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Welcome Sports Fans!Anderson County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a region of South Carolina known as The Upstate. We’re just two hours from Atlanta & Charlotte on Interstate 85. We offer sports groups the facilities & services of a larger city, coupled with the value and friendliness of a small town. Whatever the size of your group, you’ll be competing in a destination that truly appreciates and values your business.
Whether its softball, soccer, baseball or basketball, Anderson has the facility to meet your needs. Great facilities combined with our beautiful mountain-lakes setting will insure that every participant has a memorable experience.
In Anderson the fun doesn’t end when the whistle blows. Interested in a golf outing? We have 11 courses ready to welcome you. Bring the family and have a vacation after your event. Our destination has it all: some of the best shopping in South Carolina; great restaurants of every cuisine & style; 56,000 acres of water in the form of Lake Hartwell; waterfalls & great hiking areas; history & heritage sites; agri-tourism sites and much more.
The Anderson Convention & Visitors Bureau is committed to making your event a success. We offer a variety of free services and put our game face on for groups. Just give us a call at 877.282.4650 or e-mail sales@visitanderson.com and we’ll go to work for you.
Free ServicesWe know planning a sports tournament is a big job. In order to assist you, the Anderson CVB is delighted to offer the following complimentary services:
• Contacting our sports facilities and hotels on your behalf to ascertain availability, costs, hotel room rates, and set-up room blocks.
• Photos and editorial copy for registration and program booklets.
• Bid proposals, presentations and research.
• Sponsorship assistance.
• Volunteer registration assistance during your peak registration times.
• Assistance planning spouse tours and off-site events.
• Anderson Visitor Guides for your registration packet.
• Referrals to companies in our area providing whatever service you need.
• Assistance in generating news media coverage of your event.
• Assistance in writing news releases on your event.
• Arranging for community leaders (mayor, county admini-strator, etc.) to welcome your group to the Anderson area.
Need something not on this list? Just ask-we hate to say no!Just give us a call at 877.282.4650
Facts and FiguresLocation: Northwest corner of South Carolina.
Oldest Town: Pendleton, founded circa 1790.
County Seat: Anderson. Nickname: “The Electric City” Anderson native, William Whitner, discovered how to transport electricity through cable allowing it to be carried long distances.
Population: Anderson County, 183,740. City of Anderson, 25,514.
Elevation and Land Mass: Anderson County, 764 feet above sea level. 777 square miles.
Climate Averages: Annual temp 61.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Average rainfall 45.89 inches. 248 sunny days per year.
Number of Hotel Rooms: 1,400.
Average Annual Visitation: 1,113,663.
Colleges and Universities: Clemson University, Anderson University, Tri-County Technical College.
Major Highways: 37 miles of frontage along Interstate 85, 30 miles south of I-385 and 50 miles south of I-26.
Airports: Greenville/Spartanburg International (45 minutes from downtown Anderson), Hartsfield International - Atlanta (2 hours), Charlotte Douglass International (2 hours), Anderson Regional Airport.
Local Sports OrganizationsBowlingAnderson USBC
Southeast Bowling Association
Canoe/KayakTeam Ron Bo, Slalom, Whitewater, Rodeo
College/UniversityAnderson University
Clemson University
Tri County Technical College
CyclingClemson Area Mountain Bike Club
Electric City Cycling Club
Flag FootballUnited Carolina Flag Football League
GymnasticsElectric City Gymnastics
HorseshoesHonea Path Horseshoe Club
Marital ArtsUnited States Ishinryu Karate Association
RowingClemson University Rowing Association
Clemson University Varsity Women’s Rowing
SailingWestern Carolina Sailing Club
SoccerAnderson Soccer Academy
Burning Hills Soccer Club
Clemson Area Soccer Club
SwimmingAnderson Swim Club
Clemson Aquatic Team
TennisBelton Tennis Association
SC Tennis Hall of Fame
Track and FieldAnderson Road Runners
D 3 Striders
Upstate Triathlon
VolleyballClemson Foothills Volleyball Club
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Baseball/Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Equestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Horseshoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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We’re CloserThan You Think...Atlanta, GA 124 miles
Charlotte, NC 133 miles
Charleston, SC 244 miles
Columbia, SC 134 miles
Knoxville, TN 202 miles
Myrtle Beach, SC 278 miles
Anderson Area YMCALocated at Ducworth – Tucker Sports Complex off Hwy 81 North.201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621864 716-6283
• 1 Field• Portable Bleachers• Illuminated• Score Board
Contact: Pete Murphy – Athletic DirectorFax: 864-716-6265E-mail: aaymca@btitelecom.net
City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department1107 North Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29625864-231-2232
• 1 Field• Seating• Illuminated• Score Board
Contact: Willis Lee or Angie WatkinsFax: 864-375-2006E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com
FootballBelton Middle School102 Cherokee Road, Belton, SC 29627864-338-6595
• 1 Field• Seating for 400• Not Currently Illuminated Lights to be added in the near future.
