South Shore

South Shore, IN

NORTHWEST INDIANA’S CENTRALIZED LOCATION MAKES US EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM ALMOST ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES.

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PLANNER PERSPECTIVE

“The South Shore Sports team has the resources and expertise to handle our every need and they always make us feel at home when we are in the South Shore.”

— Bill Horton, President of the National Softball Association

Rohrman Park

Hammond Sportsplex

The South Shore of Lake Michigan is situated just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. Our state-ofthe-art sports facilities and unique attractions draw youth, amateur and collegiate sporting events from around the nation. With a wide selection of top quality hotels, family friendly entertainment, and delicious restaurants, Northwest Indiana excels in hosting tournaments of all sizes.

POPULAR ACTIVITIES

▶Satisfy your sweet tooth at

Albanese Candy in Merrillville where you’ll find the World’s

Best Gummies.

▶Visit the Mascot Hall of Fame for some science-based, furry fun in Whiting.

FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

Rohrman Park

Soccer, baseball, softball

Rohrman Park has hosted its fair share of impressive events, including the National Softball Association Girls Fastpitch ‘B & C’ World Series. The park has a total of five soccer fields, four lighted softball/baseball fields, one unlit baseball field and features a playground, large parking area and a one mile paved trail throughout the park.

Hammond Sportsplex

Basketball, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling

The state-of-the-art facility features six hardwood basketball courts, six regulation-size volleyball courts (12 cross-court), two indoor turf soccer fields and six indoor batting cages. Other amenities include an elevated, quarter-mile walking/running track, hospitality room, the Union Bar & Lounge and concession stand. The complex is host to the largest NCAA volleyball tournament in the country, the Midwest Region Crossover Volleyball Tournament.

US Steel Yard

Baseball, mixed martial arts, sand volleyball, rugby

The stadium is home to the Gary SouthShore RailCats, a professional baseball team and member of the American Association. The Steel Yard can also transform into a concert and mixed martial arts venue. The facility seats 6,000 and features three fully-stocked concession stands, 18 luxury suites and a 2,000 square foot reception area.

SOUTH SHORE CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

Megan Goodan Chief Sports & Leisure Officer 219-301-7762 mgoodan@southshorecva.com www.alongthesouthshore.com