Welcome Sports Fans! Anderson County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a region of South Carolina known as The Upstate. We’re just two hours from Atlanta & Charlotte on Interstate 85. We offer sports groups the facilities & services of a larger city, coupled with the value and friendliness of a small town. Whatever the size of your group, you’ll be competing in a destination that truly appreciates and values your business. Whether its softball, soccer, baseball or basketball, Anderson has the facility to meet your needs. Great facilities combined with our beautiful mountain-lakes setting will insure that every participant has a memorable experience. In Anderson the fun doesn’t end when the whistle blows. Interested in a golf outing? We have 11 courses ready to welcome you. Bring the family and have a vacation after your event. Our destination has it all: some of the best shopping in South Carolina; great restaurants of every cuisine & style; 56,000 acres of water in the form of Lake Hartwell; waterfalls & great hiking areas; history & heritage sites; agri-tourism sites and much more. The Anderson Convention & Visitors Bureau is committed to making your event a success. We offer a variety of free services and put our game face on for groups. Just give us a call at 877.282.4650 or e-mail sales@visitanderson.com and we’ll go to work for you.
Free Services
We know planning a sports tournament is a big job. In order to assist you, the Anderson CVB is delighted to offer the following complimentary services: • Contacting our sports facilities and hotels on your behalf to ascertain availability, costs, hotel room rates, and setup room blocks. • Photos and editorial copy for registration and program booklets. • Bid proposals, presentations and research. • Sponsorship assistance. • Volunteer registration assistance during your peak registration times. • Assistance planning spouse tours and off-site events. • Anderson Visitor Guides for your registration packet. • Referrals to companies in our area providing whatever service you need. • Assistance in generating news media coverage of your event. • Assistance in writing news releases on your event. • Arranging for community leaders (mayor, county admini-strator, etc.) to welcome your group to the Anderson area. Need something not on this list? Just ask-we hate to say no! Just give us a call at 877.282.4650
Facts and Figures Location: Northwest corner of South Carolina. Oldest Town: Pendleton, founded circa 1790. County Seat: Anderson. Nickname: “The Electric City” Anderson native, William Whitner, discovered how to transport electricity through cable allowing it to be carried long distances. Population: Anderson County, 183,740. City of Anderson, 25,514. Elevation and Land Mass: Anderson County, 764 feet above sea level. 777 square miles. Climate Averages: Annual temp 61.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Average rainfall 45.89 inches. 248 sunny days per year. Number of Hotel Rooms: 1,400. Average Annual Visitation: 1,113,663. Colleges and Universities: Clemson University, Anderson University, Tri-County Technical College. Major Highways: 37 miles of frontage along Interstate 85, 30 miles south of I-385 and 50 miles south of I-26. Airports: Greenville/Spartanburg International (45 minutes from downtown Anderson), Hartsfield International Atlanta (2 hours), Charlotte Douglass International (2 hours), Anderson Regional Airport.
Local Sports Organizations Bowling Anderson USBC Southeast Bowling Association
Rowing Clemson University Rowing Association Clemson University Varsity Women’s Rowing
Canoe/Kayak Team Ron Bo, Slalom, Whitewater, Rodeo
Sailing Western Carolina Sailing Club
College/University Anderson University Clemson University Tri County Technical College
Soccer Anderson Soccer Academy Burning Hills Soccer Club Clemson Area Soccer Club
Cycling Clemson Area Mountain Bike Club Electric City Cycling Club
Swimming Anderson Swim Club Clemson Aquatic Team
Flag Football United Carolina Flag Football League
Tennis Belton Tennis Association SC Tennis Hall of Fame
Gymnastics Electric City Gymnastics Horseshoes Honea Path Horseshoe Club
Track and Field Anderson Road Runners D 3 Striders Upstate Triathlon
Marital Arts United States Ishinryu Karate Association
Volleyball Clemson Foothills Volleyball Club
Table of Contents Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Baseball/Softball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cross Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Equestrian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Horseshoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Racing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
We’re Closer Than You Think... Atlanta, GA
124 miles
Charlotte, NC
133 miles
Charleston, SC
244 miles
Columbia, SC
134 miles
Knoxville, TN
202 miles
Myrtle Beach, SC 278 miles
Football Anderson Area YMCA
Located at Ducworth – Tucker Sports Complex off Hwy 81 North. 201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621 864 716-6283 • • • •
1 Field Portable Bleachers Illuminated Score Board
Contact: Pete Murphy – Athletic Director Fax: 864-716-6265 E-mail: aaymca@btitelecom.net
City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department 1107 North Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29625 864-231-2232 • • • •
1 Field Seating Illuminated Score Board
Contact: Willis Lee or Angie Watkins Fax: 864-375-2006 E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com