Contact: Rusty CloningerFax: 864-338-3301
Parker Bowie Athletic ComplexPO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655864-348-6191
• 2 Fields• Bleachers• Illuminated• 250 Parking Spaces
Contact: Nakia DavisE-mail: ndavis@peoplesbanksc.com
Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008
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Anderson Area YMCA201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621864-716-6273
Lap Pool• 8 Lanes, 6’ Deep, 4’ Shallow• Indoor• Seating for 325• Locker Rooms• Starting Blocks• Water Temperature – 84 degrees
Therapy Pool• 3.5’ Shallow, 5’ Deep• Seating for 154• Locker Rooms• Water Temperature – 90 degrees
Contact: Terry TrammellFax: 864-716-6265E-mail: terryt@bitelecom.net
Chiquola PoolPO Box 355, Honea Path, SC 29654864-369-0028
• Olympic Size• Outdoor• Locker Rooms
Contact: Jason Rhodes
Cobb’s Glen Country Club2201 Cobb’s Way, Anderson, SC 29621864-226-0458
• 5 Lanes, 25 Meters, 5’ Deep• Outdoor• Seating for 100• Locker Rooms• Diving Board
Contact: Russ Tisdale, GMFax: 864-226-0727E-mail: russelt@cobbsglen.com
AquaticsHudgens Swim Center710 Burdine Road. Anderson, SC 29621864-260-5170
• 8 Lanes, 25 Meters• Indoor• Bleachers• Locker Rooms• 2 Slides in 10’ Deep Diving Pool• 7 Starting Blocks• Manual Timing System• 1.5’ Deep Wading Pool• Outdoor Picnic Area
Contact: Steve WycoffFax: 864-260-1739
Town of PelzerBox 427, Pelzer, SC 29669864-314-4415
• 5 Lanes, 50 Meters• Outdoor• Locker Room
Contact: Jan Lufkin
Sheppard Swim Center1115 Cornelia Road, Anderson, SC 29621864-260-5170
• 8 Lanes, 25 Meters• Indoor• Bleachers• Locker Rooms• One Spring Board in 10’ Deep Diving Pool• 7 Starting Blocks• Manual Timing System• Splash Zone and 1.5’ Deep Wading Pool
Contact: Steve WycoffFax: 864-260-1739
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Broadway Lake864-296-1506
• 300 Acres• Boat Launch: McFalls Landing• Fish Type: Crappie, Bream, Large Mouth Bass
Contact: Chief Bill Striewing
LakeLake Hartwell PO Box 278, Hartwell, GA 30643888-893-0678
• 56,000 Acres • 962 Miles of Shoreline• Big Water Marina 864-226-3339• Portman Marina 864-287-3211• Fish Type: Crappie, Bream, Large Mouth Bass, Hybrid Bass, Striped Bass, Catfish
Contact: Tanya Grant, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Boulevard Lanes4140 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC 29621231-8672
• 40 Lanes• Automatic Scoring• Lockers• Pro-Shop• Canteen• 200 Parking Spaces• Play Room• Arcade• Meeting space, 4 party rooms.• Vending machines and snack bar
Bowling
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Honea Path Horse Shoe ClubPO Box 297, Honea Path, SC 29654864-369-1532
Horseshoes
Anderson Motor Speedway313 Irby Road, Williamston, SC 29697864-882-0220
Racing
• Track Length: 3/8 Mile Oval• Paved Asphalt• Grandstand Seating for 4,500• 20 Events Per Season, March – October Hosts 6 Divisions of Competition: Late
Model Stocks, B Mini Stocks, C Mini Stocks, Bm Modified, Renegades, 600 Racing Legends
• Trackside Parking For 500• VIP Tower Accommodates 200
People. • Pit Accommodates 600. • Other Events Hosted Include
Monster Truck Shows, Tractor Pulls, Motorcycle Club Events and Auto Displays.
