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Front cover athletes (from top left):
Charleston Race Week Competitors
Cooper River Bridge Run Athlete
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2008 Charleston Classic Champions (Clemson)
2008 Family Circle Cup Singles Winner, Serena Williams
USA Rugby Players
South Carolina Stingrays Players
Charleston RiverDogs Player
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FCC, South Carolina Stingrays, Tim Wilkes, USA Rugby,
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MESSAGE from
THE CHARLESTON METRO SPORTS COUNCIL, INC.
The Charleston Sports Travel Market...Our Sports Business Portfolio!
• Worth over $50 million dollars each year for the Charleston region!
• Consist of some 20 major sporting events a year, producing between 500-5,000 room
nights each. Another 60 sports events a year produce between 100-450 room nights each.
• More than 86,000 visitors annually as spectators, participants, media, etc. associated
with the top 20 major sporting events.
• Three (3) local professional sports team organizations contribute over $6 million each year
to the economy by hosting more than 120 home games, bringing visiting teams,
media, vendors and fans.
• Three (3) local college athletic departments contribute millions of dollars each year by
hosting more than 150 home competitions, bringing athletes, family and fans to the region.
2009 Charleston Metro Sports Council Objectives
• Serve the local sports travel market as the premier source for all
Charleston area sports information and contacts.
• Take the lead role in the Charleston area as the primary promoter
for the economic and social value of the local sports market.
• Serve as the Charleston area’s first ‘point of contact’ for all leads
from right holders in the national sports travel market.
• Positively impact the Charleston area economy be attracting
new events and promoting Charleston as a premier destination.
Kathleen Cartland, Executive Director
Charleston Metro Sports Council, Inc.
(Charleston Area CVB Headquarters)
423 King St., Charleston SC 29403
ph: 843-805-3030
email: [email protected]
web: www.sportscouncil.org
Charleston Metro Sports Council, taking a lead in promoting
sports for its economic and social value to the region!
Member of the National Association of Sports Commissions
www.sportscommissions.org
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GUIDE TO THE CHARLESTON METRO SPORTS SCENE
CONTENTS
Welcome Charleston Sports Visitor!
- City Profiles & Rankings
30
Charleston Area Fitness &
Endurance Events
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Major Sports Events
32
Sports Lifestyle – Recreational
Activities in the Region
Professional Sports Teams
Event Planners’ Guide for All Sports
24
Sports Travel Athletic Events
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Collegiate Athletic Programs
Hosted Tournaments
Sports Venues & Metro Area Map
Hotels & Services Referral Guide
COURTESY OF COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN
Charleston…Where History Lives and SportsTravel Thrives!
ACCOMMODATION OCCUPANCY
FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY
Total number of Hotel Rooms (2008) = 15,170
Average occupancy (2008) = 72.54%
Average Daily Rate (2008) = $123.33
Compiled by Office of Tourism Analysis, College of Charleston
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CHARLESTON
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT is serviced
by seven airline carriers
and averages 124
flights daily, to and
from 17 destinations.
www.chs-airport.com
DISTANCE FROM
MAJOR US CITIES
Columbia SC - 120 miles
Charlotte NC - 220 miles
Atlanta GA - 350 miles
Jacksonville FL - 250 miles
Nashville TN - 575 miles
Washington DC - 580 miles
Welcome !
CHARLESTON SPORTS VISITOR
Charleston Metro Area...
Your Sports Travel Destination
ports events in the U.S. represents a $6.1 billion
marketplace. In the Charleston region alone, it is
worth more than $50 million annually, with 80+ sports
travel events bringing 100 to 40,000 visitors,
per event, for an entire travel experience.
CHRIS & CAMI PHOTOGRAPHY
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On behalf of the Charleston Metro Sports
Council and the Charleston Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau, we are delighted you are visiting
our community for your sports event. Among the
many travel recognitions our historic area receives,
becoming an ‘Up and Coming Sports Mecca’ is one
in which we are very proud. Your visit makes you
one of 5.5 million visitors we anticipate in 2009,
and your contributions to our vibrant economy is
very much appreciated.
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And no matter what municipality your sports
event takes place in, be sure to take in the many
sites and attractions throughout the entire region.
As one of the top visitor destinations in the nation,
we understand and appreciate the ‘Charleston
Style’ is what we do best and what you will enjoy
the most! – Thanks for being a part of our Sports
Scene! – CMSC and CACVB
CITY PROFILES for the Sports Traveler
Charleston, SC
Sports Visitors
Top “PICKS”
• Annual Cooper River Bridge Run –
Close to 40,000 runners and walkers
from 50 states and four countries.
Includes 10K Run, 10K Walk, Kids Run
and Expo. www.bridgerun.com
• Charleston named
No. 2 of the Top 10 Travel
Destinations in the U.S. –
Conde’ Nast Traveler 2008.
• Family Circle Cup Professional
Women’s Tennis – Some 90,000 in
attendance each year for this eightday event held in Charleston on Daniel
Island. www.familycirclecup.com
• Southern Living readers
vote Charleston their
Favorite Southern City.
Holy City honors also
include top tier billing for
Best Weekend Getaway
and Best Family
Destination – 2009.
COURTESY CHARLESTON CVB
• Charleston RiverDogs Baseball – With
more than 70 home games between
April and September, your plans should
include an evening on the Ashley River,
for a baseball game and non-stop
entertainment. www.riverdogs.com
Southern Hospitality at its Finest
When Rhett Butler said, “I’m
going to Charleston...it’s where I
belong...,” he just may have been
thinking wistfully of Charleston’s
appeal as a sports and travel
destination. Thriving on tourism,
Charleston provides abundance of
opportunities for shopping, dining
and unique entertainment. The
combination of unequaled beauty,
hospitality, and historical treasures
provides a wonderful backdrop for
any sports event. If your travel plans
include staying in Charleston, you
may want to overbook your room
nights. You’ll definitely want to find
out for yourself why the 300+ yearold city continues to receive top
awards and rankings from travel
and sports-related magazines.
TRAVEL AND
EXPERIENTALRELATED
RANKINGS AND
RECOGNITION:
• Charleston Classic Basketball
Tournament – The newest addition to
the local scene, this ESPN-owned and
operated event brings eight men’s
basketball teams from across the nation
to Charleston for an action-packed
three-day weekend. The Charleston
Classic is an invitational tournament to
tip-off the basketball season and is held
at the Carolina First College of
Charleston Arena in November.
www.charlestonclassic.com
Recreation Activities
A short drive from downtown
Charleston, the 643-acre James Island
County Park offers an abundance of
exceptional recreation offerings and
natural beauty. www.ccprc.com
City of Charleston Website:
www.charlestoncity.info
• Charleston is named
No. 6 City in the nation
for winter getaway
destinations for
U.S. travelers by
Orbitz.com – 2008.
• Southern Living
names Charleston
No. 1 Spring Vacation
• In Golf World's 2009
Readers' Choice Awards,
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
was selected as the
No. 1 resort in the U.S.,
and voted No. 1 of the
top 38 golf destinations
in North America and
Europe – 2009.
City of Charleston Visitor Center: A vast
array of services including guides, maps,
discounted attraction & tour tickets and a
number of displays. Located at 375 Meeting St,
Historic Charleston, PH#: 843-853-8000.
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TRAVEL AND
EXPERIENTALRELATED
RANKINGS AND
RECOGNITION:
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Sports Visitors
• Charlestonians are
America's friendliest
people (No.1) –
Travel & Leisure 2008.
• Kiawah Island was
lauded as the No. 2
island in North
America – Conde’ Nast
Traveler 2008.
• Charleston named
One of the Top Ten Places
to Visit Before You Die –
Andrew Harper, 2008.
• National Geographic
Adventure named
Charleston one of the
50 next great adventure
towns in which to live
and play – 2008.
• Travel + Leisure
magazine’s World’s Best
Awards readers’ survey
ranks Charleston as the
fourth best city in
America – 2008.
• Charlotte Parent
Magazine recognizes
Charleston as Best
Weekend Getaway in the
Family Favorites Reader’s
Choice awards – 2008.
• “The Bridge” – The newest attraction
for visitors, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge
has easy access for walkers, runners
and cyclists at its foot in Mt. Pleasant.
A 12-foot lane is shared by pedestrians
and bicycles, 24/7, and stretches over
the Cooper River some three miles long.
• College of Charleston Athletics
Although the College of Charleston is
located in downtown Charleston, the
Town of Mt. Pleasant is the host site
for the majority of its athletics
competitions. Just minutes away from
campus, the college’s sports complex is
home field for baseball, softball,
soccer, sailing and tennis competitions.
Located just across the Cooper
River from Charleston lies the lovely
and historic town of Mt. Pleasant.
Golfing
Maybe the fact that a community
• Tee-off on any of the four championship
with more than 60,000 residents
courses, each with breathtaking views
chooses to remain a “Town” says
of the marsh and scenic waterways.
it all. Convenient to downtown
www.charlestongolfguide.com
Charleston by car or by water taxi,
there are many things in this quaint
• Palmetto Islands County Park is a
harbor town to enjoy...shopping,
943-acre park with a variety of
dinning, sightseeing. But fun is the
recreational opportunities available
major industry here and the town
including Splash Island water park,
has carefully invested its resources
crabbing and fishing from floating
to assure that there is no shortage
docks along tidal creeks and lagoons,
of entertainment and recreation
biking, lagoon boating and picnicking.
opportunities. Enjoy scrumptious
www.ccprc.com
waterfront dining along scenic Shem
Creek or take in 18 holes of golf at one Beaches of Isle of Palms
of many semi-private golf courses.
and Sullivan’s Island
Fishing and boating are certainly a
• Mount Pleasant is also Charleston’s
favorite of locals and four marinas,
only access to the barrier island beaches
one big ocean and numerous tidal
of Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms.
creeks help accommodate visitors as
Many retail shops along the way offer
equipment rentals for any type of
well. While staying in Mt. Pleasant,
water sport.
your hardest decision may be to take
a five-minute drive south to historic
Charleston or a five-minute drive
Town of Mt. Pleasant Website:
east to the east coast’s most
www.townofmountpleasant.com
picturesque beaches. Discover
Mt. Pleasant Visitor Center: To open
Mt. Pleasant – the fun, convenient
May 2009, the new visitor center will be
and affordable way to get more
located at the Waterfront Park -- at the
foot of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge.
out of Charleston!
ABOVE: WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown
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Top “PICKS”
North Charleston, SC
Sports Visitors
Top “PICKS”
• South Carolina Stingrays Hockey – With
close to 40 home games a year, this
organization is celebrating 16 years in
the Lowcountry throughout the season,
October ‘08 through April ‘09.
www.stingrayshockey.com
The Hub of the Lowcountry
North Charleston is the perfect
place to have as a home base for your
Lowcountry visit. The City has more
than 4,000 affordable to luxury hotel
rooms, a wide selection of restaurants, entertainment complexes, shopping malls and specialty shops, and is
central to accessing area attractions.
Tanger Outlet is its newest attraction
with more than 90 brand name outlet
stores, just minutes away from the
Charleston International Airport, the
busiest passenger airport in the state.
An integral part of the Convention
Center Complex, is the North
Charleston Coliseum, a 13,600-seat
facility home to the South Carolina
Stingrays Hockey team. It also stages
a variety of other sports events, such
as ice-skating, professional bull riding
and college basketball – including
CSU and College of Charleston.
Complimenting the coliseum, is the
200,000+ square-foot convention center complex, which includes a 2,300seat performing arts center. This site
is host to a number of sports competitions including cheer, dance, body
building and gymnastics. No matter
what your purpose is for visiting the
Charleston area, you will enjoy North
Charleston for its variety, convenience
and affordability.
• The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation –
The city opened its first public golf
course in 2000. This 27-hole course has
all the finest amenities, including a
12,900 square foot Clubhouse complete
with a pro shop, restaurant, and meeting
space. Ph#: 843-871-2135
• Riverfront Park – Set on the banks of the
beautiful Cooper River, Riverfront Park
has been built near the historic homes
once occupied by the Naval Base
Admiral and officers. Bordered by
Noisette Creek, the park boasts a
magnificent contemporary Performance
Pavilion and Grand Lawn. The national
Outdoor Sculpture Competition and
Exhibition is installed there. The Greater
Charleston Naval Base Memorial was
dedicated in November of 2007 to honor
the generations of naval and civilian
personnel who served at the base from
1903 until its closure in 1996. A
boardwalk and pier over the Cooper
River has also been completed.
• North Charleston Wannamaker County
Park is a nature-oriented park designed
for family and group use. It offers more
than 1,015 acres of beautiful wood lands
and wetlands. Miles of paved trails allow
for exploration of the area’s beautiful
natural resources. www.ccprc.com
City of North Charleston Website:
www.northcharleston.org
North Charleston Visitor Center: Opened
in 2007, the center is located within the Fire
Museum and Educational Center at Tanger
Outlet Complex.
TRAVEL AND
EXPERIENTALRELATED
RANKINGS AND
RECOGNITION:
• Parade Magazine
names Charleston one of
the five Best American
Cities – 2008.
• Charleston is named
No. 3 Spot to See Before
You Die by Yahoo.com –
2008.
• Travel + Leisure names
Charleston the 6th Best
City in the United States
and Canada – 2007.
• Charleston, South
Carolina receives Most
Mannerly City Lifetime
Achievement award –
2007.
• Travelocity.com names
Charleston a Top Food
• Charleston is selected
“Favorite City” and “Best
Shopping” by Southern
Living Readers – 2007.
• Virtualtourist.com votes
Charleston the only
American city in the Top
10 Unique Romantic
Destinations category –
2007.
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Major Sports Events 2009
he following is a list of major sports events taking place in Charleston during 2009. These
events not only showcase great athletic performances, but also provide spectators with a
number of reasons to attend. Local sports developers recognize the huge economic value,
media exposure and local entertainment enjoyment for the Charleston region.
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32ND ANNUAL COOPER
RIVER BRIDGE RUN
10K Road Race – Also includes a Fitness
Expo, 10K Fitness Walk and Kids’ Fun Run
Event Organizers: Mr. Julian Smith and
Cooper River Bridge Run Committee
Location: Mt. Pleasant, Arthur Ravenel
Bridge and Historic Charleston, S.C. The
viewing area encompasses a 6.2 mile
course, with a start line in Mt. Pleasant
and finish line at Marion Square,
historic Charleston.
Date: April 4, 2009
Phone: (843) 856-1949
Office Headquarters: 716 Shelmore Dr.,
Suite 105, Mt. Pleasant SC
Attendance: 40,000 (maximum entries)
Registration: www.active.com
www.bridgerun.com
Although this event includes close
to 40,000 amateur runners and walkers
from all 50 states, it is truly a professional sports event where world-class
competitive runners take home the
prize money. First place winner receives
$5,000 and some 20 other checks are
awarded for other accomplishments.
Course record to-date is 27:40 (M) and
31:19 (F). The event is one of the world’s
largest 10,000 meter runs, sanctioned by
USA Track and Field, and has had many
notable runners in the past.
ALL ACCESS Insider’s View:
This event continues to grow in the
Southeast as one of the most popular
road races and more sports enthusiasts
make the competition their annual
“jump-start” event for the season.
Therefore, book your travel arrangements
early and utilize the organizers newest
booking agents for all your travel needs.
Secure all your travel plans through a
one-stop-shop Web site,
www.bridgerun.com Also, save the date:
March 27, 2010 for the 33rd annual
road race.
Cooper River Bridge Run’s
CLAIM to FAME:
• Elite United States national runner
Benji Durden, whose opportunity to make
the Olympic team was denied by
President Jimmy Carter in 1980, won the
first run.
• 1972 Olympic Marathon champion
Frank Shorter competed in the 1983
Bridge Run.
• In 1989, world-renowned Norwegian
marathoner Grete Waitz, 2nd in the inaugural Olympic marathon and former NYC
winner, won the women’s division.
• The 1994 Bridge Run gained fame for
a runner who ran under a pseudonym.
TV personality Oprah Winfrey finished
3,839th with a time of 55:48.
• Actor Bill Murray fired the cannon for
the 1997 Bridge Run and then ran the
event.
