Coast
Call 1-855-386-3836 for a Free Quote Today
CocoaBeachSpringTraining.com
for High Schools & Colleges
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RuSty buChananPresident
Ruby danielExecutive Director37 N. Brevard AvenueCocoa Beach, FL 32931(321)783-9283Fax:(321)783-9404www.spacecoastsports.com
acceSS & locatIonLocation: CentraleastcoastofFlorida;lessthan one hour drive east of Orlando.
Transportation: Melbourne International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Space Coast Regional Airport - Titusville. I-95
Population: 556,885
aCCoMModationSNumber of Hotel Rooms: 9,443
Average Cost per Room: $90
Visit Florida’s Space Coast where
adventure awaits! With over 72 miles of
beach along Florida’s Atlantic coast, it’s easy
to find space in the sand, claim it as your
own and soak up the sun! Florida’s Space
Coast will be a destination to remember.
Space Coast Sports Promotions
S E R V I N G B R E V A R D C O U N T y
BASEBALL • SOFTBALL • LACROSSEBring your team to Florida’s Space Coast to prepare for your season. Great fields, terrific hotels and 92 miles of beaches. Eat, Sleep, Practice and Play on Florida’s Space Coast
Call 1-855-386-3836 for a Free Quote Today
CocoaBeachSpringTraining.com
for High Schools & Colleges
Space Coast Stadium
Surfing at Cocoa Beach
Space Coast Ice Plex
Space Coast Stadium
Eastern Florida State Titans Soccer Complex
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FacIlItIeS & SportSChain of Lakes Complex- TitusvilleDescription: Located near Brevard Community College and the Indian River, this 92.14 acre regional park features wetlands and lakes with walking bridges connected to paved walking trails. Facilities include a bird watching tower, 8 lighted soccer fields and concession, 3 lights youth softball fields and concession, 4 lighted adult softball fields and concession, restrooms and parking. Includes a scenic cross-country course that brings in thousands of runners each year and is home to the high school state cross-country meet.
Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Cross-Country, Flag Football
Viera Regional ParkDescription: 125-Acre park including multipurpose fields, 2 lighted little league baseball fields, 2 lighted Major League baseball fields, 8 soccer fields - 2 lighted, 2 lighted softball fields.
Sports:Soccer,Fishing,Windsurfing,Tennis,Biking
Mitchell Ellington ParkDescription:Featuresinclude2lightedfootballfieldswithrestroom,concession,meeting;softballfieldswithrestroomandconcession;baseballfieldswithrestroomandconcession;6soccer/multiusefields;2lightedregulationsoccerwithrestroomandconcession;playground,benches, lighted tennis courts, pavilions, and a maintenance facility.
Sports: Soccer, Football, Baseball, Softball, Tennis
Space Coast Stadium /Washington Nationals Training ComplexDescription:HometotheWashingtonNationalsBaseballspringtraining;5fullpracticefields, 2 half-fields, seating capacity - 8100.
Sports: Baseball, Softball
Kelly ParkDescription: Premier location on the Banana River for windsurfing with on-site supplier, ampleparking;5standard,lightedsoccerfields,concessions,andrestrooms.
Sports: Windsurfingandothernon-motorizedwatersports,Soccer,Ultimate,FlagFootball,Tennis
Palm Bay Regional ParkDescription: 200-acre park including multipurpose field, 2 lighted and 7 unlighted soccer fields;2lakes;4lightedsoftballfields,2lightedbaseballfields,3fulloutdoorbasketballcourts,2 volleyball courts.
Sports: Soccer, Cricket, Fishing, Ultimate, Flag Football, Rugby, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball
Space Coast Ice PlexDescription: 1 Olympic Ice Rink, 100 X 200, 4 hockey goals, electronic scoring and timing system, public address system, and seating capacity for 300.
Sports: Ice Hockey, Figure Skating
Skydive SebastianDescription:3hangers(4000sq.ft.),2runways(4000sq.ft.),treelesslandingarea,publicaddress system, and spectator seating for 300.
Sport: Skydiving
Colleges and Universities
www.spacecoastsports.com
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Cocoa Beach PierDescription: 4 beach volleyball courts, 59’ X 29’ 6’’, seating capacity between 100-150
Sports: Beach Volleyball, Surfing
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBleIndianRiver(Canoe,Kayak,Rowing,Windsurfing,Sailing,Skateboarding,BMX,KiteBoarding)
eVentS hoSted• AAU Boys’ National Basketball Championships
• AAU Girls’ National Basketball Championships
• AAU National Baseball Championships
• AAU National Surfing Championships
• AAU Beach Volleyball
• XXVII AAU Junior Olympic Games
• Tough Mudder Central Florida
• Florida Firefighter Games
• Florida Law Enforcement Games
• First Responder Games
• International Law Enforcement Games
• ISA Softball
• U.S. Olympic Boardsailing Trails
• CalemaMid-WinterBoardsailingChampionships
• USSSA Softball, Baseball, and Basketball
• USABoxingEastCoastOlympicTrials
• FLRunners.com Cross-Country Invitational
• Chiropractic Games
• NJCAAWomen’sSoccerNationalChampionship
• NJCAA Div 1 Men’s Golf National Championships
• FHSAA Girls’/Boys’ State Championships
• Powerman North America Duathlon Nationals
• CocoaBeachSpringTrainingBaseball/Softball(College&HighSchool)
• FHSAA Girl’s and Boy’s State Soccer Finals
• AquaXP-1JetSkiRacing
• Dragon Boat Racing
Florida Institute of technology
150W.UniversityBlvd.Melbourne, FL 32901
www.fit.edu
eastern Florida State college1519 Clearlake RoadCocoa, FL 32922
eFSc - melbourne campus3865N.WickhamRoadMelbourne, FL 32935
eFSc - palm Bay campus250 Community College Pkwy
Palm Bay, FL 32909
eFSc - titusville campus1311 N. U.S. 1
Titusville, FL 32796www.easternflorida.edu
university of central Florida - Brevard
1519 Clearlake RoadCocoa, FL 32922
http://regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/campus/cocoa
university of central Florida - palm Bay
250 Community College PkwyPalm Bay, FL 32909
http://regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/campus/palm-bay
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keVin b. SMithDirector of Sports8200 Bryan Dairy Rd., Suite 200Largo, FL 33777(727)464-7200Fax:(727)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCationLocation: Pinellas County, FL
Transportation: St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, Tampa International Airport, I-275
Population: 900,000
aCCoMModationSNumber of Available Accommodations: 33,000
Average Cost Per Room:
Winter:$119.96
Spring/Summer: $102.69
Fall: $90.48
As a United States Olympic Committee recognized
training site for the Rio 2016 Summer Games, St. Pete/
Clearwater, Florida, is the training destination for
Olympic athletes from around the globe. Located on
the Gulf of Mexico 30 minutes from Tampa International
Airport. It is home to several Olympic caliber events
including the FIVB AVP St. Pete Grand Slam, BMX Gator
Nationals and three classes of Olympic sailing.
St. Pete/Clearwater Sports Commission
S E R V I N G P I N E L L A S C O U N T y
Oldsmar BMX Supercross Track
Tropicana Field
St. Pete Grand Slam Beach Volleyball
Florida Auto Exchange Stadium
Long Center
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FacIlItIeS & SportSTropicana FieldDescription: Indoor Major League Baseball Stadium Home of the Tampa Bay Rays. Tropicana Field’s1.1millionsquarefeetincludeuniquedesignfeaturesandfanamenitiesfoundnowhere else in the Major Leagues. The stadium has hosted football games since 2008 when theSt.PetersburgBowlbeganplay.Since2011,theEast-WestShrineGamehasbeenheldatTropicana Field.
Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics
Eddie C. Moore ComplexDescription: The facility has nine fields at three locations which are connected by the East-WestTrail.Therearefive300-footfields,two250-footfields,andtwo200-footfields.Thecomplexhassofttossareasforpre-gamewarmups,andfields8&9arestate-of-the-artbroadcast ready training facilities with covered batting tunnels.
Sports: Soccer, Softball, youth Baseball
Al Lang Field Description: Historic MLB Spring Training site and former spring home of the Tampa Bay Rays, New york yankees, New york Mets, St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles. The sport’s most illustrious figures have run the bases in Al Lang Stadium — Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial and more. The stadium hosted its last spring training game in 2008. Since 2011, it has served as the home pitch for the Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer club of the North American Soccer League.
Sports: Rugby, Soccer
Florida Auto Exchange StadiumDescription: Major League Baseball stadium Spring Home of the Toronto Blue Jays and the regular season home of the Florida State Leagues Dunedin Blue Jays
Sport: Baseball
Bright House FieldDescription: Major League Baseball stadium Spring Home of the Philadelphia Phillies and the regular season home of the Florida State Leagues Clearwater Threshers. The concourse completelywrapsaroundthestadiumandisopentotheplayingfield.TheextremelypopularFrenchy’s Tiki Pavilion, a full service bar, is between the bullpens and left field foul pole. The facility also hosts many community events year round.
Sport: Baseball
Long CenterDescription: The Clearwater facility boasts an Olympic-size pool and heated training pool, a gym and fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, bikes and stair steppers. Outdoor facilities include football and soccer fields and biking paths.
Sports: Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball
Southwest Sports ComplexDescription:SouthwestSportsComplexhasa300’lightedsoftballfieldandone200’lighted baseball field. This facility is maintained and scheduled by the city of Largo Parks & Recreation department. The facility also offers a 50-meter heated outdoor Olympic pool.
Sports: Swimming and Diving
Colleges and Universities
www.sportssPC.com
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Oldsmar BMX Supercross TrackDescription: The Oldsmar BMX Supercross track is an Olympic caliber dual hill facility featuring the a state of the art mylaps timing system. It is one of four Supercross Tracks in the United States, with competition and training taking place throughout the year. The Oldsmar BMX Supercross Track is designated as an official ABA USA BMX Training Site in the State of Florida.
Sports: BMX, BMX Supercross, BMX Training
other FacIllItIeS aVaIlaBle• 31STStreetComplex(Football,Soccer,FieldHockey,Lacrosse)
• BelcherSoccerComplex(Soccer,Lacrosse)
• CanalPark(Softball,YouthBaseball,BMX)
• CarpenterFieldComplex(Baseball)
• ClearwaterCommunitySailingCenter(Sailing,PaddleSports)
• CountrysideSportsComplex(Soccer,Lacrosse,FlagFootball)
• (Joe)DiMaggioComplex(Baseball,Soccer,Lacrosse)
• EnglebertAthleticComplex(Baseball)
• HugginsStengelField(Baseball)
• McMullenTennisCenter(Tennis)
• NorthShorePool(Swimming,WaterPolo)
• PuryearPark(Soccer,Football,Tennis)
• St.PetersburgTennisCenter(Tennis)
• (LouisA.)VanechComplex(Softball,YouthBaseball)
• WhitesellSoftballComplex(Softball,YouthBaseball)
• WoodlawnSportsComplex(Softball,YouthBaseball)
• WyomingAntelopeClub(ShootingSports)
eVentS hoSted• 2005-2015GrandPrixofSt.Petersburg
• 2009-2015 USF Softball Series
• 2015 Florida Senior Games
• 2015 FIVB St. Pete Grand Slam
• 2014-2015 Valspar Championship
• 2003-2015 USA BMX Gator Nationals
• 2014-2015 American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship
• 2008-2015 St. Pete Bowl
• 2008-2013 Beef O’Brady’s/St. Petersburg Bowl
• 2008-2013 BIG EAST Baseball Championship
• 2013 PGA Tampa Bay Championship
• 2009-2012 BIG EAST/Big Ten Baseball Challenge
• 2008-2012 PGA Transitions Championship
• 2012 Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete Half Marathon
• 2008-2010FosterGrantIronManWorldChampionship70.3
• 201549er,49erFx,Nacra17SailingNorthAmericanChampionship
• 201649er,49erFx,Nacra17SailingWorldChampionship
• 2014RSXWindsurfingJr.WorldChampionship
eckerd collegeP.O.Box12560
St. Petersburg, FL 33711www.eckerd.com
St. petersburg collegeP.O.Box13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733www.spjc.cc.fl.us
uSF at St. petersburg campus
140 Seventh Ave South St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.stpt.usf.edu
“Starting the season in St. Petersburg has
become a tradition. It’s such a great atmosphere and really exciting to be in a place where
people welcome us. St. Pete is definitely an
incredible place.”
—Helio Castroneves, IndyCar Superstar
F L O R I D A ’ S S P O R T S C A P I T A L
VISITTALLAHASSEE
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With partnerships that include three institutions
of higher learning and an award winning parks
and recreational system, the Tallahassee Sports
Council hosts a broad spectrum of sporting
events that include international, national,
regional and state competitions.