Contact: Sylvia PorterFax: 864-882-0221E-mail: sporter@nctv.com. Web Site: www.andersonmotorspeedway.com
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• 24 Courts• South Carolina’s
Largest Horseshoe Facility
Contact: Billy Rumsey
Basketball
• Lockers• Showers• Concessions
City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department 1107 North Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29625864-231-2232
• 2 Indoor Courts• 6 Outdoor Courts at D.B. Walker Park• 4 Indoor Volleyball Courts• Seats
Contact: Willis Lee or Angie WatkinsFax: 864-375-2006E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com
Civic Center of Anderson, Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625(864) 260-4800
• 1 Portable Indoor Court• Seating for 2,500• Score board
Recently refurbished portable parquet basketball floor. Scoreboards and shot clocks available.
Scorer’s table and press row areas available.
Civic Center of Anderson hosted Clemson University men’s and women’s basketball games for portion of 2002-2003 season.
Civic Center of Anderson is home to a 16-team high school Holiday Invitational basketball tournament each December.
Basketball games played in 28,800 square foot Civic Center of Anderson Arena. Adjoining 7,700 square feet of ballroom space available for tournament banquets and meetings.
Civic Center Arena is also available for WRESTLING tournaments. The Civic Center of Anderson is home to the 19-team, 300-wrestler “Anderson County Invitational” in December.
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space.
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• Lights• Score Board• Lockers• Showers• Concessions
Contact person:Charles Wyatt, ASEC Director orDan Brawley, Events Coord./Asst. Manager,Civic Center of AndersonFax: (864) 260-4847E-mail: charles@andersonevents.com , dan@andesonevents.com
Abney Center,Anderson University316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621864-231-2029
• 2 Indoor Courts• 1 Outdoor Court• 2 Volleyball Courts• 1 Outdoor Sand Volleyball Court• Seating for 800• Score board• Lockers• Showers• Concessions• Available May, June, July, December
Contact: Bobby BevilleFax: 864-231-5601E-mail: bbeville@andersonuniversity.edu
Westside Community Center1100 West Franklin Street, Anderson, SC 29624864-260-1093
• 1 Indoor Court• Permanent/Retractable Bleachers 485 capacity• Score board• Lockers• Showers• Concessions • Stage 61’ x 28’• Board Room 30’ x 22’• Community Room 45’ x 43’• Adult Education Class Room 30’ x 32’
Contact: Dr. Beatrice ThompsonFax: 864-260-1094E-mail: bthompson@bellsouth.net
Piedmont Community Center#1 Main Street, Piedmont, SC 29673PO Box 57, 3 Highway 86 Piedmont, SC 29673 864-845-7401
• 2 Indoor Courts• Seats• Score board• Concessions• Illuminated
Contact: Jerry L. “Butch” Nichols Fax: 864-845-3062 E-mail: pfd216@hotmail.com
Anderson Area YMCA201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621864-716-6283
• 1 Indoor Court (2 Indoor Volleyball Courts)• Portable and Permanent Bleachers• Score board• Lockers• Showers• Portable Concessions• Divider Curtain
Contact: Pete MurphyFax: 864-716-6265E-mail: aaymca@btitelecom.net
Mineral Spring ParkPO Box 70, Williamston, SCWest Main Street, Williamston, SC864-847-7473
• 2 Outdoor Courts
Contact: Dale MartinFax: 868-847-5910
Iva Civic CenterPO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655864-348-6191
• 1 Indoor Court• 2 sets of bleachers• Score board• Concessions
Contact: C. Nakia Davis/Tim Taylor
Town of PelzerBox 427, Pelzer, SC 29669864-947-1258
• 1 Indoor Court• 1 Outdoor Court• Seats• Lights• Score board
Contact: Perri Brooking
Basketball
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Anderson Area YMCA201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621864-716-6283
Baseball• 6 Fields, 2 Lighted• Portable Bleachers• Concessions (4 fields)• Restrooms• 386 paking spaces – Main YMCA; 110 Ducworth-Tucker Complex
Baseball/Softball
Baseball• 2 youth fields at Linley Park• Illuminated• Bleachers• Restrooms• Parking Space
• 15 Acres• 3 fields have score boxes• 4 fields located at Ducworth-Tucker Sports Complex off Hwy 81 N. • 2 fields located behind the Anderson Area YMCA
Contact: Pete Murphy – Athletic DirectorFax: 864-716-6265E-mail: aaymca@btitelecom.net
City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department1107 North Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29625864-231-2232
Softball• 2 adult fields, 1 youth field• Illuminated• Bleachers• Portable Restrooms• Parking Spaces
Contact: Willis Lee or Angie WatkinsFax: 864-375-2006E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com or awatkins@cityofandersonsc.com
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Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625(864) 260-5121, (864) 260-4800
Softball• 4 Fields (1 adjoining baseball field can be converted to softball)• Illuminated• Seats up to 500 per field• Concessions• Restrooms
Electronic scoreboards, P/A system available. Air-conditioned third-floor press box on all four fields. Temporary fencing available to shorten fields for youth games. Independent Softball Assoc. “North America Softball Complex of the Year,” 2003. Opened in 1999.