• Kenyan Olympic runner Catherine
Ndereba, second in the 2004 Marathon
in Athens, won 3 consecutive years,
2000-2002.
COURTESY COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN
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CHARLESTON IS
A PREMIER
DESTINATION FOR
PROFESSIONAL
SPORTS EVENTS
COURTESY FAMILY CIRCLE CUP
FLASH
BACKS:
PROFESSIONAL
RUGBY
2009 FAMILY CIRCLE CUP
Women’s Professional Tennis Tournament
A Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier Event
Event Organizers: Family Circle Tennis
Center Event Management Staff
Venue: Family Circle Tennis Center
Location: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
Dates: April 11-19, 2009
Phone: (843) 856-7900
www.familycirclecup.com
Prize Money: $1,000,000
Attendance: 90,473 (2008)
Draw Size: 56 Singles/32 Qualifying/
28 Doubles
Family Circle Magazine Stadium
capacity: 10,200
Tournament “Where the Stars are Born”
(see ads on pages 2, 41)
The oldest all-women’s Sony Ericsson
WTA Tour event in the USA. Since 1973,
the Cup has been a pioneer in women’s
professional sports creating milestones
that continue to influence the popularity
of this sport. With a 36-year history, this
event is rich in tradition and boasts a
numerous outstanding accomplishments.
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As one of the hottest tickets in professional sports, the FCC is more than just a
tennis tournament – it’s a festival with
some world-class tennis thrown in! Fans
are entertained with a variety of activities
throughout the week including autograph
sessions, Sponsor Row, special group
nights, and much, much more. It’s no
secret that local companies take advan-
tage of this event’s hospitality when it
comes to entertaining clients and customers. With a wide selection of hospitality ticket packages to choose from, you
don’t want to be caught off guard when
the tourney springs up in April – plan your
corporate involvement now.
Charleston’s CLAIM to FAME:
Since the Family Circle Cup moved to
Charleston in 2001, the tournament has
surpassed all other events when it comes
to athletes and sports celebrities visiting
the Holy City. In addition to the Cup,
event organizers have proudly showcased
a number of additional tennis events at
the state-of-the-art sports facility, highlighted by the Davis Cup semifinal tie vs.
Belarus in September of 2004.
Sponsor partnerships are what they
know best, and this is best displayed by
a 4th year Cup sponsor, LACOSTE. A
recognized tennis brand like this certainly
warrants a fashion show, and so it
happens each year. Located center stage
on “fashion lane,” aka King Street in
downtown Charleston, models and a
street-wide tennis court entertain
thousands of fans at this unique event.
Media Exposure and
Economic Impact:
The tournament receives four days of
coverage on ESPN2 and is broadcast on
Eurosport to more than 95 million homes
in Europe. Economic impact is $25 million
annually. (2003 FCC study)
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Clermont-Auverge Men’s
Professional Rugby vs. USA
Rugby Team (August 2008)
USA Rugby and Greenvillebased, Michelin NA brought
the first-ever professional
rugby match to the state of SC
in 2008. On Saturday, August
9, Blackbaud Stadium was
host to over 4,000 fans to
watch the U.S. Men’s National
Team against the French rugby
union club from ClermontFerrand France, the Clermont
Auvergne Rugby team. It was
nationally broadcast live on
ESPN Classic and was a huge
success for all event organizers. www.usarugby.org
GOLF
The 68th Senior PGA
Championship (2007) –
Denis Watson won his first
golf tournament in 23 years,
beating Eduardo Romero by
two strokes.
– This event brought in more
than $23 million through
direct spending by non-resident spectators and expenditures by The PGA of America.
It received 14 hours of live
television coverage over four
days – six hours on USA and
eight hours on NBC.
Extensive exposure served to
further position South
Carolina as the southeast’s
premiere golf destination.
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GOLF
2005 PGA Club
Professional
Championship –
Mike Small, the golf
coach at the University of
Illinois, won the event
with a score of 289.
2003 World Cup
November 11-16 The South African team of
Rory Sabbatini and Trevor
Immelman finished four
strokes ahead of England and
captured the 2003 title on
The Ocean Course.
Inaugural UBS
Warburg Cup –
November 15-18, 2001 –
The U.S. team, led by Arnold
Palmer, escaped with a
thrilling 12.5-11.5 victory over
the “Rest of the World” team
(led by Gary Player) in a Ryder
Cup-style format.
1997 World Cup –
November 18-23 –
Team Ireland, consisting of
Padraig Harrington and Paul
McGinley, took home the
World Cup hosted by The
Ocean Course. Colin
Montgomerie claimed the
individual honors.
1991 Ryder Cup
Matches – September
26-29, 1991 –
In one of the most enthralling
moments the golf world has
ever known, the U.S. defeats
Europe by a single point in
the “War by the Shore” when
Bernhard Langer’s five-foot
par putt slides past the right
edge of the cup on The Ocean
Course’s 18th green.
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CHARLESTON
RACE WEEK
A National Sailing Regatta
Event Organizers: Charleston Ocean
Racing Association and SC Maritime
Heritage Foundation
Venue and Location: Charleston Harbor
Resort & Marina, Charleston Harbor,
and offshore
Date: April 16-19, 2009
Phone: (843) 722-1030
www.charlestonraceweek.com and
www.scmaritime.org
Charleston Race
Week is one of the
largest and most popular
regattas in the nation.
Consistently attracting
more than 135 boats
ranging in size from 20-50 feet, the event
has made its mark on the national sailing
scene. The captains and their crews’ hail
from more than 21 states. They are serious
racers who travel to other key locals for
the best racing and most hospitable regattas in the nation. The Charleston Ocean
Racing Association coordinates massive
efforts on the water with three different
race courses and more than 130 volunteers
on the water handling the logistics of a
professional regatta. Race officials and
judges travel to Charleston to participate.
Major sponsors also play a key role in
making this event a success, and companies such as Vineyard Vines, Gosling’s
Rum, Gill North America and West Marine
travel from their home bases with executives and clients to attend.
COURTESY TIM WILKES
FLASH
BACKS:
The race village at Patriots Point is
abuzz with activity all four days of the
event with live music, beachfront hospitality, trophy presentations, sponsor
demos, and more. National, and sometimes international, media covers the
event with features appearing in SAIL
Magazine, Sailing World Magazine,
Sailing Magazine, Scuttlebutt, Sailing
Anarchy, SpinSheet and several others.
Proceeds from this event support educational programs onboard the Spirit of
South Carolina tall ship.
CHARLESTON TO
BERMUDA YACHT
RACE (C2B)
Competitive Sailboat Race
Event Organizers: SC Maritime
Heritage Foundation
Location: Race begins in the Charleston
Harbor and ends at the Royal Bermuda
Yacht Club in Hamilton, Bermuda
(777 miles)
Date: May 29-June 6, 2009
Phone: (843) 722-1030
www.charlestontobermuda.com
The Charleston to
Bermuda Yacht Race
began in 1997 and continues to be held every
two years. This 777mile blue-water adventure has always placed a decided emphasis on fun and the bulk of the fleet often
reflects that outlook. The cruiser-racers,
many of them equipped with amenities
that range from air-conditioning to ice
makers, have ranged in size from a mere
30 feet to 70 feet. The 2009 edition will
change a bit as the race introduces a
classic division with the state’s very own
tall ship, The Spirit of South Carolina, participating with a length overall of 140 feet
and interest from at least one other tall
ship. An event that is always welcoming
to new-comers to the sport, there are
FLASH
BACKS:
even student crews that participate by
signing up with the Ocean Sailing
Academy and taking their first offshore
voyage. Those students and all the other
participants glean significant heavy
weather experience during the C2B due to
the challenging conditions.
GOLF
Shell’s Wonderful
World of Golf (1996) –
The racers, and family and friends of
the racers, enjoy a grand send-off in
Charleston at the C2B Bon Voyage party.
The race may be tough but the welcome
in Bermuda is worth it with hospitality
events and awards at the Fairmont
Hamilton Princess and the Royal Bermuda
Yacht Club. Proceeds from this event support educational programs onboard the
Spirit of South Carolina tall ship.
PORTIMAO GLOBAL
OCEAN RACE
International Yacht Race
Event Organizer: SC Maritime
Heritage Foundation
Venue and Location: Charleston Yacht
Club and Charleston Harbor (various
other international ports)
Date: Charleston start is May 31, 2009
Phone: (843) 722-1030
www.portimaoglobaloceanrace.com
An international yacht race harkening
back to the days of when the
BOC/Around Alone was hosted in
Charleston, this event will bring solo and
double-handed racers to Charleston
aboard 40 and 50-foot race boats.
Charleston will serve as a stopover port
for the skippers to repair, re-energize and
depart for the finish line in Portugal.
Charleston SC was host to the beginning and end of the BOC Challenge in
1994/1995 and Around Alone sail in
1998/1999. Both solo sails encompassed
over 27,000 nautical miles with yachts
40-50ft and 50-60ft long.
Annika Sörenstam vs. Dottie
Pepper – South Carolina, The
Ocean Course at Kiawah
Island Golf Resort.
CHARLESTON
HARBOR FEST 2009
A harbor-wide celebration
festival of the sea
Event Organizers: SC Maritime
Heritage Foundation
Venues: Charleston Maritime Center,
Union Pier Passenger Terminal,
Patriots Point
Date: June 26-29, 2009
Phone: (843) 722-1030
www.charlestonharborfest.org and
www.scmaritime.org
Attendance: 120,000+ visitors
Charleston Harbor Fest 2009 features
Tall Ships from around the globe.
Charleston is one of only two U.S. cities
chosen as an official port for the Tall
Ships Atlantic Challenge series. The
route of this race starts in Spain, travels
to the Canary Islands, Bermuda,
Charleston, Boston, Halifax and finally to
a finish in Belfast. These majestic ships
with their traditional rigging and classic
lines make for quite the visual as they
converge in the harbor. In addition to the
competition on the water, this event
brings with it a huge cultural exchange
between nations and some of the world’s
most famous ships. The competition
continues on land as part of Harbor Fest
includes pitting the crew of each ship
against each other in a variety of games
such as soccer, tug-o-war, and more.
Some of the largest ships have a crew
of more than 300 Naval cadets.
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TENNIS
Davis Cup Semi Finals
(2004) –
Family Circle Tennis Center in
Charleston, S.C., was selected
as the site for the 2004 United
States vs. Belarus Davis Cup
semifinal, September 24-26.
The semi-final tie is the firstever Davis Cup to be played in
South Carolina.
1998 Fed Cup at
Kiawah Island Tennis
Resort.
1990 U.S. Clay Court
Championships at
Kiawah Island Tennis
Resort.
SAILING
BOC Challenge
1994-1995
Around Alone
1998-1999
2006 Intercollegiate
Sailing Association
Nationals
2006 Y-Flyer Nationals
2006 Sunfish Worlds
2007 E Scrow
Nationals
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“SHE SAILS SUNSET” BY
SC MARITIME FOUNDATION
2009 NATIONWIDE TOUR
CHAMPIONSHIP AT
DANIEL ISLAND
Charleston Harbor Fest offers the unique chance to board the
ships and have a close look at their beauty. For the adventure
enthusiast, there will also be opportunities to join the crew and
sail onboard from Charleston to Boston (fee applies and varies per
vessel). In addition to harbor tours and free sailing, land-based
activities during Harbor Fest include an extensive children’s area,
education village with conservation exhibits, family boat building,
classic boat display, and an Old Charlestowne living history exhibit
with pirates. Patriots Point will offer modern attractions such as
helicopter rides, aerobatic flight demos, modern military exhibits,
and of course the USS Yorktown. Proceeds from this event support
educational programs onboard the Spirit of South Carolina tall ship.
General admission to festival grounds is free to the public.
RALSTON CREEK COURSE - HOLE #18
Men’s Professional Golf
Event Organizers: Family Circle Cup
Tennis Center Event Management Staff
Venue: Ralston Creek Club at Daniel
Island Golf Club
Location: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
Dates: Oct. 22-25, 2009
Phone: (800) 677-2293
Web Site:
www.nationwidetourchampionship.com
Prize Money: $1,000,000
Estimated Attendance: 20,000
The Nationwide Tour Championship
at Daniel Island is one of only three
events offering a $1 million purse and
$180,000 first prize, both of which are
the largest on Tour. Golf Channel will
televise all four rounds live. The Tour
Championship is the final event of the
tour and concludes the season-long competition to identify 25 players who earn
PGA TOUR cards for the following season
based on the Tour’s final money list. The
field is limited to the top-60 money winners through the final full-field event of
the season.
ALL ACCESS Insiders’ View:
Daniel Island, an award-winning
master-planned community in Charleston,
S.C., is home to the private Daniel Island
Club. The Club’s golf offerings include
two nationally-ranked courses designed
by Rees Jones (Ralston Creek) and Tom
Fazio (Beresford Creek). The Nationwide
Tour Championship will be played on the
Ralston Creek course, a par-72 layout
that stretches to 7,446 yards.
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A LOOK
AHEAD!
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2009 CHARLESTON
CLASSIC BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
A Collegiate Men’s Basketball
Invitational Tournament
Event Organizers: An ESPN Regional
TV-owned and operated event (Charlotte,
NC) and sponsoring conference is the
Southern Conference (SoCon)
Coordinated locally by the Charleston
Metro Sports Council.
Venue: College of Charleston’s Carolina
First Arena
Seating capacity: 5,000
Location: Charleston (historic district), SC
Dates: November 19-22, 2009
CMSC Phone: (843) 805-3030
The 2008 Charleston Classic was the
first event to take place in the new
Carolina First Arena on the campus of
the College of Charleston. The field
included eight teams: College of
Charleston, Clemson, East Tennessee
State, Hofstra, SIU-Edwardsville, Temple,
TCU and Western Michigan. Four games
were broadcasted on CSS and two on
CSN in Philadelphia. Clemson University
captured the championships with a win
against Temple University and a 3-0
tournament record. First year attendance
included 12,620 fans, the 2nd largest
out of 4 ESPN established basketball
invitational tournaments.
PHOTO BY CHRIS & CAMI PHOTOGRAPHY
Tournament Format: Each team is
guaranteed three exempted games,
playing through a win/lose bracket.
Media Coverage: Various games to be
played on ESPN affiliated stations.
Tickets: Carolina First Arena Box Office at
843.953.2632 or @ www.cofcsports.com
ALL ACCESS Insiders’ View:
ABOVE: The College of Charleston Cougars opened their season
with tournament in new $45 million, 5,000-seat arena.
BELOW: The Sports Council hosted a tip-off reception at the
Charleston Crab House in July 2008 for the inaugural ESPN
Charleston Classic. Attendees included (L-R) Coach John Kresse,
Kathleen Cartland, Clemson Coach Oliver Purnell, ESPN VP Dan
Shoemaker, Coach Les Robinson and Coach Bobby Cremins.
www.pga.com
Venue: The Ocean Course,
Kiawah Island Golf Resort,
Kiawah Island, SC
Kiawah Island Golf Resort will
test the strongest field in golf
when it hosts the 94th PGA
Championship in August 2012.
The Ocean Course will become
only the fourth course to host
each of the PGA of America’s
major championships – the Ryder
Cup (1991), the Senior PGA
Championship (2007), and the
PGA Championship (2012). It also
marks the first time one of golf’s
majors is held in South Carolina.
2010 CHARLESTON
MARATHON
A local committee is in the
process of planning Charleston
area's 2nd marathon, the
Charleston Marathon 2010. The
competition will also include a
half-marathon run and will be
held annually, on Martin Luther
King Jr. Weekend in January.
It will highlight musicians and
arts along the route.
www.charlestonmarathon.com
PHOTO BY WOOT
The 2nd annual Charleston Classic
will showcase eight teams from eight
different NCAA-Division I conferences.
Teams and bracket will be announced
during 2009 and posted on website,
94TH PGA
CHAMPIONSHIP –
AUGUST 2012
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2009
Professional Sports Teams
harleston’s professional sports teams represent three minor league organizations, all with long
lists of accomplishments. From winning championships to holding youth clinics, these athletes are
second to none. Front office management staff members receive numerous accolades for staging unique
game promotions, setting attendance records and raising significant funds for community projects.
