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▲ SITE SELECTION GUIDE | SOUTH CAROLINA Search for CVBs, sports commissions & sports facilities at www.sportseventsmagazine.com CORA Situated on the South Carolina coastline, Charleston is perfect for sailing events. SOUTH CAROLINA Variety is the name of the game when it comes to South Carolina. Mountains, beaches, lakes and rivers can all be found in the Palmetto State, along with hundreds of world-renowned golf courses and state-of-the-art venues. "South Carolina offers so much variety in a relatively small area," said Marion Edmonds, tourism communications director for the South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism Agency. "Our mountains and our coast are only a few hours apart. And we have everything from the nation's most intact historic city, Charleston, to a vibrant active city that sits on the edge of the mountains, Greenville—and pretty much everything in between." Combine that with a great climate that allows for year-round opportunities for individual or organized sporting events and South Carolina pretty much has it all. What's Going On… Anderson Anderson is in northwest South Carolina about two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Anderson offers two lakes, Hartwell and Russell, which make the area an ideal spot for fishing tournaments. Hotel rooms: 1,500+ Major facilities: Anderson Motor Speedway features a three-eighths-mile paved oval track and grandstand seating for 4,500. Anderson Recreation Center is a 32,000-square-foot facility with two gyms. Anderson Sports Center boasts eight tennis courts, seven baseball/softball fields and three soccer fields. Hartwell 40 June 2013 Lake and Russell Lake each offer opportunities for angling, water sports, triathlons and boating. Contact: Visit Anderson, www.visitanderson.com. Charleston Charleston, the oldest city in the state, sits on South Carolina's southern coastline. In addition to state-of-the-art venues and the Kiawah Island Golf Resort's five championship golf courses designed by some of the game's leading architects, Charleston is rich in history and worldclass dining. Hotel rooms: 15,329; an additional 1,500 are planned. THE FIRST TEE Charleston was the site of America's first golf course and golf club. In 1786, the South Carolina Golf Club was established in what is now downtown Charleston. In fact, the term "green fee" is thought to have evolved from the membership fees paid by club members to maintain their course. Major facilities: Family Circle Tennis Center, a 32-acre tennis center with 17 tennis courts and a 10,200-seat stadium, opened in 2001 and has hosted USA Beach Tennis and the Davis Cup semifinals. Blackbaud Stadium is a ➤ www.sportseventsmagazine.com