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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
We’re Conveniently Located! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Distances from Major Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sporting Event Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Request for information or proposal form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Sporting Facilities Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sporting Facilities
Kellogg Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bailey Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fort Custer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Full Blast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
M-66 Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Marshall Activity Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multi-Sports Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Nottke’s Family Fun Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The Rink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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B attle Creek is a leading destination for regional and national amateur sporting events.
The Battle Creek area has hosted significant amateur sporting events including 6 different Michigan High School
Athletic Association Final Championship events, 100 days of baseball/softball championship tournaments, six baseball
World Series, and dozens of amateur events annually including NCAA, AABC, ASA, GameDay USA, MHSAA and USSSA
events.
Event organizers will find the Battle Creek area to have world-class facilities all
located within close proximity to the area’s hotels, restaurants, and entertainment.
In addition to world-class facilities, Sports Promotion provides excellent service to
event planners.
Relationships have been established city-wide to provide event planners with a
trouble free experience, from the planning stages to the final day of the event.
The Battle Creek area isn’t just great for event planners, it’s loads of fun for
event participants and their families. When attendees are not participating in
events they can visit some of the great attractions in the area. Attractions include
Full Blast, an indoor/outdoor water park and family entertainment center; Binder
Park Zoo, a great outdoor experience where guests can get nose-to-nose with
one of the largest giraffe herds in the country. This is just a taste of what the
Battle Creek/Calhoun County area has to offer. Battle Creek/Calhoun County has
a variety of Sports Facilities, for a complete list or an online RFP visit
www.battlecreekvisitors.org.
Sports Promotion was formed in 1990 to enhance the economic vitality of Battle Creek/Calhoun County through
recruitment, creation, and management of amateur sports/athletic events.
FireKeepers Casino, located off of I-94 at exit 104, incorporates the
four elements - fire, earth, air and water - throughout the property,
creating a contemporary, environmentally friendly and distinctive
Las Vegas-style gaming destination that showcases the tribe’s deep
history while making luxury a priority. FireKeepers offers convenient
amenities, fine dining, attentive service, and of course, blazing hot
gaming!
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Battle Creek/Calhoun County Convention & Visitors BureauSports Promotion
77 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 100Battle Creek, MI 49017
P 800.397.2240 • F 269.962.6917www.battlecreekvisitors.org
Battle Creek/Calhoun County
Battle Creek is conveniently
located just west of the I-94
and I-69 interchange, between
Chicago and Detroit.
City Mileage to BC
Chicago, IL 160
Detroit, MI 114
Ft. Wayne, IN 90
Grand Rapids, MI 61
Indianapolis, IN 240
Kalamazoo, MI 23
Lansing, MI 49
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SPORTING EVENT SERVICES
The friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Battle Creek/Calhoun County Convention and Visitors
Bureau is available for advice and assistance throughout the planning of a sporting event. Bureau
representatives are available to meet with event planners personally to ensure a successful event.
Some of the services available through the bureau are outlined below.
Information Services• Schedule site tours and facility inspections
• Provide planning assistance with pre and post event activities
• Customize pre-event maps and literature including discounts to area attractions
• Supply welcome bags
• Set up and maintain welcome tables
Housing Services
In partnership with PSE Tournament Housing, the Battle Creek/Calhoun County Convention & Visitors
Bureau offers event organizers a complimentary, all-in-one housing service readily available to handle
the housing needs of your event. Offering the latest in tournament housing services, PSE will handle
all of the housing details before, during and after your event. Including:
• Securing room blocks, best rates and a host hotel if needed
• Room rebates negotiated if required
• Comp rooms and meeting space
• A custom online reservation webpage for your event, allowing attendees to book their rooms online
or over the phone
• An easy and convenient reservation experience for your teams and attendees
• Room pick up reports
• Minimize attrition exposure
• OVER 1,800 hotel rooms county-wide!