Tallahassee Sports CouncilVisit Tallahassee
S E R V I N G L E O N C O U N T y
bRian hiCkey, CSee, CdMe Director of Sports 106 East Jefferson Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850)606-2313Brian.Hickey@VisitTallahassee.comwww.VisitTallahassee.com
aManda heideCkeRAsst. Director of Sports(850)[email protected]
aCCeSS & loCation Location: Leon County - North-Central Panhandle(CapitalRegion-includingGadsden, Liberty, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, WakullaCounties)
Transportation: Tallahassee International Airport, I-10
Population: 284,088 Leon County
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms: 6,000
Annual Average Cost Per Room: $85
Other Options: Corporate, short & long term housing options
Apalachee Regional Park
Apalachee Regional Park
Donald L. Tucker Center
FSU Seminole Rec SportsPlex
Lawson Center
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Apalachee Regional ParkDescription: 140-acre park including a permanent year round championship cross country course,four(4)lightedfootballfieldsandremotecontrolairfield.Thecrosscountrycourseis10meterswidethroughoutandincludesmultipleterrains,rollinghillsaswellasfast,flatstretches. The course is designed to meet all levels of competition with a wide starting area and accommodate races ranging from 1K - 10K. The course has fiber optic lines for the ease of timing and TV production.
Sports: Running, Hiking, Training, Cycling, Football Soccer, Lacrosse, Flag Football
Donald L. Tucker CenterDescription:Newlyrenovated,itincludesan18,000squarefootarenawith12,600seatingcapacityand119-footceiling.Anadditional35,000squarefootexhibithallwith22-footceiling offers versatile meeting space. Concrete/carpet surfaces with portable wood, grass/turfsurfaces.Otheramenities:multi-eventlighting;basketballflooring;electronicscoreboards;locker/restrooms;PAsystem;airconditioned;ampleparking;ticketbooths;concessions;restaurant/bar;storage;giftshop,luxuryskyboxes;meeting/banquetfacilities.
Sports:Basketball,Volleyball,Cheerleading,Wrestling,MartialArts
Forest Meadows Tennis Complex Description: 19 lighted tennis courts, 14 clay and five hard surface. The facility also includes threeindoorracquetballcourts,aweightroom,lockerroomswithspa(whirlpool,saunaandsteamroom),aballetroom,ballroomandmeetingroom.
Sports:Tennis,Racquetball,Pickleball
FSU Seminole Rec-SportsPlexDescription: 104-acre facility with 21 sports fields, including 12 multi-purpose fields with lights,forflagfootballandsoccer.Additionalactivityspacesfeaturefourfullsize,lightedsoccer/rugby/lacrosse fields and five lighted softball diamonds. Other amenities include multipleteamandofficialsrooms,storageandconcessionstands.Wi-Fiequipped.
Sports: Softball, Baseball, Flag Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Rugby, Kickball
Lawson Center at Florida A&M UniversityDescription:135,000sqaurefootfacilitywithfourmulti-use,indoorbasketballandvolleyballcourtswithhardwoodfloors.Thefacilityincludesseatingcapacityfor8,470withconcessionareas, locker rooms, a media area and wireless internet.
Sports:Basketball,Volleyball,Wrestling,Cheerleading,MartialArts
Leach Center at Florida State UniversityDescription: 16-lane by 25-yard indoor swimming facility with two 1-meter and two 3-meter divingboards.Completespaareaequippedwithtwowhirlpools,twosteamroomsandasauna located off the pool deck. Elevated 300-seat spectator area and a wet classroom located adjacent to the pool deck.
Sports:Diving,Swimming,WaterPolo,SynchronizedSwimming
Lifetime Sports Complex at Tallahassee Community College Description: Three indoor, multi-sport courts including one championship court with stadium seating. The facility includes a concession area.
Sports:Basketball,Volleyball,Wrestling,Cheerleading,MartialArts,Gymnastics
Colleges and Universities
www.visittallahassee.com
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Meadows Soccer Complex Description:Tenlightedsoccerfieldsforyouthandadulttournaments—sixregulationfieldsand four 7 vs.7 fields. One turf field, office, bathrooms, and concession space.
Sport: Soccer
Messer Sports ComplexDescription:11fieldbaseball/softballcomplexincludingone‘MiracleLeagueField.’Allfieldsare lighted and include shade shelters, restrooms, P/A, electronic scoreboards with temporary fences available. The rubberized surface field provides accessibility to people to all ages and abilitiesforavarietyofsportsandactivities.State-of-theart,26,000squarefootskateparkincludes a five foot deep pool with a roll down to nine feet.
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Football, Flag Football, Skate Boarding
Morcom Aquatic Center Description: 50-meter competition pool featuring 30 practice lanes, a mobile bulk head, maintains a temperature of 80 degrees. The diving well features four 1-meter and two 3-meter, 7.5 meter and 10 meter platforms. All platforms are 10 feet wide,the widest in the nation.
Sports:Swimming,Diving,SynchronizedSwimming,WaterPolo
Tallahassee Community College Baseball ComplexDescription: Natural grass field with symmetrical dimensions including 330’ down the lines, 375’ in the alleys and 395’ to center field. Elevated seating accommodates 1,000. The facility includes a concession area.
Sport: Baseball
Tom Brown Park Description: 255-acre multi-use park offering eight lighted baseball/softball fields, two soccer fields, four sand volleyball courts, 12 tennis courts, BMX track, off-road and paved bicycle trails and a 24-hole disc golf course.
Sports:Soccer,Tennis,Baseball,Softball,Volleyball,Lacrosse,DiscGolf,Bmx,Running,Biking
Tully Gymnasium at Florida State UniversityDescription: Four indoor, multi-sport courts including one championship volleyball court. Seating capacity is 2,500.
Sports:Basketball,Volleyball,Wrestling,Cheerleading,MartialArts,Gymnastics
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle • MaclayStateGardens(Canoe,Kayak,Rowing,Sailing,Triathlon)
• SeminoleReservation(Canoe,Kayak,Rowing,Sailing,Triathlon)
• TallahasseeCanopyRoads(Cycling:RoadRacing)
• MikeLongTrackatFloridaStateUniversity(Track&Field)
• TrousdellAquaticCenter(Swimming-Outdoor,WaterPolo,SynchronizedSwimming)
• Trousdell Gymnastics Center
Florida agricultural and mechanical
university1500WahnishWay
Tallahassee, FL 32307www.famu.edu
Florida State university600W.CollegeAvenueTallahassee, FL 32306
www.fsu.edu
tallahassee community college
444 Appleyard Drive Tallahassee, FL 32304
www.tcc.fl.edu
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Rob higginSExecutive Director 401 East Jackson Street, Suite 2100 Tampa, FL 33602 (813)218-3813Fax:(813)[email protected]:@SportsTampaBay
JaSon augheySenior Director [email protected]
aCCeSS & loCation Location:WestCoastofFlorida
Transportation: Tampa International Airport, St. Petersburg-Clearwater
InternationalAirport;Amtrak,Greyhound,I-75 and I-4
Population:TampaBayRegion4,439,363;Hillsborough County 1,316,298
aCCoModationS:Number of Hotel Rooms: Hillsborough County 23,000
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission works
to unite all interests in the Bay Area under one
full-service approach to provide leadership and
guidance for the benefit of all parties involved in
the bidding and hosting process. It is the goal of
the Tampa Bay Sports Commission to go beyond
traditional sports and entertainment marketing
with high quality events that are enjoyable and
memorable for audiences and participants.
Tampa Bay Sports Commission
S E R V I N G H I L L S B O R O U G H C O U N T y
Raymond James Stadium
Otis Andrews Sports Complex
Tampa Convention Center
Amalie Arena
USF Sun Dome
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Amalie ArenaDescription: Home to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm, Amalie Arena is the jewel of downtown Tampa. Transformed by Lightning owner Jeff Vinik with over $80 million in renovations, the arena features state-of-the-art technology and innovative design, which combine to make it one of the finest facilities in North America. In addition to NHL hockey, the arena hosts more than 150 events annually. The innovative design of the arena provides for over 19,000 seats for NHL games, over 20,000 seats for basketball games and concerts (orothercenterstageevents).AmalieArenamostrecentlyservedasthehostofthe2015NCAAWomen’sFinalFour,2012NCAAMen’sFrozenFourand2012RepublicanNationalConvention. Other events occasionally held at the arena include NCAA Tournaments/Championships, professional wrestling and numerous concerts.
Sports:IceHockey,FigureSkating,Boxing,Tennis,Wrestling,MartialArts,Gymnastics,Basketball, Volleyball, Rodeos, Concerts, Circus, Ice Shows
Raymond James Stadium Description: Host of Super Bowl XLIII, the annual Outback Bowl, University of South Florida Football and a variety of major soccer matches, including the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, RaymondJamesStadiumholdsover65,000spectators,andcanbeexpandedtoseatupto75,000. There are up to 712 wheelchair-accessible seats located in all areas, not just the end zone.Atotalof195suitesontwofloorsatmid-levelalongbothsidelinesofferabsolutelythemostluxurioussettingtowatchevents.Thefieldmeasures272’x400’wall-to-wallofnaturalgrass.
Sports: American Football, Soccer, Horse Jumping, Motor Sports, Concerts
Tampa Convention Center Description:Locatedalongthedowntownwaterfront,thisawardwinning600,000-square-footfacilityisaperfectvenueforalltypesofsportingsports.Theexhibithallfeatures200,000squarefeetwith30footceilingsandaloadingdockfor22tractortrailers.Thisfacilityalsoincludesa200,000-square-footexhibithallandGrandBallroomthatcanseatfrom4,000inbleachersto17,000banquetstyle!Witha36,000-square-footballroom,36breakoutrooms,and80,000squarefeetofpre-functionspace,theTampaConventionCenteroffersmaximumflexibility.
Sports:Volleyball,Cheerleading,Gymnastics,MartialArts,Wrestling,Multi-Sport,Basketball,Conferences
University of South Florida Sun Dome Description: The Sun Dome Arena serves as the home venue for the USF’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as commencements, concerts, rodeos, wrestling, youth sports camps, gymnastics and cheerleading competitions. In June 2011, the Sun Dome receiveda$35.6Mmajorrenovationtothe250,000squarefootArenafacilityincluding,but not limited to, the complete reconfiguration of the 10,000 seat bowl. In addition, the adjoiningCorralGymnasium,hasacapacityof10,000seatsand6,700squarefeetwiththebleachersextendedand11,500squarefeetwiththebleachersretracted.
Sports:Basketball,Cheerleading,Gymnastics,Dance,Boxing,BullRiding
Colleges and Universities
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Florida State FairgroundsDescription:TheExpoHallfeatures88,000squarefeetofexhibitspaceandusablefloorundera45-footceiling.Thisareacanbeextendedto140,000squarefeetbyusingtheadjacent Entertainment Hall, which boasts a 36-foot ceiling. The Charles M. Davis Special EventsCenterhouses40,000squarefeetofusablespaceaswell.TherenovatedBobThomasEquestrianCenterwitha3,000seatindoorarena,threeshowrings,GrandPrixringand9,000squarefootPavilionmakesfortheperfectequestrianvenue.TheFairgroundshaveover 16,000 lighted parking spaces and over 200 camping spaces with full hook-ups.
Sports:Cheerleading,Dance,MartialArts,Basketball,Volleyball,Equestrian,Fencing,Wrestling;Multi-sportFacility
Brandon Ice Sports Forum Description: The Brandon Ice Sports Forum features two NHL regulation ice rinks, which areutilizedbyUSAHockey,WeekendHockey,ShootoutHockeyandtheInternationalSkatingFederation to host various events throughout the year. The Brandon Ice Forum serves as the official training facility for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Sports: Ice Hockey, Figure Skating
Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex Description:TheOtisM.AndrewsSportsComplexfeaturessixfullsized(fullylit)fieldsonone property along with concession stands, restrooms and bleachers. In addition, coming onlineinJanuaryof2016,theEllis-MethvinSportsComplexwillfeatureeightadditionalfullsized and fully lit fields located just across the street from one another.
Sports: Football, Soccer, Lacrosse
Ed Radice Sports Complex Description:TheEdRadiceSportsComplexisoneofthepremiermulti-sportfacilitieslocatedinHillsboroughCounty.Withinits138acres,theEdRadiceComplexhousesfivebaseball, five softball and nine soccer fields. Ed Radice has hosted several major soccer, baseball and softball national tournaments and multiple Florida High School Athletic Association(FHSAA)StateChampionships.
Sports: Baseball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle• SteinbrennerField(NewYorkYankeestrainingfacilitywithtwoMajorLeaguepractice
fields,10,000seatstadiumandtwelveluxurysuites:Baseball)
• University of Tampa BobMartinezCenter (Basketball, Boxing,Cheerleading, Fencing,
Gymnastics,MartialArts,Volleyball,Weightlifting)
• NaimoliFamilyAthleticandIntramuralComplex(Lacrosse,Football)
• StrazCenterforthePerformingArts(Dance,Cheer,Performance,SpecialEvents)
• Mid-FloridaAmphitheatre(Cheerleading,SpecialEvents,Concerts)
• RandyLarsonSoftballComplex(HomeoftheInternationalSoftballFederation)
• GrecoSoftballComplex(Softball)
• MikeSansonePark(Baseball,Softball,SkateBoarding)
• ShimbergPark(Soccer,Lacrosse,Football,Baseball,Softball)
• AlafiaRiverStatePark(Cycling,MountainBikeRacing)
university of South Florida
4202 East Fowler AvenueTampa, FL 33620
www.usf.edu
university of tampa 401WestKennedyBoulevard
Tampa, FL 33606www.ut.edu
hillsborough community college
401 Tampa Bay BoulevardTampa, FL 33614www.hccfl.edu
Saint leo university33701 State Road 52
Mail Code 2038PostOfficeBox6665
St. Leo, FL 33574-6665www.st.leo.edu
eckerd college4200 54th Avenue SouthPostOfficeBox30030
St. Petersburg, FL 33630-3030www.eckerd.edu
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Indian River County • St Lucie County • Martin County
Member of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) and the Florida Sports Foundation • ©2015 Treasure Coast Sports Commission | All Rights Reserved
OUR WINNING WAYS!
