SportsEvents is edited for those who plan tournaments or other sports events.
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▼ SITE SELECTION GUIDE | NORTH CAROLINA BY PAIGE TOWNLEY Search for CVBs, sports commissions & sports facilities at www.sportseventsmagazine.com The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is situated on MUST Hatteras Island SEE ! in North Carolina's Outer Banks. The lighthouse, which has been in use for more than 100 years, stands 208 feet tall and is the tallest brick lighthouse in the country. Visitors can climb the 268 steps to the top to witness a view of the national seashore. www.nps.gov/ caha1904 Cabarrus County CVB LIGHTING THE WAY FOR A CENTURY Charlotte Motor Speedway in Cabarrus County NORTH CAROLINA W hether you're looking for mountains, beaches or anything between, it can all be found in North Carolina. "We boast the highest mountains on the East Coast, more than 300 miles of pristine coastline, vibrant cities, quaint small towns, rich culture, heritage and art, as well as exciting sports events," said Wit Tuttell, director of tourism marketing for the NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development. A partner of the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports See ad on Development, the North Carolina pg. 39 Sports Association (sportsnc) is an initiative composed of 33 small and large communities in the state. "We meet quarterly to share best practices through educational programming and also partner with the NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development on several projects including the website," said Brian Ambuehl, chairman of the association and sports sales manager for the Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). "In the spirit of cooperation among our statewide membership, we support each other in every way possible to solicit sports-related tourism to North Carolina," he said. What's Going On… Burlington/Alamance County Centrally located in North Carolina is Burlington/Alamance County. The area has hosted events from regional weekend tournaments to national events. "With facilities for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, disc golf and much more, we are the perfect location for your next event," said Robert Cox, vice president of the Burlington/Alamance County CVB. Hotel rooms: 1,600 Venues: Nine baseball fields, 16 softball fields, nine soccer fields, 12 tennis courts, www.sportseventsmagazine.com two pools, 12 golf courses, three disc golf courses and a BMX track. Contact: Burlington/ See ad on Alamance County CVB, pg. 36 www.visitalamance.com. Cabarrus County Cabarrus County, in south-central North Carolina, is composed of numerous municipalities, including Concord, the largest city in the county. The county boasts numerous facilities for any sport, as well as worldclass golf courses, such as The Club at Irish Creek, which was rated the #30 Best Residential Course in America by Golfweek in 2010, said Michael Applegate, senior vice president of sales and service for the Cabarrus County CVB. Hotel rooms: 2,791 Venues: 27 baseball/softball fields, 25 soccer/lacrosse fields, 24 tennis courts, four golf courses and a 47,120-square-foot indoor basketball and volleyball training facility that can also accommodate wrestling, cheerleading, table tennis and dance competitions. ➤ February 2013 33