Family Programs
The bureau can arrange fun and entertaining programs for families of attendees. The area offers a
variety of attractions and entertainment for all types of visitors ranging from adventures at the local
zoo or a visit to our indoor/outdoor water park.
The Battle Creek/Calhoun County Convention and Visitors Bureau will assist you with all your planning
needs to ensure a successful event. To discuss your event in more detail, call the us at 800.397.2240
or e-mail [email protected].
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Let us host your next tournament or event! Please complete the form below to give us the details of
your event. Please return the form to our office using the contact information below. We will contact
you soon to discuss your proposal needs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE FAX
EVENT DETAILS/SPECIFICATIONS
EVENT NAME
EVENT DATE(S)
NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
TYPE OF VENUE NEEDED
LODGING/OTHER FACILITY INFORMATION
OVERNIGHTS REQUIRED 0 YES 0 NO NUMBER PER NIGHT_______
PEAK NIGHT(S): MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
BANQUET FACILITIES 0 YES 0 NO
SPECIAL NEEDS 0 YES 0 NO
PLEASE DESCRIBE____________________________________________________________
ACCEPTING RFP’S 0 YES 0 NO
IF YES, LIST DATES?___________________________________________________________
OTHER INFORMATION
Please fax back to the Battle Creek/Calhoun County Visitor & Convention Bureau at 269.962.6917.
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KELLOGG ARENAOne McCamly Square • Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269.963.4800 • Fax: 269.968.8840
LocationKellogg Arena is located in the heart of downtown Battle Creek, 4.5 miles north of I-94, and is attached
to the McCamly Square complex which includes McCamly Plaza Hotel (239 rooms, three diamond
hotel), McCamly Place (a 50,000 square foot retail area with unique shops and eateries),
McCamly Square Parking Ramp, and a beautiful outdoor park.
ParkingIn addition to the 763-car ramp, there are over 1,500 spaces available in a two block area.
Arena DimensionsThe Kellogg Arena consists of 30,000 square feet which can be used as one open area or can be
divided via an operative curtain into two areas -- the arena side consisting of 22,000 square feet
(100’ x 220’) and the exhibition hall side consisting of 8,360 square feet (38’ x 220’).
Arena Seating CapacityApproximate seating for reserved ticket concerts is 6,200. A theatrical curtaining system is available,
and can reduce the size of the arena down to as few as 1,500 seats in a very intimate setting with no
sight line problems. The curtaining system can be hung at almost any depth to accommodate capacities
from 1,500 to 4,500. The Kellogg Arena can accommodate banquets from 50 to 2,000.
EquipmentThe Kellogg Arena has a full compliment of sporting event equipment. Included in this are tables,
chairs, pipe & drape, sound equipment, basketball floor, and theatrical drapery. In addition, the Arena
has volleyball and wrestling equipment, mats, and scoreboards. For more information and a complete
list of this equipment please call the arena.
Multi-Purpose / Indoor
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Ceiling Height 35’ to low steel, 47’ to high steel.
Loading Area Two loading doors - 15’ height x 20’ width and 15’ height x 12’ width.
Box Office The Kellogg Arena Box Office has a total of six window outlets, all located within McCamly Place.
Tickets can be obtained from the Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000 for events
taking place at the Kellogg Arena. The Box Office accepts Cash, Check, Visa and MasterCard (for most
events). The Box Office is operated by the facility.
Visit www.kelloggarena.com or call 269.963.4800 for more information.
Multi-Purpose / Indoor
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BAILEY PARK1350 Capital Avenue NE • Battle Creek, MI 49017
Battle Creek Parks and Recreation
Phone: 269.966.3431 • Fax: 269.966.3653
Boasting more than 80 acres, this multi-use park features three full-sized baseball stadiums,
including the 6,000 seat C.O. Brown Stadium; two quadra-plex softball diamonds, four sand
volleyball courts; a playground and 12 shuffleboard courts.
Over the years, Bailey Park has evolved into a facility with a reputation for hosting some of the finest
baseball and softball tournaments in the country.