Belton Middle School
102 Cherokee Road, Belton, SC 29627 864-338-6595 • • •
1 Field Seating for 400 Not Currently Illuminated Lights to be added in the near future.
Contact: Rusty Cloninger Fax: 864-338-3301
Parker Bowie Athletic Complex PO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655 864-348-6191 • • • •
2 Fields Bleachers Illuminated 250 Parking Spaces
Contact: Nakia Davis E-mail: ndavis@peoplesbanksc.com
Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008
Aquatics Anderson Area YMCA
201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621 864-716-6273 Lap Pool • 8 Lanes, 6’ Deep, 4’ Shallow • Indoor • Seating for 325 • Locker Rooms • Starting Blocks • Water Temperature – 84 degrees Therapy Pool • 3.5’ Shallow, 5’ Deep • Seating for 154 • Locker Rooms • Water Temperature – 90 degrees Contact: Terry Trammell Fax: 864-716-6265 E-mail: terryt@bitelecom.net
Chiquola Pool
PO Box 355, Honea Path, SC 29654 864-369-0028
Hudgens Swim Center
710 Burdine Road. Anderson, SC 29621 864-260-5170 • • • • • • • • •
8 Lanes, 25 Meters Indoor Bleachers Locker Rooms 2 Slides in 10’ Deep Diving Pool 7 Starting Blocks Manual Timing System 1.5’ Deep Wading Pool Outdoor Picnic Area
Contact: Steve Wycoff Fax: 864-260-1739
Town of Pelzer Box 427, Pelzer, SC 29669 864-314-4415 • 5 Lanes, 50 Meters • Outdoor • Locker Room Contact: Jan Lufkin
• Olympic Size • Outdoor • Locker Rooms Contact: Jason Rhodes
Cobb’s Glen Country Club 2201 Cobb’s Way, Anderson, SC 29621 864-226-0458 • • • • •
5 Lanes, 25 Meters, 5’ Deep Outdoor Seating for 100 Locker Rooms Diving Board
Sheppard Swim Center
1115 Cornelia Road, Anderson, SC 29621 864-260-5170 • • • • • • • •
8 Lanes, 25 Meters Indoor Bleachers Locker Rooms One Spring Board in 10’ Deep Diving Pool 7 Starting Blocks Manual Timing System Splash Zone and 1.5’ Deep Wading Pool
Contact: Steve Wycoff Fax: 864-260-1739
Contact: Russ Tisdale, GM Fax: 864-226-0727 E-mail: russelt@cobbsglen.com
Lake Lake Hartwell
PO Box 278, Hartwell, GA 30643 888-893-0678 • • • • •
56,000 Acres 962 Miles of Shoreline Big Water Marina 864-226-3339 Portman Marina 864-287-3211 Fish Type: Crappie, Bream, Large Mouth Bass, Hybrid Bass, Striped Bass, Catfish
Broadway Lake 864-296-1506
• 300 Acres • Boat Launch: McFalls Landing • Fish Type: Crappie, Bream, Large Mouth Bass Contact: Chief Bill Striewing
Contact: Tanya Grant, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bowling Boulevard Lanes
4140 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC 29621 231-8672 • • • • • • • • • •
40 Lanes Automatic Scoring Lockers Pro-Shop Canteen 200 Parking Spaces Play Room Arcade Meeting space, 4 party rooms. Vending machines and snack bar
Racing Anderson Motor Speedway 313 Irby Road, Williamston, SC 29697 864-882-0220 • • • •
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Track Length: 3/8 Mile Oval Paved Asphalt Grandstand Seating for 4,500 20 Events Per Season, March – October Hosts 6 Divisions of Competition: Late Model Stocks, B Mini Stocks, C Mini Stocks, Bm Modified, Renegades, 600 Racing Legends Trackside Parking For 500 VIP Tower Accommodates 200 People. Pit Accommodates 600. Other Events Hosted Include Monster Truck Shows, Tractor Pulls, Motorcycle Club Events and Auto Displays.