Adjoining baseball field can be converted to softball, for a total of 5 fields available.
Convenient parking.
All fields are lighted using Musco Sports Lighting.
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space
Baseball• 1 Field (four adjoining softball fields can be converted to baseball)• Illuminated• Seating for up to 500• Concessions• Restrooms
Electronic Scoreboard, Temporary Fencing Available to Shorten Fields for youth games.
Adjoining four softball fields can be converted to baseball, for a total of 5 fields available.
Convenient parking.
All fields are lighted using Musco Sports Lighting. Contact person: Todd McCormick, Athletic Coordinator, Anderson Sports Center or Charles Wyatt, ASEC DirectorFax: (864) 260-5104, (864) 260-4847E-mail: sales@andersonevents.com , charles@andersonevents.com
Baseball/Softball
• Lockers (umpires only)• Showers (umpires only)• Parking for 500 (plus 1,300 at
adjoining Civic Center) • 64-acre complex
• Lockers (umpires only) • Showers (umpires only)• Parking for 500 (plus 1,300 at adjoining
Civic Center)• Press Box (outdoor platform)
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Honea Path Youth Baseball FieldsPO Box 355, Honea Path, SC 29654864-369-0028
Baseball• 3 Fields• 2 Illuminated Fields• Seating at All Fields
Contact: Jason Rhodes
Leda Poore Park and Jaycee ParkPO Box 826, Belton, SC 29627864-338-8832 Softball
• 1 Field• Illuminated• Seating for 25• Restrooms• Parking Spaces
Baseball• 3 Fields• Illuminated• Seating for 25• Concessions• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• Press Box
Contact: Scott JonesFax: 864-338-8369
• Restrooms• Parking Spaces
Baseball/SoftballTown of IvaHwy 81 Field/184 FieldP.O. Box 188, Iva, SC 29655864-348-6191
Softball• 2 Fields• Illuminated• 2 sets of bleachers at each location• Concessions
• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• 2 Acres• Press Box
Contact: C. Nakia DavisE-mail: ndavis@peoplesbanksc
Town of Pelzer Box 427 Pelzer, SC 29669864-947-1258
Softball• 2 Fields• Seating• Concessions
• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• 5 Acres
Contact: Perri Brooking
Town of Piedmont(Public Service District)PO Box 57, 3 Highway 86, Piedmont, SC 29673864-845-7401
Softball• 1 Field• Illuminated• Seating• Concessions• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• 5.1 Acres
Contact: Jerry L. “Butch” NicholsFax: 864-845-3062E-mail: pfd216@hotmail.com
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Baseball/SoftballSmethers Field, Anderson University316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621Phone: 864-231-2029
Softball• 1 Field• Illuminated• Seating for 250• Concessions• Restrooms• Lockers• Showers• Parking Spaces• 4 Acres
Baseball• 1 Field, Anderson Memorial Stadium on White Street• Illuminated• Seating for 3000• Concessions• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• 8 Acres• Press Box
Contact person: Bobby BevilleFax: 864-231-5601E-mail: bbeville@andersonuniversity.edu
Town of WilliamstonPO Box 70, Williamston, SC 29697864-847-7473
Softball• 2 Fields• Concessions• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• 3 Acres
Baseball• 3 Fields• Illuminated• Seating• Concessions• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• 3 Acres
Contact: Dale MartinFax: 868-847-5910
Wren Youth Association Hurricane Spring Park130 Roper Road, Piedmont, SC 29673-8404864-616-9003
Softball• 1 Field• Illuminated• Bleachers• Concessions• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• 11 Acres• Press Box (Can view all 5 fields from press box above concessions stand)• Smoke Free Facility• No Pets
Baseball• 3 Fields - 225’ to center• 1 Field - 350’ to center• Illuminated• Bleachers• Concessions• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• 11 Acres• Press Box (Can view all 5 fields from press box above concessions stand)• Smoke Free Facility• No Pets
Contact: Jason JamesE-mail: jcnc3@bellsouth.net
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Baseball/SoftballParker Bowie Athletic ComplexPO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655864-348-6191
Softball• 2 Regulation Fields• Bleachers• Illuminated• 250 Parking Spaces• Concessions• Restrooms• 34 Acres• Press Box
Baseball• 2 Little League Fields• Bleachers• Illuminated• 250 Parking Spaces• Concessions• Restrooms
