Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge – www.VisitVBR.com/sports 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE – Roanoke, VA 24016-2044 Phone: 540-362-7848, ext. 125 Fax: 540-342-7119
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Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway
The City of Salem, known as “Virginia’s Championship City,”
has hosted over 70 NCAA National Championships including football, softball,
basketball, lacrosse and volleyball.
Largest Destination in Virginia along the Blue Ridge Parkway and
Interstate 81
5,000+ GUEST ROOMS
Endless Supply of Things to Do, including National Attractions
The Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has developed a national
reputation for hosting great sporting events.
Our location in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia on the East Coast of
the United States makes the region easily accessible for athletes, teams and
families. The setting and climate also means great weather throughout the
year for all kinds of outdoor sports.
We have an impressive inventory of well-maintained, centrally-located fields
and facilities that can accommodate all types of sports – ranging from
collegiate to professional events. In addition, we have hosted non-traditional
sports such as orienteering, dragon boat racing, quidditch, mountain biking,
stair climbing races, cyclocross, etc.
The variety of hotels within close proximity to the sports facilities is
something athletes and spectators will appreciate.
Most importantly, the experienced tournament directors and facility managers
in Virginia’s Blue Ridge know how to organize sporting events and provide
services to help make yours a success.
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge – www.VisitVBR.com/sports 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE – Roanoke, VA 24016-2044 Phone: 540-362-7848, ext. 125 Fax: 540-342-7119
CONTACT
Lori Phillips Sales & Services Manager Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge 800-635-5535 [email protected]
Carey Harveycutter Salem Director of Tourism 540-375-3054 [email protected]
Main VenuesBaseball / Softball
Soccer / Lacrosse / Field Hockey
Basketball / Volleyball (indoor) Football
Additional Sports
Berglund Center
Botetourt Sport Complex
Green Hill Park
James I. Moyer Sports Complex
River’s Edge Sports Complex
Salem Civic Center Complex
Salem Kiwanis Field
Vinyard Park
Ferrum College
Hollins University
Roanoke College
Other Colleges & Schools
COLLEGES & SCHOOLS
Carvins Cove
Smith Mountain Lake
Other Parks Facilities
PUBLIC PARK FACILITIES
SPORTS HISTORY:Virginia’s Blue Ridge is home to some of the premier sports events in the country. The first-class facilities, outstanding service, and
abundant amenities make for a winning combination that tournament directors and planners have been enjoying for years.
THE FOLLOWING LIST FEATURES SOME OF THE EVENTS VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE HAS HOSTED OR CURRENTLY HOSTS:
AAU Boys 15U Division I Baseball National Championship
AAU Girls 14U Division I Basketball National Championship
ASA National Fast-Pitch Championships
ASA Eastern Slow-Pitch Championships
BASS Elite Tournament
BG US Challenge
Blue Ridge Marathon
NCAA Division III National Championships for Football, Basketball, Softball and Women’s Lacrosse
NCAA Division II National Championships for Softball and Women’s Lacrosse
Shamrock Volleyball
Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
VHSL Wrestling A & AA State Wrestling Tournament