Contact: Sylvia Porter Fax: 864-882-0221 E-mail: sporter@nctv.com. Web Site: www.andersonmotorspeedway.com
Horseshoes Honea Path Horse Shoe Club PO Box 297, Honea Path, SC 29654 864-369-1532
• 24 Courts • South Carolina’s Largest Horseshoe Facility Contact: Billy Rumsey
Basketball City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department 1107 North Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29625 864-231-2232 • • • •
2 Indoor Courts 6 Outdoor Courts at D.B. Walker Park 4 Indoor Volleyball Courts Seats
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Lights Score Board Lockers Showers Concessions
Contact: Willis Lee or Angie Watkins Fax: 864-375-2006 E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com
Civic Center of Anderson,
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center
3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625 (864) 260-4800 • 1 Portable Indoor Court • Seating for 2,500 • Score board
• Lockers • Showers • Concessions
Recently refurbished portable parquet basketball floor. Scoreboards and shot clocks available. Scorer’s table and press row areas available. Civic Center of Anderson hosted Clemson University men’s and women’s basketball games for portion of 2002-2003 season. Civic Center of Anderson is home to a 16-team high school Holiday Invitational basketball tournament each December. Basketball games played in 28,800 square foot Civic Center of Anderson Arena. Adjoining 7,700 square feet of ballroom space available for tournament banquets and meetings. Civic Center Arena is also available for WRESTLING tournaments. The Civic Center of Anderson is home to the 19-team, 300-wrestler “Anderson County Invitational” in December. Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space. Contact person: Charles Wyatt, ASEC Director or Dan Brawley, Events Coord./Asst. Manager, Civic Center of Anderson Fax: (864) 260-4847 E-mail: charles@andersonevents.com , dan@andesonevents.com
Basketball Iva Civic Center PO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655 864-348-6191 • • • •
1 Indoor Court 2 sets of bleachers Score board Concessions
Mineral Spring Park
PO Box 70, Williamston, SC West Main Street, Williamston, SC 864-847-7473 • 2 Outdoor Courts Contact: Dale Martin Fax: 868-847-5910
Town of Pelzer Box 427, Pelzer, SC 29669 864-947-1258 • • • • •
1 Indoor Court 1 Outdoor Court Seats Lights Score board
Contact: C. Nakia Davis/Tim Taylor Contact: Perri Brooking
Piedmont Community Center Anderson Area YMCA #1 Main Street, Piedmont, SC 29673 PO Box 57, 3 Highway 86 Piedmont, SC 29673 864-845-7401 • • • • •
2 Indoor Courts Seats Score board Concessions Illuminated
201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621 864-716-6283 • • • • • • •
1 Indoor Court (2 Indoor Volleyball Courts) Portable and Permanent Bleachers Score board Lockers Showers Portable Concessions Divider Curtain
Contact: Jerry L. “Butch” Nichols Fax: 864-845-3062 E-mail: pfd216@hotmail.com
Contact: Pete Murphy Fax: 864-716-6265 E-mail: aaymca@btitelecom.net
Abney Center, Anderson University
Westside Community Center
316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 864-231-2029 • • • • • • • • • •
2 Indoor Courts 1 Outdoor Court 2 Volleyball Courts 1 Outdoor Sand Volleyball Court Seating for 800 Score board Lockers Showers Concessions Available May, June, July, December
Contact: Bobby Beville Fax: 864-231-5601 E-mail: bbeville@andersonuniversity.edu
1100 West Franklin Street, Anderson, SC 29624 864-260-1093 • • • • • • • • • •
1 Indoor Court Permanent/Retractable Bleachers 485 capacity Score board Lockers Showers Concessions Stage 61’ x 28’ Board Room 30’ x 22’ Community Room 45’ x 43’ Adult Education Class Room 30’ x 32’
Contact: Dr. Beatrice Thompson Fax: 864-260-1094 E-mail: bthompson@bellsouth.net
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Baseball/Softball Anderson Area YMCA
201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621 864-716-6283 Baseball • 6 Fields, 2 Lighted • Portable Bleachers • Concessions (4 fields) • Restrooms • 386 paking spaces – Main YMCA; 110 Ducworth-Tucker Complex
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15 Acres 3 fields have score boxes 4 fields located at Ducworth-Tucker Sports Complex off Hwy 81 N. 2 fields located behind the Anderson Area YMCA
Contact: Pete Murphy – Athletic Director Fax: 864-716-6265 E-mail: aaymca@btitelecom.net
City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department 1107 North Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29625 864-231-2232 Softball • 2 adult fields, 1 youth field • Illuminated • Bleachers • Portable Restrooms • Parking Spaces
Baseball • 2 youth fields at Linley Park • Illuminated • Bleachers • Restrooms • Parking Space
Contact: Willis Lee or Angie Watkins Fax: 864-375-2006 E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com or awatkins@cityofandersonsc.com
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Baseball/Softball Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center 3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625 (864) 260-5121, (864) 260-4800