Contact: Nakia DavisE-mail: ndavis@peoplesbanksc.com
Cross CountryAnderson Sports & Entertainment Center3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625(864) 260-5121, (864) 260-4800
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center does not have track and field facilities, but does have the ability to host CROSS COUNTRY meets. The complex has hosted many cross country events for Westside High School, as well as regional cross country meets.
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space.
Contact: Todd McCormick, Athletic Coordinator, Anderson Sports and Entertainment CenterCharles Wyatt, ASEC DirectorFax: (864) 260-5104, (864) 260-4847E-mail: sales@andersonevents.com ,charles@andersonevents.com
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Smethers Field,Anderson University316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621864-231-2029
• 1 Outdoor Field• Seats 250• Illuminated• Lockers• Showers• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• Available May, June, November, December
Contact: Bobby BevilleFax: 864-231-5601E-mail: bbeville@andersonuniversity.edu
SoccerAnderson Area YMCADucworth-Tucker Sports Complex off Hwy 81 North201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621864-716-6283
• 1 Outdoor Field• Portable Bleachers• Illuminated• Restrooms• 110 Parking Spaces• Concessions
Contact: Pete Murphy, Athletic DirectorFax: 864-716-6265E-mail: aaymca@btitelecom.net
City of Anderson Parks andRecreation Department1107 North Murray Ave., Anderson, SC 29625864-231-2232
• 1 Outdoor Field• Seating• Lockers• Showers• Restrooms• Parking Spaces• Concessions
Contact person: Willis Lee or Angie WatkinsFax: 864-375-2006E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com orawatkins@cityofandersonsc.com
Parker Bowie Athletic ComplexPO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655864-348-6191
• 2 Outdoor Fields• Bleacher Seating• 250 Parking Spaces• Restrooms• Concessions
Contact: Nakia DavisE-mail: ndavis@peoplesbanksc.com
Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008
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Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625 864-260-5121, 864-260-4800
• 3 Dedicated Outdoor Fields• Up to 1,500 Seats Per Field• Illuminated• Restrooms• 1,400 Parking Spaces (including adjoining Civic Center parking lot)• Concessions• Up to 5 additional fields available using softball and baseball field outfield areas
Dedicated soccer fields can be lined to accommodate both youth and adult specs. Three dedicated fields can be lined host several youth games on one field.
Adult and youth size soccer goals available.
All fields are lighted using Musco Sports Lighting.
Soccer fields located directly beside Kid-Venture playground, picnic shelters, and beautiful Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond.
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space.
Contact person: Todd McCormick, Athletic Coordinator, Anderson Sports Center, Charles Wyatt, ASEC DirectorFax: 864-260-5104, 864-260-4847E-mail: sales@andersonevents.com, charles@andersonevents.com
Leda Poore ParkPO Box 826, Belton, SC 29627864-338-8832
• 2 Outdoor Fields• Seats 20 per field• Illuminated• Restrooms• Parking Spaces
Contact person: Scott JonesFax: 864-338-8369
Soccer
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City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department1107 North Murray Avenue. Anderson, SC 29625864-231-2232
• Sheppard – 4 Outdoor courts• Southwood – 5 Outdoor courts• Illuminated• Seating
Contact: Willis Lee or Angie WatkinsFax: 864-375-2006E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com or awatkins@cityofandersonsc.com
Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625864-260-5121, 864-260-4800
• 8 Asphalt Outdoor Courts• Illuminated• Seating• Concessions• Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center tennis courts are home each year to a portion of the “Wachovia Palmetto Tennis Championships” based in Belton, SC.• The tennis courts include a shaded tennis pavilion, and are located close to restrooms and concessions.• All 8 courts are lighted using Musco Sports Lighting.• Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space.