Convis and Flannery Softball & Junior Baseball Facilities • Seating capacity of 1,000 at Convis and 3,000 at Flannery
• Quadra-Plex (4 diamond) configuration
• Each field is completely fenced - 300 feet to right and left field fence, 320 feet to center
• Each field is fully lighted
• Moon rock infield, grass outfield
• Electronic scoreboard on each field
• Bleacher seating
• Concessions and restrooms at each quadra-plex
Baseball / Softball
C.O. Brown Stadium • Over the years has been the home of the
Southwest Michigan Devil Rays, Battle Creek Yankees,
Michigan Battle Cats Class A Minor League Baseball
Franchises and the Battle Creek Bombers, of the
Northwoods Collegiate League
• Meets professional baseball standards
• Seating capacity of 6,000
Nichols and Morrison Fields • Bleacher seating - The capacity of each is 1,500
• Both fields are fully fenced - 335 feet to right and left field fence, 400 feet to center
• Both fields are fully lighted
• Grass infields
• Covered dugouts
• Public address systems
• Permanent restrooms at Nichols field
Baseball / Softball
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Outdoor
FORT CUSTER RECREATION AREA5163 Fort Custer Drive • Augusta, MI 49012
Phone: 269.731.4200 • Fax: 269.731.2611
Fort Custer Recreation Area is a 3,033 acre, popular year-round destination for mountain bike users,
equestrians, cross-country skiers, disc golfers, hikers and dog mushers. Fort Custer plays host to two
annual Michigan Mountain Bike Association races, an annual XTERRA Off-road triathlon, an annual dog
sled race and most recently host to the 2008 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships. The area features
three lakes (no wake enforced), the Kalamazoo River and an excellent trail system. There are 4 differ-
ent trail loops, each approximately 8 miles long, with varying degrees of difficulty. A map and trail
descriptions can be found at www.friendsoffortcuster.org. The 18 hole disc golf course utilizes a
variety of terrain including mowed grass, long grass, wood lines and forest with both closed canopies
and open ceilings. In addition, there is ample parking and room for staging areas.
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FULL BLAST35 Hamblin Avenue • Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269.966.3667 • Fax: 269.966.3653
Full Blast, the Internationally Award Winning Family Entertainment Center has over 150,000 square
feet of year around fun for the entire family. The Sports Forum at Full Blast offers many options
for event planners. The Sports Forum is 100’ x 186’ or 18,600 square feet in size consisting of three
regulation sized basketball/volleyball courts and a spectator seating area for approximately 400.
Full Blast has hosted such events as floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, archery tournaments, dance
and gymnastics competitions. Bleachers are located around the Sports Forum for maximum spectator
participation.
In addition, Full Blast boasts both an
indoor and outdoor water park open
Memorial Day through Labor Day. The
indoor water park has two 100 foot water
slides and the outdoor has two 200 foot
waterslides.
Multi-Purpose / Indoor
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MARSHALL ACTIVITY CENTER15325 Michigan Ave • Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: 269.781.7091
Marshall Activity Center is a Recreation/Banquet Center located at the NW corner of I69 and Michigan
Ave (Exit 36), just west of Marshall. We have two full size basketball courts and a racquetball court.
We run leagues and weekly pick-up games. We also host wedding receptions and banquets (up to 550),
parties, auctions, meetings and more.
Multi-Purpose / Indoor
M-66 BOWL19794 M-66 • Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269.962.9597
M-66 Bowl offers a wide range of amenities to please every bowler including:• 5-10 minutes from area hotels
• 56 Lanes
• Snack Bar
• Two Lounges
• Full-line Pro Shop
• AMF Computerized Scoring
• Bumper Bowling
• Call ahead for availability
Bowling
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MULTI-SPORTS COMPLEX182 Capital Avenue NE • Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269.565.9622 • Fax: 269.962.2820
LocationThe Battle Creek Family Y-Center is located approximately 5 miles north of I-94. Use exit 98-B towards
Downtown or M-66 North. Turn right at the corner of M-66 and Cherry Street.