Softball • 4 Fields (1 adjoining baseball field can be converted to softball) • Illuminated • Seats up to 500 per field • Concessions • Restrooms
• Lockers (umpires only) • Showers (umpires only) • Parking for 500 (plus 1,300 at adjoining Civic Center) • 64-acre complex
Electronic scoreboards, P/A system available. Air-conditioned third-floor press box on all four fields. Temporary fencing available to shorten fields for youth games. Independent Softball Assoc. “North America Softball Complex of the Year,” 2003. Opened in 1999. Adjoining baseball field can be converted to softball, for a total of 5 fields available. Convenient parking. All fields are lighted using Musco Sports Lighting. Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space Baseball • 1 Field (four adjoining softball fields can be converted to baseball) • Illuminated • Seating for up to 500 • Concessions • Restrooms
• Lockers (umpires only) • Showers (umpires only) • Parking for 500 (plus 1,300 at adjoining Civic Center) • Press Box (outdoor platform)
Electronic Scoreboard, Temporary Fencing Available to Shorten Fields for youth games. Adjoining four softball fields can be converted to baseball, for a total of 5 fields available. Convenient parking. All fields are lighted using Musco Sports Lighting. Contact person: Todd McCormick, Athletic Coordinator, Anderson Sports Center or Charles Wyatt, ASEC Director Fax: (864) 260-5104, (864) 260-4847 E-mail: sales@andersonevents.com , charles@andersonevents.com
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Baseball/Softball Honea Path Youth Baseball Fields
Town of Iva
Baseball • 3 Fields • 2 Illuminated Fields • Seating at All Fields
Softball • 2 Fields • Illuminated • 2 sets of bleachers at each location • Concessions
PO Box 355, Honea Path, SC 29654 864-369-0028 • Restrooms • Parking Spaces
Contact: Jason Rhodes
Leda Poore Park and Jaycee Park PO Box 826, Belton, SC 29627 864-338-8832 Softball • 1 Field • Illuminated • Seating for 25 • Restrooms • Parking Spaces Baseball • 3 Fields • Illuminated • Seating for 25 • Concessions • Restrooms • Parking Spaces • Press Box Contact: Scott Jones Fax: 864-338-8369
Hwy 81 Field/184 Field P.O. Box 188, Iva, SC 29655 864-348-6191 Restrooms Parking Spaces 2 Acres Press Box
Contact: C. Nakia Davis E-mail: ndavis@peoplesbanksc
Town of Pelzer
Box 427 Pelzer, SC 29669 864-947-1258 Softball • 2 Fields • Seating • Concessions
• Restrooms • Parking Spaces • 5 Acres
Contact: Perri Brooking
Town of Piedmont (Public Service District)
PO Box 57, 3 Highway 86, Piedmont, SC 29673 864-845-7401 Softball • 1 Field • Illuminated • Seating • Concessions • Restrooms • Parking Spaces • 5.1 Acres Contact: Jerry L. “Butch” Nichols Fax: 864-845-3062 E-mail: pfd216@hotmail.com
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Baseball/Softball Smethers Field, Anderson University 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-231-2029 Softball • 1 Field • Illuminated • Seating for 250 • Concessions • Restrooms • Lockers • Showers • Parking Spaces • 4 Acres Baseball • 1 Field, Anderson Memorial Stadium on White Street • Illuminated • Seating for 3000 • Concessions • Restrooms • Parking Spaces • 8 Acres • Press Box
Town of Williamston PO Box 70, Williamston, SC 29697 864-847-7473 Softball • 2 Fields • Concessions • Restrooms • Parking Spaces • 3 Acres Baseball • 3 Fields • Illuminated • Seating • Concessions • Restrooms • Parking Spaces • 3 Acres Contact: Dale Martin Fax: 868-847-5910
Contact person: Bobby Beville Fax: 864-231-5601 E-mail: bbeville@andersonuniversity.edu
Wren Youth Association Hurricane Spring Park 130 Roper Road, Piedmont, SC 29673-8404 864-616-9003
Softball Baseball • 1 Field • 3 Fields - 225’ to center • Illuminated • 1 Field - 350’ to center • Bleachers • Illuminated • Concessions • Bleachers • Restrooms • Concessions • Parking Spaces • Restrooms • 11 Acres • Parking Spaces • Press Box (Can view all 5 fields from • 11 Acres press box above concessions stand) • Press Box (Can view all 5 fields from press box above concessions stand) • Smoke Free Facility • Smoke Free Facility • No Pets • No Pets Contact: Jason James E-mail: jcnc3@bellsouth.net
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Baseball/Softball Parker Bowie Athletic Complex PO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655 864-348-6191 Softball • 2 Regulation Fields • Bleachers • Illuminated • 250 Parking Spaces • Concessions • Restrooms • 34 Acres • Press Box
Baseball • 2 Little League Fields • Bleachers • Illuminated • 250 Parking Spaces • Concessions • Restrooms
Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008
Contact: Nakia Davis E-mail: ndavis@peoplesbanksc.com
Cross Country Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center 3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625 (864) 260-5121, (864) 260-4800
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center does not have track and field facilities, but does have the ability to host CROSS COUNTRY meets. The complex has hosted many cross country events for Westside High School, as well as regional cross country meets. Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space.