They set a high business standard in which other non-sport organizations follow.
C
• Venue: The North Charleston
Coliseum is centrally located in the
region on International Ave., just a
few miles from the airport.
SNAP SHOT VIEW
South Carolina
Stingrays Hockey
• Capacity seating: 10,349
Charleston RiverDogs
Baseball
Charleston
Battery Soccer
558,500 annual
combined attendance
to home games
120+ annual home games
and hosted play-offs
Action-packed games
staged one out of every
three days/nights in
Charleston!
An Insider’s View for the FAN:
Stingrays Hockey – A Whole Lot
Cooler! Each home game may
include giveaways, crazy promotions, and special discounts for concessions. Every Sunday is Kids Day
with a free pre-game Kids Carnival,
$5 Kids Tickets and $5 Kids Meals.
The Stingrays Kids Club is superior
to others, offering over 25 benefits
for just $25. Off the ice, special
appearances are readily made by
players and Cool Ray, the Stingrays
mascot. Kids’ parties and even an
inflatable Slap Shot machine are
available year round.
SOUTH CAROLINA
STINGRAYS HOCKEY
ECHL South Division member, NHL
Washington Capitals and AHL Hersey
Bears affiliate.
2008/09 Schedule and
Ticket Info: 843-744-2248
www.stingrayshockey.com
• 16th Season: October 2008 –
through April 2009. Play 36 regular
season home games each season.
2009/10 season opener in
October 2009.
SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS
• Best Ticket Values are $5 for kids
on Sundays, $5 for all hospitality,
golf, and food and beverage employees on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and
$10 group tickets at every game
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• Home and away
games feature
Josh Heller as the
Voice of the Rays
on the radio and
Cool Ray, the
mascot.
An Insider’s View for BUSINESS:
Ownership: Private investors,
including Ms. Anita Zucker.
Email for Business opportunities:
[email protected]
Experience the excitement of a South
Carolina Stingrays hockey game as a
group! Bring friends, team members,
club, clients or employees out for an
evening of fun at the North Charleston
Coliseum. Special rates and PA
announcements for groups of 10 or
more. Corporations can be Yearbook
Sponsors for year-round exposure or
even season ticket holders to entertain
clients and reward employees. A number of packages have been developed
to meet the needs of the local business community.
South Carolina Stingrays are twotime Kelly Cup Champions, winning
in 1996/97 and 2000/01 seasons.
The Stingrays also won the Brabham
Cup in 1996/97.
“The Stingrays are proud to be a
long term member of the Charleston
sports market. The professional
sports teams and organizations in
the area play a vital role in our community, from charitable giving to providing a safe and family friendly
environment for everyone to enjoy.
One would be hard pressed to find a
city of our size with better sports
venues, fan support and quality of
ownership at the minor league level.
The greater Charleston area has
plenty to be proud of, when it comes
to sports teams.”
-Darren Abbott, President
2008 SPORTS
INFORMATION
FOR CHARLESTON
METRO AREA IS NOW...
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CHARLESTON
RIVERDOGS BASEBALL
South Atlantic League, Class-A
Affiliate of the NY Yankees
2009 Schedule & Ticket Info:
843-577-DOGS (3647) and
www.riverdogs.com
• 13th Season at Joseph P. Riley, Jr.
Park. Prior to that, the franchise
played its home games at College
Park until the end of the 1996 season.
Professional baseball has been a staple in Charleston every season since
1980 when the team was known as
the Charleston Royals. Team became
the Rainbows from 1985-1993 and
has been known as the RiverDogs
since the 1994 season. Professional
baseball teams in Charleston date
back to the 1886 Seagulls.
• Home opener – April 9, 2009, followed by 69 more home games
through Sept. 7, 2009.
• Venue: “The Joe,” an affectionate
nickname for the park, is located in
downtown Charleston, off the banks
of the Ashley River at 360 Fishburne
St. Charleston SC
• Capacity seating: 5,549
• “The Joe” is not only home to the
RiverDogs but also The Citadel,
which has its own team clubhouse.
The park has hosted the last 12
SoCon Baseball Tournaments and
three South Atlantic League All-Star
Games (1998, 2000, 2004)
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FOR EASY ACCESS TO THE
LOWCOUNTRY SPORTS
SCENE!
INCLUDES QUICK,
WEB LINKS TO:
•150+ recreational
associations, clubs, events,
organizations
•110+ amateur/ professional
sports events
Includes updated, Calendar
of Events Links to:
•Professional sports teams
home games /special events
•Collegiate athletic home
games / hosted tournaments
Includes Sports Industry
Directory Links to:
•Sports-friendly hotels and
service providers
The Sports Council's web
site is designed to meet
the needs of three specific
markets:
•New / established residents
•First-time/ long-time sports
visitors
•Prospective / local sports
event organizers
Send all inquiries and
feedback regarding
the region’s official,
sports website,
www.sportscouncil.org, to:
[email protected]
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Charleston Professional
Teams – ranked No. 17
out of 230 minorleague markets!
“We are proud of our
partnership with the
Charleston Sport Council
over the last 10 years and
look forward to working
with the Charleston
community to promote and
provide affordable, family
entertainment to the
Lowcountry in the years to
come.”
- Dave Echols, GM,
Charleston RiverDogs
“The Stingrays are proud
to be a long term member
of the Charleston sports
market. The professional
sports teams and
organizations in the area
play a vital role in our
community, from
charitable giving to
providing a safe and family friendly environment for
everyone to enjoy. One
would be hard pressed to
find a city of our size with
better sports venues, fan
support and quality of
ownership at the minor
league level. The greater
Charleston area has plenty
to be proud of, when it
comes to sports teams.”
- Darren Abbott,
President
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CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS
- Street & Smith’s
SportsBusiness Journal,
2005
An Insider’s View for the FAN:
FUN IS GOOD! A five-star leader for
FUN throughout the games.
Fireworks, zany contests and special
appearances - you never know if
your night in the stands will be one
featured as a record-breaking event!
Fans can register for updates on
website.
• Best Ticket Value is $5 General
Admission
• Home games feature Ken
Carrington as Public Address
Announcer and mascot Charlie T.
RiverDog.
An Insider’s View for BUSINESS:
Ownership: The Goldklang Group,
with President, Mr. Mike Veeck and
GM, Mr. Dave Echols
Email for business opportunities:
[email protected]
Professional staff organizes 100+
corporate picnics/ outings each year.
A true turnkey operation, with the
only thing require is your invitation
list. Purchase a season package and
reward employees and clients
throughout the spring/summer
months. Plenty of sponsorship opportunities for a game night or exposure
throughout the year. Special interest
groups are always welcomed to
become partners for fundraisers.
What accomplished actor has ownership in the Charleston RiverDogs?
Provided with his own corporate
title, Mr. Bill Murray is the Director
of Fun for the RiverDogs. Far from an
absentee owner, Bill can be seen at
“The Joe” on any given night, even
throwing the ceremonial first pitch
or coaching first base. Although
Murray is a Golden Globe winner
(Best Actor) and Academy Award
nomination, he is most remembered
for his role in a sport classic movie,
“Caddy Shack.” And what was his
character name while spending
timeless hours dealing with a
destructive dancing gopher?
LOWCOUNTRY
TENNIS ASSOCIATION
www.lowcountry.usta.com
Play tennis, Lowcountry
Collegiate Athletic Programs
SNAP SHOT VIEW
Charleston Southern
University Buccaneers
College of Charleston
Cougars
The Citadel Bulldogs
50 Men’s and Women’s
Athletic Teams Combined
16 hosted tournaments
and events scheduled
in 2009
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
ATHLETICS
http://csusports.athleticsite.com
NCAA Division I and NCAA FCS (football)
Big South Conference
www.bigsouthsports.com
www.cofcsports.com
NCAA Division 1
Southern Conference
www.soconsports.com
Athletics Office Phone: 843-863-7678
Ticket Office Phone: 843-863-7678
Sponsorship Information
Phone: 843-863-7678
Location: Just off Interstate Highway
26, only 15 miles from Charleston SC
Address: 9200 University Blvd.,
North Charleston, SC 29406
Enrollment: 3,125 undergraduates
Founded: 1964
Athletics Director: Mr. Hank Small
Assoc. Athletic Director for External
Affairs: Ms. Cathryn Broderhausen
Sports Information
Director: Mr. Blake Freeland
Director of Marketing and
Promotions: Ms. Kari Malone
Colors: Navy blue and old gold
Nickname: Buccaneers
Mascot: Bucky
Sports: 15 - (7) Men’s &
(8) women’s teams
Athletic Booster Club: The CSU
Buccaneer Club membership helps raise
money for scholarships and program
needs. Contact Cathryn Broderhausen,
www.csubucclub.com and
Phone: 843-863-7523.
Ticket Office Phone: 843-953-2632
Media Relations
Office Phone: 843-953-5465
Sponsorship Information
Phone: 842-952-0782
Location: In the historic district of
Charleston SC
Address: 301 Meeting St.,
Charleston SC 29401
Enrollment: 11,617 undergraduates
Founded: 1770
Director of Athletics: Mr. Joe Hull
Assistant AD and
Media Relations: Mr. Tony Ciuffo
Director of Marketing:
Mr. Andrew McGlaughon
Colors: Maroon and White
Nickname: Cougars
Mascot: Clyde
Sports: 21 – (8) Men’s teams
and (13) Women’s teams
Athletic Booster Club: The College of
Charleston Cougar Club membership is
open to alumni and friends interested in
supporting Cougar Athletics. Cougar Club
Office Phone: 843-953-8255
(see ad on pg. 35)
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2009 EVENTS HOSTED BY THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Feb 13-15: CofC Cougar Classic -Women's Softball
Feb 14-15: SAISA Open - Men's and Women's Sailing
Feb 22-24: Cuthbert Cup - Women's Golf
Feb 23- Mar 1: Bob Bavier Team Race Invitational -Men's/Women's Sailing
Mar 15: IHSA Regionals - Equestrian
Mar 29-31: Hootie at Bull's Bay - Men's Golf
THE CITADEL ATHLETICS
Apr 11-12: Sailing: SAISA Dinghy Championships - Men's and Women's Sailing
www.citadelsports.com
NCAA Division I and NCAA FCS (football)
Southern Conference
www.soconsports.com
May 2-3: National Semifinal Championships - Men's and Women's Sailing
May 15-16: Cremins Tennis Challenge at Family Circle Tennis Center (fundraiser)
Sept 13-15: College of Charleston Cougar Classic Women's Golf Invitational
Ticket Office Phone:
843-953-DOGS (3647)
Sponsorship Information: Bulldog
Properties Phone: 843-953-6818
Location: On the banks of the Ashley
River, Charleston SC
Address: 171 Moultrie St.,
Charleston SC 29409
Enrollment: 2,086 undergraduate cadets,
1,200 graduate students
Founded: 1842
Sports and Fitness related
degrees/concentrations: Health
Exercise and Sports Science (BA) and
Sports Management concentration (MBA)
Athletics Director: Mr. Larry Leckonby
Director of Media Relations:
Ms. Noelle Orr Blaney
Associate AD for Marketing/
Promotions: Mr. Andy Solomon
Colors: Blue and White
Nickname: Bulldogs
Mascots: Spike and live Bulldogs,
Boo and General.
Sports: 14 – (8) men
and (6) women teams
Athletic Booster Club: The Citadel
Brigadier Club’s membership is open to
alumni and friends interested in supporting Bulldog Athletics. State appropriations cannot be used for scholarships;
therefore the Club’s main purpose is to
raise money for financial aid to more
than 120 student-athletes. Contact Mr.
Jerry Baker, phone: 843-953-5277.
Nov 20-22: 2009 Southern Conference Women's Volleyball Championship
2009 EVENTS HOSTED BY THE CITADEL
Feb 27-28: The Citadel Memorial Challenge presented by
the Charleston Crab House - Men's Baseball
Mar 7-8: SEARC Championships - Men's Rifle at The Marksmanship Center
Mar 7: 2009 Southern Conference Wrestling Championship
2010 Southern Conference Baseball Championships
2009 EVENTS HOSTED BY CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
Nov 5-8: 2009 Big South Women's Soccer Championships
DID YOU KNOW?
LOCAL COLLEGIATE TRIVIA
In 1897, The College of Charleston had its first
meeting of the athletic association, which
included school-sponsored football, basketball
and baseball teams.
In 1905, The Citadel played its first intercollegiate football game (Citadel 0, Porter Military
Academy 0).
In 1921, The Southern Conference was organized and is the nation’s fourth oldest collegiate
athletic association.
In 1936, The Citadel joined the Southern
Conference, and today is the oldest member.
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In 1983, The Big South Conference was cofounded by Mr. Howard Bagwell, the Athletic
Director for CSU (1965-2000). Bagwell led, then
Baptist College, from an NAIA school to
Division I status.
In 2007, The Citadel celebrated its 100th
Football Season. (The Bulldogs have fielded a
football team every year except during the
World War II years.)
In 2008, the Southern Conference celebrates the
25th Anniversary of Women’s Collegiate
Championships.
In 2008/09, Samford University joins the Southern
Conference as a 12th member-institution with 13
student-athlete varsity programs.
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Calendar
FEB 21-24
of
2009
SPORTS TRAVEL GROUPS ATHLETIC AND SPECTATOR EVENTS
The listing below only includes local events, which bring new and returning
sports travelers to the Charleston region. It does not include local professional sports schedules, which bring in participants and spectators to 120+ home
games annually. In addition, a complete calendar of all-size road races and
endurance competitions is provided as a separate listing on page 30.
Cuthbert Cup – Women’s Golf
Organizer: College of Charleston
Venue: Cougar/Osprey Point/Kiawah
Island Golf Resort
www.kiawahresort.com
Projected number of athletes = 200+
FEB 26-MARCH 1
The Third Annual Friendship Cup
Organizer/Venue:
FEB 27-MARCH 1
JANUARY 2009
JAN 16-18
Lowcountry Winter Classic
Racquetball Tournament
Organizer: SC Racquetball Players Assoc.
www.scracquetball.org
Venue: MUSC Wellness Center,
Charleston SC
4th Annual Golden Puck
Youth Hockey Tournament
Organizer: Charleston Youth Hockey
Association,
www.charlestonyouthhockey.org
Venue: Carolina Ice Palace,
North Charleston
www.carolinaicepalace.com
Projected number of team players,
coaches, attendees = 2,000+
JAN 24-25
11th Annual James Island Soccer Festival
Youth Tournament B/G U11-U18
Organizer: James Island Soccer Club
Venue: James Island Soccer Complex
www.jiysc.com and
www.lowcountrysoccer.net
coaches, attendees = 400+
FEBRUARY 2009
FEB 5-8
Tusculum College Golf Tournament
Organizer: Tusculum College
Venue: Kiawah Island Golf Resort
www.tusculum.edu/athletics
Projected number of athletes,
coaches = 100+
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International Junior Golf Tour
Organizer/Venue: Kiawah Island Golf Resort
FEB 13-15
Second Annual
Par for Pairs Couples Golf Retreat
FEB 13-15
JAN 16-19
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FEB 13-16
College of Charleston
Softball Cougar Classic
Venue: College of Charleston Sports
Complex, Mt. Pleasant
www.cofcsports.com
FEB 14-15
SAISA Open –
Men’s and Women’s Sailing
Venue: J. Stewart Walker Sailing Center,
Mt. Pleasant
www.cofcsports.com
FEB 14-16:
Junior B Showcase Hockey Tournament
Association,
North Charleston
FEB 20-23:
7th Annual SMASH Junior Circle Cup
Organizer/Venue: Family Circle
Tennis Center, Daniel Island
Sanctioned by SCTA, STA and USTA.
Projected number of participants,
attendees = 320+
Sobiech Youth Hockey Tournament
Organizer: Charleston Youth
Hockey Association,
North Charleston
FEB 28
Jim Ryckman 3-on-3 Senior Basketball
Tournament
Organizer: Mt. Pleasant Recreation Dept.
