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SOUTHWEST • TEXAS
Destination
AMARILLO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce/CVC
Phone: (806) 374-1497 / Fax: (806) 373-3909
Toll Free: (800) 692-1338
Email: Tina@VisitAmarilloTX.com
Website: www.VisitAmarilloTX.com
Contact: Tina Brohlin, Dir. of Convention Sales/Sports
Sport
# of Fields
Lighted
Lgst. #
Contig.
Fields
Youth
BASEBALL
29
25
4
19
SOFTBALL
24
16
4
# of Fields
Lgst. Seating Cap.
H.S. College Bleacher Stadium
7
Dist. Between
2 Farthest
Fields (mi.)
500
7,500
15
3
16
1
250
500
# of Metro
Area Rooms
Map
Location
5,500
15
N5
Comments: Amarillo is Sports! Amarillo Rick Husband International Airport with the newest passenger terminal in the state of Texas & service from SOUTHWEST, American, Continental & United, makes Amarillo an easy fly-in
destination. Plus, centrally located in the US the intersections of I-40 & I-27, Amarillo is a great place for driving competitors to meet in the middle. Over 5,000 hotel rooms to suit any brand or budget preference & easy access to
all sporting facilities completes the package! Amarillo, where QUALITY meets AFFORDABILITY! Come play in Amarillo! (806) 342-2008, www.visitamarillotx.com.
ARLINGTON
Experience Arlington
Phone: (817) 704-7669 / Fax: (817) 265-5640
Toll Free: (800) 433-5374
Email: Matt@ExperienceArlington.org
Website: www.experiencearlington.org
Contact: Matt Wilson, Dir. of Sports & National Accounts
BEAUMONT
Beaumont CVB
Phone: (409) 880-3749 / Fax: (409) 880-3750
Toll Free: (800) 392-4401
Email: fwillard@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Website: www.beaumontcvb.com/sports
Contact: Freddie Willard, Director of Sales
BASEBALL
21
13
SOFTBALL
18
16
BASEBALL
13
24
24
1,500
13
13
SOFTBALL
20
6,600
R7
3,700
U11
1,000
12
1
12
3,500
2,000
5
Comments: Beaumont has the venues & expertise to host competitions, conferences & world class events. With 3,700 sleeping rooms, exceptional facilities & outstanding CVB services, weʼre the best choice for your sporting
event. Bring it to Beaumont!
FORD PARK EVENT CENTER
Phone: (409) 951-5400
Fax: (409) 951-5429
Toll Free: (877) 266-6939
Email: charliegibbs@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.fordpark.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ford-Park
Twitter: @FordPark
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fordpark
YouTube: www.youtube.com/FordParkEventCenter
Contact: Charlie Gibbs, Sports Sales
BASEBALL
12
12
12
SOFTBALL
12
12
12
12
200
12
4
2,400
200
2,400
4,000
U11
Comments: One of the finest youth baseball/softball facilities in the country, Ford Fields hosts over 30 regional, state & national tournaments each year. With 12 championship-caliber fields, all-weather infields & a 120-space
RV resort within foul ball reach, it is the best choice! SEE AD ON PAGE 47
BRENHAM
BRENHAM/WASHINGTON COUNTY CVB
Phone: (979) 836-3696
Fax: (866) 929-7608
Toll Free: (888) BRENHAM
Email: cdahlquist@ci.brenham.tx.us
Website: www.visitbrenhamtexas.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/
city-of-brenham-parks-recreation/472995712730598
Contact: Crystal Dahlquist, Recreation Coordinator
BASEBALL
8
8
SOFTBALL
8
6
8
2
7
162
1
1,500
262
1.6
500
R11
1.2
Comments: Brenhamʼs system of sports fields offers first-class facilities for visiting sports teams & sports tournaments. Enjoy small town ambiance & neighborliness in the green rolling hills of Central Texas. Brenham is
conveniently located midway between Houston & Austin on Hwy. 290. SEE AD ON PAGE 44
Linda Anderson Park
Phone: (979) 836-3695
Website: www.visitbrenhamtexas.com
COLLEGE STATION
Bryan-College Station CVB
Phone: (979) 260-9898, ext. 113 / Fax: (979) 260-9800
Toll Free: (800) 777-8292
Email: dominique@bcscvb.org
Website: www.visitaggieland.com
Contact: Dominique Powell, Destination Sales - Sports
BASEBALL
4
BASEBALL
12
11
6
SOFTBALL
25
19
5
R11
9
2
750
7,053
8
1
20
1
400
1,750
3,400
8
R10
Comments: Howdy! Welcome to Aggieland! Let the BCSCVB assist you with your next sports event. Whether you need assistance with event planning, housing or venues, call our experienced staff. Let us share our first-class
facilities to accommodate baseball, soccer, softball, track/field, football, basketball, tennis, swimming & so much more.
LUBBOCK
VISIT LUBBOCK INC.
Phone: (806) 747-5232
Fax: (806) 747-1419
Toll Free: (800) 692-4035
Email: scott@visitlubbock.org
Website: www.lubbocksports.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lubbocksports
Twitter: @lubbocksports
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ComeVisitLubbock
Contact: Scott Harrison, Sports Director
BASEBALL
30
30
4
SOFTBALL
25
25
4
23
5
23
2
varies
varies
20
2
varies
varies
5,072
20
N6
Comments: Lubbock, Texas is the place to host your next sporting event, and if youʼre searching for unrivaled hospitality, look no further than Lubbock Sports. If you would like to learn more about how Lubbock Sports can help
you host a sporting event or tournament, please call (806) 747-5232 or go to www.visitlubbock.org/sports. SEE AD ON PAGE 51
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