Contact: Todd McCormick, Athletic Coordinator, Anderson Sports Center or Charles Wyatt, ASEC DirectorFax: 864-260-5104, 864-260-4847E-mail: sales@andersonevents.com charles@andersonevents.com
Tennis
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Belton Tennis Center106 Brown Avenue, Belton, SC 29627864-338-7751
• 5 Outdoor Hard Courts• Illuminated• Bleachers• 3 Tournaments/yr• Fitness Trainer available for tournaments• 11 additions outdoor courts available within 3 miles of the Belton Tennis Center• Pro Shop
Contact: Rex MaynardE-mail: rexmaynard@statecom.net
Brookstone Meadows107 River Club Drive, Anderson SC 29621864-202-1917
• 4 Outdoor Hard Courts• 5 Outdoor Clay Courts• 9 Illuminated• Private and Group Lessons• Seating• Lockers• Showers• Concessions• Ball Machines• 4 Professionals• 4 Tournaments/yr• Pro Shop
Contact: Dr. Sophie Woorons-JohnstonFax: 864-964-0675E-mail: Sophie@brookstonemeadows.com
TennisCardinal Racquet Club808 Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621(864) 225-1193
• 6 Outdoor Hard Courts• 8 Outdoor Clay Courts• Illuminated• Lessons• Lockers• Showers• 1 Ball Machine• 2 Pros and 1 Teaching Pro• 5 Tournaments/yr• Pro Shop• Stringing Machine• Icemaker• Drinking Fountain
www.cardinalracquet.com
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Grubbs Courts, Anderson University316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621864-231-2029
• 10 Hard Outdoor Courts• Illuminated• Lessons, by head coach Rodrigo da Silva• Seating for 750• 2 Tournments/yr plus college matches• Fitness Center• Table Tennis
Contact: Bobby BevilleFax: 864-231-5601E-mail: bbeville@andersonuniversity.edu
Cobb’s Glen Country Club2201 Cobb’s Way, Anderson, SC 29621864-226-0458
• 5 Hard Outdoor Courts• 2 Clay Outdoor Courts• Illuminated• Lessons• Bleachers• Lockers
• Showers• Concessions• Ball Machines• 1 Pro• 4+ Tournaments/yr• Pro Shop
Contact: Russ TidsaleFax: 864-226-0727E-mail: russellt@cobbsglen.com
Iva Tennis CourtsPO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655864-348-6191
• 2 Outdoor Courts• Illuminated• Seating• Concessions
Contact: Tim Taylor
Tennis
Leda Poore ParkPO Box 826, Belton, SC 29627864-338-8832
• 4 Outdoor Courts• Illuminated• Seating for 25• Concessions• 1 Professional• 3 Tournments/yr
Contact: Scott JonesFax: 864-338-8369
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T. Ed Garrison ArenaBox 340122, Clemson, SC 29634-0122864-646-2717
• Arena Dimensions 45,000 square feet under roof w/enclosed arena and animal housing Indoor 135’ x 265’ bordered by white fence, covered 120’ x 300’• Total Acres Facilities are part of the 60 acre Arena complex 60 acres fenced with miles of trails in the surrounding area• Seating Bleacher seating for up to 500 3,000 for equestrian events, added seating for concerts, etc.• Stables Cattle ties and stalls available to meet specific event needs 440 permanent stalls, covered area available for temporary stalls• Trailer/RV Hookups 33 full service spaces on site w/expansion approved, barn hookups available• Restrooms Separate restroom facilities for men and women. Available in main arena, horse barn C, cattle complex• Showers Separate shower facilities for men and women. Available in horse barn C and cattle complex• Trails Over 40 miles, maps available for purchase• Training Facilities 3 open air arenas, 1 covered arena• Other Facilities Milking parlor for dairy events, concessions and office space Concourse area in main arena for vendors, parties, etc.
Contact: Charles WilliamsFax: 864-646-3362E-mail: cwllms@clemson.edu
Equestrian
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