T R E A S U R E L I F E , T R E A S U R E S P O R T S , T R E A S U R E C O A S T !
Our weather’s always great. So when you are looking for a destination for your next sporting event, we hope you’ll get in touch with us! We’re the Treasure Coast Sports Commission (TCSC), a non-for-profit organization focusing on sports tourism for Indian River County, St. Lucie County and Martin County. Our mission is to provide the best experience for participants, coaches and families while competing at many of our world class venues and sports facilities.
From Major League Baseball Spring Training to golf, aquatics, sailing, lacrosse and much more - the TCSC is here to support your team. Come experience our winning ways. Go to TreasureCoastSports.org for a closer look.
For More Information Call 772-871-5458
U.S. Sailing Center
Historic Dodgertown
Sailfish Splash Waterpark
Tradition Field
PGA Golf Club
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RiCk hatCheRExecutive Director527NWPeacockBlvdPort St Lucie, FL 34986 (772)871-5458Fax:(772)871-5426rhatcher@treasurecoastsports.orgwww.treasurecoastsports.org
aCCeSS & loCation Location:EastCoastofFlorida(TreasureCoast, includes Indian River, Martin, and St. LucieCounties.)
Transportation: Airports in Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce,WestPalmBeach,OrlandoandFt.Lauderdale
Population: 450,000
aCCoMModationS Number of Hotel Rooms/Accommodations: 8,500
Average Cost Per Room: $94
The Treasure Coast Sports Commission is the
region’s ambassador to regional, national and
international events. It strives to strengthen the quality
of life and economic well being for the Treasure
Coast region through recruiting, retaining and
supporting sports-related events and activities that
will enhance the region’s economy and exposure.
Treasure Coast Sports Commission S E R V I N G I N D I A N R I V E R , M A R T I N
A N D S T . L U C I E C O U N T I E S
Tradition Field
Sailfish Splash Waterpark
PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance
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FacIlItIeS & SportS Tradition FieldDescription: Main Stadium with seating of 7,800, and 5 game/practice fields, concessions. Spring Training home of the New york Mets and hub for all Mets Minor League operations. ItservesasthesummerhomeoftheClassAFloridaStateLeagueSt.LucieMets.WhennotinusebytheMets,theSportsComplexisusedforavarietyofeventsrangingfromfestivals,concerts, baseball tournaments, RV shows and religious services.
Sport: Baseball
Historic DodgertownDescription: Main stadium with seating of 6500, and 4 practice fields, 1 multi-purpose field (football/soccer/lacrosse)concessions.Dodgertownistheidealsportsdestinationtoenableteams to grow together and better prepare for upcoming seasons. Everything needed is here at this 80-acre sports and conference center.
Sports: Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer
US Sailing Center Description: The US Sailing Center is one of only two Community Sailing Centers in the US sanctioned by the US Sailing Association. The Sailing Center provides competitive and creativeeducationalsailingexperiencesforchildrenandadults.
Sports: Sailing, Board Sailing, Paddle Boarding and Kayaking
Sailfish Splash Waterpark and Aquatics Athletics CenterDescription:SailfishSplashWaterparkatMartinCountyfulfillstherecreation,fitness,andcompetitiveswimminganddivingdreamsofthecommunity.Thestate-of-the-artcomplexfeatures a 50-meter by 25-yard, 7-foot-deep, FINA compliant, temperature-controlled swimming and diving pool that supports USA Swimming sanctioned short-course and long course swim meets, FHSAA swim and diving meets, and water polo competitions. It also has a 25-yard temperature controlled teaching and warm-up pool with depths ranging from 3-feet to 6-feet, Colorado computerized scoring and timing system to support 10 lane events, diving and team scores, video and instant replay and permanent bleacher seating for 800.
Sports:Swimming,SynchronizeSwimming,Diving,WaterPolo
PGA Golf Club – PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance - PGA Education Center - PGA Museum of Golf Description:3AwardWinningChampionshipPGAGolfClubCoursesdesignedbyTomFazioandPeteDye;PGACenterforGolfLearningandPerformancefeatures35acresofworld-classpractice&teachingfacilities;PGAEducationCenterfeatures6,000sq.ftofmeetingspace;PGAMuseumofGolfisoneoftheworld’stopgolfexhibits,tracingthe history of the game via a showcase of rare golf artifacts including: the four major Championship trophies of golf and the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame.
Sport: Golf
Havert L. Fenn Center Description:A60,000square-footMultiPurposeIndoorFacilitythatservesSt.LucieCountyasaCivic/RecreationCenter.Withover32,000square-feetofspace,itoffersavarietyofmeeting rooms and an indoor basketball court that features three full size courts which can alsobeusedforshowsandexhibits.
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Dance, Karate
Tradition Field
Historic Dodgertown
Colleges and Universities
www.treasurecoastsports.org
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Port St. Lucie Civic CenterDescription:Thestate-of-theartPortSt.LucieCivicCenterisa100,000square-foot,multi-purposecomplexthatisdistinctiveinitsdesignanddiverseenoughtomeettheneedsofparticipating at the venue.
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Dance, Karate, Gymnastics
Intergenerational Recreation CenterDescription:A37,000square-footMultiPurposeIndoorFacilitythatservesIndianRiverCounty as a Civic/Recreation Center.
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance, Karate
other FacIlItIeS aVaIlaBle • NorthCountyRegionalSportsComplex(Baseball,Softball,Soccer,FlagFootball,Lacrosse)
• NorthCountyAquaticsCenter(Swimming,Diving)
• Indian River County Public Shooting Range
• HobartSoccerComplex(Soccer,Lacrosse,Archery,FlagFootball)
• DickBird/SouthCountyRegionalCountyPark(Baseball,Softball,Soccer,Lacrosse,Flag
Football)
• BGPolo&Equestrian(Polo,Ultimate,Soccer,FlagFootball)
• SandridgeGolfClub(Golf)
• IndianRiverCountyFairgrounds(Basketball,Gymnastics,Cheerleading,Rodeo,DogAgility)
• LakewoodRegionalPark(Baseball,Soccer,Softball,Lacrosse,FlagFootball)
• LawnwoodSportsComplex(Baseball,Football,Soccer,Softball,Tennis,Track&Field)
• SandhillCranePark(Softball,Baseball,Racquetball)
• St.LucieCountyFairgrounds(Equestrian,Rodeo,DogAgility)
• SuperPlayBowlingCenter(Bowling)
• HalpatiokeeRegionalPark(Lacrosse,FlagFootball,Soccer,Softball,RollerHockey,Tennis,
Rugby,CrossCountry,Baseball)
• PineapplePark(Softball,Baseball,Soccer,Lacrosse)
• LangfordPark(Baseball,Softball)
• MartinCountyFairgrounds(Rodeo,DogAgility,CheerleadingGymnastics)
• TimerPowersPark(Rodeo,DogAgility,Cross-Country)
eVentS hoSted • AAU Karate Regional Championships
• BabeRuthWorldSeriesSoftball12U&16U
• FCSAA Softball State Championship
• FHSAA Pinch-A-Penny Swimming & Diving Championships
• FHSAA State Baseball, Softball and Golf Tournaments
• Florida State League 2015 All-Star Game
• Historic Dodgertown College & High School Spring Training
• NCAADivisionIIIMen’sandWomen’sGolfChampionships
• NJCAA National Swimming and Diving Championships
• ProspectWireWorldSeries
• Shooting Industry Masters
• USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival
Indian river State college
3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981
www.irsc.edu
“The TCSC is truly a partner with the USSCMC
helping us to promote sailing while bringing
wonderful events to our community. These are
events that generate much needed revenue for our non-profit all the while
generating customers for our local restaurants, hotels and retails stores. Thanks to
the TCSC the USSCMC can keep our registration
fees low which help increase the number of participants at our regattas and sailing events. Thank you TCSC
for your partnership.”
— Alan Jenkinson, Executive Director,
US SAILING Center Martin County
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Look for the following futureevents to be held in Florida
NCAA Football Kickoff ClassicMISSISSIPPIVS.FLORIDASTATE,CITRUSBOWL• ORLANDO, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
Navy-Notre Dame Football ClassicEVERBANK FIELD, JACKSONVILLE • NOVEMBER 5, 2016
NCAA Division II Cross Country ChampionshipTHE ABBEy COURSE, SAINT LEO • NOVEMBER 19, 2016
National Hockey FestivalPALM BEACH COUNTy • NOVEMBER 24-27, 2016
NCAA Women’s Soccer College CupORLANDO CITy SC STADIUM • ORLANDO, DECEMBER 2-4, 2016
2017 College Football National ChampionshipRAyMOND JAMES STADIUM • TAMPA, JANUARy 9, 2017
World OutGames MIAMI 2017 • MAy 26-JUNE 4, 2017
Major League Baseball All-Star Game/All-Star WeekMARLINS PARK • MIAMI, JULy 7-11, 2017
2017 World Rowing Championships NATHAN BENDERSON PARK, SARASOTA • SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 1, 2017
NCAA Women’s Soccer College CupORLANDO CITy SC STADIUM • DECEMBER 1-3, 2017
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FLORIDA SpORtS COmmISSIOn Directory
Bradenton Area Sports CommissionSean Walter, Director of Sports
Bradenton Area cvBOne Haben Blvd • Palmetto, FL 34221
Ph: (941) 729-9177 Ext. 239www.brandentonareasportscommission.com
[email protected]@Bacvb.com
Broward County Sports Development GFLCvB - Sports Development
Carol Hudson, Director Sports DevelopmentSaskia Fisher, Sales Manager, Sports
101 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 100 • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301Ph: (954) 767-2470 • Fax: (954) 765-4467
www.Sunny.org/Sports [email protected]@Broward.org
Central FLorida Sports CommissionBrent Nelson, Senior Vice President
Jennifer Lastik, Vice President, Events400 West Church Street, Ste. 205 • Orlando, FL 32801
Ph: (407) 648-4900 • Fax: (407) 649-2072www.CentralFLoridasports.org
[email protected] [email protected]
Charlotte Harbor visitor & Convention Sean Doherty, Sales & Sports Marketing Mgr.
