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Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge – www.VisitVBR.com/sports 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE Roanoke, VA 24016-2044 Phone: 540-362-7848, ext. 125 Fax: 540-342-7119 VA WV KY TN NC SC MD RICHMOND RALEIGH GREENSBORO CHARLOTTE ROANOKE COLUMBIA RICHMOND BALTIMORE BALTIMORE RALEIGH NASHVILLE NASHVILLE MEMPHIS MEMPHIS LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE CHARLESTON CHARLESTON CHARLOTTE WASHINGTON, DC WASHINGTON, DC ROANOKE COLUMBIA LEXINGTON LEXINGTON GREENSBORO ATLANTA ATLANTA Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge Parkway The City of Salem, known as Virginia’s Championship City, has hosted over 70 NCAA National Championships including football, softball, basketball, lacrosse and volleyball. Largest Destination in Virginia along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Interstate 81 5,000+ GUEST ROOMS Endless Supply of Things to Do, including National Attractions The Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has developed a national reputation for hosting great sporting events. Our location in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia on the East Coast of the United States makes the region easily accessible for athletes, teams and families. The setting and climate also means great weather throughout the year for all kinds of outdoor sports. We have an impressive inventory of well-maintained, centrally-located fields and facilities that can accommodate all types of sports – ranging from collegiate to professional events. In addition, we have hosted non-traditional sports such as orienteering, dragon boat racing, quidditch, mountain biking, stair climbing races, cyclocross, etc. The variety of hotels within close proximity to the sports facilities is something athletes and spectators will appreciate. Most importantly, the experienced tournament directors and facility managers in Virginia’s Blue Ridge know how to organize sporting events and provide services to help make yours a success.

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Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge – www.VisitVBR.com/sports 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE – Roanoke, VA 24016-2044 Phone: 540-362-7848, ext. 125 Fax: 540-342-7119

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MEMPHISMEMPHIS

LOUISVILLELOUISVILLE

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Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway

The City of Salem, known as “Virginia’s Championship City,”

has hosted over 70 NCAA National Championships including football, softball,

basketball, lacrosse and volleyball.

Largest Destination in Virginia along the Blue Ridge Parkway and

Interstate 81

5,000+ GUEST ROOMS

Endless Supply of Things to Do, including National Attractions

The Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has developed a national

reputation for hosting great sporting events.

Our location in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia on the East Coast of

the United States makes the region easily accessible for athletes, teams and

families. The setting and climate also means great weather throughout the

year for all kinds of outdoor sports.

We have an impressive inventory of well-maintained, centrally-located fields

and facilities that can accommodate all types of sports – ranging from

collegiate to professional events. In addition, we have hosted non-traditional

sports such as orienteering, dragon boat racing, quidditch, mountain biking,

stair climbing races, cyclocross, etc.

The variety of hotels within close proximity to the sports facilities is

something athletes and spectators will appreciate.

Most importantly, the experienced tournament directors and facility managers

in Virginia’s Blue Ridge know how to organize sporting events and provide

services to help make yours a success.

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Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge – www.VisitVBR.com/sports 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE – Roanoke, VA 24016-2044 Phone: 540-362-7848, ext. 125 Fax: 540-342-7119

CONTACT

Lori Phillips Sales & Services Manager Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge 800-635-5535 [email protected]

Carey Harveycutter Salem Director of Tourism 540-375-3054 [email protected]

Main VenuesBaseball / Softball

Soccer / Lacrosse / Field Hockey

Basketball / Volleyball (indoor) Football

Additional Sports

Berglund Center

Botetourt Sport Complex

Green Hill Park

James I. Moyer Sports Complex

River’s Edge Sports Complex

Salem Civic Center Complex

Salem Kiwanis Field

Vinyard Park

Ferrum College

Hollins University

Roanoke College

Other Colleges & Schools

COLLEGES & SCHOOLS

Carvins Cove

Smith Mountain Lake

Other Parks Facilities

PUBLIC PARK FACILITIES

SPORTS HISTORY:Virginia’s Blue Ridge is home to some of the premier sports events in the country. The first-class facilities, outstanding service, and

abundant amenities make for a winning combination that tournament directors and planners have been enjoying for years.

THE FOLLOWING LIST FEATURES SOME OF THE EVENTS VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE HAS HOSTED OR CURRENTLY HOSTS:

AAU Boys 15U Division I Baseball National Championship

AAU Girls 14U Division I Basketball National Championship

ASA National Fast-Pitch Championships

ASA Eastern Slow-Pitch Championships

BASS Elite Tournament

BG US Challenge

Blue Ridge Marathon

NCAA Division III National Championships for Football, Basketball, Softball and Women’s Lacrosse

NCAA Division II National Championships for Softball and Women’s Lacrosse

Shamrock Volleyball

Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon

VHSL Wrestling A & AA State Wrestling Tournament