Venue: The Jones Center, Mt. Pleasant
FEB 28-MARCH 1
Bob Bavier Team Sailing Race Invitational
Mt. Pleasant
www.cofcsports.com
MARCH 2009
MARCH 1-5
10th Annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort
National Pro-Am
Organizer/Venue:
MARCH 5-8
4th Annual Women’s
Golf Getaway Weekend
Organizer/Venue:
MAR 6-8
Squash Doubles 2009
Venue: Charleston Squash Club
www.active.com
MARCH 5-8
MARCH 13-15
MARCH 29-31
2009 Charleston Cup Gymnastics (Girls)
Organizer: Charleston Gymnastics
Training Center
Venue: Charleston Area Convention
Center, North Charleston
www.charlestoncup.com
Projected number of athletes
& attendees = 3,000+
Southeast Junior Hockey League Playoffs
Organizer: Charleston Youth
Hockey Association,
North Charleston
5th Annual Hootie @ Bulls Bay
Intercollegiate Golf
Event Organizer: Organizing Committee
Venue: Bulls Bay Golf Club, Awendaw
www.bullsbaygolf.com and
www.cofcsports.com
Projected number of
athletes & coaches = 100+
MARCH 6-8
South Carolina High School Hockey
Championships & All-Star Game
Association,
coaches, attendees = TBD
MARCH 6-8
2009 SC Racquetball Players Assoc.
State Singles
Rights Holder: South Carolina
Racquetball Players Association
Venue: MUSC Wellness Center
Projected number of athletes and
attendees = 300+
MARCH 7
2009 Southern Conference
Wrestling Championships
Organizer/Venue: The Citadel & SoCon
www.soconsports.com
Projected number of
athletes & visitors = 200+
MARCH 7-8
SEARC Championships (Air Rifle)
Rights Holder: Southeastern
Air Rifle Conference
Organizer: The Citadel Athletics
Venue: The Citadel Marksmanship Center
Projected number of
athletes & visitors = 200+
MARCH 7-10
amateurgolf.com
2009 Kiawah Island Two Man
MARCH 7-14
2009 Carolina Challenge Cup (6th Annual
Pre-season tournament)
Event Organizer: Charleston Battery Soccer
Venue: Blackbaud Stadium, Charleston SC
Three Visiting Professional Teams: DC
United, Toronto FC & Real Salt Lake
www.charlestonbattery.com
APRIL 2009
MARCH 15
IHSA Regionals – Equestrian
Venue: Charleston County Mullet Hall
www.cofcsports.com
MARCH 15
12th Annual Palmetto Pump & USA
Climbing Competition
Event Organizers: Charleston County PRC
Venue: Charleston County Park
at James Island
www.ccprc
MARCH 20-22
2009 Special Olympics SC State
Mid-Winter Games
Rights Holder: Special Olympics of SC
Organizers: Special Olympics
of the Lowcountry
Venue: The Citadel
www.so-sc.org and
www.specialolympicsofthelowcountry.org
Projected number of
athletes & attendees = 1,000+
MARCH 22
Women of Mass Destruction
Roller Derby Competition
Event Organizers: Lowcountry High Rollers
Venue: Omar Shrine Temple, Mt. Pleasant
MARCH 27-29
Diamond Devils Baseball Youth
Baseball/Ages 10-14
Organizer: Diamond Devils Baseball
Venue: The Blackwell Sports Complex
@ Gahagan
www.visitsummerville.com/html/gahagan.html
MARCH 28-29
Mt. Pleasant Piggly Wiggly Soccer
Tournament B/G U9-U14
Organizer: Mt. Pleasant Soccer
Venue: Patriots Point Soccer Complex and
Park West Recreation
www.mpsoccer.com and
www.mtpleasantrec.com
Projected number of athletes = 1,200+
ALL ACCESS
APRIL 3-5
Hollywood Vibe Dance Competition
Organizer: Hollywood Vibe
Venue: Charleston Area
Convention Complex
www.hollywoodvibe.com
APRIL 3-5
3rd US Coast Guard Tournament Mens
Slowpitch/Coast Guard-Military Teams
Sanctiond by: NSA
Organizer/Venue: The Blackwell Sports
Complex @ Gahagan
www.visitsummerville.com/html/
gahagan.html
APRIL 4
32nd Annual Cooper River
Bridge Run & Expo (4/2-4/3)
Organizer: CRBR Committee
Venue: 6.2 miles from Mt. Pleasant to City
of Charleston, Gaillard Auditorium &
Marion Square
www.bridgerun.com
Projected number of runners/walkers =
40,000 maximum
APRIL 11-12
SAISA Dinghy Championships
Mt. Pleasant
www.cofcsports.com
APRIL 11-19
2009 Family Circle Cup
Rights Holder: Family Circle Cup and
Meredith Corp.
Organizer/Venue: Family Circle
Tennis Center
Projected number of attendees = 90,000+
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APRIL 16-19
APRIL 25-26
MAY 23-25
11th Annual April’s Finest
Senior Softball Classic
Organizer: North Charleston
Recreation Dept
Venue: North Charleston softball fields
Bridge FA Invitational (2009)
B/G U9-U16 Soccer
“A Tribute to Robbie Owens”
Organizer: Bridge FA
Facilities: Charleston Area soccer fields
www.bridgefa.com
2009 Lowcountry Soccer Festival, (Adult)
Organizer: City of Charleston
Recreation Department
Venues: Charleston Area soccer fields
MAY 2009
11th Annual Charleston Memorial Day
Baseball Tournament, 15U-18U
Venues: Charleston Area baseball fields
www.diamonddevils.org
Projected number of team players &
coaches = 400+
APRIL 16-19
Charleston Race Week
Event Organizer: CORA and
SC Maritime Foundation
Venue: Charleston Harbor
www.charlestonraceweek.com
APRIL 17-19
2009 East Coast Canoe and
Kayak Symposium
Organizer: Charleston County PRC
Venue: James Island County Park
www.ccprc.com
APRIL 19
2009 East Cooper Coastal Triathlon
0.6-mile swim/16-mile bike/five-mile run
Organizer: Charleston Triathlon Club
Venues: Isle of Palms County Park,
Sullivan’s Island and Mt. Pleasant
www.charlestontriathlonclub.com
attendees = 200+
APRIL 24-26
Carolina Ice Palace
Adult League Tournament
North Charleston
Projected number of team players
and coaches = 300+
APRIL 25
2009 Fitness Exposition (TNT)
Event Organizers: Oblique Magazine and
Sponsoring Committee
Venue: Riverfront Park North Charleston
www.obliquefitnessexpo.sc
APRIL 25
9th Annual Bocce Bash
Organizer: Special Olympics Committee
Venue: Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island
www.boccebash.com
Projected number of participants = 500+
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MAY 1-3
Carolina Ice Palace Adult League
Tournament – A League
North Charleston
MAY 2
Dragon Boat Charleston 2009 Festival
Organizer: Dragon Boat Charleston
Venue: Brittlebank Park, Ashley River,
Charleston
www.dragonboatcharleston.org
MAY 2-3
National Semifinal Championships-Sailing
Mt. Pleasant
www.cofcsports.com
MAY 16-17
May Madness Softball Tournament
Sanctioned by: National
Baseball Association
Event Organizer and Venues:
North Charleston Recreation Department
www.northcharleston.org and
www.playnsa.com
Projected number of athletes = 144
MAY 23
2009 NPC JR. USA Bodybuilding,
Fitness & Figure Championships
Local Organizer: Tres Bennett
Venue: Charleston Convention Center
Complex
www.npcjrusa.com
MAY 23-25
Memorial Day 7’s Tournament –
Men’s Rugby
Organizer: Charleston
Outlaw Rugby Football Club
Venue: TBD
www.charlestonrugby.com
attendees = 200+
MAY 23 -25
MAY 29 – 31
CABA State Championships –
Baseball 15U-18U
coaches = 400+
MAY 29 – JUNE 1
Charleston to Bermuda Yacht Race (C2B)
Event Organizer: SC Maritime Heritage
Foundation
Venue: Charleston Harbor (Start)
www.charlestontobermuda.com
MAY 30
2009 Lowcountry SPLASH
Open-Water Swim
Organizer: Rehabilitation’s Center of
Charleston
Venue: Charleston Harbor
www.rcctherapy.com
www.lowcountrysplash.com
MAY 30-31
Folly Beach Wahine Classic
Organizer: SSCESA
Venue: Folly Beach Wash Out
http://ssc.surfesa.org
JUNE 2009
JUNE 6
SC State Hershey Track Meet
Organizer: Mt. Pleasant Recreation
Department
Venues: Mt. Pleasant facilities
JUNE 6-7
JUNE 26-29
JULY 20-26
9th Annual Showdown in Carolina
Softball Association
www.playnsa.com
Charleston Harbor Fest 2009
(formerly Maritime Festival)
Organizer: South Carolina Maritime
Heritage Foundation
Venue: Charleston Maritime Center and
Charleston Harbor
www.charlestonharborfest.org and
www.scmaritime.org
Projected number of total
attendees = 120,000+
Jr. 16u Major League
Baseball World Series
Organizers: Diamond Devils Baseball
Venue: College of Charleston’s
Patriot Point Complex
www.cababaseball.com
Projected number of
players & coaches = 800+
JUNE 29 - JULY 1
2009 USSSA Baseball World Series
-AAA (6U, 7U, 8U)
Organizers: North Charleston Recreation,
Mt. Pleasant Recreation and
Gahagan Sports Complex
Venue: Charleston and Summerville
area fields
www.usssabaseball.org
Projected number of teams = 225
JUNE 13
McDonald’s 3v3 Soccer Challenge
Organizer: Lowcountry Soccer
Venue: Charleston Southern University
attendees = 3,200+
JUNE 19-21
Midsummer Classic Baseball
Tournament, U15-U18
JUNE 19-21
Diamond Devils Baseball /Ages 8-16
Venue: The Blackwell Sports Complex @
Gahagan
gahagan.html
JUNE 21, JULY 12, AUG 2
AND AUG 16
2009 Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series (4)
.3 mile lake swim/13 mile bike/5K run
Organizer: Charleston Triathlon Club
Venue: James Island County Park
Projected number of athletes = 300+/each
of 4 events
JUNE 23-27
2009 Rice Planters Amateur Golf
Championship
Organizer/Venue: Snee Farm
Country Club, Mt. Pleasant
www.sneefarmcc.com/rpa
Projected number of players = 90+
JUNE 25
Babe Ruth Softball State Tournaments
(10U, 12U, 14U, 16 & 18U)
Event Organizers/Venues: St. Andrews
PP and James Island
Venues: TBD
www.standrewsparks.com
Fletcher World Series Youth
Baseball/Ages 10-14
Organizer: Fletcher Baseball
Venue: The Blackwell Sports Complex @
Gahagan
gahagan.html
www.fletcherbaseball.com
JULY 2009
JULY 8-11
7th Annual HMY-Viking MegaDock
Billfishing Tournament.
Sanctioned by: World Billfishing Series
Event Organizer/Venue:
The City Marina Company
www.megadocktournament.com
Projected number of anglers = 500+
JULY 8-12, 14-18
Charleston Summer Classic USEF AA
Hunter-Jumper Competition
Event Organizer: The Classic Co.
Venue: Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
www.ccprc.com
JULY 11
Columbia United FC Clash of the Carolinas
Event Organizer: SC HS Soccer
Coaches Association
Venue: Blackbaud Stadium
Daniel Island, SC
www.scsoccer.com
JULY 18-19
Battle in Chucktown
www.playnsa.com
ALL ACCESS
JULY 23-26
JULY 24-26
Charleston Open 2009 (Figure Skating)
Organizer: Figure Skating Club
of Charleston
North Charleston
www.carolinaicepalace.com and
www.fscofcharleston.com
JULY 24-30
2009 Dixie Majors World Series
Organizer: North Charleston
Recreation Dept.
Venue: North Charleston baseball fields
JULY 25-26
Charleston 6v6 Shootout
Organizer: James Island Soccer Club
Venue: James Island Soccer fields
www.jisc.com
Projected number of participants,
attendees = 1,320+
JULY 28-AUG 2
6th Annual CABA 18u
Wood Bat World Series
Venue: Charleston Area Baseball Fields
www.cababaseball.com
Projected number of players
and coaches = 500+
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AUGUST 2009
AUG 8-9
2nd Annual Back to School Blast
Sanctioned by: National Softball
Association
www.playnsa.com
AUG 8-9
Beach Tennis USA National Tour Stop
Event Organizer: Beach Tennis Charleston
Venue: Creekside Tennis & Swim
www.beachtennisusa.net
AUG 15
USSSA Softball Tournament
Mens Slowpitch
Sanctioned by: USSSA
Organizers/ Venue: The Blackwell Sports
Complex @ Gahagan
gahagan.html
AUG 28-30
USSSA-Lowcountry Baseball /Ages 10-16
Complex @ Gahagan
gahagan.html
AUG 29-30
6th Annual SC Governor’s Cup of Surfing
Organizer: SSCESA
Venue: Folly Beach Wash Out
SEPTEMBER 2009
SEPT 5-7
Labor Day Baseball Tournament, U15-U18
Projected team players & coaches = 350+
SEPT 6-8
USC-Aiken Men’s Golf Tournament
Organizer: USC-Aiken
Venues: Kiawah Island Golf Resort
www.pacersports.com
Projected number of
athletes & coaches = 100+
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SEPT. 12-13
SEPT 26-27
4th Annual Atlantic Hurricane Challenge
www.playnsa.com
2nd Annual Low Country Shoot Out
www.playnsa.com
SEPT 12-14
SEPT 26-27
USTA South Carolina Mixed Doubles
State Championship
Rights Holder: USTA
Event Organizer: City of Charleston
Venues: Chas Tennis Ctr and
Maybank Tennis Ctr
Projected number of athletes &
attendees = 1,000+
15th Annual Charleston Fall
Baseball Classic, U15-U18
coaches = 400+
SEPT 12
USSSA-Lowcountry Baseball /Ages 10-16
Complex @ Gahagan
gahagan.html
USSSA Softball Tournament
Mens Slowpitch
Sanctiond by: USSSA
Organizers/Venue: The Blackwell Sports
Complex @ Gahagan
gahagan.html
SEPT 12
2009 Half Rubber World Series
Organizer: Mt. Pleasant
Venue: Park West Recreation
Complex, Mt. Pleasant
SEPT 13-15
2009 College of Charleston Cougar
Classic Women’s Golf Invitational
Organizer: College of Charleston Athletics
Venues: Yeaman’s Hall Golf Club,
Hanahan
www.cofcsports.com
SEPT 20
2009 Scottish Highland Games
Organizer: Charleston Scots Organization
Venue: Boone Hall Plantation
www.charlestonscots.org
SEPT 20
16th Annual Kiawah Island Triathlon
1.5K ocean swim, 45K bike, and 10K run
Organizer: Mike Loggins
Venue: Kiawah Island
Projected number of athletes = 300 max.
