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Sioux Falls: Score big somewhere fresh. Somewhere exciting.

South Dakota’s largest city is a mecca for sports events from youth to collegiate and semi-professional. As a mid-size market, conveniently located in the Midwest, Sioux Falls offers premier indoor and outdoor sports venues that offer easy access to lodging, dining, retail and unique fan experiences. Driving or flying is easy for teams, families and […]

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Arkansas’s Winning Ways

Successful tournaments and sporting events are right at home in The Natural State. With the perfect combination of fields and facilities, plus plenty to see and do when the games are over, Arkansas is where teams and their families make winning memories.   Arkansas is an ideal location for every kind of sport, indoor and […]

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Arlington, Texas: Where Sports Champions are Crowned

Arlington, Texas, is where champions are crowned! Super Bowls, national championships, buzzer beaters, and goal-line stands that live forever. Miracles and history are made in Arlington at some of the biggest sports venues on earth. Most know these iconic sports cathedrals from the games being broadcast into living rooms and bars across the nation. However, […]

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Elevate Your Game in Irvine, California

Plan your next tournament in Irvine, California! Irvine, SoCal’s hub, is ideally located in Orange County and situated within five miles of iconic beaches and within 15 miles of famous theme parks. Extend your stay in Irvine and combine sports with leisure activities. Great Expectations If you haven’t hosted your tournament at Great Park, it’s […]

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Greater Ontario – Where Athletes Feel Connected, Challenged and Rewarded

Greater Ontario, California is where it’s happening. Not only have these cities become the ultimate destination for meeting planners who prioritize an incredible value, but Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga offer access to myriad amenities for lodging, dining and exploration capped with enviable sunshine 300 days out of the year. Located less than 2 miles from […]

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Plan Your Victory in Columbia, S.C.

Tradition and tomorrow pair perfectly in Columbia, the heart of South Carolina. It’s a modern city where stately buildings buzz with new businesses and centuries-old sites give rise to fresh perspectives. It’s a creative hub in the midst of surrounding natural beauty, offering big-city amenities and a small-town feel. You’ll find that Columbia, S.C. has […]

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Martha McKee Open swim meet at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, May 20, 2022.

Get Your Championship Started in Charlotte

In Charlotte, North Carolina, take a closer look at a destination that blends a compact, walkable footprint with vibrant amenities in an ever-evolving cityscape. Home to the Charlotte Convention Center, the nation’s sixth busiest airport with hundreds of direct flights, and a wide variety of one-of-a-kind sporting venues invite planners to explore this dynamic sports […]

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Memorable Sports Events Start with the Carolina Coastal Experience

There are many locations for hosting sports events in the Carolinas but only one offers the quintessential Carolina Coastal Experience — Wilmington, N.C., and Island Beaches Wilmington and our island beaches have hosted many diverse events filled with good times and record-breaking participation. Our welcoming year-round weather, breathtaking beaches and bustling riverfront are fan favorites.Encounter […]

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Arkansas — The Natural Choice for Sports

Successful tournaments and sporting events are right at home in The Natural State. With the perfect combination of fields and facilities, plus plenty to see and do when the games are over, Arkansas is where teams and their families make winning memories. Whether you’re looking to host a bike race in the mountain biking capital […]

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Sports Are Everywhere in Greenville, East Carolina

Greenville is a growing university-medical city, and hub of educational, economic, and cultural activity in Eastern North Carolina, and without a doubt a sports loving and supporting community with unrivaled spirit! Greenville is now the host of the Little League Softball World Series at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park, welcoming teams and families from […]

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