SportsEvents Magazine

SEP 2015

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www.sportseventsmagazine.com September 2015 47 With waterways like the Chesapeake Bay, direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, beaches, historical attractions and a mid- Atlantic location, Maryland is a frequent host of sports like lacrosse, soccer, softball, basketball and fshing. "Maryland is a premier sports destination," said Terry Hasseltine, executive director of Maryland Sports. "We offer great accessibility no matter what mode of transportation you choose, tremendous venues for sports of all types, fantastic partners to work with (TEAM Maryland), a temperate climate and dedicated state sports commission, Maryland Sports." n Contact: www.marylandsports.us See Ad On Page 52 Search for CVBs, sports commissions & sports facilities at www.sportseventsmagazine.com Maryland's Sports Events Scene… S I T E S E L E C T I O N G U I D E : M A R Y L A N D t Beach Volleyball in Ocean City Maryland Annapolis The historic and scenic city of Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, sits on the Chesapeake Bay and is part of the Baltimore-Washington metro area. The city hosts lacrosse, football, soccer, BMX racing, softball and baseball, among other sports. Hotel rooms: 11,000 Major facilities: Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium seats 34,000 and has event space available. The city offers 114 softball and baseball felds, 17 artifcial turf felds, an Olympic BMX facility and Olympic swimming facility. Contact: Annapolis & Anne Arundel County CVB, www.VisitAnnapolis.org. See Ad On Page 49 Baltimore Baltimore is within a day's drive of one-quarter of the nation's population and is home to a Major League Baseball team and an NFL football team that plays in stadiums in the heart of downtown, as well as three museums dedicated specifcally to sports history. The combination makes the harbor front city an attractive destination for hosting sports and fun activities. Hotel rooms: 9,000 Major facilities: Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a 45,971-seat base- ball stadium. M&T; Bank Stadium is a 71,000-seat football stadium that can also host soccer. The Baltimore Arena offers 11,000 permanent seats on three levels with temporary seating available on the foor. Convention center: The Baltimore Convention Center has 300,000 square feet of contiguous space. The facility has hosted many indoor volleyball, fencing, cheerleading and dance competitions. Contact: Visit Baltimore, www.baltimore.org. ► Tallest Waterfall Natural scenic beauty can be found at Muddy Creek Falls, Maryland's highest waterfall. The height of the falls is 53 feet and is the result of the Muddy Creek falling into the gorge carved out by the Youghiogheny River. n Garret County Chamber of Commerce

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