18500 Murdock Circle, Suite B104Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Ph: (941) 743-1900 • Fax: (941) 764-4932 [email protected]
Citrus County Sports DevelopmentAdam Thomas, Director
Chris Cole, Sports Events Coordinator915 N. Suncoast Blvd • Crystal River, FL 34429
Ph: (352) 794-5506 • Fax: (352) 794-5507 www.citruscountyparks.com
Columbia County Sports CommissionKelly Lowrey, Sports Marketing Director
971 W Duval St., Suite 145 • Lake City, FL 32055Ph: (386) 719-1453 • (386) 361-0323 (Fax)
www.ColumbiacountyFLa.com [email protected]
Daytona Beach Area Convention & visitors Bureau
Tara Hamburger, Sales & Sports Marketing Mgr.126 East Orange Avenue • Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Ph: (386) 255-0415, Extension 138 (Ph:) www.Daytonabeach.com
Emerald Coast Sports CommissionEd Schroeder, Director, Emerald Coast CVB
1540 Miracle Strip Parkway SEFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Ph: (850) 651-7131www.emeraldcoasting.com
Gainesville Sports CommissionJoleen Cacciatore, Executive Director300 East University Avenue, Suite 100
Gainesville, FL 32601Ph: (352) 338-9300 • Fax: (352) 338-0600
www.Gainesvillesportscommission.comJcacciatore@Gainesvillesportscommission.com
Jacksonville Sports CouncilAlan Verlander, Executive Director
Tom Norton, VP of Events And OperationsOne Gator Bowl Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL 32202
Ph: (904) 798-5985www.Jacksonvillesportscouncil.comAlan@[email protected]
City of Jacksonville Sports & EntertainmentJoel Lamp, Mgr. of Business Dev. And Communications
117 West Duval Street, Suite 280 • Jacksonville, FL 32202Ph: (904) 630-3690 • Fax: (904) 630-4744
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Kissimmee Sports CommissionJohn Poole, Director, Sports Marketing & Dev
Debby Guertin, Director, Event Services 215 Celebration Place, #200 • Celebration, FL 34747
Ph: (407) 742-8238www.Kissimmeesports.com
[email protected]@Kissimmeesports.com
Lee County Sports DevelopmentJeff Mielke, Executive Director
2201 Second Street, Suite 501 • Ft. Myers, FL 33901Ph: (239) 533-5273 • Fax: (239) 485-3111
www.Leecountysports.org [email protected]
Miami-Dade Sports CommissionJose Sotolongo, Executive Director
Mathew Ratner, Associate Executive Director701 Brickell Ave, Suite 2700 • Miami, FL 33131
Ph: (305) 818-7188 • Fax: (305) 819-2545www.Miamisports.org
[email protected]@Miamisports.org
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CvbParker Medley, Collier County Sports Coordinator
2660 North Horseshoe Drive, N. Suite 105Naples, FL 34104
Ph: (239) 252-6293 • Fax: (239) 252-2404Athletesinparadise.com
Ocala/Marion County Sports CommissionOcala/Marion County visitors & Convention bureau
Corry Locke, Sports Marketing Specialist Loretta Shaffer, Executive Director
112 North Magnolia Ave. • Ocala, FL 34475Ph: (352) 438-2839
http://[email protected]
Palm beach County Sports CommissionGeorge Linley, Executive Director
Kris Pursell, Director of Event Operations 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, #930
West Palm Beach, FL 33401Ph: (561) 233-3180 • Fax: (561) 233-3125
561-233-3123 (Direct)www.Palmbeachsports.com
[email protected] [email protected]
Palm Coast and the Flagler beachesMatt Dunn, Vice President of Tourism
20 Airport Road, Suite B • Palm Coast, FL 32164Ph: (386) 437-0106 Ext-17 • Fax: (386) 437-5700
(386) 206-0957 (Matt’s Direct)visitflagler.com
Panama City beach CvbRichard Sanders, VP Sports/Special Events
Chris O’Brien, Director Sports & Special Events17001 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413Ph: (850) 233-5070 • Fax: (850) 233-5072
www.Playpanamacitybeach.comRsanders@[email protected]
Pasco County Sports CommissionPasco County Office of Tourism
Ed Caum, Tourism Manager8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 340 • New Port Richey, FL 34654
Ph: (727) 847-8129 Ext. 840 • Fax: (727) 847-8168www.Visitpasco.Net
[email protected]@PascocountyFL.Net
Pensacola Sports AssociationRay Palmer, Executive Director
Sally Garst, Special Events101 W. Main Street • Pensacola, FL 32502Ph: (850) 434-2800 • Fax: (850) 432-4237
[email protected]@Pensacolasports.com
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Polk County Sports Marketing Polk County BOCC
Mark Jackson, Director of Tourism & Sports Marc Zimmerman, Sales & Events Manager
2701 Lake Myrtle Rd. • Auburndale, FL 33823Ph: (863) 551-4750 • Fax: (863) 551-4740
[email protected] [email protected]
Santa Rosa County Board of County CommissionersJulie Morgan, Executive Director
Nicole Dees, Tourist Information Specialist8543 Navarre Parkway • Navarre, FL 32566
Ph: (850) [email protected]
Sarasota County Sports CommissionA Division of visit Sarasota County
Rob Wells, Director of Sports1777 Main Street, Suite 302 • Sarasota, FL 34236Ph: (941) 955-0991 Ext. 105 • Fax: (941) 951-1929
Space Coast Sports PromotionsRusty Buchanan, President
Ruby Daniel, Executive Director37 N. Brevard Avenue • Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Ph: (321) 783-9283 • Fax: (321) 783-9404 www.spacecoastsports.com
[email protected]@spacecoastsports.com
St. Pete/Clearwater Sports CommissionKevin Smith, Director of Sports
8200 Bryan Dairy Road, Suite 200 • Largo, FL 33777Ph: (727) 464-7257 • Fax: (727) 533-2182
Tallahassee Sports Councilvisit Tallahassee
Brian Hickey, DirectorAmanda Heidecker, Assistant Director
106 East Jefferson Street • Tallahassee, FL 32301(850) 606-2313 (Direct)
Tampa Bay Sports CommissionRob Higgins, Executive DirectorJason Aughey, Senior Director
401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2100 • Tampa, FL 33602 Ph: (813) 342-4076 • Fax: (813) 218-3375
[email protected]@visittampabay.com
Treasure Coast Sports CommissionRick Hatcher, Executive Director
Tradition Field527 NW Peacock Blvd • Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
visit Orlando SportsLarry Henrichs, COO/CFO
6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Suite 400 • Orlando, FL 32821Ph: (407) 363-5829
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FLORIDA cOnventIOn AnD vIsItORs BuReAus & tOuRIst
DeveLOpment cOuncILsAmelia Island Tourist Development Council
102 Centre Street • Amelia Island, FL 32034 Ph: (904) 277-0717 • Fax: (904) 432-8414
www.ameliaisland.com
Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1000 • Bradenton, FL 34206
Ph: (941) 729-9177 x 231 • (800) 822-2017Fax: (941) 729-1820
www.bradentongulfislands.com
Bradford County Tourist Development Council100 E. Call Street • Starke, FL 32091
Ph: (904) 964-5278 • Fax: (904) 964-2863www.northfloridachamber.com
Central Florida’s Polk County Visitors & Convention Bureau Visit Central Florida
2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd. • Auburndale, FL 33823Ph: (863) 551-4750 • (800) 828-7655 • Fax: (863) 551-4740
www.visitcentralflorida.org
Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau 18500 Murdock Circle, B104 • Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Ph: (941) 743-1900 • (800) 652-6090 • Fax: (941) 764-4932www.charlotteharbortravel.com
Citrus County Visitors and Convention Bureau 915 N. Suncoast Blvd • Crystal River, FL 34429
Ph: (352) 628-9305 • (800) 587-6667 • Fax: (352) 628-0703 www.visitcitrus.com • www.citruscountyfl.org
Clay County Tourist Development Council P.O. Box 1366 • 477 Houston Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 Ph: (904) 269-6376 • Fax: (904) 278-4731
www.tourism.claycountygov.com
Cocoa Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 8501 Astronaut Blvd., Suite 4 • Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Ph: (321) 784-6444 • Fax: (321) 784-6461 www.visitcocoabeach.com
Columbia County Tourist Development Council 263 NW Lake City Ave. • Lake City, Florida 32055
Ph: (386) 758-1312 www.springsrus.com
Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
126 East Orange Avenue • Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Ph: 386-255-0415 • (800) 544-0415 • Fax: (386) 255-5478
www.daytonabeach.com
Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.1540 Miracle Strip Parkway SE • Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548Ph: (850) 651-7131 • (800) 322-3319 • Fax: (850) 651-7149
www.emeraldcoastfl.com
Flagler County Tourist Development Council 20 Airport Road, Suite C • Palm Coast, FL 32164
Ph: (386) 437-0106 • (866) 736-9291 • Fax: (386) 437-5700www.visitflagler.com
Gainesville Visitors & Convention Bureau & Alachua County Visitor Center
30 East University Avenue • Gainesville, FL 32601 Ph: (325) 374-5260 • (866) 778-5002 • Fax: (352) 338-3213
www.visitgainesville.com
Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
101 NE 3rd Avenue Ste 200 • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301Ph: (954) 765-4466 • (800) 227-8669 • Fax: (954) 765-4467
www.sunny.org
Gulf County Tourist Development Council 150 Captain Fred’s Place • Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Ph: (850) 229-7800 • (800) 482-4253 • Fax: (850) 229-2458 www.visitgulf.com
Hamilton County Tourist Development Council1153 NW Hwy 41, Suite 9 • Jasper, FL 32052Ph: (386) 792-6829 • Fax: (386) 792-6808
www.hamiltoncountyflorida.com
Hendry County Tourism Development CouncilP.O. Box 2340 • LaBelle, FL 33975
Ph: (863) 675-5304 • Fax: (863) 674-4194www.visithendrycounty.com
Hernando County Bureau 31085 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34602 Ph: (800) 601-4580 • Fax: (352) 754-4406
www.naturallyhernando.org
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Highlands County Tourist Development Council
501 S. Commerce Ave., Suite 3 • Sebring, FL 33870 Ph: (863) 402-6909 • Fax: (863) 402-6021
www.visithighlandscounty.com
Indian River County Tourist Development Council
1216 21st Street • Vero Beach, FL 32960 Ph: (772) 567-3491 • Fax: (772) 778-3181
www.indianriverchamber.com
Jackson County Tourist Development Council4318 Lafayette Street • Marianna, FL 32446Ph: (850) 482-8061 • Fax: (850) 482-8002
www.visitjacksoncountyfla.com
visit Jacksonville208 N. Laura Street, Suite 102 • Jacksonville, FL 32202
Ph: (800) 733-2668 • Fax: (904) 798-9104 www.visitjacksonville.com
Kissimmee Convention & visitors Bureau-Experience Kissimmee
215 Celebration Place, Suite 200 • Kissimmee, FL 34747Ph: (800) 333-5477
www.experiencekissimmee.com
Lake County Convention & visitors Bureau 315 W. Main St., Suite 233 • P.O. Box 7800 • Tavares, FL 32778
Ph: (352) 742-3918 • Fax: (352) 742-3906www.lakecountyfl.gov/visitors
Lee County visitors & Convention Bureau 2201 Second Street, Suite 600 • Ft. Myers, FL 33901
Ph: (800) 237-6444 • (239) 338-3500 • Fax: (239) 334-1106 www.leevcb.com
Leon County Tourism Development Department with vISIT Tallahassee
106 East Jefferson Street • Tallahassee, FL 32301 Ph: (800) 628-2866 • (850) 606-2300 • Fax: (850) 606-2304
www.visittallahassee.com
Levy County visitors & Convention Bureau620 N.Hathaway Ave. • PO Box 1324
Bronson, Florida 32621Ph: (352) 486-3396 • (877) 387-5673 • Fax: (352) 486-5471
www.visitnaturecoast.com
Madison County TouristDevelopment Commission
316 SW Pinckney Street • Madison, FL 32340Ph: (850) 973-2788 • (877) 272-3642 • Fax: (850) 973-8864
www.madisonfla.com
Martin County Convention and visitors Bureau
2401 SE Monterey Road • Stuart, FL 34996Ph: (772) 288-5451 • (877) 585-0085
www.discovermartin.com
Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida
1005 East Strawbridge Avenue • Melbourne, FL 32901 Ph: (321) 724-5400 • Fax: (321) 725-2093
www.melbourneregionalchamber.com
Mexico Beach Community Development Council
102 Canal Parkway • Mexico Beach, FL 32456Ph: (888) 723-2546 • Fax: (850) 648-9403
www.mexicobeach.com
Greater Miami Convention & visitors Bureau 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700 • Miami, FL 33131
Ph: (800) 933-8448 or (305) 539-3000 • Fax: (305) 539-2985 www.miamiandbeaches.com
Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 • Key West, FL 33040
Ph: (305) 296-1552 • (800) 352-5397 • Fax: (305) 296-0788 www.fla-keys.com
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and visitors Bureau
2660 N. Horseshoe Drive • Naples, FL 34104Ph: (800) 688-3600 • or (239) 252-2384 • Fax: (239) 252-2404
www.paradisecoast.com
New Smyrna Beach visitors Bureau2238 SR 44 • New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168Ph: (800) 541-9621 • Fax: (386) 428-9922
www.nsbfla.com
Ocala/Marion County visitors and Convention Bureau
112 N. Magnolia Avenue • Ocala, FL 34475 Ph: (352) 438-2800 • Fax: (352) 291-9170
www.ocalamarion.com
Okeechobee County TouristDevelopment Council
2800 N.W. 20th Trail • Okeechobee, FL 34972Ph: (863) 763-3959 • Fax: (863) 467-3838
www.okeechobee-tdc.com
visit Orlando 8723 International Drive, Suite 101 • Orlando, FL 32819
Ph: (407) 363-5872 or (800) 972-3304 • Fax: (407) 370-5000www.visitorlando.com
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Palm Beach County Convention & visitors Bureau
1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 800 Palm Beach County, FL 33401
Ph: (561) 233-3000 • Fax: (561) 233-3009 www.palmbeachfl.com
Panama City Beach Convention & visitors Bureau, Inc.