OCTOBER 2009
OCT 2-4
OCT 2-4
2009 Charleston Select Soccer Shootout
Girls U11-19
Organizer: Mt. Pleasant Soccer Club
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Soccer Complex
www.mpsoccer.com
OCT 7-12
Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court
State Championship
Organizer/Venue:
The Club at Seabrook Island, SC
OCT 9-11
USSSA-Lowcountry Softball Girls
Fastpitch/Ages 10-14
Complex @ Gahagan
gahagan.html
OCT 9-11
2009 Charleston Select
Soccer Shootout Boys U11-19
Organizer: Mt. Pleasant Soccer Club
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Soccer Complex
www.mpsoccer.com
OCT 10-11
Charleston Water Sport Fall Surf Expo &
Joe Hiller Long Board Classic
Organizer: SSCESA
Venues: Isle of Palms Surf
OCT 16-19
K-Swiss Kiawah Junior Clay Court
Championships
Organizer/Venue:
Kiawah Island Tennis Resort
OCT 16-19
2009 SC Combo Doubles State
Championships
Organizers: Family Circle Cup and LCTA
Venue: Family Circle Tennis Center,
Daniel Island
OCT 17-18
Charleston Wood Bat
Baseball Tournament, U15-U18
coaches = 300+
OCT 22-25
2009 Nationwide Tour Championship at
Daniel Island (Men's Prof Golf)
Event Organizer: Family Circle Tennis
Center Event Management Staff
Venue: Ralston Creek Course at Daniel
Island Golf Club
OCT 24-27
College of Charleston's
Women Golf Event
Event Organizer: College of
Charleston Athletics
Venue: Kiawah Island Golf Resort
www.cofcsports.com
OCT 30-NOV 1
17th Annual Charleston Fall Classic
coaches = 550+
NOVEMBER 2009
NOV 5-8
SC Super Senior State Championships
Organizers: LCTA and USTA SC
Venue: Wild Dunes Resorts, Isle of Palms
NOV 5-8
2009 Big South Women’s Soccer
Championships
Organizer: Big South and CSU
Venue: Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island
www.bigsouthsports.com
Projected number of athletes, coaches,
attendees = 120+
2009 Southern Conference Volleyball
Championships
Organizer/Venue: College of Charleston
& SoCon
www.soconsports.com
DECEMBER 2009
DEC 3-6
10th FestiVELO de Charleston
Organizer: Coastal Cyclists Club
Venues: Charleston area roads,
Riley Park – headquarters
www.coastalcyclists.org
www.festivelo.org
DEC 12
NOV 7
The Citadel Football Homecoming
(vs Wofford)
Organizer: The Citadel Athletics
Venue: Johnson Hagood Stadium
NOV. 7-8
4th Annual Fall Classic on the Coast
Association
Event Organizer and Venues: North
Charleston Recreation Department
www.playnsa.com
NOV 11-15
Southern Senior Clay Court Closed Tennis
Championships
Organizers: Kiawah Tennis and LCTA
Venue: Kiawah Island Tennis Resort
NOV 13-15
Mt. Pleasant Junior Tennis Classic
Organizers: LCTA and
Mt. Pleasant Recreation
Venue: Mt. Pleasant’s Kerr
Tennis Center (Whipple Road)
NOV 19-22
Charleston Classic
College Basketball Tournament
Organizers: ESPN & CMSC
Venue: College of Charleston Arena
ALL ACCESS
NOV 20-22
32nd Annual Kiawah Island
Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
Sanctioned by USATF,
Qualifier for Boston Marathon
Organizer: Kiawah Island
Resort Recreation
Venue: Kiawah Island
www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/
marathon
Projected number of
attendees = 4,000 maximum
DEC 12-13
2nd Annual Holiday Classic/South
Carolina Fall Championships
Association
Event Organizer and Venues: North
Charleston Recreation Department
www.playnsa.com
DEC 19-20
Applebees 3v3 Soccerfest
Event Organizer: Lowcountry Soccer
Location: Goose Creek, SC
www.lowcountrysoccer.net
coaches, attendees: 2,400+
DEC 26-30
17th Annual Piggly Wiggly Roundball
Classic – HS Invitational
Organizers: N. Charleston Rotary Club
and Community In Schools
Venue: West Ashley High School,
Charleston
www.roundballclassic.com
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2009 CHARLESTON AREA
FITNESS AND ENDURANCE EVENTS:
R O A D R A C E S , WA L K S , S W I M S , C Y C L I N G ,
D U AT H O N S , T R I AT H L O N S
For updates, go to www.sportscouncil.org
1/01:
7th United Way TeenLine Resolution 5K Run & Walk, Riley Park, www.tuw.org
1/17:
13th Laura Griffin Memorial 5K Run & Walk, College of Charleston – Charleston Historic Area,
www.cofc.edu/lauragriffinrun
1/24:
Dream Walk & Run 5K, McClellanville – Lincoln HS, #843-887-3944
1/31:
26th Charlie Post Classic 15K Run, 5K and Walk, Sullivan’s Island, www.charlestonrunningclub.com
2/07:
Save the Light Half Marathon and 5K Run, Folly Beach, www.charlestonrunningclub.com
2/21:
7th MESSA 8K for H20, Folly Beach, www.charlestonrunningclub.com
2/21:
Girls Play 5K Run, Hampton Park, Charleston, www.charlestoncity.info
3/07:
4th Lifepoint Gift of Life Run/Walk 5K, James Island County Park, www.charlestonrunningclub.com
3/07:
13th Citadel Bulldog Challenge 6-mile Course, The Citadel, www.active.com
3/14:
31st Flowertown Festival 10K Run, 5K Run & 1-mile Race, Summerville, www.summervilleymca.org
3/21:
Palmetto Swamp Fox Adventure Race, Kayak (12-15 miles), Trail Bike (19-25 miles), and Trek (15-20 miles),
Francis Marion National Forest, www.kandoadventures.com
3/21:
Inaugural The Stiletto Stampede, 100 Yards, Mt. Pleasant, www.stilettostampede.com
3/21:
Daniel Island 5K Race & Walk, Bishop England HS, www.charlestonrunningclub.com
3/22:
Wholly Cow Ice Cream & Coffee Ride, 60-mile and 11-mile fun ride, www.coastalcyclists.org
3/28:
Race Judica 5K Run/Walk, Charleston Hampton Park, www.the extramileinc.com
4/04:
32nd Cooper River Bridge 10k Run & Walk, Expo and Kids Run, Mt. Pleasant and Charleston Historic Area,
www.bridgerun.com
4/05:
After the Bridge Run Bicycle Rides – 100-mile Century, 67-mile Metric Century,
and 30 mile Rides, Charleston Area, www.coastalcyclists.org
4/11:
2008 RiverDogs Run Forrest Run 5K & Walk, Riley Park, www.riverdogs.com
4/16:
3rd Charleston Digital Corridor iFive:k, Charleston historic, www.ifivek.com
4/19:
East Cooper Coastal Triathlon – 0.6 mile swim, 16-mile bike, 5-mile run, Isle of Palms,
5/TBA:
2nd Annual TrySports Green Village Tour 8k Run / 5k walk, North Charleston
5/02:
Hell Hole Swamp Festival 34th Gator Run, 8:30 a.m., 10K, Jamestown, [email protected]
5/02:
Qu’est-ce Que C’est? 12 hours, Charleston Hampton Park, www.charlestonrunningclub.com
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5/10:
Atlantic Bank & Trust Duathlon 5K Run, 20-Mile Bike, 5K Run, St. Johns HS, Johns Island, SC.
5/30:
Lowcountry Splash, 2.4 Mile Harbor Swim, Mt. Pleasant, www.rcctherapy.com
5/30:
9th ALS Hope Beach 5K Run & Walk, Isle of Palms Beach, www.alshoperace.com
6/13:
18th Floppin’ Flounder 5K Run and Walk, 8 a.m., Sullivan’s Island Fire Department, #843-883-9944
6/21:
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series #1 of 4 – 0.3 mile swim, 13-mile bike, 5K run, James Island County Park,
6/20:
4th Daniel Island Kids Triathlon, Daniel Island, www.charlestoncity.info
7/9:
7th Daniel Island Twilight Fun Run Series of Four, 5K & Walk, Bishop England HS, Daniel Island, SC.
Additional dates: 7/23, 8/6, 8/20
7/12:
7/18:
Isle of Palms Beach Run, 8 a.m., IOP Beach, #843-886-8294
8/02:
7/04:
3rd July 4th Cross Country 5K Run, Trophy Lakes, Johns Island, SC., www.the extramileinc.com
8/16:
8/29:
10th Race for the ARK 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk, Summerville, www.angelfire.com/sc2/racefortheark
9/20:
16th Kiawah Island Triathlon – 1.5k ocean swim, 45k bike, 10K run., Beachwalker County Park,
9/26:
6th Carolina Children’s Charity 8K Run & Walk, Hanahan, www.carolinachildren.org
9/26:
5th Waves and Wishes 5K Run & Walk, Folly Beach, www.wavesandwishes.org
10/03:
17th Isle of Palms Connector 10K, 5K Run & Walk, IOP Bridge, www.iopconnectorrun.com
10/17:
16th Race for the Cure 5K Run & Walk, Daniel Island, www.komenlowcountry.org
10/24:
Inaugural Monster Dash & Goblin Gallop, Sullivan's Island, SC
10/25:
2nd Annual Ride for Hope, Daniel Island, Blackbaud Stadium, www.charlestonrideforhope.com
10/25:
5th Barrier Island ECOthon, 5-mile paddle, 10-mile run/trek, a total of 0.6 mile of swimming
and a 20-mile bike ride, Awendaw, [email protected]
11/TBA: 12th James Island Connector 10K Run and Walk, James Island Bridge, www.jamesislandconnectorrun.com
11/TBA: Holiday Festival of Lights 5K Run & Walk, James Island County Park, www.ccprc.com
11/14:
Folly Beach 10-Mile Run & 5-Mile Walk, Folly Beach, SC, www.the extramileinc.com
11/14:
Old Village Harbor Run, 5K run and walk, Mt. Pleasant, www.townofmountpleasant.com
11/26:
32nd Knights of Columbus Turkey Day 5K Run, Charleston Historic Area, www.turkeydayrun.com
12/2-7:
FestiVELO de Charleston, multi-event bicycling, Charleston Area, www.festivelo.org
12/05:
19th Reindeer 5K Run and Walk, Charleston Historic Area, www.reindeerrun.org
12/12:
32nd Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon, Kiawah Island Resort,
www.Kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon
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Sports
Lifestyle
from A-Z
Make Charleston part of your sports scene in 2009!
elcome to the best sports, recreation and fitness mecca in the United States! The Greater
Charleston area has the most active and competitive recreational enthusiasts, per capita, than
anywhere else in the states. Noble bragging yes, but the locals know it to be true. And until another
sports-driven, metropolitan area challenges us – we will hold on to our banner in pride! We challenge
another area to prove they can as well, provide A-Z in sports action! Sports activities for the visitor and
local resident – it is all here for you! – compiled by the Charleston Metro Sports Council
W
A
ARENA SPORTS – SOCCER AND DODGEBALL
Arena City Soccer and Sports, is a year-round facility with recreational arena soccer and dodgeball leagues. GO! PH#: 843-763-6080
ADULT TEAM SPORTS
Each local recreational department offers a number of league play
for all skill levels. Refer to listing on the side of “Charleston Area
Recreation Departments.”
The Charleston Sports and Social Club offers adult recreation team
sports for softball, football, kickball, soccer, beach and indoor volleyball, frisbee golf, and more. GO! www.charlestonssc.com
AUTOCROSS
The South Carolina Charleston Chapter of the Sports Car Club of
America conducts an annual autocross school.
www.scsportscar.com
B
BADMINTON
Charleston has a local club of badminton enthusiasts. Open play at
the College of Charleston’s Johnson Center gym. GO!
www.badmintoncharleston.com
BASKETBALL
Refer to separate listing of “Charleston Area Recreation
Departments.”
BEACH SPORTS
Charleston County’s coastline has ample open public beach front
access for swimming, surfing, paddelball, bocce and even non-traditional sports. The primary beaches are Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s
Island, Folly Beach, Edisto Beach, Seabrook and Kiawah Islands.
GO! www.ccprc.com
BEACH TENNIS
First U.S. exhibition of this hybrid sport was held in May 2005 at
the Charleston Maritime Festival. Now, the area is home to a
Beach Tennis USA licensee group, the Carolina Beach Tennis.
Local competitors have been featured on The Tennis Channel. GO!
www.cptltennis.com and www.beachtennisusa.net
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Daniel Island has been a stop on the AVP Crocs Tour – The
Charleston Open. In addition, the EVP Tour makes a stop at Isle of
Palms Windjammer once a year. GO! www.evptour.com.
And for recreational fun, the Charleston Beach Volleyball & Social
Club is available with league play in the fall. GO!
www.charlestonvolleyball.net
BIKING
See Cycling & Outdoor Adventure Program.
BASEBALL
A number of elite teams and clubs are available for the aspiring
young baseball player. Check out Diamond Devils Baseball, GO!
www.diamonddevils.org, and Mt. Pleasant’s Diamond Warriors,
GO! www.diamondwarriors.org
The local chapter of the national Men’s Adult Baseball League
(MABL) was formed in 1992 and season runs from May to August.
GO! www.cmabl.com. Also, refer to separate listing of “Charleston
Area Recreation Departments.”
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BOATING
Some own, some lease and then some choose to have friends
who have boats!
• Where to Buy
Charleston is host to a number of boat expos each year. The
Charleston Area Convention Complex is the site for the Charleston
Boat Show each January. The Maritime Events/City Marina Co.
host an in-water boat show each April. GO!
www.charlestonspringboatshow.com
• Where to Launch
14 Chas County PRC public boat landings, GO! www.ccprc.com
• Where to Dock
More than 10 marinas along the inland waterway, including the
Charleston Maritime Center, the host site for maritime activities.
GO! www.ci.charleston.sc.us
• Where to Eat
Many restaurants at Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant’s Old Village
cater to diners by water. www.townofmountpleasant.com
AREA RECREATION
DEPARTMENTS
Due to Charleston’s unique geographic location, bridges
and bodies of water separate the communities.
However, collaboration efforts among the recreation
agencies are far from being divided. These groups have
developed cohesiveness and successful working relationships in providing various recreational programs
and special events. They continue to maximize their
resources through “partnerships,” ultimately allowing
more funding to be used directly for the youth and
adults involved in their programs.
Charleston County Park
Recreation Commission
www.ccprc.com
Phone: 843-762-2172
BOCCE
Special Olympics of the Lowcountry hosts the region’s best corporate team challenge each year, the Bocce Bash, with close to 120
companies enjoying a day of competitive fun.
www.boccebash.com
City of Charleston
www.ci.charleston.sc.us
Phone: 843-724-7327
BODYBUILDING
The NPC JR. USA Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships
are held at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center each May.
GO! www.npcjrusa.com
BOXING
City of North Charleston
Phone: 843-745-1028
Many locals practice their skills at Hurricane Boxing, a full service,
state of the art boxing venue and practice facility for the College
of Charleston Boxing Club. Boxers and enthusiasts at all levels are
welcome. www.boxinggyms.com/hurricane.htm
Town of Mt. Pleasant
Phone: 843-884-2528
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CANOE
See Kayak and Canoe.
St. Andrews Parks &
Playgrounds
Phone: 843-763-4360
CHEER
See Dance and Cheer.
CYCLING
Charleston is home to the Lowcountry VW Racing Team, an amateur-level racing organization, GO! www.lowcountryvwracing.com .
A number of short circuit and criterium races are held annually.
FestiVELO includes five days of all size tours, including a century
and metric century tour in Charleston. GO! www.festivelo.org.
This event along with many other activities are presented by the
local Coastal Cyclists organization. GO! www.coastalcyclists.org
Other local groups include, www.summervillecyclist.org and
http://holycitybikecoop.org
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SC PARKS
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
where history comes alive! Walk on the very spot
where English Colonists in 1670 established the first
permanent European settlement in the Carolinas. Visit
the newly-renovated state park at 1500 Old Towne
Road, Charleston. Phone: 843-852-4200 or
www.charlestowne.org
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CHARLESTON WATERWAYS
VOTED #1 VENUE FOR
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Charleston Metro Area has
a mild year-round climate
with 234 days of sunshine,
providing the perfect setting for outdoor sports and
recreation. It includes more
than 90 miles of Atlantic
coastline, acres of freshwater lakes and rivers, and
vast stretches of tidal
marsh, the region is a
water lover’s paradise. Just some of the water-centered activities enjoyed by area residents:
CYCLING – TRAILS
No mountains at the coast, but the Francis Marion Park and
Swamp Fox National Recreation Trail offer perfect terrain with a
number of trails. GO! www.sctrails.net and www.dirtworld.com.
D
DANCE AND CHEER
For young adults, there is a huge influx of national and regional
youth dance and cheer competitions, with major events scheduled
annually including the Hollywood Vibe Dance Competition, at the
Charleston Area Convention Center Complex. For schedules, GO!
www.charlestonconvention.com
DANCE – SHAGGING
• Sailing and boating (with 17 marinas)
Charleston is often recognized for the city where the popular
dance of the ’20s was created, known as “The Charleston.” On the
other hand, or foot, The Shag has been declared the state’s official
dance. Since the early ’60s, The Shag has been the favorite adult
dance. GO! www.charlestonshagclub.com and
www.islandersshagclub.com
• Saltwater and freshwater fishing
DISABLE SPORTS
• Canoeing and kayaking
• Swimming and surfing
• Shelling and beach strolling
• Bird watching
• Hiking and camping
• Hunting
• Waterside dining
• Charleston Metro Area Parks & Preservation – More
than 160 parks and recreational areas – encompassing
more than 8,000 acres – are located throughout the
region, with a total of 400,000 acres of protected lands.
