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MIDWEST • IOWA, KANSAS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA
Destination
Sport
# of Fields
Lighted
Lgst. #
Contig.
Fields
Youth
BASEBALL
22
15
1
12
SOFTBALL
17
13
4
# of Fields
Lgst. Seating Cap.
H.S. College Bleacher Stadium
Dist. Between
2 Farthest
Fields (mi.)
# of Metro
Area Rooms
Map
Location
IOWA
Team Iowa
Phone: (515) 699-3460 / Fax: (515) 244-9757
Website: www.teamiowasports.org
CEDAR RAPIDS
Cedar Rapids Area CVB
Phone: (319) 398-5009, ext. 125 / Fax: (319) 398-5089
Toll Free: (800) 735-5557
Email: marylee@cedar-rapids.com
Website: www.cedar-rapids.com
Contact: Mary Lee Malmberg, Dir. of Sports Tourism
7
500
2
15
2
5,300
300
11
2,960
M9
5,200
K12
8
Comments: Cedar Rapids is located one hourʼs drive from the Field of Dreams movie site.
KANSAS
Kansas Travel & Tourism Division
Phone: (785) 296-5403
Website: www.travelks.com
OVERLAND PARK
OVERLAND PARK SPORTS ALLIANCE
Phone: (913) 491-0123, ext. 324
Fax: (913) 491-0015
Toll Free: (800) 262-7275
Email: jstine@overlandpark
sportsalliance.com
Website: www.overlandpark
sportsalliance.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/visitoverlandpark
Twitter: @visitop
YouTube: www.youtube.com/opcvb
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/visitop
Contact: Justin Stine, Director, Sports Alliance
BASEBALL
58
44
SOFTBALL
61
1
19
57
1
61
15
Comments: Located in the Kansas City area, Overland Park provides sports events organizers the perfect blend of metropolitan amenities & suburban hospitality along with the nationʼs finest athletic facilities. We feature 36
hotels & a brand new entertainment district opening in 2014. Overland Park - The Heart of Awesome. SEE AD ON PAGE 17
TOPEKA
Visit Topeka Inc.
Phone: (785) 234-1030 / Fax: (785) 234-8282
Toll Free: (800) 235-1030
Email: jennifer@visittopeka.com
Website: www.VisitTopeka.com
Contact: Jennifer Muse, Sports Sales Manager
BASEBALL
14
12
4
SOFTBALL
24
16
4
6
3
1
3,500
1
6+
3,500
500
10
3,000
10
Comments: Big time facilities & affordability make Topeka the perfect choice for your next event. Your athletes & families will appreciate Topekaʼs central location. Olympic softball, USA Swimming, national softball, regional
soccer & wrestling are just a few events that chose Topeka. Call (800) 235-1030 for details or go to www.VisitTopeka.com. Topeka - Game Day. Everyday.
MICHIGAN
GRAND RAPIDS
WEST MICHIGAN SPORTS COMMISSION
Phone: (616) 233-3560, ext. 3561
Fax: (616) 459-0562
Email: mguswiler@westmisports.com
Website: www.westmisports.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
WestMichiganSportsCommission
Twitter: @westmisports
Contact: Mike Guswiler, President
BASEBALL
49
20
8
SOFTBALL
42
13
9
15
31
3
3,000
3
39
800
10,000
20
7,000
Q7
20
Comments: The Art Van Sports Complex will be every playerʼs & fanʼs dream with 12 ball fields, a Championship Field with covered grandstands, concessions & event a Miracle Field for plays with disabilities. It will be the first
of its kind in West Michigan. Call us today to be part of the excitement! SEE AD ON PAGE 19
GREAT LAKES BAY REGION
Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region CVB
Phone: (989) 752-7164, ext. *224 / Fax: (989) 752-6642
Toll Free: (800) 444-9979
Email: wscott@visitgreatlakesbay.com
Website: www.visitgreatlakesbay.org
Contact: Wendy J. Scott, Director of Sports Marketing
BASEBALL
31
6
SOFTBALL
60
2
9
8
20
58
2
5,500
2
R7
1,300
K7
15
Comments: Affordable, convenient & youth friendly destination. Your spot, whatever your sport! Hosted 2012 International Softball Congress. www.visitgreatlakesbay.org
MINNESOTA
Explore Minnesota Tourism
Phone: (651) 757-1854 / Fax: (651) 296-7095
Website: www.exploreminnesota.com
MANKATO/NORTH MANKATO
Visit Mankato
Phone: (507) 385-6663 / Fax: (507) 345-8376
Toll Free: (800) 657-4733
Email: janderson@visitmankatomn.com
Website: www.visitmankatomn.com
Contact: Josh Anderson, Event Sales Dir.
BASEBALL
13
4
6
SOFTBALL
27
13
6
6
4
2
2
125
2
500
2,000
4
5
Comments: Nestled in the scenic Minnesota River Valley, just 70 miles south of the Twin Cities, Greater Mankato is an ideal destination for both softball & baseball tournaments. With a brand new 6-field youth baseball complex
& a premier 6-field softball complex, we are ready to welcome your tournament to Greater Mankato!
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