17001 Panama City Beach PkwyPanama City Beach, FL 32413
Ph: (850) 233-6503 • Fax: (850) 233-5072 www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
Pasco County Office of Tourism 8731 Citizens Drive Ste 135 • New Port Richey, FL 34654
Ph: (727) 847-8129 or (800) 842-1873 • Fax: (727) 847-8168www.visitpasco.net
Pensacola Bay Area Convention & visitors Bureau
1401 East Gregory Street • Pensacola, FL 32502Ph: (850) 434-1234 or (800) 874-1234 • Fax: (850) 432-8211
www.visitpensacola.com
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce 1100 Reid Street • Palatka, FL 32177
Ph: (386) 328-1503 • Fax: (386) 328-7076www.putnamcountychamber.org
St. Augustine, Ponte vedra & The Beaches visitors & Convention Bureau
29 Old Mission Avenue • St. Augustine, FL 32084 Ph: (904) 829-1711 or (800) 653-2489 • Fax: (904) 829-6149
www.floridahistoriccoast.com
St. Lucie County Tourist Development Council 2000 Virginia Avenue • Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 Ph: (800) 344-8443 • Fax: (772) 462-2132
www.visitstluciefla.com
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & visitors Bureau
8200 Bryan Dairy Road Ste 200 • Largo, FL 33777Ph: (877) 352-3224 or (727) 464-7200 • Fax: (727) 464-7222
www.visitpeteclearwater.com
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council8543 Navarre Parkway • Navarre, FL 32566
Ph: (800) 480-7263 • 850 981-8990 • Fax: (850) 939-0085www.floridasplayground.com
Sarasota Convention & visitors Bureau 1777 Main Street Ste 302 • Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (800) 800-3906 • 941-981-8990 • Fax: (941) 951-2956 www.visitsarasota.org
Seminole County Convention & visitors Bureau 1515 International Parkway, Ste 1013 • Lake Mary, FL 32746
Ph: (407) 665-2900 or (800) 800-7832 • Fax: (407) 665-2920 www.visitseminole.com
Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism 430 Brevard Avenue, Suite 150 • Cocoa, FL 32922
Ph: (877) 572-3224 or (321) 433-4470 • Fax: (321) 433-4476www.visitspacecoast.com
Suwannee County Tourist Development Council 212 N. Ohio Avenue • Live Oak, FL 32064 Ph: (386) 362-3071 • Fax: (386) 362-4758
www.suwanneechamber.com
Tampa Bay & Company401 East Jackson Street, Suite 2100 • Tampa, FL 33602
Ph: (813) 223-1111 • (800) 448-2672 • Fax: (813) 229-6616 www.visittampabay.com
Taylor County Tourist Development Commission428 N. Jefferson Street • Perry, FL 32347
Ph: (850) 584-5366 • Fax: (850) 584-8732www.taylorflorida.com
Wakulla County Tourist Development Council1505 Coastal Hwy • Panacea, FL 32346
Ph: (850) 984-3966www.visitwakulla.com
Walton County Chamber of Commerce25777 US Hwy 331 South • Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Ph: (800) 822-6877 • Fax: (850) 267-3943www.visitsouthwalton.com
Washington County Tourist Development Council
672 5th Street • P.O. Box 450Chipley, FL 32428 • Ph: (850) 638-6013 • Fax: (850) 638-8770
www.visitwashingtoncountyfl.com
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FLORIDA’S PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Jacksonville Jaguars 1 EverBank Field Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32202
Ph: (904) 633-2000 • Fax: (904) 633-6338www.jaguars.com
Owner: Shahid Khan
Miami Dolphins 347 Don Shula Drive • Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Ph: (305) 943-8000 • Fax: (305) 943-8151 www.miamidolphins.com
Owner: Stephen Ross
Tampa Bay Buccaneers One Buccaneer Place • Tampa, FL 33607 Ph: (813) 870-2700 • Fax: (813) 878-0813
www.buccaneers.com Owner: Glazer Family
National Football League
345 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10154Ph: (212) 450-2000 • www.nfl.com
Commissioner: Roger Goodell
Arena Football League
2340 S. River Road, Suite #310 • Des Plaines, IL 60018 Ph: 312-465-2200 • www.arenafootball.com
Commissioner: Scott C. Butera
Jacksonville Sharks 1000 W Bay Street • Jacksonville, FL 32204Ph: (904) 621-0700 • Fax: (866) 611-2116
www.jaxsharks.com
Orlando Predators 8680 Commodity Circle • Orlando, FL 32819
Ph: (407) 407-355-2200 • Fax: (407) 839-4877 www.orlandopredators.com
Tampa Bay Storm 600 N. Ashley Drive • Tampa, FL 33602
Ph: (813) 301-6500 • Fax: (813) 301-1496 www.tampabaystorm.com
Major League Soccer
420 Fifth Ave., Seventh Floor • New York, NY 10018Ph: (212) 450-1200 • Fax: (212) 450-1300 • www.mlssoccer.com
Commissioner: Don Garber
Orlando City Soccer Club618 E. South Street, Suite 510 • Orlando, FL 32801
Ph: (855)675-2489 • Fax: (407) 480-4729www.orlandocitysc.com
Courtesy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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National Basketball Association
645 Fifth Avenue • New York, NY 10022Ph: (212) 407-8000 • Fax: (212) 826-0579 • www.nba.com
Commissioner: Adam Silver
Miami Heat 601 Biscayne Blvd. • Miami, FL 33132
Ph: (786) 777-1000 • Fax: (786) 777-1600 www.heat.com • Owner: Micky Arison
Orlando Magic 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd. • Orlando, FL 32810
Ph: (407) 916-2400 • Fax: (407) 916-2970 www.orlandomagic.com • Owner: Rich DeVos
National Hockey League
1185 Avenues of the Americas, 15th Floor • New York, NY 10036Ph: (212) 789-2000 • Fax: (212) 789-2020 • www.nhl.com
Commissioner: Gary Bettman
Florida Panthers One Panther Pkwy. • Sunrise, FL 33323
Ph: (954) 835-7000 • Fax: (954) 835-7600 www.floridapanthers.com • Owner: Vincent Viola
Tampa Bay Lightning 401 Channelside Dr. • Tampa, FL 33602
Ph: (813) 301-6500 • Fax: (813) 301-1480 www.tampabaylightning.com • Owner: Jeff Vinik
East Coast Hockey League
116 Village Blvd, Suite 230 • Princeton, NJ 08540Ph: (609) 452-0770 • Fax: (609) 452-7147 • www.echl.com
Commissioner: Brian McKenna
Florida Everblades 11000 Everblades Parkway • Estero, FL 33928
Ph: (239) 948-7825 • Fax: (239) 948-2248 www.floridaeverblades.com Owner: Peter Karmanos Jr.
Orlando Solar BearsRDV Sportsplex Ice Den • 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810 • Ph: (407) 951-8200Managing Partner: Jason Siegel
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball245 Park Avenue, 31st Floor • New York, New York 10167 Ph: (212) 931-7800 • Fax: (212) 949-5654 • www.mlb.com
Commissioner: Robert Manfred
Major League Baseball (MLB)
Miami Marlins 501 Marlins Way • Miami, FL 33125
Ph: (305) 480-1300 www.miamimarlins.com
Owner: Jeffrey Loria
Tampa Bay Rays One Tropicana Drive • St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Ph: (727) 825-3137 • Fax: (727) 825-3111www.tampabayrays.com
Principal Owner: Stuart Sternberg
Courtesy Tampa Bay Rays
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Florida State League (A)
P.O. Box 349 • Daytona Beach, FL 32115Ph: (386) 252-7479 • Fax: (386) 252-7495 • www.fslbaseball.com
President: Ken Carson
Bradenton Marauders1701 27th Street East • Bradenton, FL 34208
Ph: (941) 747-3031 • Fax: (941) 747-8151www.bradentonmarauders.com
Affiliate: Pittsburg Pirates
Brevard County Manatees 5800 Stadium Parkway, Suite 101 • Melbourne, FL 32940
Ph: (321) 633-9200 • Fax: (321) 633-4418 www.manateesbaseball.com Affiliate: Milwaukee Brewers
Charlotte Stone Crabs2300 El Jobean Road • Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Ph: (941) 206-4487 • Fax: (941) 206-3599www.stonecrabsbaseball.com
Affiliate: Tampa Bay Rays
Clearwater Threshers601 N. Old Coachman Rd • Clearwater, FL 33765
Ph: (727) 712-4300 • Fax: (727) 712-4498 www.threshersbaseball.comAffiliate: Philadelphia Phillies
Daytona Tortugas110 East Orange Avenue • Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Ph: (386) 257-3172 • Fax: (386) 523-9440 www.daytonatortugas.com
Affiliate: Cincinnati Reds
Dunedin Blue Jays 373 Douglas Ave #A • Dunedin, FL 34698 Ph: (727) 733-9302 • Fax: (727) 734-7661
www.dunedinbluejays.comAffiliate: Toronto Blue Jays
Fort Myers Miracle 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway • Ft. Myers, FL 33912
Ph: (239) 768-4210 • Fax: (239) 768-4211 www.miraclebaseball.comAffiliate: Minnesota Twins
Jupiter Hammerheads 4657 Main Street • Jupiter, FL 33458
Ph: (561) 775-1818 • Fax: (561) 691-6886 www.jupiterhammerheads.com
Affiliate: Miami Marlins
Lakeland Flying Tigers 2125 North Lake Avenue #A • Lakeland, FL 33805
Ph: (863) 686-8075 • Fax: (863) 688-9589 www.lakelandflyingtigers.com
Affiliate: Detroit Tigers
Palm Beach Cardinals 4657 Main Street • Jupiter, FL 33458
Ph: (561) 775-1818 • Fax: (561) 691-6886 www.palmbeachcardinals.com
Affiliate: St. Louis Cardinals
St. Lucie Mets 525 NW Peacock Blvd • Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Ph: (772) 871-2115 • Fax: (772) 785-6878www.stluciemets.com
Affiliate: New York Mets
Tampa Yankees 1 Steinbrenner Drive • Tampa, FL 33614 Ph: (813) 673-3055 • Fax: (813) 673-3174
www.tybaseball.comAffiliate: New York Yankees
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Grapefruit League Spring Training
Atlanta Braves Champion Stadium
ESPN Wide World of Sports of Complex700 Victory Way
Kissimmee, FL 34747Ph: (407) 939-GAME
Baltimore Orioles Ed Smith Stadium2700 12th Street
Sarasota, FL 34237Ph: (941) 893-6300
Boston Red Sox Jet Blue Park
11500 Fenway South DriveFt. Myers, FL 33913 Ph: (888) 334-4700
Detroit TigersJoker Merchant Stadium2125 North Lake Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805Ph: (863) 686-8075
Houston Astros Osceola County Stadium
631 Heritage ParkwayKissimmee, FL 34744 Ph: (321) 697-3200
Miami Marlins Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main St.Jupiter, FL 33458
Ph: (561) 630-1828
Minnesota Twins Hammond Stadium
@CenturyLink Sports Complex 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Ph: (800) 338-9467
New York MetsTraditional Field
525 NW Peacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie, FL 34986
Ph: (772) 871-2115
New York Yankees George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner DriveTampa, FL 33614
Ph: (813) 879-2244
Philadelphia Phillies Bright House Field
601 N. Old Coachman RoadClearwater, FL 33765 Ph: (727) 467-4457
www.floridagrapefruitleague.com
Southern League (AA)
2551 Roswell Rd., Ste. 330 • Marietta, GA 30062 Ph: (770) 321-0400 • Fax: (770) 321-0037
www.southernleague.com President: Lori Webb
Jacksonville Suns 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd • Jacksonville, FL 32202
Ph: (904) 358-2846 • Fax: (904) 358-2845 www.jaxsuns.com
Affiliate: Miami Marlins
Pensacola Blue Wahoos351 W Cedar Street • Pensacola, Florida 32502
Ph: (850) 934-8444 • Fax: (850) 791-6256Affiliate: Cincinnati Reds
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Professional Racing Pittsburgh Pirates McKechnie Field
1611 9th Street WestBradenton, FL 34205 Ph: (941) 747-3031
St. Louis Cardinals Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main Street Jupiter, FL 33458 Ph: (561) 630-1828
Tampa Bay Rays Charlotte Sports Park2300 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Ph: (888) 326-7297
Toronto Blue Jays Florida Auto Exchange Stadium
373 Douglas AvenueDunedin, FL 34698 Ph: (727) 733-0429
Washington NationalsSpace Coast Stadium
5800 Stadium ParkwayViera, FL 32940
Ph: (321) 633-4487
Daytona International Speedway 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Ph: (386) 254-2700 • (800) 748-7467
Fax: (386) 257-0281 www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com
Auto-Plus Raceway at GainesvilleDivision of National Hot Rod Association
11211 North County Road 225 • Gainesville, FL 32609Ph: (352) 377-0046 • Fax: (352) 371-4212
www.autoplusraceway.com
Homestead-Miami Speedway One Speedway Boulevard • Homestead, FL 33035
