EAST
From the Old Dominion to Upstate New York, America’s East is packed with great indoor sports facilities and historic places. The close proximity of many eastern destinations also means that travel time is shortened between special experiences—whether those be on a court, in a museum or anywhere else.
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DELAWARE
Delaware Field House at University of Delaware • Newark, DE
The Field House has a 70-yard indoor turf field with seating for around 500 people. It also has dropdown batting cages and soccer goals and is home to multiple team locker rooms and coaches offices. In sustainability efforts, half of the field house’s roof is lined with solar panels.
DELAWARE
Delaware Stadium at University of Delaware • Newark, DE
Creating a university-town vibe in the City of Newark, the University of Delaware has multiple facilities for dozens of sports. Delaware Stadium in particular is home to Fightin’ Blue Hens football and lacrosse, sporting a capacity of 22,000 after state-ofthe-art renovations.
▸ www.visitdelaware.com
Ryan Wolfe, 302-672-6832, ryan.wolfe@delaware.gov
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Fred Rust Ice Arena at University of Delaware • Newark, DE
Fred Rust Ice Arena offers something for everyone when it comes to sporting events, including public skating sessions. The arena is a regular venue for hosting hockey tournaments and Figure Skating events of all levels.
▸ www.visitdelaware.com
Ryan Wolfe, 302-672-6832, ryan.wolfe@delaware.gov
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The Bob Carpenter Center at University of Delaware • Newark, DE
This facility is home to University of Delaware’s NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The Bob Carpenter Center features an arena, practice courts, multiple sports locker rooms, offices, conference rooms, weight room and athletic training rooms.
The Delaware Field House at University of Delaware, in Newark, has a 70-yard indoor turf field with seating for around 500 people. It also has dropdown batting cages and soccer goals.
DELAWARE
Chase Center On The Riverfront Wilmington, DE
As the name suggests, Chase Center on the Riverfront offers scenic views of the Christina River that flows through the City of Wilmington. Chase Center has over 70,000 square feet of space, including two ballrooms and a 20,000-square-foot exhibit hall for conferences, trade shows and of course indoor sporting events. The center has plenty of history as well, originally being used as a shipbuilding facility during WWII before being transformed into its modern state.
▸ www.visitdelaware.com
Ryan Wolfe, 302-672-6832, ryan.wolfe@delaware.gov
▸ www.visitdelaware.com
Ryan Wolfe, 302-672-6832, ryan.wolfe@delaware.gov
▸ www.visitdelaware.com
Ryan Wolfe, 302-672-6832, ryan.wolfe@delaware.gov
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Chase Fieldhouse Wilmington, DE
The 161,000-square-foot Chase Fieldhouse is home to the 76ers’ G League team the Delaware Blue Coats. The enormous facility houses three full-size NBA courts, which can be converted into a 2,500-seat arena and six smaller courts for volleyball and futsal, an indoor 100 x 70 yard turf field and three outdoor turf fields. Chase Fieldhouse also houses a Nemours PT Clinic and Titus Sports Academy, an elite program for athlete development.
Ryan Wolfe, 302-672-6832, ryan.wolfe@delaware.gov
NEW YORK
Margaret Bundy Scott Field House Clinton, NY
Margaret Bundy Scott Field House is home to Hamilton College’s Men’s and Women’s basketball and volleyball teams, as well as the indoor home to the track team. In addition to the court and track, the field house also has a 3,400 square foot athletic training clinic.
Alumni Gymnasium at Hamilton College • Clinton, NY
Hamilton College has it all when it comes to sports, making it one of the best all-round locations in the region for tournaments. Alumni Gymnasium in particular was built in 1940 and was renovated in 1978 and houses office space for coaches and administrators, as well as locker rooms and meeting facilities.
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Little Squash Center at Hamilton College • Clinton, NY
This $6.1 million facility was completed in 2006 and features 10 regulation-size squash courts, two of which have seating, making it a perfect venue to host a squash tournament or event. The facility also has two team locker rooms.
▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
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Sage Rink-Delaney Team Center Clinton, NY
The nation’s second oldest college ice arena is home to the Hamilton College’s Men’s and Women’s hockey teams. Originally constructed in 1921, the rink currently seats 600 and a 5,100-square-foot addition was completed in 2015 which added multiple locker rooms for Hamilton’s teams.
▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
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Adirondack Bank Center At The Utica Memorial Auditorium • Utica, NY
Home to the AHL’s Utica Comets and MASL’s Utica City FC, the historic Adirondack Bank Center features a capacity of up to 5,700 for floor events with 4,500 for basketball and 3,860 for ice hockey and indoor soccer. Being connected via a walkway to Utica University Nexus Center, this provides an additional fourth playing surface for sports tournaments and events. This combo of premier playing surfaces made it an easy choice to host the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship.
▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
Campus Center Gym Utica, NY
Home to SUNY Poly Wildcats basketball, the Campus Center Gym opened its doors in 1987 and most recently underwent a renovation in 2016. With its running track and adaptability, the gym can also be utilized for racquetball, volleyball and other sports. It also includes an athletic training room and locker room facilities.
Harold T. Clark Athletic Center Gymnasium • Utica, NY
Home to Utica University’s Men’s and Women’s basketball and volleyball teams, as well as the Wellness and Adventure Education program, Harold T. Clark Athletic Center
Gymnasium features three full-length courts, a seating capacity of 2,200, a state of the art video scorers table, new bleachers, a high ropes course and a zip line.
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
NEW YORK
Hutton Sports and Recreation Center • Utica, NY
Located on the Utica University campus, Hutton Sports and Recreation Center is the second largest domed sports facility in North America. The facility features an NCAA competition indoor track, multipurpose courts, a turf practice field, a weight area and more.
▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
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Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY
Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has two campus locations, one in Rome and another in Utica, but it’s the Utica location that is home to Hawks sports. Jorgensen Athletic Center features a performance gymnasium with seating for 750. There are three athletic courts and an indoor track within the Field House. Mike Briggs Fitness Center has your athletic and strength-training needs covered, as well as featuring handballracquetball courts and a six-lane indoor swimming pool.
▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
Located in Utica, NY, Utica University Nexus Center is a 169,440-squarefoot facility featuring state-of-theart amenities.
Mastrovito Hyundai rink is the standout at the center with 1,200 seats including several luxury boxes.
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Utica University Nexus Center Utica, NY
Conveniently located off the New York State Thruway in Utica, NY, close to the heart of the downtown area, Utica University Nexus Center is a 169,440-square-foot facility featuring state-of-the-art amenities. Home to the Utica University Women’s hockey team and Junior Comets youth programs, Mastrovito Hyundai rink is the standout at the center with 1,200 seats including several luxury boxes. In total, the center has three playing surfaces, all of which can be converted from ice sheets to turf for multiple indoor sports.
▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
Wildcats Field House Utica, NY
SUNY Poly is home to several sports facilities, located just north of Downtown Utica. The on-site Wildcat Field House has a multi-purpose gym area, with a 1/10-mile track, two regulation basketball courts, four volleyball courts, four tennis courts and two large batting cages.
Elevate CNY Sports Complex Westmoreland, NY
Elevate CNY Sports Complex stands tall with a total of 60,000 square feet of space. The complex is home to six youth sports leagues, utilizing its two large fields, measuring at 190’ x 85’, and a small field at 100’ x 60’, for sports like soccer and football. Also on-site are two battings cages, two pitching mounds, a meeting room and more. Outside, the complex has 23 acres of additional space with access to wetlands, the Tim Reid Memorial Trail and other outdoor adventures.