Programs are also in place to continually set aside dedicated green space and protected lands and waterways.
Charleston has a number of proactive organizations to meet the
needs of both youth and adults with disabilities, including physical
and intellectual:
• Charleston Miracle League, a special field for disable children to
play baseball, GO! www.charlestonmiracleleague.org
• Opening in April 2009, the Summerville Miracle League, GO!
www.summervillemiracleleague.org
• Special Olympics of the Lowcountry, More than 1,600 athletes,
170 unified partners and 650 coaches and volunteers. The
Midwinter Games are often held in Charleston, GO! www.specialolympicsofthelowcountry.org
• Unified Sports, combine athletes with and without disabilities to
enhance opportunities and achievements. All recreation departments offer programs, including the therapeutic programs at City of
Charleston’s Recreation. GO! www.charlestoncity.info/recreation
• North Charleston Recreation Dept organizes a wheelchair basketball league and traveling team. GO! www.northcharleston.org
DISC GOLF
The Charleston area has 3 publicly accessible courses: Trophy
Lakes on John’s Island, Park Circle in North Charleston, and Tidal
Creek in West Ashley. These courses are host to several
Charleston Disc Golf Club events and provide challenge and entertainment to players of all skill levels. For all course information,
GO! www.charlestondgc.com.
DODGEBALL
Charleston Sports & Social Club organizes leagues for recreational
enthusiasts. GO! www.charlestonssc.com. Also, Arena City Sports
offer league play at an outdoor, walled and lighted, artificial turf field.
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DOG SPORTS
The Low Country Dog Agility Club is dedicated to pursuing the
sport of dog agility either competitively or just for fun. Each Spring,
Mt. Pleasant's Palmetto County Park host a USDAA sanctioned
tournament event and agility test. http://lcda.bravepages.com.
Also, fans of the dockdogs® can see competition during the
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, held annually in February.
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DRAGON BOAT CREW
Dragon Boat Charleston is an active and competitive crew promoting wellness among cancer survivors and community through dragon boating at Bristol Marina. Anyone can become a crew member
and a new community team, Charleston Surge, has formed. GO!
The 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Festival will be staged at Brittlebank
Park on May 2, 2009. All skill levels compete and corporations are
encouraged.
E
EQUESTRIAN
Johns Island’s Mullet Hall Equestrian Center serves as a 738-acre
host site for competitive horse shows, festivals, events, exhibitions, and trail riding. GO! www.ccprc.com
F
FENCING
The Dueling Society of Charleston provide fencing form, tactics,
and psychology. GO! www.fencing.net for information about all
fencing groups in the area.
FIELD HOCKEY
Local women’s field hockey information @ Ph#: 843-475-2442.
FIGURE SKATING
Carolina Ice Palace is home to the Figure Skating Club of
Charleston and hosts a number of events & programs, GO!
www.carolinaicepalace.com and www.fsofcharleston.com
FISHING, FRESH-WATER
Just outside the area, man-made lakes, Marion and Moultrie, are
host to many competitive contests.
FISHING, IN-SHORE
A reputation for trout, snapper, bass, whiting and king mackerel
which can be found in rivers, creeks and sounds indigenous to the
Lowcountry. Shrimp and oysters are favorite choices among the
dining enthusiasts.
FISHING, DEEP-SEA
Charters are available to take deep-sea enthusiasts to the world
famous blackfish banks off Charleston Harbor. The Gulf Stream is
60 miles off the coast where dolphin and sailfish are plentiful.
• GO-fish Web sites:
www.dnr.sc.gov
www.lowcountryfishscales.com
www.carolinaladyanglers.org
www.charlestonfishing.com
FITNESS
Charleston Moves is a non-profit organization promoting bicycling,
walking, running and public transportation for a healthy community and healthy lifestyle. A number of initiatives are on the “move”
including working on the East Coast Greenway through Charleston.
www.charlestonmoves.org
A Parcourse FitCircuit Course is located at Hampton Park in
Charleston and offers a method for gradual conditioning and all
around fitness training. The equipment consists of eight separate
fitness stations, with a total of 15 different exercise events. The
loop road around the park is approximately one-mile long, offering
a great area for walking, running, cycling and even rollerblading.
For street closure times, go to www.ci.charleston.sc.us
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GYMNASTICS
James Island Recreation Complex is home of the Charleston
Gymnastics Training Center. Talented and hard working athletes participate in competitions at the local, state, regional, national and
international level and the competitive teams are recognized as one
of the finest in the southeast. www.charleston-gymnastics.com
GOLF
Charleston is the site of the first golf club, dating back to 1786.
Now 223 years later, the area has some 30 private & public golf
courses to call its own. A complete guide of all Charleston area
courses. GO! www.charlestongolfguide.com
City of Charleston and North Charleston both own municipal golf
courses. Charleston Municipal is located in James Island,
www.charlestoncity.info, and Wescott Plantation in North
Charleston/Summerville area, www.northcharleston.org.
H
HALF-RUBBER
A cross between baseball and stick ball, many claim the sport
began on the Charleston’s beaches. Each year, Folly Beach, Isle of
Palms, and Mt. Pleasant stage competitions, bringing new visitors
from other states. Tournament info at www.halfrubber.com.
HIKING
The Charleston Hiking Club, GO!
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme3/chc
HORSEBACK RIDING
Many opportunities for riding lessons and trail rides. The Inn at
Middleton Place has its own equestrian Center, GO!
www.theinnatmiddletonplace.com
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FLAG FOOTBALL
ICE HOCKEY
Refer to listing on the side of “Charleston Area Recreation
Departments.”
Carolina Ice Palace is the practice facility for the local professional
hockey team, the South Carolina Stingrays and offers practice
facilities for all age groups. GO! www.carolinaicepalace.com.
Including: senior leagues, high schools and the Wolverines Youth
Travel Hockey program.
FOOTBALL
Refer to listing on the side of “Charleston Area Recreation
Departments.”
FOX HUNTING
Middleton Place Hounds is a hunt club with several fox hunts &
casual rides throughout the season. Spectators are encouraged.
Middleton Place also hosts the Blessing of the Hounds to mark
the opening of fox hunting season each year in November.
www.middletonplace.org • www.middletonplacehounds.com
ICE SKATING
Carolina Ice Palace is a state-of-the-art facility for all ages and
skill levels. Great for parties and group outings.
GO! www.carolinaicepalace.com
J
JET SKIING
The intercoastal waterway is a perfect venue for jet skiing and many
rental establishments are available for the novice to the avid skier.
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SOUTH CAROLINA’S
ULTIMATE FAMILY
ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX.
KAYAK/CANOE
Five public landings and the Atlantic Ocean offer easy access to
water. GO! www.ccprc.com
The Lowcountry Paddlers is a fun, diverse group of enthusiasts.
GO! www.lowcountrypaddlers.net
KICKBALL
The City of Charleston Recreation Department has added this new
sports craze to their program list. GO! www.charlestoncity.info
Charleston Sports and Social Club offers a number of league play
as well. GO! www.charlestonssc.com
KITEBOARDING
Charleston’s coastal area is a premier USA Kiteboarding spot, with
incredible “air” GO! www.catchsomeair.us for information on all
the barrier islands.
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LACROSSE
The sport of lacrosse has finally made the Charleston scene and is
fastly growing at all levels. The Charleston Men’s Lacrosse Club
organizes adult lacrosse teams. GO!
http://charlestonlacrosse.ialax.com. The Wando Lacrosse Club is
for girls and boys. GO! www.wandolacrosse.org. And the
Lowcountry Lacrosse Youth League (LLYL) has recently been established.
• Public Skating • Figure Skating
• Group & Private Skating Lessons
• Adult & Youth Hockey Leagues
• Adult & Youth Learn To Play Hockey
• Women’s Hockey
• Birthday & Private Parties
• Arcade & Virtual Reality
• Full Service Pro Shop
• Penalty Box Lounge
• Catering
OFFICIAL
Practice Facility Of
The South Carolina
Stingrays
7665 Northwoods Blvd. – North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 572-2717
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MARTIAL ARTS
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM
A number of facilities for martial arts including Aikido, Karate,
Judo, Ju-jitsu,and Taekwondo. Charleston Krav Maga is the only
certified mixed martial arts studio in the area and home of the
Charleston Combat Team. www.charlestonkravmaga.com
Charleston County PRC provides a wide range of outdoor adventure recreation including hiking, backpacking, biking, kayaking,
canoeing, a climbing wall and challenge course. The first of its
kind to be accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.
www.ccprc.com
Middleton Place also has a great outdoor program including,
kayaking, nature trails, horseback riding and a challenge course.
GO! www.middletonplace.org
MARATHON RUNNING
Kiawah Island just celebrated their 31st anniversary staging the
area’s only marathon and 1/2 marathon. Kiawah Island Marathon
is sanctioned by the USATF and listed as a qualifier for the Boston
Marathon. www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon
Folly Beach is the site for another 1/2 marathon (includes 5K) with
over 700 participants. www.savethelight.org
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PAINTBALL
An established club sport at The Citadel, where many cadet teams
have competed on a national basis. Mt. Pleasant’s Park West
Recreation Complex is now offering “Paintball days.” GO!
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OCEAN RACING
The Charleston Ocean Racing Association is a local sailing club,
which hosts races and social events year-round.GO!
www.charlestonoceanracing.org
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POLO
Charleston has a rich history of polo being played on plantations
such as Boone Hall and Stono Ferry Plantations. The sport has
made an official comeback to the Lowcountry with the newly
formed Charleston Polo Club. The club hosts events at the
Longwood Plantation near Huger SC. GO!
www.charlestonpolo.com
Or learn to play with lessons offered at Carolina Polo & Carriage
Company. GO! www.cpcc.com
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RACQUETBALL
Charleston has a number of facilities with courts, including St.
Andrews Family Fitness Center and the MUSC Harper Center. For
local tournament schedules, GO! www.scracquetball.org
ROCK CLIMBING
SCUBA DIVING
Plenty of opportunities and clubs in the area, GO!
www.charlestondiving.com
SCOTTISH GAMES
Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering is held at
Boone Hall Plantation each fall. GO!
www.charlestonscots.org/joomla
Charleston County PRC has a 50-foot-tall climbing wall with up to
14 top ropes. Combined with the Bouldering Cave, they offer 6,000
square feet of climbing surfaces. Host site for annual competitions. CLIMB! www.ccprc.com
SKATEBOARDING
ROLLER DERBY
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
The Lowcountry Highrollers are Chalreston’s first and only
women’s derby team. Contact [email protected]
No resorts in Charleston, but the Greater Charleston Ski Club
organizes great trips for locals! GO! www.charlestonskiclub.org
ROWING
SOCCER
GO! www.lowcountrypaddlers.net and GO!
www.charlestonrowing.com
But don’t forget the Dragon Boat rowing opportunities at
A number of soccer clubs are organized for the advancement of
youth in this sport.
– Bridge Football Alliance, www.bridgefa.com,
– Charleston United Soccer, www.charlestonunitedsoccer.net
– Mount Pleasant Soccer, www.mpsoccer.com
– James Island Youth Soccer Club, www.jiysc.info
– Summerville Soccer Club, www.summervillesoccerclub.com
Go to Lowcountry Soccer, www.lowcountrysoccer.net for schedules as well as the separate listing of “Charleston Area Recreation
Departments.”
RUGBY
Charleston Outlaws Rugby Football Club for 35 years strong!
The local club hosts a number of local tournaments and travel
throughout the state and region for competitions.
GO! www.charlestonrugby.com
The Hurricanes WRFC is for experience and non-experience
women rugby players. www.charlestonwomensrugby.org
RUNNING AND ROAD RACES
Charleston is home to a number of local running clubs including;
Charleston Running Club, GO! www.charlestonrunningclub.com
and Mt. Pleasant Track Club at GO! www.mtpleasantrec.com. The
international club, Hash House Harriers has its own Charleston
club, the Happy Heretics. GO!
www.happyhereticsh3.us/home.html for the next run in the Holy
City and other local areas.
**ALL ROAD RACES are listed separately on page 30.**
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Refer to separate listing of “Charleston Area Recreation
Departments” for specific facilities, which promote safe
skateboarding.
SOFTBALL
The North Charleston Recreation Department hosts girl’s fast pitch
softball tournaments annually. All are sanctioned by the National
Softball Association for girls 10U-16U. GO!
www.northcharleston.org and www.playnsa.com The North
Charleston Recreation Department is affiliated with the
Lowcountry Senior Softball Association and have men 50+ participate in both recreational and competitive softball programs. GO!
SQUASH
Charleston has a squash club, contact the Charleston Squash Club
PH#: 843-577-1099.
SAILING
SURFING
Five Yacht Clubs provide sailing instruction for the beginner and
racing opportunities for the challenger. Many regattas held each
year, including the oldest, Rockville Regatta. The Charleston Ocean
Racing Association promotes all local activities on the water. GO!
www.charlestonoceanracing.org The SC Maritime Heritage
Foundation provides a number of educational opportunities among
the Spirit of South Carolina, a boat built to offer a unique opportunity for children to experience life in a new setting, fostering selfdiscovery and prompting a new appreciation for responsibility,
teamwork and leadership. GO! www.scmaritime.org
And the Charleston Community Sailing organization also promotes
the sport of sailing by providing access, facilities, and sailing
instruction to people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, skill levels, and physical abilities. GO!
www.charlestoncommunitysailing.org
Folly Beach Washout has the best surf and a series of local and
regional tournaments. Southern South Carolina/Eastern Surfing
Association, GO! http://ssc.surfesa.org
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SWIMMING
UNDERWATER HOCKEY
There are many swimming opportunities available in the
Charleston Area, including clubs, pools and beaches. Charleston
Area Beaches (with lifeguards on duty seasonally) include:
• Folly Beach County Park. 600-foot beach front designated swimming area. www.beachparks.com/follybeach.htm
• Beachwalker County Park, Kiawah Island. 450-foot designated
swimming area. www.beachparks.com/beachwalker.htm
• Isle of Palms County Park. 600 feet of ocean frontage.
www.beachparks.com/isleofpalms.htm
From youth to seniors, Charleston offers a number of recreational
swim clubs. The Palmetto Masters Swimming Program (18+) and
the Marlin’s Southern Racing Team (the only Silver Medal Club,
awarded by USA Swimming, in S.C.) Go! www.swimsmrt.com
Swimming – Open Water
Rehabilitation Centers of Charleston hosts an annual 2.4 open
water harbor swim, the Lowcountry Splash. GO!
www.rcctherapy.com.
The Charleston Blockade Runners practice and hold competitions
at St. Andrews Family Fitness Plus., GO!
www.geocities.com/thetropics/4434
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TEAM SPORTS
Each recreational department offers a unique blend of team sports
for youth and adults, including Football, Flag-Football, Baseball,
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Softball. Refer to separate listing of “Charleston Area Recreation Departments.”
TENNIS
Charleston has the 2nd highest number of league tennis players in
the South, with 3,240 adults in local USTA league. Lowcountry
Tennis Association is the premier local USTA league association,
GO! www.lowcountry.usta.com
For juniors, the Lowcountry Junior Tennis Association has formed,
GO! www.lowcountryjuniortennis.org
Let’s Play Tennis is a free, non-commercial Web site for tennis
players of all levels looking for tennis partners and friends.
www.letsplaytennis.org/charleston
For women players, CALTA has over 700 members. www.caltatennis.net.
To join an elite group or watch local professional tennis players
compete each fall, GO! www.cptltennis.com
TRIATHLONS
The region currently has six events to call its own, including the
Kiawah Triathlon, Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series (4) and the
newest, East Cooper Coastal Triathlon. Local association is the
Charleston Triathlon Club, GO! www.charlestontriathlonclub.com
**ALL TRIATHLONS are listed separately on pages 30-31.**
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VOLLEYBALL
A local organization for juniors has formed. GO!
www.charlestonjuniorsvolleyball.com
Refer to separate listing, “Charleston Area Recreation
Departments.”