Ph: (305) 230-5000 • Fax: (305) 230-5140www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com
Palm Beach International Raceway 17047 Beeline Hwy • Jupiter, FL 33478
Ph: (561) 622-1400 • Fax: (561) 626-2053 www.racepbir.com
NASCAR, Inc. One Daytona Blvd • Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Ph: (386) 253-0611 • Fax: (386) 252-8804 www.nascar.com
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FLORIDA COLLeGeS & unIveRSItIeS
Barry University 11300 NE 2nd Avenue • Miami Shores, FL 33161
Ph: (305) 899-3550 • Fax: (305) 899-3556 www.barry.edu
Bethune-Cookman College 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. • Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Ph: (386) 481-2202 • Fax: (386) 481-2238www.bccathletics.com
University of Central Florida 4000 Central Florida Blvd. • Orlando, FL 32816-3555
Ph: (407) 823-3213 • Fax: (407) 823-1274www.ucfathletics.com
Clearwater Christian College 3400 Gulf-To-Bay Boulevard • Clearwater, FL 33759 Ph: (727) 726-1153 ext 211 • Fax: (727) 723-8566
www.clearwater.edu
Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Ph: (727) 864-8045 • Fax: (727) 864-8968 www.eckerdtritons.com
Edward Waters College 1658 Kings Road • Jacksonville, FL 32209 Ph: (904) 470-8277 • Fax: (904) 470-8035
www.ewc.edu
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard • Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Ph: (386) 323-5000 • Fax: (386) 323-5002 www.daytona.embryriddlesports.com
Flagler College P.O. Box 1027 • St. Augustine, FL 32085 Ph: (904) 819-6252 • Fax: (904) 810-2369
www.flagler.edu
Florida College 119 N. Glen Arven Avenue • Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Ph: (813) 899-6789 • Fax: (813) 899-6790 www.floridacollege.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. • Ft. Myers, FL 33965
Ph: (239) 590-7012 • Fax (239) 590-7014www.fgcuathletics.com
Florida Institute of Technology 150 W. University Blvd • Melbourne, FL 32901
Ph: (321) 674-8032 • Fax: (321) 984-8529 www.floridatechsports.com
Florida International University FIU Athletics • 11200 SW 8th Street • Miami, FL 33199
Ph: (305) 348-0182 • Fax: (305) 348-6117www.fiusports.com
Florida Memorial University15800 NW 42nd Avenue • Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Ph: (305) 626-3168 • Fax: (305) 626-3169 www.fmuniv.edu
Florida Southern College 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive • Lakeland, FL 33801
Ph: (863) 680-4246 • Fax: (863) 680-4122 www.fscmocs.com
University of Florida P.O. Box 14485 • Gainesville, FL 32604
Ph: (352) 375-4683 • Fax: (352) 377-8971 www.gatorzone.com
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
1835 Wahnish Way • Tallahassee, FL 32307 Ph: (850) 599-3868 • Fax: (850) 599-3810
www.famuathletics.com
Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road • Boca Raton, FL 33431 Ph: (561) 297-3199 • Fax: (561) 297-3963
www.fausports.com
Florida Christian College 1011 Bill Beck Boulevard • Kissimmee, FL 34744
Ph: (407) 569-1343 • Fax: (321) 206-2007www.fcc.edu
Florida State University P.O. Box 2195 • Tallahassee, FL 32316
Ph: (850) 644-1079 • Fax: (850) 644-7293www.seminoles.com
Jacksonville University 2800 University Boulevard North • Jacksonville, FL 32211
Ph: (904) 256-7400 • Fax: (904) 256-7424 www.judolphins.com
Lynn University 3601 North Military Trail • Boca Raton, FL 33431
Ph: (561) 237-7602 • Fax: (561) 237-7273www.lynnfightingknights.com
University of Miami 5821 San Amaro Drive • Coral Gables, FL 33146
Ph: (305) 284-2673 • Fax: (305) 284-2193www.hurricanesports.com
UNIVERSITIES
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University of North Florida UNF Arena, 1 UNF Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32224-2672
Ph: (904) 620-2833 • Fax: (904) 620-2836 www.unfospreys.com
Northwood University 2600 North Military Trail • West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Ph: (561) 681-7957 • Fax: (561) 478-5593 seahawks.gonorthwood.com
Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
Ph: (954) 262-8252 • Fax: (954) 262-3926 www.nsusharks.com
Palm Beach Atlantic University901 S. Flagler Drive • West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Ph: (561) 803-2333 • Fax: (561) 803-2532 www.pbasailfish.com
Pensacola Christian College P.O. Box 18000 • Pensacola, FL 32523
Ph: (850) 478-8496 • Fax: (850) 479-6577www.pcci.edu
Rollins College 1000 Holt Avenue- 2730 • Winter Park, FL 32789
Ph: (407) 646-2636 • Fax: (407) 646-1562www.rollinssports.com
Saint Leo University 33701 State Road 52 • Saint Leo, FL 33574 Ph: (352) 588-8221 • Fax: (352) 588-8290
www.saintleolions.com
Saint Thomas University 16401 NW 37th Avenue • Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Ph: (305) 628-6678 • Fax: (305) 628-6790 www.stubobcats.com
University of South Florida ATH 100 4202 East Fowler Avenue • Tampa, FL 33620
Ph: (813) 974-2125 • Fax: (813) 974-4028 www.gousfbulls.com
Southeastern University 1000 Longfellow Boulevard • Lakeland, FL 33801
Ph: (863) 667-5046 • Fax: (863) 667-5200 www.seufire.com
Stetson University 421 North Woodland Boulevard • Box 8359 • Deland, FL 32723
Ph: (386) 822-8100 • Fax: (386) 822-8148 www.gohatters.com
University of Tampa 401 West Kennedy Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33606
Ph: (813) 253-6240 • Fax: (813) 253-6288 www.tampaspartans.com
Trinity Baptist College800 Hammond Blvd. • Jacksonville, FL 32221 Ph: (904) 596-2335 • Fax: (904) 596-2531
www.tbc.edu
Trinity College 2430 Welbit Blvd. • Trinity, FL 34655
Ph: (727) 376-6911 ext 317 • Fax: (727) 376-0781 www.trinitycollege.edu
Warner University 13895 US Hwy 27 • Lake Wales, FL 33859 Ph: (863) 638-7297 • Fax: (863) 638-3776
www.warnerroyals.com
Webber International University1201 N. Scenic Highway • Babson Park, FL 33827
Ph: (863) 638-2953 • Fax: (863) 638-2915 www.webberathletics.com
University of West Florida 11000 University Parkway-Bldg 54
Pensacola, FL 32514 Ph: (850) 474-3003 • Fax: (850) 474-3342
www.goargos.com
Brevard Community College 250 Community College Parkway
Palm Bay, FL 32909 Ph: (321) 433-7054 • Fax: (321) 433-5769
www.brevard.cc.fl.us
Broward College 3501 SW Davie Rd Bldg. 10
Davie, FL 33314 Ph: (954) 201-6949 • Fax: (954) 201-6437
www.broward.edu
College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Road
Ocala, FL 34474 Ph: (352) 854-1325 • Fax: (352) 873-5884
www.cfpatriots.com
Chipola College 3094 Indian Circle • Marianna, FL 32446 Ph: (850) 718-2299 • Fax: (850) 718-2360
www.chipolaathletics.com
Daytona State College 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Ph: (386) 506-4486 • Fax: (386) 506-4485
www.daytonastate.edu
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
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Florida Community College at Jacksonville 11901 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32246 Ph: (904) 646-2205 • Fax: (904) 646-2204
www.fccj.org
Florida Keys Community College 5901 College Road Key West, FL 33040
Ph: (305) 296-9081 • Fax: (305) 292-5156www.fkcc.edu
Gulf Coast Community College 5230 West Highway 98 Panama City, FL 32401
Ph: (850) 872-3830 • Fax: (850) 873-3530www.gcathletics.com
Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus
P.O. Box 30030 Tampa, FL 33630-3030
Ph: (813) 253-7446 • Fax: (813) 253-7405www.hccfl.edu
Indian River State College 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Ph: (772) 462-7760 • Fax: (772) 462-7805 • www.irsc.edu
Lake-Sumter Community College 9501 U.S. Highway 441
Leesburg, FL 34788-8751 Ph: (352) 323-3643 • Fax: (352) 323-3646
www.lscc.edu
State College of Florida: Manatee-Sarasota5840 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207
Ph: (941) 752-5574 • Fax: (941) 727-6182 www.scf.edu
Miami-Dade College 11011 SW 104th Street • Gibson Center - G316
Miami, FL 33176 Ph: (305) 237-2867 • Fax: (305) 237-0903
www.mdc.edu
North Florida Community College 325 NW Turner Davis Dr., Bldg 17 • Madison, FL 32340
Ph: (850) 973-9444 • Fax: (850) 973-9490www.nfcc.edu
Northwest Florida State College 100 College Boulevard • Niceville, FL 32578 Ph: (850) 729-5379 • Fax: (850) 729-5200
www.nwfraiders.org
Palm Beach State College 4200 Congress Avenue • Lake Worth, FL 33461
Ph: (561) 868-3004 • Fax: (561) 868-3005 www.palmbeachstate.edu
Pasco-Hernando Community College 10230 Ridge Road • New Port Richey, FL 34654
Ph: (727) 816-3340 • Fax: (727) 816-3354 www.phcc.edu
Pensacola State College 1000 College Boulevard • Pensacola, FL 32504
Ph: (850) 484-1506 • Fax: (850) 484-1876 www.pensacolastate.edu
Polk State College 999 Avenue H NE • Winter Haven, FL 33881
Ph: (863) 297-1017 • Fax: (863) 297-1066 www.polk.edu
St. Johns River Community College 5001 St. Johns Ave. • Palatka, FL 32177
Ph: (386) 312-4162 • Fax: (386) 312-4133 www.sjrcc.edu
St. Petersburg College P.O. Box 13489 • St. Petersburg, FL 33733 Ph: (727) 341-4642 • Fax: (727) 341-3523
www.spcollege.edu
Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street • Gainesville, FL 32606
Ph: (352) 395-5536 • Fax: (352) 395-5547 www.sfcollege.edu
Seminole State College of Florida 100 Weldon Boulevard • Sanford, FL 32773-6199
Ph: (407) 708-2027 • Fax: (407) 708-2142 www.seminolestate.edu
South Florida Community College 600 West College Drive • Avon Park, FL 33825
Ph: (863) 784-7036 • Fax: (863) 784-7489 www.southflorida.edu
Tallahassee Community College 444 Appleyard Drive • Tallahassee, FL 32304 Ph: (850) 201-8584 • Fax: (850) 201-6085
www.TCCEagles.com
valencia Community College P.O. Box 3028 • Orlando, FL 32802
Ph: (407) 582-1443 • Fax: (407) 582-1922www.valenciacc.edu
Over 3,000 sporting events are hosted in partnership
annually by the State of Florida’s 28 Sports
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AmAteuR SpORtS DIReCtORY
UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909Ph: (719) 632-5551
Fax: (719) 866-4684www.teamusa.org
USOC Board of DirectorsLarry Probst, Chair
Anita L. DeFrantz, IOC MemberAngela Ruggiero, IOC Member
Robert BachJames BensonUrsula Burns
Daniel Doctoroff Nina KemppelSusanne LyonsSteve Mesler
Bill MaroltDave OgreanWhitney PingKevin White
Robert L. WoodScott Blackmun, CEO
Olympic Visitor Center Ph: (719) 866-4618
USOTC Tour and Events Hotline: (888) 659-8687(888-OLY-TOUR)
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
International Olympic Committee Chateau de VidyCase Postale 356
1001 Lausanne, Switzerland Tel: 41-21-621-6111Fax: 41-21-621-6216www.olympic.org
U.S. IOC Members Anita DeFrantz
President, LA84 Foundation 2141 West Adams Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90018
Ph: (213) 730-4600www.la84.org
Jim Easton Chairman, Easton Foundation
15026 Oxnard StreetVan Nuys, CA 91411 Ph: (818) 909-2207
www.esdf.org
Angela RuggieroPresident-Elect, Women’s Sports Foundation
247 West 30th Street, Suite 7RNew York, New York 10001
Ph: (646) 845-0273www.womenssportsfoundation.org
Larry ProbstBoard of Directors Chairman, United State Olympic Committee
2016 Summer Olympics Games of the XXXI OlympiadRio De Janiero - August 5-21, 2016
www.rio2016.comPresident: Carlos Arthur Nuzman
Chief Executive Officer: Sidney LevyExecutive Director of Sport and Paralympic
Integration: Agberto GuimarãesExecutive Director: Marco Aurélio Vieira
2018 Winter Olympics PyeongChang 2018February 9-25, 2018
http://www.olympic.org/pyeongchang-2018-winter-olympics
Florida native Ryan Lochte’s Road to the Olympic Games passed through the Sunshine State Games. He stopped off to wish swimmers well at the 2012 Games Alachua County Festival.