NEW YORK
Accelerate Sports Facility Whitesboro, NY
As a top-notch choice to practice and play every day, Accelerate Sports Facility has a strong focus on community while also providing state-of-the-art playing surfaces for tournaments and events of all sizes. Along with its 300’ x 150’ turf field, the center also features three multipurpose courts perfect for basketball, volleyball, tennis and more. Also on-site you’ll find the SPI Athlete Performance Training Center, TRACKMAN golf simulator and a fitness training center for members.
www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
RHODE ISLAND
Amica Mutual Pavilion Providence, RI
While Providence has no shortage of impressive sporting venues, the Amica Mutual Pavilion (AMP PVD) stands out as the destination for sports in Rhode Island. The AMP PVD features a 31,000-square-foot arena floor and a 25,000-squarefoot concourse and can house up to 13,000 spectators. The arena underwent an $80-million renovation in recent years and has played host to major tournaments such as the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
▸ www.goprovidence.com/gosportsri
Jonathan Walker, 401-456-0243, jwalker@gosportsri.com
www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com
Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com
Providence Career & Technical Academy • Providence, RI
This school is home to some of Providence’s most state-of-theart athletic facilities, and offers seating for around 1,800 people in a 65,000-square-foot fieldhouse. Inside the gorgeous steel and glass building you will find space and amenities for sporting events such as track and field meets, basketball games and tournaments, cheerleading competitions and much more— all just steps from the center of downtown.
Jonathan Walker, 401-456-0243, jwalker@gosportsri.com
Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI
If you’re looking for space, and lots of it, look no further than the Rhode Island Convention Center. Inside you’ll find a 100,000-square-foot exhibition hall, a 20,000-square-foot grand ballroom and 23 multipurpose meeting rooms. For added convenience, visitors can connect directly from the RICC to the Omni Providence hotel and Providence Place mall. Over the years, the RICC has hosted major events in cheerleading, dance, roller derby and much more.
Jonathan Walker, 401-456-0243, jwalker@gosportsri.com
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Fredericksburg Convention Center
Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg Convention Center is a 110,000-square-foot facility capable of hosting a variety of sports events including fencing, gymnastics, drone competitions, volleyball, basketball, wrestling and much more for up to 3,400 attendees. Exhibit Hall A & B combined are 80,000 square feet with 60-foot-wide distances between columns. The center offers a total of 11 meeting rooms and the Ballroom divides into six separate sections and comfortably accommodates up to 700 guests.
▸ www.fxbg.com
Victoria Matthews, 540-372-1216, vamatthews@fredericksburgva.gov VIRGINIA
Henrico Sports & Events Center
Glen Allen, VA
Henrico County’s new $50 million indoor sports and event center opened in November 2023. Located at Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen, the 115,000-square-foot center features an adaptable event space with room for up to 12 regulation basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts and an arena with stadium seating for over 3,500. The center also includes a mezzanine level with viewing areas, meeting and changing rooms, vendor and concessions areas and a broadcast room.
▸ www.henricosea.com
Megan Hazzard, 804-501-5221, haz029@henrico.us
Boo Williams Sportsplex
Hampton, VA
Boo Williams Sportsplex can host a variety of athletic events including, basketball, bodybuilding, boxing, cheerleading, fencing, gymnastics, indoor track, martial arts, table tennis, team handball volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling. The center features eight hard-wood basketball courts with floor to ceiling dividers, 12 volleyball courts, 200-meter, six-lane IAFF-certified synthetic surface indoor track, 25’ ceiling height and retractable bleacher seating for 4,000.
▸ www.visithampton.com/sports
Jay Richardson, 757-728-5315, james.richardson@hamptoncvb.com
Hampton Coliseum Hampton, VA
One of the most recognizable architectural jewels in all of Hampton Roads, Hampton Coliseum is set on 75 acres adjacent to the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The venue opened in 1970 as the first large multipurpose arena in the state of Virginia. With a 120’ x 240’ arena floor, 84,000 square feet of exhibit space, NCAA spec sports lights with pre-set focus and scalable seating capacities from 3,000-12,800, the Hampton Coliseum is a great venue to host any indoor sporting event.