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WALKING
Pedestrian Lane, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
The three-mile bridge, which connects the City of Charleston and
the Town of Mount Pleasant, has a 12-foot bicycle and pedestrian
path along the entire south edge of the bridge overlooking the
Harbor. Easy access and parking from both sides of the river.
The Westwalk I’On community walking trail in Mt. Pleasant has a
series of three walks totaling 10 miles. The entire trail is in electronic form for use in GPS navigation system, GPX format. GO!
www.ioncommunity.com
WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING
Trophy Lakes on Johns Island is the host site for many recreational
activities and competitive events. GO! www.trophylakes.com
WIFFLEBALL
Refer to separate listing, “Charleston Area Recreation
Departments.”
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X GAMES SPORTS
Charleston has many skateboarding facilities for X Games sports
enthusiasts. (See Skateboarding.) Freestyle Motocross sport is
showcased periodically at the North Charleston Coliseum.
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YACHTING
The area is home to a number of yacht clubs and regattas all
year around. The SC Maritime Heritage Foundation and Charleston
Ocean Racing Associations assist with a few major yachting
events. GO! www.charlestonoceanracing.org and
www.scmaritime.org
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ULTIMATE FRISBEE
The Charleston Ultimate Players Association, GO!
www.charlestonultimate.net
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ZAMBONI RIDING
Hockey fans go crazy to have the opportunity to ride the zamboni
in other cities and this may just be a future activity for Lowcountry
hockey enthusiasts. Maybe...
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Behind Scene
the
But Ahead of the Pack
CMSC Mission Statement: “To promote the Charleston region as a
premier sports travel destination.”
CMSC Vision: “To promote awareness, interest and appreciation of
local sports in the Charleston region, encouraging youth and adults to
become involved in the local sports scene as participants, spectators,
volunteers, event sponsors and partners.”
Sports Travel Marketing Committee: “Serves as a liaison for the
Greater Charleston sports community. Their collective role is to promote
local sports development for the social and economic value to the area.”
Charleston Metro
Sports Council, Inc.
423 King St.,
Charleston, SC 29403
Office: 843-805-3030
Fax: 843-853-0444
[email protected]
Charleston Metro Sports Council
A One-Stop Shop for Event Planners
Organized in 1999, the Charleston Metro Sports
Council, Inc. (CMSC) is a 501c6 non-profit
organization and serves the Charleston sports travel
Bid Proposal Assistance
market as the premier source for all sports
For prospective events to be hosted in the
information, contacts and referrals.
Charleston area.
In partnership with the Charleston Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB), the • Feasibility assessment and consultation for
hosting a new event (including venue, city,
organization is an auxillary division, serving the local
event date)
and national sports industry as the primary promoter
for all sports events.
• Travel and sports accolades, statistics,
photos and other media materials for proposal.
Over the last decade, it has become the region’s
central sports agency, providing assistance and • Referrals to special interest groups,
support services to event planners. Staff has built an
associations, businesses and key
impressive “portfolio” and are well positioned to
community leaders for volunteer assistance.
provide a number of services, within each phase of
staging an event.
Phase 1:
Take a look at the quick reference list for all
types of sports event planning, whether it is a first
time, homegrown competition or world-class, highly
competitive-bid event!
The Sports Council, along with key business leaders attend the world’s leading
conference and expo for the industry, TEAMS presented by Sports Travel Magazine.
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Phase 2:
Event Planning Assistance
For already secured events to be hosted in
the Charleston area.
• Sales leads to area Accommodations and
Attractions for attendees
• Local/State Media Database for promotion
• ‘Seal of Approval’ Vendor and Service Listings
• Maps – Cities and Counties
• Sample forms
• Press announcements and event listing in
calendars, web sites, e-newsletters, etc.
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!
The Nationwide Tour Championship is
coming to the beautiful Daniel Island Club,
October 22 – 25, 2009.
Watch as the future stars of golf battle
it out to earn their PGA TOUR cards.
Tickets go on sale in early April.
Order by calling
800-677-2293, ext. 1.
Phase 3:
Event Execution Assistance
For staging an event in the Charleston area.
• Guides, flyers, coupons, etc. for sports
travel visitors
• Estimated Economic Impact (EEI) Profile
• Visitor Excerpt Survey Sample
• Post-Event Report Form
The Charleston Metro Sports Council is also willing to
entertain other requests unique to the planner’s needs.
The ultimate goal is to ensure each event is a financial
success for its beneficiaries and an economic success
for the Charleston community.
Many event planners have recognized the value of developing a partnership with the Sports Council and include the
organization as an in-kind sponsor, providing promotional
benefits as well. This mutually beneficial relationship can
help maximize marketing and promotional efforts for both
the event organizer and the Sports Council.
For any questions, please contact Kathleen
Cartland, Executive Director, Charleston Metro
Sports Council, Inc. at Ph#: (843) 805-3030 or
[email protected].
Charleston, Where History Lives
and Sports Travel Thrives...
DANIEL ISLAND CLUB
OCTOBER 22 – 25, 2009
METRO CHARLESTON AREA
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MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES
Blackbaud Stadium ~ Home of the Charleston Battery
Professional Soccer Club. Seats 5,113 but held almost 5,700 for the
U.S. Women’s National Team game vs. Mexico in 2002 and again in 2005.
www.charlestonbattery.com
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Family Circle Tennis Center & Family Circle
Magazine Stadium ~ Home of the Family Circle Cup. The Center
includes 32 acres with 17 tennis courts, a clubhouse, boat dock and the crown
jewel, a 10,200-seat stadium. www.familycirclecup.com.
Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park a.k.a. “The Joe” ~ Home to the
New York Yankees single A team, the Charleston RiverDogs Baseball
Organization & The Citadel baseball team. Seats 5,500.
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FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL SPORTS VENUES,
FACILITIES AND PLAYING FIELDS CONTACT THE
SPORTS COUNCIL @ 843-805-3030.
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North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
~ Home to the ECHL’s SC Stingrays Hockey Organization. The 13,600-seat
coliseum is the feather in the cap of the Charleston Area Convention Center
Complex, which also boosts a 2,300-seat Performing Arts Theatre, and a fabulous Embassy Suites hotel, all connected. www.coliseumpac.com.
Charleston Area Convention Center ~ 202,000-sq.-ft. facility,
a 77,000-sq.-ft exhibit hall, 37,000-sq.-ft of function space, 25,000 sq. ft
ballroom, 18 meeting rooms with 50-200 persons capacity. Full banquet facilities
for 1,750. www.charlestonconvention.com
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Carolina Ice Palace - Host of a number of regional & national
events. One of the largest indoor ice skating facilities in the Southeast.
South Carolina Stingrays professional hockey team practice facility.
www.carolinaicepalace.com.
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he Charleston Metro Sports Council's Marketing Partners make up a Who's Who list for event
organizers securing accommodations and services. The metropolitan area has a number of sportsfriendly hotels, with experienced staff, to accommodate your next sports travel group. Use the following
directory to secure your hotel blocks for your next event. All have the Charleston Metro Sports Council's
“Seal of Approval” and are - FIRST - when referrals are requested.
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(Listed Alphabetically by Area)
Charleston: Peninsula Area Hotels
ELLIOTT HOUSE INN
ANCHORAGE INN
78 Queen St., Charleston SC 29401
(843) 723-1855 • www.elliotthouseinn.com
26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-8300, Toll Free (800) 421-2952
E-mail: [email protected]
www.anchorageinncharleston.com
The Elliott House Inn is located in the heart of Charleston's captivating
historic district. Each of the 25 guest rooms are decorated with Eighteenth
Century reproductions and offer historic period charm, while still endowed
with contemporary comforts. (see ad on pg. 7)
Boutique inn located in the historic district that offers a deluxe
complimentary hot continental breakfast each morning, wine and cheese
reception each evening, sherry and chocolates, and evening turn down service.
(see ad on pg. 7)
ANDREW PINCKNEY INN
FRANCIS MARION HOTEL
387 King St., Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-0600 or 877-756-2121
www.francismarioncharleston.com
40 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 937-8800, Toll Free (800) 505-8983
www.andrewpinckneyinn.com
Historic Charleston’s landmark hotel located in the heart of downtown within
walking distance to many attractions. 230 guest rooms and suites offer spectacular views of Charleston’s harbor. Featuring over 18,000 square feet of
meeting space with special team pricing available with custom menus. Hosted
the ASM Clermont Auvergne Rugby team and SC State football team in 2008.
Boutique historic hotel within walking distance to the finest restaurants and
shops, just a block away from the Market. Property features three-story,
plant-filled atrium and rooftop terrace overlooking the city. (see ad on pg. 7)
FRENCH QUARTER INN
ANSONBOROUGH
21 Hassell St., Charleston SC 29401
1-800-522-2073
166 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
843) 722-1900, Toll Free (800) 812-1900
www.fqicharleston.com
Meticulously placed in the historic district - overlooking the market area and
St. Phillip's steeple. AAA 4 Diamond landmark. Enjoy uncompromised service
and amenities that can only come from a small luxury hotel. (see ad on pg. 7)
The Inn is located within the historic district of downtown Charleston, so
named when Lord Anson of England won the property in a spirited poker
game with famous Charlestonian, Thomas Gadsden. It was completely
remodeled in 1999. www.ansonboroughinn.com
HARBOURVIEW INN
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-8439, Toll Free (800) 853-VIEW
www.harbourviewcharleston.com
BEST WESTERN CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4000, Toll free (888) 377-2121 • Fax: (843) 723-2573
[email protected]
www.CharlestonBestWestern.com
Newly renovated hotel overlooking the Ashley River. One mile from Historic
District & College of Charleston. Within walking distance of Citadel & Joe
Riley Park. 100% smoke-free, free parking, pet friendly. (see ad on pg. 45)
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
CHARLESTON RIVERVIEW
Overlooking Charleston Harbour and Waterfront Park - AAA 4 DIamond hotel
offers unparalleled services and amenities. Walking to Market, Battery,
antique row, and finest restaurants and shops - don't miss the rooftop terrace.
(see ad on pg. 7)
KING CHARLES INN
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-7451, Toll Free (866) 546-4700
www.kingcharlesinn.com
35 Lockwood Dr., Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-7229 • Fax: (843) 722-2080
www.marriott.com/chscy
The Courtyard by Marriott Downtown is a beautiful waterfront sports-friendly
hotel offering great team rates, free parking, pre-keyed packets at check in,
and a delicious hot breakfast buffet. Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River
and marina, amenities also include fitness room, waterfront outdoor pool and
jacuzzi. Sip a refreshing drink in our waterfront lounge or on our plush patio.
Located 1.5 mile from Historic District.
ALL ACCESS
Center of historic district - boutique hotel features complimentary parking,
heated pool, lounge, and breakfast restaurant. Next to the finest restaurants
and antique shops, just a block away from the Market. (see ad on pg. 7)
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Charleston: West Ashley Area Hotels
Mt. Pleasant Area Hotels
BEST WESTERN SWEETGRASS INN
BEST WESTERN PATRIOTS POINT
1540 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6100 • E-mail: [email protected]
www.thesweetgrassinn.com
259 McGrath Darby Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-7070 • Fax: (843) 971-0270
www.BestWestern.com
On Savannah Highway (US 17), 3 miles from the historic district, the recently
renovated hotel offers the largest outdoor pool in the Charleston area, fitness
center, and complimentary continental breakfast. Easy to access.
(see ad on pg. 7)
HOLIDAY INN CHARLESTON RIVERVIEW
(843) 556-7100
Conveniently located at the foot of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, minutes away
from downtown Charleston and within walking distance to Patriots Point.
Experience southern hospitality, free deluxe continental breakfast, high speed
Internet, business center, outdoor pool, and deluxe rooms. Microwaverefrigerator available upon request.
A unique circular high-rise hotel, located on the banks of the Ashley River
overlooking the skylights of historic Charleston.
HOLIDAY INN PATRIOTS POINT/MT. PLEASANT
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CHARLESTON
Located at the foot of the new Arthur Ravenel Bridge in Mt. Pleasant, we are
only minutes from historic Charleston, Patriots Point, and beaches. Our
award-winning hotel provides true Southern Hospitality, state-of-the-art facilities and a staff noted in personal service. Free parking.
www.holidayinnexpress.com
250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-884-6000 or 800-290-4004 • www.himtpleasant.com
Value and convenience - 5 miles from historic district and airport on
Savannah Highway (US 17). Recently renovated and features an outdoor
pool, fitness center, easy access to I-26 and I-526. (see ad on pg. 7)
SHEM CREEK INN
RESIDENCE INN CHARLESTON
DOWNTOWN/RIVERVIEW
Situated on the waterfront overlooking serene Shem Creek, home of the
Charleston shrimp boat fleet, this Mount Pleasant hotel is surrounded by
restaurants, shopping, and abundant wildlife. Shem Creek Inn is just 4 miles
from downtown Charleston as well as the beaches of Sullivan's Island and
Isle of Palms. (see ad on pg. 7)
90 Ripley Point Dr., Charleston, South Carolina 29407
1-843-571-7979 • Fax: 1-843-571-7993
Sales: 1-843-266-8083 ext. 5636 • www.marriott.com/chsri
Hotel has a smoke-free policy is conveniently located just a short trip over
the Ashley River to the downtown Charleston historic district. Most suites
offer spacious and separate living and sleeping areas to make you feel at
home. Friendly staff will convince you that Southern hospitality is still alive!
SLEEP INN CHARLESTON
www.sleepinn.com
1401 Shrimpboat Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-1000 • www.shemcreekinn.com
North Charleston Area Hotels
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES CHARLESTON
NORTH/ELMS CENTER
2600 Elms Center Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
1-843-414-2700 • Fax: 1-843-414-2370
Sales: 1-843-266-8084 • www.marriott.com/chsne
Easy access to area attractions, 3 miles from downtown, a great choice for
convenience and value. Features a large outdoor pool, complimentary highspeed Internet access, and complimentary continental breakfast.
(see ad on pg. 7)
Enjoy beautiful rooms and all the comforts of Marriott at an affordable
price, superior customer service, mini-fridge in all guest rooms and
continental breakfast each morning. Location is in close proximity to
Charleston Southern University, Carolina Ice Palace, Gahagan Sports Park
and many other sports venues. (see ad on pg. 41)
SPRINGHILL SUITES CHARLESTON
DOWNTOWN/RIVERVIEW
HILTON GARDEN INN CHARLESTON AIRPORT
98 Ripley Point Dr., Charleston, SC 29407
1-843-571-1711 • Fax: 1-843-571-1709
Sales: 1-843-266-8084 • www.marriott.com/chssh
SpringHill Suites showcases beautiful views of the Ashley River and
downtown historic district. Each suite includes deluxe continental breakfast,
high speed internet, in-room coffee, refrigerator, microwave, sofa bed as well
as 25% more space to work or relax. Complimentary parking is available to
all guests. (see ad on pg. 2)
Isle of Palms Area Hotels
PALMS HOTEL
1126 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451
843-886-3003 • www.thepalmshotel.us
Where the sun meets the sand and relaxation is a must, the oceanfront
Palms Hotel graces the sands of Isle of Palms, the only SC beach awarded
the Clean Beach Award. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool, walk
to local restaurants and nightlife (see ad on pg. 7)
SEASIDE INN
1004 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
www.seasideinniop.com
Oceanfront on Isle of Palms, 15 minutes from historic downtown...step out of
the room onto warm sands of the beach...yet moments from one of the most
exciting destinations in history...this is the place. (see ad on pg. 7)
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5265 International Blvd., North Charleston SC 29418
(843) 308-9330
The Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport hotel is just two blocks from the
Charleston Convention Center via a scenic boardwalk and is the closest hotel
to the Charleston Airport. Has 168 guest rooms with 3,100 sq ft of meeting
space. www.charlestonairport.stayhgi.com (see ad on pg. 5)
HOLIDAY INN CHARLESTON AIRPORT
& CONVENTION CENTER
5624 International Blvd., North Charleston SC 29418
(843) 576-0300
Only 2 blocks from the Coliseum/Convention Center, 2 miles from international
airport and 12 miles from historic Charleston. Has 142 guest rooms and 2000
sq ft of meeting space. www.holidayinn.com/chastnairport.com
(see ad on pg. 5)
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES
ASHLEY PHOSPHATE
7670 Northwoods Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406
843 553-1600 • E-mail: [email protected],
[email protected]
www.hiexpress.com/chastni-26
Charleston Hospitality without paying downtown prices. Surrounded by
restaurants and retail within walking distance. Great Hot Breakfast included.