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Archery State Association
Florida Archery AssociationTim Austin, Secretary/Treasurer / FSF State Director1710 SW 76th Terrace • Gainesville, FL 32607-3418
Ph: (352) [email protected]
National Governing Body USA Archery
4065 Sinton Road, Suite 110 • Colorado Springs, CO 80907Ph: (719) 866-4576 • Fax: (719) 632-4733
www.USArchery.org
National Field Archery Association 800 Archery Lane • Yankton, SD 57078
Ph: (605) 260-9279www.nfaausa.com
International FederationFederation Internationale de Tir a l’Arc (FITA)
www.worldarchery.org
BAdmINToN State Association and FSF State Director
David Zarco7294 Bedlington Road • Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Ph: (305) 827-4411www.flabadminton.org • [email protected]
National Governing Body USA Badminton
One Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909Ph: (719) 866-4808 • Fax: (719) 866-4507
www.usabadminton.org • [email protected]
International FederationBadminton World Federation (BWF)
www.bwfbadminton.org • [email protected]
BASeBAll National Governing Body:
USA Baseball 1030 Swabia Court, Suite 201 • Durham, NC 27703
Ph: (919) 474-8721 • Fax: (855) 420-5910 www.usabaseball.com • [email protected]
International FederationInternational Baseball Federation www.ibaf.org • [email protected]
BASkeTBAll National Governing Body
USA Basketball 5465 Mark Dabling Blvd. • Colorado Springs, CO 80918-
3842 Ph: (719) 590-4800 • Fax: (719) 590-4811
www.usab.com • [email protected]
International Federation International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
www.fiba.com • [email protected]
BIAThloN National Governing Body
U.S. Biathlon Association 49 Pineland Drive, Suite 301A • New Gloucester, ME 04260
Ph: (207) 688-6500 or 1-800-BIATHLO (242-8456)Fax: (207) 688-6505
www.usbiathlon.com • [email protected]
International Federation International Biathlon Union (IBU)
www.biathlonworld.com • [email protected]
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BoBSled & SkeleToN National Governing Body
U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation 1631 Mesa Avenue • Copper Building, Suite A
Colorado Springs, CO 80906Ph: (719) 634-5186 • Fax: (719) 520-3212
www.usbsf.com • [email protected]
International Federation Federation Internationale de Bobsleigh
et de Tobagganing (FIBT) www.isbf.org • [email protected]
BoccIADaniel J. Holland, Chairman
535 N. McDonough Street • Decatur, GA 30030Ph: 404-270-2000 • Fax: 404-270-2039
www.blazesports.org • [email protected]
BowlINg State Association
Florida State Bowling AssociationBob Peters, Association Manager/FSF Senior Games
Director4140 Fowler Street • Fort Myers, FL 33901Ph: (239) 690-9951 • Fax: (239) 690-9952
www.usbcfsba.org • [email protected]
National Governing Body United States Bowling Congress
621 Six Flags Drive • Arlington, TX 76011 Ph: (800) 514-2695 • Fax: 817-385-8260www.bowl.com • [email protected]
International Federation World Bowling
BoxINg State Associations
Florida Boxing Association Bob Nicholson, President
Ph: (321) 453-5825 www.floridaass.webs.com • [email protected]
Florida Gold Coast Amateur Boxing Association
Chico Rivas, President4300 SW 57th Terrace • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Ph: 954-274-2699www.flgcaboxing.com • [email protected]
National Governing BodyUSA Boxing
1 Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909Ph: (719) 866-2300 • Fax: (719) 866-2132
www.usaboxing.org
International FederationInternational Boxing Association (IBA)
www.ibamensboxing.com • [email protected]
cANoe/kAyAk State Directors
John Edwards695 Central Avenue • St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Ph: (727) [email protected]
Melinda MackSouth Florida Canoe/Kayak Club
418 SW 3rd Place • Cape Coral, FL 33991Ph: (239) 443-6527
National Governing BodyUSA Canoe/Kayak
Administrative Office503 Sophia St. Suite 100 • Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Ph: (540) 907-4460, ext. 108 or [email protected] • www.usack.org
United States Canoe Association Peter Heed, President, USCA
581 West St • Keene, NH 03431Ph: (603) 209-2299
[email protected] • http://www.uscanoe.com
International Federation International Canoe Federation
www.canoeicf.com • [email protected]
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cUrlINg National Governing Body
USA Curling 5525 Clem’s Way • Stevens Point, WI 54482 Ph: (715) 344-1199 • Fax: (715) 344-2279
www.usacurl.org • [email protected]
International FederationWorld Curling Federation (WCF)
www.worldcurling.org • [email protected]
cyclINg State Association
Florida Road Cycling AssociationTim Molyneaux, President
10744 Lake Ralph Drive • Clermont, FL 34711Ph: (407) 256-7971
[email protected] • www.floridacycling.com
National Governing Body USA Cycling
210 USA Cycling Point, Suite #100Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Ph: (719) 434-4200 [email protected] • www.usacycling.org
International Federation Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
[email protected] • www.uci.ch
dIvINgNational Governing Body
United States Diving, Inc. 1060 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite E-310 • Indianapolis, IN 46204
Ph: (317) 237-5252 • Fax: (317) 237-5257www.usadiving.org
International FederationFederation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA)
www.fina.org
eqUeSTrIAN National Governing Body
United States Equestrian Federation 4047 Iron Works Parkway • Lexington, KY 40511
Ph: (859) 258-2472 • Fax: (859) 231-6662 www.usef.org
International FederationFederation Equestre Internationale (FEI)
[email protected] • www.horsesport.org
FeNcINg State Associations
Central Florida DivisionLarry Lingvay, Chairman
[email protected] • http://usfacentralflorida.com/
Gateway Florida Fencing DivisionHarrison Hue, Chairman
[email protected] • https://gatewayfencing.wordpress.com/
Gold Coast Fencing DivisionMitch Berliner, [email protected]
https://sites.google.com/a/goldcoastfencing.org/www/home
National Governing Body U.S. Fencing Association
4065 Sinton Road, Suite 140 • Colorado Springs, CO 80907Ph: (719) 866-4511 • Fax: (719) 632-5737
[email protected] • www.usfencing.org
International Federation Federation International d’Escrime (FIE) [email protected] • www.fie.ch
FIeld hockey National Governing BodyU.S. Field Hockey Association
5540 North Academy Boulevard, Suite 100Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Ph: (719) 866-4567 • Fax: (719) 632-0979 [email protected] •www.usafieldhockey.com
International FederationFederation Internationale de Hockey (FIH)
www.fih.ch •[email protected]
FIgUre SkATINg FSF State Director
Betty Stark 7635 NW 51st Place • Coral Springs, FL 33067
Ph: (954) 345-9948 • Fax: (954) 345-9937 www.floridaskating.com • [email protected]
National Governing Body U.S. Figure Skating Association
20 First Street • Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Ph: (719) 635-5200 • Fax: (719) 635-9548
www.usfigureskating.org • [email protected]
International Federation: International Skating Union (ISU)
www.isu.org
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goAlBAllMark A. Lucas, Executive Director
1 Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Ph: (719) 866-3224 • Fax: (719) 866-3400
www.usaba.org • [email protected]
golFFSF State Director
Frank AndersonPh: (352) 222-5385 • [email protected]
State AssociationFlorida State Golf Association Jim Demick, Executive Director
12630 Telecom Drive • Tampa, FL 33637 Ph: (813) 632-3742 • Fax: (813) 910-2129
www.fsga.org • [email protected]
National Governing BodyUSA Golf Federation, Inc.
C/O World Golf FoundationOne World Golf Place • St. Augustine, FL 32082
Ph: (904) 290-2487www.teamusa.org/USA-Golf
International FederationInternational Golf Federation
www.igfgolf.org • [email protected]
gymNASTIcS State Association
USA Gymnastics Florida Toni Rand, Director
7957 Steeplechase Court • Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Ph: 772-489-5982
www.usagfl.org • [email protected]
National Governing Body USA Gymnastics
201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 Ph: (800) 345-4719 • Fax: (317) 692-5212
www.usa-gymnastics.org • [email protected]
USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling
132 E. Washington St. Ste. 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204Ph: (317) 237-5050 • Fax: (317) 237-5069
www.usa-gymnastics.org/tt • [email protected]
International Federation Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG)
www.fig-gymnastics.com • [email protected]
Ice hockey State Association
Statewide Amateur Hockey of FloridaJeff Wood, PresidentPh: 954-646-1756
www.sahofhockey.org
National Governing Body USA Hockey, Inc.
1775 Bob Johnson Drive • Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Ph: (719) 576-8724 • Fax: (719) 538-1160
www.usahockey.com • [email protected]
International Federation International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
www.iihf.com • [email protected]
JUdo FSF State Director
Fred Hand 2709 Bedford Way • Tallahassee, FL 32308 Ph: (850) 488-5373 • Fax: (850) 488-1141
State Association Florida Judo Inc.
Dr. Ricardo Menendez, President 515 SW 71st Avenue • Miami, FL 33144, FL 33144www.floridajudoinc.org • [email protected]
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National Governing Body USA Judo
1 Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Ph: (719) 866-4730 • Fax: (719) 866-4733
www.usjudo.org • [email protected]
International Federation International Judo Federation
www.ijf.org • [email protected]
kArATe State Association/FSF State Director
Florida Sport Karate LeagueJason Sorgi
2531 NW 91st Drive • Gainesville, Florida 32606 Ph: (352) 331-1477 • Fax: (352) 331-6954
www.floridakarate.org • [email protected]
National Governing Body USA National Karate-Do Federation, Inc. (USANKF)
1631 Mesa Ave, Suite A-1 • Colorado Springs, CO 80906Ph: (719) 477-6925
www.usankf.org • [email protected]
International Federation Federation Mondiale de Karate (World Karate Federation)
www.wkf.net • [email protected]
lUge National Governing Body
USA Luge57 Church Street • Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805
Ph: (518) 523-2071 • Fax: (518) 523-4106 www.usaluge.org • [email protected]
International Federation Federation Internationale de Luge de Course (FIL)
www.fil-luge.org • [email protected]
moderN PeNTAThloN National Governing Body
U.S. Modern Pentathlon Association 1 Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909
www.usapentathlon.org • [email protected]
International Federation: Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM)
www.pentathlon.org
rAcqUeTBAll FSF State Director
Jean Trimble8378 Sandpoint Boulevard • Orlando, Florida 32819
Ph: (407) [email protected]
State Association Florida Racquetball Association
Chad Bailey, PresidentPh: (941) 545-5802
www.florida-racquetball.org • [email protected]
National Governing Body United States Racquetball Association
2812 W. Colorado Ave., Ste 200Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Ph: (719) 635-5396 • Fax: (719) 635-0685www.usra.org
International Federation International Racquetball Federation (IRF)
www.internationalracquetball.comlstonge@internationalracquetball.com
roller SPorTS National Governing Body
USA Roller Sports 4730 South Street • Lincoln, NE 68506
Ph: (402) 483-7551 • Fax: (402) 483-1465 www.usarollersports.org
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International Federation Federation Internationale de Roller-Skating (FIRS)
www.rollersports.org • [email protected]
rowINg FSF State Director
Martyn Dennis 817 Nicolet Avenue • Winter Park, FL 32789
Ph: (407) [email protected]
State Associations Florida Scholastic Rowing Association
Brett Tillotson www.floridarowing.org • [email protected]
Florida Masters Rowing Association
www.floridarowing.org/fmra • [email protected]
National Governing Body United States Rowing
2 Wall Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 Ph: (800) 314-4ROW (4769)
www.usrowing.org • [email protected]
International Federation Federation Internationale des Societes d’Aviron (FISA)
www.worldrowing.com • [email protected]
rUgBy State AssociationFlorida Rugby Union
Kerri O’Malley, PresidentPh: (352) 262-9308
www.floridarugbyunion.com • [email protected]
Florida Youth Rugby UnionEvan Haigh, Executive Director
(407) [email protected] • www.floridayouthrugby.com
National Governing Body USA Rugby
2500 Arapahoe Ave, Ste 200 • Boulder, CO 80302 Ph: (303) 539-0300 • Fax: (303) 539-0311
www.usarugby.org • [email protected]
International Federation International Rugby Football Board
www.irb.com • [email protected]
SAIlINg State Association
Florida Sailing Association P.O. Box 988 • Crystal Beach, FL 34681
Ph: (727) 787-2017www.floridasailingassociation.orginfo@floridasailingassociation.org
National Governing Body U.S. Sailing Association
P.O. Box 1260 • 15 Maritime Dr. • Portsmouth, RI 02871-0907Ph: (800) 877-2451 ext. 1 • Fax: (401) 683-0840
www.ussailing.org • [email protected]
International Federation International Sailing Federation (ISAF)
www.sailing.org
ShooTINg State Association
Florida Sport Shooting Association www.flssa.org
National Governing Body USA Shooting
1 Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5762 Ph: (719) 866-4670 • Fax: (719) 866-7989
www.usashooting.com • [email protected]
International Federation International Shooting Sport Federation
www.issf-sports.org • [email protected]
SkI & SNowBoArdINg National Governing Body
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA)P.O. Box 100 (1 Victory Lane) • Park City, UT 84060-0100
Ph: (435) 649-9090 • Fax: (435) 649-3613 www.ussnowboarding.com
International Federation: Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS)
www.fis-ski.com • [email protected]
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SoccerState Associations
Florida Youth Soccer Association Dale Burke, Executive Director
2828 Lake Myrtle Park Road • Auburndale, FL 33823 Ph: (863) 268-8220 • Fax: (863) 268-8221
www.fysa.com • [email protected]
Florida State Soccer Association Jennifer Weston, Executive Director
2108 S. Cortez Avenue • Tampa, FL 33629Ph: 813-251-6483 • Fax: 863-582-9714
www.fssa.org
National Governing Body U.S. Soccer Federation
1801 South Prairie Ave. • Chicago, IL 60616 Ph: (312) 808-1300 • Fax: (312) 808-1301
www.ussoccer.com
International Federation Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
www.fifa.com
SoFTBAll ASA South Region Director
carlton Benton 1843 Bedivere • Lakeland, Florida 33813
Ph: (863) 604-1836 • Email: [email protected]
National Governing Body Amateur Softball Association (USA Softball)
2801 N.E. 50th Street • Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7203 Ph: (405) 424-5266 • Fax: (405) 424-3855
www.asasoftball.com
International FederationFederation Internationale de Softball (ISF) 1900 South Park Rd. • Plant City, FL 33563 Ph: (813) 864-0100 • Fax: (813) 864-0105 www.isfsoftball.org • [email protected]
SPeed SkATINg National Governing Body
U.S. Speed Skating 5662 Cougar Ln. • Kearns, UT 84118
Ph: (801) 417-5360 • Fax: (801) 417-5361 www.usspeedskating.org
International Federation International Skating Union (ISU)
www.isu.org
SqUASh State Association
Florida Squash Racquets Association21636 Magdalena Terrace • Boca Raton, FL 33433
www.floridasquash.com • [email protected]
National Governing Body U.S. Squash Racquets Association
555 Eighth Ave, Ste. 1102 • New York, NY 10018 Ph: (212) 268-4090 • Fax: (212) 268-4091www.ussquash.com • [email protected]
International Federation World Squash Federation (WSF)
www.squash.org • [email protected]
SwImmINg State Associations Florida Swimming, Inc.
