SportsEvents Magazine

OCT 2015

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www.SportsEventsMagazine.com 2016 Baseball/Softball Sourcebook 15 Lgst. # Contig. F ields # of Fields Y outh H.S. College Lgst. Seating Cap. Bleacher Stadium Dist. Between 2 Farthest F ields (mi.) # of Metro Area Rooms M ap Location # of Fields Lighted S port Destination Mid Atlantic • Maryland t B ALTIMORE Visit Baltimore BASEBALL 19 4 9 16 2 1 250 46,000 8 11,700+ K12 Phone: (410) 659-8358 / Fax: (410) 727-2308 Toll Free: (877) BALTIMORE SOFTBALL 8 3 5 5 3 100 5 Email: aoconnor@baltimore.org Website: www.baltimore.org C ontact: Alexis O'Connor, National Sales Mgr., Sports Comments: Baltimore is a major-league town not just because the Orioles call it home. Baltimore has everything an event rights holder could wish for, a planner could hope for a tourist could dream of. The amenities o ffered in Baltimore make it an ideal location for your next sporting event. Proud TEAM Maryland Partner. BEL AIR V isit Harford!, Inc. BASEBALL 37 6 9 35 1 400 6,300 22 2,800 K12 Phone: (410) 752-6926 / Fax: (410) 879-8043 Toll Free: (888) 544-4695 SOFTBALL 29 4 9 29 200 22 E mail: greg@visitharford.com Website: www.visitharford.com Contact: Greg Pizzuto, Exec. Dir. Comments: Just 25 miles north of Baltimore, visit a lighthouse, cross a covered bridge, tour a topiary garden, experience Ripken Stadium, hike to a waterfall, play Maryland's best golf more! In Harford County, there is some thing for everyone to love! Proud TEAM Maryland Partner. ELLICOTT CITY Howard County Tourism & Promotion BASEBALL 41 18 8 41 75 21 3,000+ J12 P hone: (410) 313-1903 / Fax: (410) 313-1902 Toll Free: (800) 288-8747 SOFTBALL 35 14 6 35 50 21 Email: sarah@visithowardcounty.com W ebsite: www.visithowardcounty.com Contact: Sarah Kurtanich, Digital Mktg. Mgr. C omments: Ideally located between the Nation's Capital Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Howard County is the strategic location of choice for your next event. Here we offer affordable venues memorable experiences, 20 minutes from Washington, D.C. Baltimore beltways, 20 minutes from BWI Airport. Proud TEAM Maryland Partner. F REDERICK Visit Frederick County BASEBALL 30 16 5 25 2 3 500 5,500 32 2,000 J12 Phone: (301) 600-4050 / Fax: (301) 600-4044 Toll Free: (800) 999-3613 SOFTBALL 24 12 5 22 2 100 32 Email: bbickerton@fredco-md.net Website: www.visitfrederick.org C ontact: Becky Bickerton, CTA, Dir. of Sales/Mktg. Comments: Frederick County, Maryland, is conveniently located less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore nearby Gettysburg, Antietam Harpers Ferry. Scenic byways lead to wineries, orchards, recreational o pportunities Civil War heritage. Here visitors can find historic vibrant towns that offer unique shopping, world-class dining abundant tour options. Proud TEAM Maryland Partner. HAGERSTOWN H agerstown/Washington County CVB BASEBALL 5 3 2 2 2 200 4,600 10 2,300 I12 Phone: (301) 791-3246 / Fax: (301) 791-2601 Email: Audrey@visithagerstown.com SOFTBALL 15 5 4 13 2 200 14 Website: www.marylandmemories.com Contact: Audrey Vargason, CTA, Dir. of Sales Comments: Washington County is known for its rich history. Located in the crossroads of the Civil War, it is home to South Mountain State Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield the July 1863 Battle of Hagerstown. Proud TEAM Maryland Partner. LA PLATA Charles County Government, Office of Tourism BASEBALL 31 15 10 22 8 1 100 4,200 15 1,160+ K14 Phone: (301) 396-5839 / Fax: (301) 885-1311 Toll Free: (800) 766-3386 SOFTBALL 33 17 10 33 50 18 Email: morgant@charlescounty.org Website: www.charlescountymd.gov/tourism Contact: Tim Morgan, Chief of Tourism Special Events Comments: Meet Charles County you'll meet the very best of Maryland, right in the middle of Washington, Baltimore Richmond. Experience Maryland culture, food history - without having to drive across the bay - and have easy access to the attractions of our nation's capital. Proud TEAM Maryland Partner. LARGO Prince George's County CVB BASEBALL 6 5 3 3 2 200 10,000 17 10,000+ K13 Phone: (301) 925-9314 / Email: csmith@co.pg.mg.us Website: www.visitprincegeorges.com SOFTBALL 17 15 5 14 3 100 1,200 20 Contact: Carl Smith, Mktg. Mgr. Comments: Make Prince George's County, Maryland, your "field of dreams." Located at the heart of the Washington D.C. metro area, Prince George's is home to an array of outstanding venues playing fields conducive for amateur, collegiate professional sports. Home to the University of Maryland Baysox Minor League Baseball. Proud TEAM Maryland Partner. LEONARDTOWN St. Mary's County Division of Tourism BASEBALL 20 6 4 1,100+ K14 Phone: (301) 475-4200, ext. 1403 Fax: (301) 475- 4414 SOFTBALL 15 3 Website: www.visitstmarysmd.com OCEAN CITY Ocean City Tourism BASEBALL 3 3 3 3 160 60 ft. 10,500+ M14 Phone: (410) 289-8181 / Fax: (410) 289-0058 Toll Free: (800) 626-2326 SOFTBALL 3 3 3 3 140 60 ft. Email: dabbott@ococean.com Website: www.ococean.com Contact: Donna Abbott, Director Comments: Ocean City scores big when it comes to hosting baseball softball tournaments. Play ball in a beautiful park setting then enjoy a 10-mile beach, world-famous boardwalk, great restaurants attractions. This mid- Atlantic destination keeps players their families entertained on off the field. Proud TEAM Maryland Partner.

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