Hampton

Hampton, VA

THIS SPORTS-MINDED CITY PRESENTS AN ENTERTAINING DESTINATION WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART SPORTS FACILITIES

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Hampton Virginia Aquaplex

Located just north of Norfolk and across the water, Hampton is connected via Interstate 64 on the route from Richmond to the northwest and Virginia Beach to the southeast. If you happen to be flying in, Norfolk International Airport is only 17 miles away and offers flights through Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Breeze, Delta, Delta Connection, Frontier, Southwest, United and United Express.

FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

Hampton Virginia Aquaplex

Swimming, diving, artistic swimming, water polo

The Hampton Virginia Aquaplex, Virginia’s largest competitive aquatic facility, is slated to open in Summer 2022. Purpose-built for competitive aquatics, the Aquaplex was designed to host Mid-Atlantic and national competitive swimming and diving events, artistic swimming, water polo, and more. This new, 62,739 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility features an eight-lane, 50-meter competition pool, two moveable bulkheads, spectator seating for 1,500 with a mezzanine, on-deck athlete seating for 760, a 25-yard warm-up pool, and an outdoor splash park.

Hampton Roads Convention Center

Aerobics, basketball, body building, boxing, fencing, futsal, gymnastics, team handball, martial arts, table tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, cheerleading, archery, field hockey, volleyball

for up to 14,000 delegates, including a 102,600-square-foot exhibit hall (divisible by three)—is the perfect venue for any indoor event. With portable flooing, the center accommodates 12 basketball courts or eight volleyball courts, ideal for tournament play. The center is supported by more than 2,000 hotel rooms in close proximity, including the Embassy Suites host hotel. It has 4,000 parking spaces, 11 loading dock bays and three concession stands.

Boo Williams Sportsplex

Basketball, aerobics, volleyball, field hockey, body building, boxing, fencing, gymnastics, team handball, martial arts, table tennis, weightlifting

The 135,000-square-foot Boo Williams Sportsplex is specifically desiged for amateur sporting competitions. Accommodating athletic events like basketball, indoor field hockey and volleyball, the center boasts eight hardwood basketball courts and retractable bleacher seating for 4,000 attendees. This seating is flxible and can expand upwards to 6,000 with perimeter seating. It includes eight tournament play basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, a 200-meter, six-lane indoor track and two training rooms. A 4,238-square-foot concession area is available as well as 64,000- and 31,000-square-foot playing pavilions.

Hampton Coliseum

Wrestling, boxing, fencing, aerobics, basketball, body building, gymnastics, team handball, judo, karate, taekwondo, cheerleading, archery

One of the most recognizable architectural jewels in all of Hampton Roads, the Hampton Coliseum is set on scenic waterfront at the convergence of I-64 and I-664. The arena has hosted a plethora of world-class sporting events and concerts in its 46-year existence. The Coliseum holds a 26,263-square-foot arena floo, 3,200 parking spaces, 10 Xenon Super Trooper Lights and a fully equipped sound system.

SPORTS HAMPTON

Brooks Hierstein, CSEE, Senior Group Sales Manager 757-728-5315 bhierstein@hamptoncvb.com www.sportshampton.com

POPULAR ACTIVITIES

▶Parents and kids alike will enjoy a visit to the Virginia Air & Space

Science Center where the legacy of the Apollo missions lives on. Investigate robotics, physics, chemistry and more with STEM Saturdays. This world-class science and learning facility immerses guests into a full-throttle space and aviation experience.

▶Cast off for an adventure aboard the Ocean Eagle. The friendly crew will have everything you need for a fishing adventure on the Chesapeake Bay.

▶Plan your day in the sun with a trip to Buckroe Beach and

Park. Bordering the picturesque

Chesapeake Bay, this beautiful beach offers sheltered picnic areas and a nautical-themed playground.

Hampton Roads Convention Center

PLANNER PERSPECTIVE

“The City of Hampton, and Fort Monroe in particular, allows an almost perfect location to hold an inboard hydroplane race. Mill Creek is a protected body of water that lends itself to record- setting possibilities. Thanks to the tremendous support we have received over the years from Sports Hampton and the City, the Hampton Cup Regatta is one of the oldest and most successful races in the United States.”

— Lisa Hearn Adkins, President, Chairman/Race Director, Hampton Cup Regatta

Make an inspired choice for your next sporting event — Hampton. Located in Coastal Virginia, Hampton boasts numerous venues with nearby attractions, entertainment, and hotels, plus easy airport access. Sail our waterways. Plan basketball and volleyball tournaments at the Boo Williams Sportsplex. Schedule wrestling, boxing, and gymnastics events at the Hampton Coliseum. Bring big conferences and athletic events to Hampton Roads Convention Center. In summer 2022, Hampton Virginia Aquaplex opens for National and Mid-Atlantic competitions!

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