214 East Washington Street, Suite B • Minneola, FL 34715Ph: (352) 242-5145 • Fax: (352) 242-5245
www.floridaswimming.org • [email protected]
Florida Gold Coast Swimmingwww.fgcswim.org
National Governing Body USA Swimming
One Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Ph: (719) 866-4578
www.usaswimming.org
U.S. Masters Swimming1751 Mound St, Suite 201 • Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 256-USMS (8767) or (800) 550-SWIM (7946)Fax: (941) 556-7946
www.usms.org
International Federation Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA)
www.fina.org
SyNchroNIzed SwImmINg State Association
US Synchronized Swimming Florida AssociationLorraine Valerino, Chairperson/FSF Sport Director
4702 Highlands Place Drive • Lakeland, Florida 33813Ph: (863) 660-1401
www.floridasynchro.com • [email protected]
National Governing Body U.S. Synchronized Swimming, Inc. USA Synchro • 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Ph: (719) 866-2219 • www.usasynchro.org
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International Federation Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA)
www.fina.org
TABle TeNNIS FSF State Director
Brad Woodington1004 Newport Avenue • Lakeland, FL 33801
Ph: (863) 688-9574
National Governing BodyUSA Table Tennis
4065 Sinton Road, Suite 120 • Colorado Springs, CO 80907Ph: (719) 866-4583 • Fax: (719) 632-6071
www.usatt.org • [email protected]
International FederationInternational Table Tennis Federation
www.ittf.com • [email protected]
TAekwoNdo FSF State DirectorMaster James White
4108 West Wisconsin Avenue • Tampa, FL 33616Ph: (813) 837-0337 • Fax: (813) 545-6778
State AssociationFlorida State Taekwondo Association
www.floridatkd.com • [email protected]
National Governing Body USA Taekwondo
One Olympic Plaza, Suite 104C Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5792
Ph: (719) 866-4632 • Fax: (719) 866-4642 www.usa-taekwondo.us
International Federation The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
www.worldtaekwondofederation.net • [email protected]
TeAm hANdBAll National Governing Body
U.S. Team Handball 1 Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
(719) 866-2203www.usateamhandball.org • [email protected]
International FederationInternational Handball Federation(IHF)
www.ihf.info • [email protected]
TeNNIS State Association
USTA Florida 1 Deuce Ct., Suite 100 • Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Ph: (386) 671-8949 www.usatennisflorida.usta.com
National Governing BodyU.S. Tennis Association
70 West Red Oak Lane • White Plains, NY 10604-3602 Ph: (914) 696-7000
www.usta.com
International Federation International Tennis Federation (ITF)
www.itftennis.com • [email protected]
TrAck ANd FIeld State Association
USA Track & Field FloridaRobin Beamon, President
9124 NW 147 Terrace • Miami Lakes, 33018 Ph: (305) 439-7064 • Fax: (305) 826-8439
www.florida.usatf.org • [email protected]
National Governing BodyUSA Track & Field
132 East Washington Street, Ste. 800 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Ph: (317) 261-0500 • Fax: (317) 261-0481
www.usatf.org
International FederationInternational Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF)
www.iaaf.org
TrIAThloN State AssociationUSAT Florida Region Hector Torres, ChairPh: (321) 443-0073
www.usatfloridaregion.com • [email protected]
National Governing BodyUSA Triathlon
5825 Delmonico Dr., Ste 200 • Colorado Springs, CO 80919Ph: (719) 955-2807
www.usatriathlon.org
International FederationInternational Triathlon Union (ITU)
www.triathlon.org • [email protected]
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volleyBAll State Association
USA Volleyball Florida Region15010 US Highway 441 • Eustis, FL 32726Ph: (352) 742-0080 • Fax: (352) 414-5304
www.floridavolleyball.org • [email protected]
National Governing Body USA Volleyball
4065 Sinton Road, Suite 200 • Colorado Springs, CO 80907Ph: (719) 228-6800 • Fax: (719) 228-6899
www.usavolleyball.org • [email protected]
International Federation Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)
www.fivb.ch • [email protected]
wATer Polo FSF State Director
Dan Hayes 1031 Terrace Boulevard • Orlando, FL 32803
Ph: (352) [email protected]
National Governing Body United States Water Polo
2124 Main Street, Suite 240 • Huntington Beach, CA 92648Ph: (714) 500-5445 • Fax: (714) 960-2431
www.usawaterpolo.org
International Federation Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA)
www.fina.org
wATer SkIINg National Governing Body
USA Water Skiing 1251 Holy Cow Road • Polk City, FL 33868 Ph: (863) 324-4341 • Fax: (863) 325-8259
www.usawaterski.org • [email protected]
International Federation International Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF)
www.iwsf.com • [email protected]
weIghTlIFTINg State Association
Florida Weightlifting FederationDaniel Camargo, President
FSF State DirectorRichard Lansky
2183 Porter Lake Drive • Sarasota, Florida 34240Ph: (941) 342-0454 • Fax: (941) 342-0272
www.teamfloridaweightlifting.com [email protected]
National Governing Body USA Weightlifting
One Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5764 Ph: (719) 866-4508 • Fax: (719) 866-4741
www.usaweightlifting.org • [email protected]
International Federation International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)
www.iwf.net • [email protected]
wreSTlINgState Association
Florida Amateur Wrestling Association192 S.W. Dante Terrace • Lake City, FL 32024
Ph: (877) 872-3292www.floridausawrestling.org • [email protected]
National Governing Body USA Wrestling
6155 Lehman Drive • Colorado Springs, CO 80918Ph: (719) 598-8181 • Fax: (719) 598-9440
www.themat.com
International Federation Federation Internationale de Luttes Associees (FILA)
AFFILIATED SPORT ORGANIZATIONS
BAllroom dANcINg National Governing Body
U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association P.O. Box 152988 • Cape Coral, FL 33915-2988
Ph: (800) 447-9047 • Fax: (239) 573-0946www.usadance.org • [email protected]
orIeNTeerINg State Association Florida Orienteering
Ray BruneauPh: (407) 672-7070
www.floridaorienteering.org • [email protected]
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National Catholic Youth Organization Sports (NCYOS)
415 Michigan Ave NE, Ste. 40 • Washington, DC 20017 Ph: (202) 636-3825 X14
www.nationalcyosports.org • [email protected]
Disabled Sports USA Kirk Bauer, Executive Director
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100 • Rockville, MD 20850 Ph: (301) 217-0960
www.disabledsportsusa.org • [email protected]
Dwarf Athletic Association of America 1095 Hilltop Drive #361 • Redding, CA 96003
Ph: (888) 598-3222www.daaa.org • [email protected]
Florida Disabled Outdoors Association 2475 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 205 • Tallahassee, FL 32301
Ph: (850) 201-2944 • Fax: (850) 201-2945www.fdoa.org
Jewish Community Centers Association 520 Eighth Avenue • New York, NY 10018 Ph: (212) 532-4949 • Fax: (212) 481-4174
www.jcca.org • [email protected]
National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, Inc. 1662 N US Highway 1, Suite C • Jupiter, FL 33469
Ph: (561) 745-5535 • Fax: (561) 745-3147www.nationalpal.org • [email protected]
National Congress of State Games c/o State Games of Michigan
171 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 545 • Grand Rapids, MI 49503Ph: (616) 233-3563
ww.stategames.org • [email protected]
National Disability Sports Alliance 1670 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 331 • Norcross, GA 30093
Ph: (404) 270-2000 • Fax: (404) 270-2039 www.blazesports.org • [email protected]
National Senior Games Association P.O. Box 82059 • Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2059
Ph: (225) 766-6800 • Fax: (225) 766-9115 www.nsga.org • [email protected]
Native American Sports Council 1235 Lake Plaza Dr., Ste 221 • Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Ph: (719) 632-5282 www.nascsports.org • [email protected]
Special Olympics, Inc. 1133 19th Street, N.W. • Washington, D.C. 20036
Ph: (202) 628-3630 • Fax: (202) 824-0200 www.specialolympics.org
National Governing Body Orienteering USA
P.O. Box 505 • Riderwood, MD 21139 Ph/Fax: (410) 802-1125
www.orienteeringusa.org • [email protected]
International FederationInternational Orienteering Foundation (IOF)www.orienteering.org • [email protected]
PoloNational Governing Body:United State Polo Association
9011 Lake Worth Road • Lake Worth, FL 33467Ph: (800) 232-8772 • www.us-polo.org
SPorTS AcroBATIcS National Governing Body:
United States Sports Acrobatics Federation 132 E. Washington St., Ste. 700 • Indianapolis, IN 46204
Ph: 317-237-5050 • Fax: 317-237-5069www.usagym.org
COMMUNITY-BASED MULTISPORT COUNCILS
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) AAU National Headquaters
P.O. Box 22409 • Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Ph: (407) 934-7200 • Fax: (407) 934-7242
www.aausports.org
Shape America (Society of Health and Physical Educators)1900 Association Drive • Reston, VA 20191-1598
Ph: (703) 476-3400 • (800) 213-7193Fax: (703) 476-9527
www.shapeamerica.org
American Legion 700 North Pennsylvania Street
P.O. Box 1055 • Indianapolis, IN 46206 Ph: (317) 630-1200 • Fax: (317) 630-1223
www.legion.org
Boys and Girls Clubs of America 1275 West Peachtree Street, NE • Atlanta, GA 30309
Ph: (404) 815-5700 www.bgca.org • [email protected]
Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane • Irving, TX 75015-2079
Ph: (972) 580-2000 • Fax: (972) 580-7886 www.scouting.org • [email protected]
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Special Olympics Florida Sherry Wheelock, President
1915 Don Wickham Drive • Clermont, FL 34711 Ph: (352) 243-9536 • Fax: (352) 243-9568
www.specialolympicsflorida.org
United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA) Dave Bushland, President
1 Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Ph: (719) 630-0422 • Fax: (719) 630-0616
www.usaba.org
USA Deaf Sports Federation PO Box 22011 • Santa Fe, NM 87502
www.usdeafsports.org • [email protected]
U.S. Paralympics1 Olympic Plaza • Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Ph: (719) 632-5551 • Fax: (719) 866-2029www.usparalympics.org
U.S. Quad Rugby Association 248 S. Main Street, Suite 201 • Royal Oak, MI 48067
www.usqra.org • [email protected]
Wheelchair & Ambulatory Sports, USA P.O. Box 621023 • Littleton, CO 80162
Ph: (720) 412-7979 • Fax: 1-(866) 204-8918 www.wasusa.org • [email protected]
YMCA of the USA 101 North Wacker Drive • Chicago, IL 60606
Ph: (800) 872-9622 www.ymca.net • [email protected]
YWCA of the USA 2025 M St. NW, Suite 550 • Washington, DC 20036
Ph: (202) 467-0801 • Fax: (202) 467-0802 www.ywca.org • [email protected]
EDUCATION-BASED MULTISPORT COUNCILS
Florida High School Athletic Association 1801 NW 80th Boulevard • Gainesville, FL 32606
Ph: (352) 372-9551 • Fax: (352) 373-1528www.fhsaa.org
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 1200 Grand Boulevard • Kansas City, MO 64106
Ph: (816) 595-8000 • Fax: (816) 595-8200 www.naia.org
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) PO Box 6222 • 700 West Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222Ph: (317) 917-6222 • Fax: (317) 917-6888
www.ncaa.org
National Federation of State High School Associations P.O. Box 690 • Indianapolis, IN 46206
Ph: (317) 972-6900 • Fax: (317) 822-5700 www.nfhs.org
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 1631 Mesa Avenue • Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Ph: (719) 590-9788 • Fax: (719) 590-7324 www.njcaa.org
ARMED FORCES SPORTS
DOD Sports OfficeArmed Forces Sports Office
2455 Reynolds Road • Fort Sam HoustonSan Antonio, TX 78234
Ph: (210) 466-1335armedforcessports.defense.gov
ArmyHQ Army Sports
Fort Sam Houston • San Antonio, TX 78234Ph: (210) 295-2223
www.allarmysports.armymwr.com
Air ForceHQ AFSVA/SVPCL
2261 Hughes Ave., Ste 156 • Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852Ph: (210) 395-7354
www.myairforcelife.com • [email protected]
NavyCommander, Navy Installations Command
5720 Integrity Drive • Millington, TN 38055www.navyfitness.org
Marine CorpsHQ Marine Corps Sports/MCCS
Semper Fit and Exchange Services (MRS-2)3044 Catlin Avenue • Quantico, VA 22134
Ph: (703) 432-0251 • Toll Free: (866) 400-8753Fax: (703) 784-4125
Coast GuardCommunity Services Command
510 Independence Pkwy, Suite 500 • Chesapeake, VA 23320Ph: (757) 842-4928
[email protected]/mwr/sports/sports.asp
Palm Beach County Sports Commission1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 930
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 • 561.233.3180
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