Hampton Roads Convention Center Hampton, VA ▸ www.visithampton.com/sports
Jay Richardson, 757-728-5315, james.richardson@hamptoncvb.com
Boasting 35 flexible event spaces with the capacity for up to 14,000 delegates, as well as a 102,600-square-foot exhibit hall (divisible by three), the Hampton Roads Convention Center is the perfect venue for any indoor athletic event. Over 2,700 hotel rooms in close proximity, including an awardwinning Embassy Suites hotel, support the center.
www.visithampton.com/sports
Jay Richardson, 757-728-5315, james.richardson@hamptoncvb.com
Located on the Hampton University campus, the HU Convocation Center has been hosting athletic events since 1993. Accommodating such indoor sports as basketball, cheerleading, fencing, boxing, karate and wrestling, the center boasts a 14,112-square-foot exhibition floor and ample stadium seating for 7,200 attendees. Other amenities include a press room, two meeting rooms, a loading dock, dressing rooms and two concession stands.
Hampton University Convocation Center • Hampton, VA ▸ www.visithampton.com/sports
Jay Richardson, 757-728-5315, james.richardson@hamptoncvb.com
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EAST REGION
Ion International Training Center Leesburg, VA
This 90,000-square-foot facility in Loudoun County features two NHL ice sheets, including a 3,500-seat area in addition to a full-service gym, café, pro shop, medical room and hockey training room, among other amenities. Ion International annually hosts several MYHockey Tournaments and was the site of the 2022 US Figure Skating Championship Series presented by Toyota. The center, with nearly 1,000 parking spaces, has room to expand to four ice sheets on the 16.5-acre site.
▸ www.visitloudoun.org/sports
Torye Hurst, 703-669-2005, hurst@visitloudoun.org
Berglund Center Roanoke, VA
Berglund Center is one of western Virginia’s premier full-service facilities. The multipurpose facility can accommodate sporting events of all sizes, and hosts more than 350 events annually. It features a 10,500seat coliseum, 2,148 seat performing arts theatre, 10,000 square-foot exhibit hall and a 46,000-square-foot special events center.
VIRGINIA
Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex • Lynchburg, VA
This 169,000-square-foot facility features a dynamic track, which is one of only a handful of tracks in the country to offer a six-lane, 20-meter hydraulically banked oval. The complex is 425’ long by 300’ wide and includes room for all six field events, with the weight throw, shot put and high jump pits located outside the track oval.
VIRGINIA
Greater Richmond Convention Center • Richmond, VA
Teams will feel like champions no matter what the score at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, located only minutes from Richmond International Airport. The 700,000-square-foot facility boasts the title as largest convention center in Virginia with 180,000 square feet of exhibit hall space that can be transformed to accommodate all types of indoor sporting events and tournaments.
▸ www.lynchburgvirginia.org
Andrew Marks, 434-485-7298, andrew.marks@lynchburgva.gov
▸ www.visitrichmondva.com/sports
Brittany Loving, 804-783-7445, bloving@visitrichmondva.com
www.visitroanokeva.com/sports
John Oney, 540-342-6025, joney@visitvbr.com
Taliaferro
The Taliaferro Sports and Entertainment Complex offers a diverse group of facilities, including the Salem Civic Center, perfect for any type of indoor sporting event. Located approximately one mile southeast of downtown Salem, the Salem Civic Center consists of an indoor Virginia’s Blue Ridge Sports arena with a 22,000-square-foot floor, seating for 7,000, an annex of 10,000 square feet and various meeting spaces.
John Oney, 540-342-6025, joney@visitvbr.com
College of William and Mary Williamsburg,VA
College of William and Mary has multiple indoor sporting venues perfect for tournaments and events. Kaplan Arena is the home of varsity basketball, volleyball and gymnastics with a capacity that can be expanded to 11,300. McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center features six indoor tennis courts using the GreenSet GrandPrix Surface. The facility also includes member and team locker rooms, several spacious lobbies and spectator viewing that boasts 362 stadium seats.
Robert Larson, 757-920-6294, robert.larson@visitwilliamsburg.com
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