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Lafayette-West Lafayette Lafayette and West Lafayette are located in west-central Indiana and are just across the Wabash River from one another. The area is home to Purdue University. "Being a community with a major research universi- ty, [there is] an entire culture devoted to science, health and well-being," said Amanda Gordon, sports marketing and recreation manager for the Lafayette-West
Lafayette CVB. Hotel rooms: 2,200 Hotel tax: 12 percent Fields & facilities: 14 softball fields, 14
baseball fields, 26 basketball courts, 17 pools, 88 tennis courts, 33 soccer fields,
Parkview Field in Fort Wayne is the #1 Minor League Stadium in the United States, according to Stadium Journey Magazine.
composed of approximately 550 square miles of cities, towns and rural farmland. The county has more than 100 lakes, including the state's largest and deepest
natural lake. Hotel rooms: 500+ Hotel tax: 12 percent Fields & facilities: Approximately 13
baseball/softball diamonds; 15 soccer fields; an indoor track; and multiple bas- ketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis
courts and golf courses. Contact: Kosciusko County CVB,
www.livewellinthemoment.com. Bloomington
South-central Indiana's Bloomington plays host to a variety of sporting events, from track and field to diving and cycling. "Indiana University sets Bloomington apart from every other destination," said Eric Marvin, director of sports develop- ment for the Hoosier Sports Corporation. "Visitors love to explore the culturally rich community that has developed as a result
of the university's presence." Hotel rooms: 1,700 Hotel tax rate: 12 percent Fields & facilities: Six baseball fields,
35 basketball courts, two diving wells, two field hockey fields, eight football fields, four golf courses, five pools, two rowing courses, 16 soccer fields, 18 softball fields,
42 July 2012 42 tennis courts, and five track and field
facilities. Convention center: The 21,800-square- foot Bloomington Convention Center is located downtown within easy walking distance of the Indiana University campus and numerous entertainment options. The center is connected to the 117-room
Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Contact: Hoosier Sports Corporation,
www.hoosiersports.org. South Shore
South Shore is in northwest Indiana and along the Lake Michigan coastline. The area has hosted events such as the Indoor Track & Field National Championships, the National Softball Association Girls' Fast Pitch B World Series, and the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. "We manage our own online housing
system. And we have a social media direc- tor who builds websites and Facebook pages for event organizers," said Jason Sands, director of sports development for
South Shore Sports. Hotel rooms: 4,200+ Hotel tax: 12 percent Fields & facilities: 28 basketball courts, more than 40 baseball and softball fields,
and an Olympic-sized pool. Contact: South Shore Sports, www.southshoresports.org.
two volleyball courts and 10 golf courses. Contact: Lafayette-West Lafayette CVB, www.homeofpurdue.com.
Hamilton County
Hamilton County is located minutes from Indianapolis and is composed of eight towns: Arcadia, Atlanta, Carmel, Cicero, Fishers, Noblesville, Sheridan and Westfield. Hamilton is one of the fastest- growing counties in the country and has hosted the CABA World Series, AAU National Championship, NSA World
Series and BMW Championship. Hotel rooms: 3,000 Hotel tax: 12 percent In the works: Grand Park is a planned
350-acre development in Westfield that will feature a range of championship-level outdoor facilities for baseball, softball, soc- cer, football, rugby, field hockey and lacrosse. A multi-purpose indoor facility
will also be on site. Contact: Hamilton County Sports Authority, www.hamiltoncounty sports.com.
Evansville The state's third largest city, Evansville is situated in southwest Indiana along the Ohio River and has hosted the Veterans Invitational Soccer Tournament, Indiana State's Challenge and Presidents Cup Tournaments, and the PGA Nationwide Golf Tournament. The city is home to the largest urban forest in the state, 190 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, nature trails, and wildlife.
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