Loudoun, Virginia: The Ideal Sports Event Location
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7 reasons
to bring your next sports event to loudoun NO. 1
Superior Venues Loudoun is home to 10
state-of-the-art sport venues all within a 30 mile drive of each other and featuring a variety of multi-use facilities capable of hosting a wide range of sports events.
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Location & Accessibility Located just 25
miles west of Washington, DC, Loudoun is home to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and offers easy access to nearby Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Loudoun is also close to several major interstates including I-95, I-70, and I-81.
NO. 3 Experience Loudoun is a mature sports destination with a vibrant and supportive sports community and a proven track record of successful events.
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Diverse Accommodations With hotels, motels, B&Bs, and a resort, Loudoun’s more than 5,000 hotel rooms come in a variety of styles and price ranges that provide a restful and stress-free environment for your sports enthusiasts.
“ Visit Loudoun was the driving force that brought our first East Coast event to fruition.”
–M att Dockstader, President, Destination Races, Producer of the Wine Country Half Marathon Series
NO. 5 Crowd Pleasing Attractions Charming towns and villages. Historic homes and Civil War sites. More than 30 wineries and tasting rooms. World class shopping and premium outlets. Outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Loudoun offers a variety of attractions to entertain your players and tournament attendees. NO. 6
Special Values and Deals Visit Loudoun
offers discounts and coupons to many of the hundreds of restaurants throughout the county to help you fuel up before the event or celebrate after the big win! Our numerous shopping destinations also welcome groups with special discounts and coupons.
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Visit Loudoun Services
Our dedicated team of sales and marketing professionals offers a wide range of services such as site selection and inspections, logistics assistance, a mobile visitors center at your event, help in promoting your event to increase attendance, and more. Depending on the timing, size, and scope of your event, funds may also be available to help support it.
loudoun sports Complexes Loudoun is home to over 35 sports venues with a wide range of facilities. We’ve highlighted some of these venues here. To schedule a visit, contact Karin Aaron, National Sales Manager at 703.669.4432 or by email at Aaron@VisitLoudoun.org.
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Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park Built in
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ida lee tennis center This year-round tennis
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ashburn ice house A state-of-the-art ice arena
2011, this multi-million dollar sportsplex offers nine diamonds, eight large rectangles, completely lit fields of Bermuda grass, ample parking, and permanent concessions and restrooms.
facility features four indoor half courts with seating for up to 300 people and seven outdoor lighted courts with ample seating, onsite restrooms, and access to concessions at the adjacent Ida Lee Recreation Center.
featuring two indoor NHL-sized ice rinks with seating for up to 400, eight locker rooms, “Inside Edge” fitness center, pro shop, video arcade, and Pomodoro Express Italian Restaurant.
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“ Our tournament grew by more than 25% and I credit the growth to the experience in Loudoun County. ” – F ran Dowell, Executive Director, Senior Softball USA
morven park international equestrian & Event center This multifaceted
events facility includes 12 soccer fields, indoor and outdoor arenas, a renowned steeplechase course, and a beautiful series of cross-country courses and hiking trails. Host to several large events throughout the year, Morven Park can accommodate crowds of over 10,000 spectators.
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pev’s paintball park Featured in Greg Hastings Paintball 2 video game, this 48 acre park features 14 fields including a “town,” a “fortress,” man-made rock fields with caves, and six spectator-friendly fields with inflatable obstacles. Concessions, pro shop, and restrooms are onsite.
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COMING
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the dog yard
Scheduled to open in 2013, this 5,500 fixed-seat ballpark in Dulles will be the home of the Loudoun Hounds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Plans for the park include a NHL-sized public ice skating rink, a multimillion-dollar scoreboard, 25 luxury suites, a non-alcoholic family section, and multiple picnic areas. With event seating of 10,000, the ballpark will be more than just a place for baseball, and intends to become a central focus for entertainment, multiple sports, and culture in Loudoun.
Contact: Karin Aaron National Sales Manager ph: 703.669.4432 email: Aaron@VisitLoudoun.org
signature events Babe Ruth World Series (2005-Present) This signature event brings up to 32 teams to Loudoun and utilizes host families, volunteers, and local community support.
Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon (2010-2013) Part of the Destination Races Wine Country Half Marathon Series, this event features over 2,000 runners and sold out six months prior to the event in 2010.
Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Eastern Nationals (1999-Present) The ASA Eastern Nationals brings in over 120 teams from all over the Eastern United States for this week-long girls softball event.
North Face Endurance Challenge (2007-Present) This course keeps runners on their toes with ever-changing terrain as it passes along the Potomac River. The event offers options from 5k to 50 miles and features a post marathon festival at the start and finish line.
PGA Senior Golf Tour (2011) Hailed as the “Best New Private Course” by the likes of Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, Creighton Farms’ Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course was selected as the host course for the 2011 PGA Sunbelt Senior Tour. This PGA tour event features 264 players over seven days and thousands of spectators.
112-G South St., SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
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