ParkingTwo lots are available with approximately 150 lot spaces and additional parking within one city block.
Multi-Sports Center DimensionsThe Battle Creek Family Y Multi-Sports Center consists of 42,550 square feet of activity floor space.
The area can be used as an open space or divided into separate courts which measure 46’ x 78’.
Sporting CapabilitiesThe Battle Creek Family YMCA Multi Sports Center has 7 athletic courts. All 7 courts can be either
volleyball or tennis and 4 of the courts have permanent basketball standards. The MSC also comes
equipped with an electronic baseball/softball batting cage with pitching machine, indoor soccer goals,
and a sport wall (contact us for more information regarding the sport wall).
SeatingPortable bleacher seating is available for approximately 400.
Ceiling HeightCeiling height is approximately 20’ at the
edge of the playing surface and 40’ at the peak.
Loading AreaOne loading door 12’ height and 12’ wide.
ConcessionA single window concession is available for
use during events.
PoolA 25 yard six-lane competitive pool is also
available within the Battle Creek Family Y-Center
complex with seating for approximately 60 people.
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NOTTKE’S FAMILY FUN CENTER775 West Columbia Avenue • Battle Creek, MI 49015
Phone: 269.963.9121
Nottke’s Bowl is conveniently located to area attractions, restaurants, and hotels on Columbia Avenue. Nottke’s Bowl is one of the largest bowling centers in West Michigan.
Nottke’s offers:• 56 Lanes
• Brunswick AS 90 automatic scoring machines
• Ample parking
• Full-line Pro Shop
• Bumper Bowling - 56 Lanes
• Sports bar with pool tables and dart boards
• Full-service restaurant
• Two lounges
• Cosmic Bowling
Nottke’s also offers full league record service, tournament rooms, and three large rooms for group
gatherings. There are three sets of restrooms, one at each end, and one in the center.
Bowling
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NANCY G. HELD EQUESTRIAN CENTER11039 29 Mile Road • Albion, MI 49224
Phone: 517.629.1000
The Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center is a full-service, state-of-the-art riding facility built on 340 acres of undulating
land at the south end of the Albion College campus. Albion is the only private college in Michigan with an on-campus
equestrian center.
The College offers its students onsite boarding, training and
lessons, rated competition opportunities in dressage, hunt seat,
eventing and western, intercollegiate competition opportunities
through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and
Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA), and training toward
international equestrian certification through the British Horse
Society.
In addition, the Held Equestrian Center hosts various equestrian
competitions during the year, a yearly summer camp for young women, and annual symposia with highly regarded
professional horsemen and women. The Held Equestrian Center riding program educates students from beginner to
advanced levels in hunt seat, dressage, show jumping, eventing, and western disciplines.
Programs and Services
• Lessons (beginner through advanced)
• Symposia with top professionals
• Summer camps
• Boarding
Facilities
• State-of-the-art stabling for 79 horses (individual 12’ x 12’ windowed stalls with Nelson automatic water stations)
• 100’ x 200’ outdoor all-weather sand arena
• 250’ x 300’ grass arena
• Randi C. Heathman Arena (100’ x 400’ indoor arena with heated viewing and judging areas)
• 43 individual half-acre turnout paddocks
• Wash stalls, farrier bays, and a veterinary care area
• Private tack room and extra storage
Outdoor
• Locally provided veterinary and farrier services
• Hosting for shows
• IHSA competition (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association)
• IDA competition (Intercollegiate Dressage Association)
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Ice Hockey
THE RINK75 Houston Street • Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269.966.3625
The Rink is Battle Creek’s premier ice arena featuring:• 85’ x 200’ sheet of ice
• 4 dressing rooms
• Seating for 1,000 spectators
• Ample on site parking
• Dressing rooms for referees
• Skate sharpening facilities
• Ice available for tournaments
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