Contact: Todd McCormick, Athletic Coordinator, Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center Charles Wyatt, ASEC Director Fax: (864) 260-5104, (864) 260-4847 E-mail: sales@andersonevents.com , charles@andersonevents.com
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Soccer Anderson Area YMCA
Ducworth-Tucker Sports Complex off Hwy 81 North 201 East Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621 864-716-6283 • • • • • •
1 Outdoor Field Portable Bleachers Illuminated Restrooms 110 Parking Spaces Concessions
Contact: Pete Murphy, Athletic Director Fax: 864-716-6265 E-mail: aaymca@btitelecom.net
City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department 1107 North Murray Ave., Anderson, SC 29625 864-231-2232 • • • • • • •
1 Outdoor Field Seating Lockers Showers Restrooms Parking Spaces Concessions
Contact person: Willis Lee or Angie Watkins Fax: 864-375-2006 E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com or awatkins@cityofandersonsc.com
Smethers Field, Anderson University
316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 864-231-2029 • • • • • • • •
1 Outdoor Field Seats 250 Illuminated Lockers Showers Restrooms Parking Spaces Available May, June, November, December
Contact: Bobby Beville Fax: 864-231-5601 E-mail: bbeville@andersonuniversity.edu
Parker Bowie Athletic Complex PO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655 864-348-6191 • • • • •
2 Outdoor Fields Bleacher Seating 250 Parking Spaces Restrooms Concessions
Contact: Nakia Davis E-mail: ndavis@peoplesbanksc.com
Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008
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Soccer Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center 3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625 864-260-5121, 864-260-4800 • • • • • • •
3 Dedicated Outdoor Fields Up to 1,500 Seats Per Field Illuminated Restrooms 1,400 Parking Spaces (including adjoining Civic Center parking lot) Concessions Up to 5 additional fields available using softball and baseball field outfield areas
Dedicated soccer fields can be lined to accommodate both youth and adult specs. Three dedicated fields can be lined host several youth games on one field. Adult and youth size soccer goals available. All fields are lighted using Musco Sports Lighting. Soccer fields located directly beside Kid-Venture playground, picnic shelters, and beautiful Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond. Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space. Contact person: Todd McCormick, Athletic Coordinator, Anderson Sports Center, Charles Wyatt, ASEC Director Fax: 864-260-5104, 864-260-4847 E-mail: sales@andersonevents.com, charles@andersonevents.com
Leda Poore Park
PO Box 826, Belton, SC 29627 864-338-8832 • • • • •
2 Outdoor Fields Seats 20 per field Illuminated Restrooms Parking Spaces
Contact person: Scott Jones Fax: 864-338-8369
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Tennis City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department 1107 North Murray Avenue. Anderson, SC 29625 864-231-2232 • • • •
Sheppard – 4 Outdoor courts Southwood – 5 Outdoor courts Illuminated Seating
Contact: Willis Lee or Angie Watkins Fax: 864-375-2006 E-mail: wlee@cityofandersonsc.com or awatkins@cityofandersonsc.com
Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center 3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, 29625 864-260-5121, 864-260-4800 • • • • • • • •
8 Asphalt Outdoor Courts Illuminated Seating Concessions Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center tennis courts are home each year to a portion of the “Wachovia Palmetto Tennis Championships” based in Belton, SC. The tennis courts include a shaded tennis pavilion, and are located close to restrooms and concessions. All 8 courts are lighted using Musco Sports Lighting. Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center is home to the Civic Center of Anderson, William A. Floyd Amphitheater (concert facility), and Anderson Sports Center, plus Kid-Venture playground, Chris Taylor Memorial Park and pond, miles of paved walking trails, and acres of public park space.