Convenient to I-26. King w/ sofa bed or two queens. All rooms with
microwave & refrigerator. Stay smart in North Charleston.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES
HYATT PLACE NORTH CHARLESTON
Charleston Southern/Hwy. 78, 8975 Elms Center Rd.
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 569-3200 • www.hiexpress.com/charleston-n
[email protected]
**Opening Summer 2009**
7331 Mazyck Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 735-7100 • http://northcharleston.place.hyatt.com
Charleston's newest HI Express Hotel. Great Hot Breakfast included. King or
Two Queen Bedded Rooms, 100% Non-smoking Hotel, in-room Refrigerator
and Microwave, Restaurants within walking distance. Convenient to I-26.
Stay Smart in North Charleston.
NORTH CHARLESTON INN
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
CHARLESTON/AIRPORT CONVENTION CENTER
2934 W. Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 744-8281, Toll Free (877) 464-2700
www.northcharlestoninn.com
5048 International Blvd., Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 735-5000 • Fax: (843) 735-5010
www.charlestonairport.homewoodsuites.com
Located just 8 miles from Historic Charleston and 1/4 mile from Tanger Outlet
Mall and the Charleston Convention Center Complex. Offers a complimentary
Suite Start™ breakfast and evening reception Mon-Thu. All Suites feature
Internet access and full kitchens. On site pool, fitness and business center.
HYATT PLACE CHARLESTON
AIRPORT/CONVENTION CENTER**Opening Summer 2009**
3234 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 302-8600
www.northcharlestonconventioncenter.place.hyatt.com
The new 127-room hotel is adjacent to the Charleston Area Convention Center
Complex and just minutes away from the North Charleston airport. Also, in
walking distance to the Tanger Outlet Mall and a number of restaurants. The all
'Non-Smoking' property offers many amenities for the sports traveler, including
an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and complimentary continental breakfast daily. Meeting space is also available. All rooms have refrigerators and pull
out sofa sleepers, just like mini suites with one King or two Queens.
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The new 113-room hotel is located off of Highway I-26 in North Charleston
at Exit 209. The all 'Non-Smoking' property offers many amenities for the
sports traveler, including an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and complimentary continental breakfast daily. Meeting space is also available. All
rooms have refrigerators and pull out sofa sleepers, just like mini suites
with one King or two Queens.
Close to all Charleston's celebrated treasures, 1 mile from the airport,
features huge outdoor pool, on site restaurant and bar. One block from
Charleston Area Convention Ctr. Complex and Tanger Outlets. (see ad on pg. 7)
QUALITY SUITES CONVENTION CENTER
5225 North Arco Ln., North Charleston, SC 29418;
843-747-7300 • www.qualitysuitescharleston.com
Suites equipped with refrigerator, microwave, and two TVs. Free full hot
breakfast, complimentary manager's cocktail reception, free local calls, inroom data ports, whirlpool suites, exercise room, outdoor pool and hot tub.
Business center and wireless high speed Internet available at no charge.
Adjacent to Tanger Outlet Center.
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SHERATON NORTH CHARLESTON
4770 Goer Dr., North Charleston, SC 29406
843-747-1900 or 888-747-1900.
www.sheraton.com/northcharleston.
Full service hotel located near Airport and Convention Center. Complimentary
shuttle service to airport, Indoor/outdoor pools, State of the Art Health Club,
Full Service Restaurant & Lounge, Gift Shop, Complimentary wireless
Internet, Complimentary Starbucks Coffee provided in sleeping rooms, and
over 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Club level available and Points for our
SPG and SPP members. Eight miles to downtown Historic District and centrally located to many sporting venues.
STAYBRIDGE SUITES
**Opening Spring 2009**
7329 Mazyck Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
843-377-4600 • www.staybridge.com/charlestonsc
The new 93-suite hotel is located off of Highway I-26 in North Charleston at
Exit 209. The all-suite property offers many amenities for the sports traveler,
including an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and complimentary hot
breakfast daily. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday an evening,
'Sundowner Reception' is available to all guests.
WINGATE BY WYNDHAM
9280 University Blvd., Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 553-4444 • www.charlestonwingate.com
New hotel is located adjacent to the beautiful Campus of Charleston
Southern University. Beautifully appointed Lobby Area featuring a stone fire
place. Minutes from Charleston International Airport and Historic Charleston.
Minutes from the areas finest beaches such as Folly and the Isle of Palms.
(see ad on pg. 21)
TRAVEL AND HOUSING BUREAUS
Many of Charleston-based event organizers reply on the
expertise and contacts provided by housing bureaus and
travel agencies.
GEETZEE EVENT SOLUTIONS
The official “Director of Travel” for Charleston's largest participatory event,
the Cooper River Bridge Run (www.bridgerun.com/travel.php) and also over
25 sporting events/cities across the country . Getzee Event Solutions works
with over 20 area hotels to insure all competitive athletes and recreational
runners/walkers have a user friendly on-line experience in booking accommodations and travel discounts in Charleston. Contact President, Christine @
[email protected]; P: (858) 458-3435; and www.getzee.com
he Charleston Metro Sports Council's Marketing Partners make up a Who's Who list for organizers
securing various services for their sports events. Use the following sports-friendly directory to assist
with your needs before, during or after your visit. All have the Charleston Metro Sports Council's “Seal of
Approval” and are - FIRST - when referrals are requested.
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EVENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT DIRECTORY
Dining and Catering
CHARLESTON CRAB HOUSE
“Sensible Prices and a Darn Good Time!”
As seen on A & E's popular TV program, “Flip this House.”
Three convenient locations to meet all dining needs - especially serving team
groups before and after competitions.
• James Island, 145 Wappoo Creek Drive, Ph#: 843-795-1963
• Downtown Charleston, 41 South Market Street, Ph#: 843-853-2900
• Mt. Pleasant, Highway 17 North, (just past Towne Centre and the Isle of
Palms Connector), Ph#: 843-884-1617 www.charlestoncrabhouse.com
“Voted 2007 Charleston Metro Sports Corporate Partner of the Year”
(see ad on pg. 1)
GREEK BOYS
Greek Boys is all about event catering with fun foods! Menu consist of
Shrimp, Chicken, and Beef Gyro's, Italian or Polish sausage with peppers and
onions on a sub roll, Greek Salad, and french fries made from scratch from
Idaho potatoes. E-mail [email protected] or call Tom at 843-729-7837 for your
next catered event.
JIM 'N NICKS BBQ
“Authentic Southern Goodness”
As a major supporter of local sports, Jim 'N Nicks restaurants' caterer many
types of events, including the official VIP Charleston Classic Basketball Dinner
for 450 pp. Now, two convenient locations 1) just one block from College of Charleston's new basketball arena in
Downtown Charleston @ 288 King St., Ph#: 843-577-0406, and
2) just one block from Tanger Outlet Mall in North Charleston @ 4964 Center
Pointe Dr., Ph#: (843) 747-3800
www.jimnnicks.com
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BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.
“Life is Like a Box of Chocolates”
Entertainment centered on the 1994 Movie, Forrest Gump.
*Call ahead seating/special menu for large parties. One location in
Downtown Charleston @ 99 Market Street, Ph#: 843-723-5665
www.bubbagump.com
THE KICKIN' CHICKEN
“Great Food, Great Prices & Great Fun!”
Locally owned, this restaurant is great for dining in and catching your favorite
sports on TV as well as catered functions.
Five convenient locations:
Downtown Charleston: 337 King St., 843-805-5020
James Island: 1175 Folly Road, 843-225-6996
West Ashley: 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., (843) 766-5292
Mt. Pleasant: 1119 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 843-881-8734
Summerville: 800 N. Main St., 843-875-6998
http://thekickinchicken.com
A.W.SHUCKS
"Seafood Warehouse Restaurant and Raw Bar"
Historic Charleston, 70 State Street
843-723-1151 (just off the market)
www.a-w-shucks.com
TOMMY CONDON'S
"Charleston's Favorite Irish Pub"
Historic Charleston, 160 Church Street
843-577-3818 (just off the market)
www.tommycondons.com
Professional Business Organizations
HYMAN'S SEAFOOD CO.
213 Meeting St., Ph#: 843-723-6000
CHARLESTON AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOC.
www.hymanseafood.com
www.charlestonama.org
TBONZ RESTAURANT GROUP
The Tbonz family of restaurants includes: TBonz Steakhouse, TBonz Gill &
Grill, Kaminsky's Most Excellent Café, Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery, Liberty
Tap Room & Grill, Pearlz Oyster Bar, and Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse.
Charleston locations' consist of Downtown market, West Ashley and Mt.
Pleasant. www.tbonz.com
CHARLESTON AREA CVB TRAVEL COUNCIL
www.charlestoncvb.com
CHARLESTON METRO SPORTS COUNCIL
SOUTH CAROLINA FESTIVAL AND EVENTS ASSOC.
Event Services
www.scfea.com
PRODUCTION DESIGN ASSOCIATES
(843) 554-3466
www.pdastage.com
Sporting Events
EVENT STAFFING AND CONSULTING.
www.bridgerun.com
Event Partners Inc. (EPI) is an event services company based in SC. They
provide event support staff and consulting to arenas, sporting venues,
auditoriums, festivals and stadiums throughout the Southeast. Specialize
in the staffing of ushers, parking attendants, ticket sellers/takers, crowd
management staff and ID checkers. Whether your event requires 2 or 200
people, EPI can help. Clients include Clemson athletics, Littlejohn Coliseum,
College of Charleston athletics, Main Street Events, Anderson Sports and
Entertainment Center, Freedom Weekend Aloft and Appalachian State
Athletics. Contact Drew Cawood, Event Partners Inc. @ Ph#: 864-918-1607.
FAMILY CIRCLE CUP
COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN
NATIONWIDE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Printers
CROWSON STONE PRINTING CO.
Merchandise and Apparel
(803) 783-8770
“Charleston Metro Sports publication Official Printer,
ALL ACCESS Sports Guide 2009”
PASSPORT INTERNATIONAL
A full service marketing solutions provider, offering an array of propriety
brand and corporate identity programs and services.
Publishers
www.passportintl.com and Ph#: 800-606-1383.
An Official Merchandiser for the Charleston Metro Sports Council.
(see ad on pg. 35)
ATLANTIC PUBLICATION GROUP, LLC
Media
“Charleston Metro Sports Council's Official Publication.”
(843) 747-0025
www.atlanticpublicationgrp.com
KIRKMAN BROADCASTING/ESPN 910
www.910theteam.net
OBLIQUE MAGAZINE
www.obliquemagazine.com
THE POST & COURIER
www.charleston.net
Photography
CHRIS AND CAMI PHOTOGRAPHY
1305 White Tail Path, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
843-324-8900 o Fax: 843-571-7052
www.chrisandcamiphotography.com
www.chrisandcamiphotography.blogspot.com
Chris & Cami Photography is an award winning team, offering a deep assortment of products, and covering a wide variety of subjects. They specialize in
Sports, Weddings, Events, and Corporate photography. Providing quality, consistency, and creativity in a timely manner and for a reasonable rate, they are
considered the "Best Value in South Carolina". Notable sports assignments
include Family Circle Cup, Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika, World Cup Soccer
USA Women vs Mexico, The Miracle Match (Pete Sampras vs Jim Courier),
AVP Charleston Open, Bausch & Lomb Championships, Southern Conference
Basketball and Baseball Tournaments, Charleston Battery, Senior PGA
Championships, and many more.
Photographer, Chris Smith gets photo taken
with AVP Top Player, Stein Metzger. Photo by
Mike Saia, Family Circle Cup.
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Recreational Clubs and Associations
Sports Venues and Recreational Programs
CHARLESTON OUTLAWS RUGBY CLUB
CAROLINA ICE PALACE
Charleston Outlaws RUFC offers you the chance to become part of one of the
countries most exciting rugby teams. Whether you are an experienced player,
a non-experienced player who wants to get better, or simply curious to learn
more about this most exciting and dynamic sport, then Charleston is your
team. www.charlestonrugby.com
7665 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29406
(Next to the Northwoods Mall)
Phone: 843-572-2717
CHARLESTON TRIATHLON CLUB
Established in 1986, the Charleston Triathlon Club has staged over 100 multisport events combining swimming, biking and running. Major events include
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, East Cooper Coastal Triathlon and Kiawah
Island Triathlon. E-mail: [email protected]
LOWCOUNTRY TENNIS ASSOCIATION
The Lowcountry Tennis Association (LCTA) is an association of tennis players
living in the greater Charleston area. Affiliated with the United States Tennis
Association (USTA), USTA Southern Section, and USTA South Carolina
(USTA/SC), there are over 3,200 members and teams from 29 tennis facilities
participating in local activities. League President, Bob Peiffer @:
[email protected]. www.lowcountry.usta.com. (see ad on pg. 21)
Sports Marketing
FISHBAIT MARKETING
South Carolina's Ultimate Family Entertainment Complex, the Carolina Ice
Palace was designed to be a year-round family playground for recreational
skating, league hockey, figure skating, extreme sports, virtual reality and
video games. Inside you will find 100,000 square feet of excitement packed
into every inch of the state-of-the-art facility! (see ad on pg. 37)
CHARLESTON AREA CONVENTION
CENTER COMPLEX
www.coliseumpac.com
www.charlestonconvention.com
(see ad on Inside Back Cover)
CHARLESTON COUNTY PARK & RECREATION
COMMISSION
www.ccprc.com
CITY OF CHARLESTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
www.ci.charleston.sc.us
www.fishbaitmarketing.com
FAMILY CIRCLE TENNIS CENTER
STRATEGIC MARKETING INT'L, LLC
(see ad on pg. 45)
701 East Bay St. Suite #516, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 727-0164 • Fax: (843) 727-0163
www.smicharleston.com
SMI is a full-service marketing consulting and advertising agency. We work
with hotels, restaurants and sports teams. Our services include PR, web
design, graphic design, advertising, and media buying services.
www.familycircletenniscenter.com
GAHAGAN PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
www.visitsummerville.com/html/gahagan.html
KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
MT. PLEASANT RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy,
Rehabilitation
ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON
Three convenient locations:
2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston - (843) 958-2600
2891 Tricom St # A, North Charleston - (843) 958-2500
234 Seven Farms Dr, Daniel Island - (843) 958-2500
www.oscharleston.com (see ad on Inside Front Cover)
SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS MEDICINE &
ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM AND PAC
www.coliseumpac.com
(see ad on inside back cover)
NORTH CHARLESTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
(see ad on pg. 21)
ST. ANDREWS PARKS & PLAYGROUND
Located in North Charleston area, immediately off of Highway 26 @:
Trident Professional Park
Schools and Training
9100 Medcom Street, N. Charleston, SC 29406-9167
(843) 572-BONE (2663)
www.scsportsmedicine.com
VELOCITY SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Phones: Patient Line: 843/572-BONE(2663)
Business Line: 843/569-3367
(see ad on pg. 3)
411 Wando Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Our centers feature professional equipment from the best vendors in the business. Each of our climate-controlled training facilities offers:
Athletic turf fields, ideal for perfecting multi-directional movements in an
indoor setting; Sprint tracks, the most ideal surface for linear speed development; Olympic-style weightlifting equipment, the same equipment college
and pro athletes use to build explosive power and core strength.
Ph#: 843.284.1395. www.velocitysp.com/mountpleasant
SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL OF
NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE
Charleston Main Campus
4600 Goer Drive, Suite 105, N. Charleston, SC 29406
Ph#: 843-747-1279
Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage provides career education in
an environment of personalized attention that simulates the real world. This
atmosphere of learning enables you to smoothly transition into your new
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