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Dock Your Event In Stockton, California's Waterfront Venues L
ocated on the California Delta in Downtown Stockton (a stone's throw from an international sea-
port) are two world-class facilities ready to be home to world-class sporting events. The
Stockton
Arena opened in 2005 and located on the downtown waterfront adjacent to a new marina and hotel. While the
arena has been home to many team sports, including bas- ketball, indoor soccer and hockey, the 10,000-seat facility is emerging as a great location for dance, cheer, gymnas- tics and twirling events (Stockton
hosted the US Twirling Association US Trials in 2012 and will host the US National in 2014). The Arena is always looking for new challenges, too! Next door to the Stockton Arena is
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A Affiliate, the ballpark opened in 2004 and features 5,200 fixed seats, four luxury suites, two picnic areas, and an elevated club seating area. High school, college and travel ball
contact: WES RHEA
Executive Director Stockton CVB
wes@visitstockton.org
(877) 778-6258 or (209) 938-1551 www.StocktonSports.org
www.sportseventsmagazine.com
the Stockton Ballpark, locally known as Banner Island Ballpark. Home to the Stockton Ports and Oakland A's Single
clubs have all recently played at the park.
Stockton is also home to the University of the Pacific, which offers a wide variety of athletic facilities and plays host to games and tournaments year round.
The Stockton
Convention and Visitors Bureau strives to make California an affordable destina- tion for any size or type of event. The Bureau offers grants to sporting events giving your event the financial stability to ensure success. Their friendly staff will walk you through the process for any size of event, from major event bid fees to small event spon- sorship. ■