Contact: Todd McCormick, Athletic Coordinator, Anderson Sports Center or Charles Wyatt, ASEC Director Fax: 864-260-5104, 864-260-4847 E-mail: sales@andersonevents.com charles@andersonevents.com
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Tennis Belton Tennis Center
106 Brown Avenue, Belton, SC 29627 864-338-7751 • • • • • • •
5 Outdoor Hard Courts Illuminated Bleachers 3 Tournaments/yr Fitness Trainer available for tournaments 11 additions outdoor courts available within 3 miles of the Belton Tennis Center Pro Shop
Contact: Rex Maynard E-mail: rexmaynard@statecom.net
Brookstone Meadows
107 River Club Drive, Anderson SC 29621 864-202-1917 • • • • • • • • • • • •
4 Outdoor Hard Courts 5 Outdoor Clay Courts 9 Illuminated Private and Group Lessons Seating Lockers Showers Concessions Ball Machines 4 Professionals 4 Tournaments/yr Pro Shop
Contact: Dr. Sophie Woorons-Johnston Fax: 864-964-0675 E-mail: Sophie@brookstonemeadows.com
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Cardinal Racquet Club 808 Reed Road, Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 225-1193 • • • • • • • • • • • • •
6 Outdoor Hard Courts 8 Outdoor Clay Courts Illuminated Lessons Lockers Showers 1 Ball Machine 2 Pros and 1 Teaching Pro 5 Tournaments/yr Pro Shop Stringing Machine Icemaker Drinking Fountain
www.cardinalracquet.com
Tennis Grubbs Courts, Anderson University
316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 864-231-2029 • • • • • • •
10 Hard Outdoor Courts Illuminated Lessons, by head coach Rodrigo da Silva Seating for 750 2 Tournments/yr plus college matches Fitness Center Table Tennis
Iva Tennis Courts PO Box 188, Iva, SC 29655 864-348-6191 • • • •
2 Outdoor Courts Illuminated Seating Concessions
Contact: Tim Taylor
Contact: Bobby Beville Fax: 864-231-5601 E-mail: bbeville@andersonuniversity.edu
Cobb’s Glen Country Club 2201 Cobb’s Way, Anderson, SC 29621 864-226-0458 • • • • • •
5 Hard Outdoor Courts 2 Clay Outdoor Courts Illuminated Lessons Bleachers Lockers
Contact: Russ Tidsale Fax: 864-226-0727 E-mail: russellt@cobbsglen.com
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Showers Concessions Ball Machines 1 Pro 4+ Tournaments/yr Pro Shop
Leda Poore Park
PO Box 826, Belton, SC 29627 864-338-8832 • • • • • •
4 Outdoor Courts Illuminated Seating for 25 Concessions 1 Professional 3 Tournments/yr
Contact: Scott Jones Fax: 864-338-8369
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Equestrian T. Ed Garrison Arena
Box 340122, Clemson, SC 29634-0122 864-646-2717 • • • • • • • • • •
Arena Dimensions 45,000 square feet under roof w/enclosed arena and animal housing Indoor 135’ x 265’ bordered by white fence, covered 120’ x 300’ Total Acres Facilities are part of the 60 acre Arena complex 60 acres fenced with miles of trails in the surrounding area Seating Bleacher seating for up to 500 3,000 for equestrian events, added seating for concerts, etc. Stables Cattle ties and stalls available to meet specific event needs 440 permanent stalls, covered area available for temporary stalls Trailer/RV Hookups 33 full service spaces on site w/expansion approved, barn hookups available Restrooms Separate restroom facilities for men and women. Available in main arena, horse barn C, cattle complex Showers Separate shower facilities for men and women. Available in horse barn C and cattle complex Trails Over 40 miles, maps available for purchase Training Facilities 3 open air arenas, 1 covered arena Other Facilities Milking parlor for dairy events, concessions and office space Concourse area in main arena for vendors, parties, etc.
Contact: Charles Williams Fax: 864-646-3362 E-mail: cwllms@clemson.edu
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