Introduction
As
a Member of the National Association of Sports Commissions, the Sports
marketing department at the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Bloomington-Normal
is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of expertise
available. Our offices are conveniently located at the brand new Central
Illinois Regional Airport. Our professional and experienced staff
is ready to create a customized bid proposal and a presentation highlighting
you needs.
These include:
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Gather necessary and detailed information on your event
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Submit event to appropriate sport facilities and venues as well as
hotels
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Design proposal entirely based on your need
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Prepare and give presentation in front of your site selection committee,
outlining specific details in regards to your event and the host city
as well
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Provide staff to assist you on a personal inspection of Bloomington-Normal
and its venues
We are committed to your needs with a community that is eager to welcome
you and your event. Do not hesitate to contact our sports marketing
manager, Jeff Creek at 1-800-433-8226 or jeff@visitbn.org
Facilities
The sports facilities offered in Bloomington-Normal are second to
none. Division I Illinois
State University, which plays in the Missouri
Valley Conference, is home to 10,200 seat Redbird Arena, a facility
that was named the "crown jewel" of arenas in the Midwest
by the Champaign News Gazette after being built in 1989. Hancock
Stadium, which holds 15,000 seats, now features brand new artificial
turf. The stadium also recently added new offices and locker rooms
in the 16,000 square foot Kaufman Building, dedicated to ISU by
former alumni’s Fred and Donna Kaufman.
The other 4-year institution in the area, liberal arts College Illinois
Wesleyan (NCAA Division III), boasts the brand new 3,000 seat
Shirk Center, as well as the newly renovated Jack Horenberger Baseball
Field.
The Twin Cities are also home to The Complex at Maxwell Park, a
ten diamond softball complex in Normal that has been rated one of
the top complexes in the nation.
There are several reasons why Golfers of all abilities keep coming
back to the Bloomington-Normal area for a great round of golf. Some
of the best courses in the entire Midwest call Bloomington-Normal
their home. Among the best and most challenging courses we recommend
these.
Recent Events
Bloomington-Normal has long been a top destination for state, regional,
national, and world tournaments in numerous sports. Some of the
more recent events held here in the Bloomington-Normal area include:
BASKETBALL:
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State Farm Missouri Valley Women’s Basketball Tournament (2005)
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NCAA Division I Women’s Midwest Regional (1999)
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IHSA Girls Class A & AA State Finals (1992- Present)
VOLLEYBALL:
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State IHSA Girls Volleyball Tournament (1990 - Present)
SOFTBALL:
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ASA Northern Nationals 2005
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ASA National Tournaments
GOLF:
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NCAA Division III Womens National Championships (2000)
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COUNTRY Youth Classic (2002 - Present)
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IHSA Boys State Finals (1985- Present)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS:
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Illinois Special Olympics Basketball (1985- Present)
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Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games (1985-Present)
TRACK
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NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field National Championships
(2005)
BOWLING:
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Illinois Men’s Bowling Association State Tournament (2005)
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Illinois Women’s Bowling Association State Tournament (1991,
2001)
These are only a fraction of the events that have been hosted in
the Bloomington-Normal area over the past decade.
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