THE FAN ZONE FIRST COAST SPORTS

DUVAL-NORTH

Florida State College at Jacksonville BlueWave

4501 Capper Rd. (North Campus), Jacksonville

11901 Beach Blvd. (South Campus), Jacksonville www.gobluewave.com

At Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) both men and women can join competitive teams including volleyball, softball, cross country, baseball and basketball. The college is part of the Florida College System Activities Association and National Junior College Athletic Association.

Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament

[July 17-22, 2023]

Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek

8203 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville www.kingfishtournament.com

This annual event is held each July at the Jim King Park and Boat Ramp and is one of the largest kingfish tournaments in the Southeast. Besides the general tournament, a junior angler tournament is available for younger fishing fanatics. The week-long tournament hosts drawings, food and exhibitors for visitors.

Jacksonville University (JU) Dolphins

2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville www.judolphins.com

Jacksonville University has more than 18 different sports including basketball, baseball, soccer, rowing, lacrosse and golf. Make sure to grab your gear and cheer on the Dolphins!

DUVAL-SOUTH

Community First Igloo

3605 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville www.communityfirstigloo.com

The Community First Igloo is the redevelopment of the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex. It is the home to the Jacksonville Icemen hockey team. Besides housing the Icemen corporate offices, it will host a sportsthemed restaurant and lounge, pro shop, training facility for the Icemen and two NHLsized rinks.

Jacksonville Armada Football Club

1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville www.jacksonvillearmada.com

Founded in 2014, the Jacksonville Armada is the only professional soccer team on the First Coast.

Jacksonville Axemen Rugby League

1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville www.jaxaxe.com

As an expansion team of the American National Rugby League (AMNRL), the Axemen are one of the most popular rugby league football clubs in the country.

Jacksonville Roller Derby

Skate Station Funworks Mandarin

3461 Kori Rd., Jacksonville www.jacksonvillerollerderby.com

The Jacksonville Roller Derby League has more than 70 skaters and three teams and is the first and only flat-track roller derby league on the First Coast.

Kona Skatepark

8739 Kona Ave., Jacksonville www.konaskatepark.com

Skaters of all skill levels will learn some new tricks at the longest privately owned skatepark in the world with lessons, camps and open skating available for all ages.

University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys

1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville www.unfospreys.com

As members of NCAA Division I athletics, the UNF Ospreys have a variety of sports including baseball, basketball and golf.

DUVAL-WEST

Edward Waters University (EWU) Tigers

1658 Kings Rd., Jacksonville www.ewutigerpride.com

Members of the Tigerzone can cheer on the EWU Tigers which is home to a multitude of sports including football, basketball, soccer, baseball and a coed cheerleading team.

Florida-Georgia Football Classic

[Oct. 28, 2023]

TIAA Bank Field

1 TIAA Bank Field Dr., Jacksonville https://specialevents.coj.net

This almost 100-year-old rivalry has been running strong since 1933. Georgia Bulldog and Florida Gator fans come together for an intense footballfilled week ending with the big game.

Jacksonville Equestrian Center

13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville www.jaxequestriancenter.com

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is the premier facility for horseback riding, events, outdoor activities, hiking and biking on their sprawling 80 acres of beautiful land.

Jacksonville Giants

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville www.jacksonvillegiants.com

Having won seven American Baseball Association

National Championship titles, the Jacksonville Giants continue to draw in fans from all over the First Coast.

Jacksonville Icemen

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville www.jacksonvilleicemen.com

The Jacksonville Icemen wow fans with their skating, puck handling and entertaining mascot “Fang.” The Icemen are members of the ECHL and are affiliated with the New York Rangers.

Jacksonville Jaguars

TIAA Bank Field

1 TIAA Bank Field Dr., Jacksonville www.jaguars.com

Fans can cheer on the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. They are members of the National

Football League (NFL) as well as the American Football League. The Jaguars have won four division championships and had eight playoff appearances.

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

121 Financial Ballpark

301 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville www.jaxshrimp.com

Take the family out for a day at the ball field to cheer on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Themed nights, including appreciation events as well as family movie nights, are a great way to enjoy this Minor League Baseball team.

Jacksonville Sharks

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville www.jaxsharks.com

The Sharks are the local arena football team, who have won several championship titles for the National Arena League.

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

TIAA Bank Field

1 TIAA Bank Field Dr., Jacksonville www.taxslayergatorbowl.com

Founded in 1946, The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is one of the oldest college football bowl games in the country and was the first nationally televised bowl. This bowl game has provided entertainment for fans all over the First Coast.