Chicago Southland

ChiCago Southland, IL

A DEDICATED TEAM, STATE-OF-THE-ART VENUES AND EYE-OPENING ATTRACTIONS MAKE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND THE PLACE TO BE FOR YOUR NEXT SPORTS TOURNAMENT

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PLANNER PERSPECTIVE

“The partnerships so far with the Chicago Southland CVB have been wonderful. They’ve allowed us to do so many things that we did not have the opportunity to do before this year, especially reaching out to new players and groups.”

— Brad Schubert, President, Midwestern Amputee Golf Association

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

Southland Center

In the Chicago Southland, all sports business is of equal value, no matter the size. Whether hosting a small regional tournament or a large national competition, Chicago Southland provides the MVP treatment to all sports groups. Made up of 62 south and southwest suburbs, the region is an ideal sporting event location, with an abundance of activities and facilities for all ages.

FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

Southland Center

Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, football, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, softball, volleyball

The Southland Center, a Ho-Chunk Nation Enterprise, houses a 41,000+ square foot portable wood court for events of all kinds. This newly installed floor is the largest continuous portable wood court floor in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest in the world. The portable wood flooring has space

Ozinga Field

that will accommodate 10 basketball and 14 volleyball courts under one roof, from April through October. Courts of this size allow the Chicago Southland to attract larger regional and national events that prefer to host their entire roster in one location. Due to the functionality of the space, the Southland Center facility is now more attractive to event organizers for gymnastics, cheer and other activities, such as hobby and niche style gatherings. From November through March, the Southland Center offers 100,000 square feet of space and includes state-of-the- art

Desso Turf, four hardwood basketball courts and a full-service restaurant and bar, as well as a concession stand. The Southland Center also boasts the ability to host eSports events, as they recently hosted a Smash Brothers event in 2019.

SeatGeek Stadium

Soccer, extreme sports, football, lacrosse, rugby

Formerly known as Toyota Park, SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview is home to the National Women’s Soccer League Chicago Red Stars. This stadium features a natural grass, full-size field of 74 x 120 yards. Additionally, teams will have access to two practice fields with their choice of a natural or artificial surface. There is also a 90,000 square foot dome, which has a full-size regulation indoor soccer field.

Ozinga Field

Baseball

Home to the Windy City ThunderBolts is Ozinga Field in Crestwood. Ozinga Field is a large baseball venue with the capacity to hold over 3,500 spectators. Batting cages, bullpens, covered/protected dugouts, a press box and more can be found at Ozinga Field. There are also on-site concession stands for spectators. In 2019, Ozinga Field hosted the CollClubSport Division I Baseball Regional Tournament.

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

Basketball, bocce, fitness, gymnastics, martial arts, outdoor recreation, running/walking, softball, volleyball

The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA), located in New Lenox, provides adaptive and special recreation services for individuals with disabilities. The facility features four multi-purpose rooms, a learning kitchen, gymnasium with a wheelchair-friendly floor, a therapeutic garden and a wheelchair softball field. Their newest features include a sensory room and a universal design playground.

CHICAGO SOUTHLAND CVB

Kristy Campbell 888-895-3211 Kristy@visitchicagosouthland.com www.playchicagosouthland.com

POPULAR ACTIVITIES

▶Zip around the tracks on electric go-karts or challenge your axethrowing skills at Accelerate

Indoor Speedway & Events in

Mokena.

▶Try your hand at games of bowling or billiards, or get moving on the dance floor at

Dave & Buster’s in Orland Park.

▶Witness lively outdoor music between the months of May to October at Fox Pointe in

Lansing.

▶In the Game at Hollywood

Park in Crestwood provides awesome indoor and outdoor opportunities for family fun.