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The state of Alabama is one of the fastest growing homes for sporting events in the nation. From youth soccer to amateur softball, NCAA championship events to professional basketball, our extensive selection of state of the art venues can accommodate your every need. Each area represented in the Alabama Sports Initiative has a team of Tourism & Convention Professionals ready to help make your event a success. For more information on the outstanding venues and facilities available in our beautiful state, click on the guide at left. Alabama: Champions Made Here.

Auburn University Athletic Facilities
Auburn University Club at Yarbrough Farms
Located off Shug Jordan Pkwy., Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Golf, Tennis, Swimming
Description: 18-hole championship golf course, state-of-the-art practice facilities, full service clubhouse, tennis and swimming facilities, office space for the Auburn University Golf Coaches and locker rooms for both teams

Age of facility: opened in the fall of 1999
 *The site of the Auburn Tiger Derby Invitational

Auburn University Soccer Fields
Auburn University Soccer Complex
Across from Athletic Complex, Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Soccer
Description: Natural turf playing surface (120 yards long by 75 yards wide), new lights, a new drainage system and new sodding of grass.

Age of facility: Home to the AU Soccer program since 1994
Seating Capacity: 1500
 *Host of the 2004 SEC Soccer Championship

Jane B. Moore Softball Complex
Biggio Dr., Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Softball
Description: State-of-the-art facility with new lighting, a press box, concession stands, public restrooms, first aid station, umpires locker room and indoor batting cages.

Age of facility: Auburn held its first game here in 1998 against the University of Georgia
Seating Capacity: 1500
 *Host of the 2005 NCAA Regional Softball Tournament

Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum
Corner of Donahue & Roosevelt, Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Basketball and Gymnastics
Description: Recently underwent a $10 million renovation project which added baseline seating, a new playing floor, and coaches' offices in the upper north end of the Coliseum.

Seating Capacity: 10,500
 *Home of the 2005 NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics Championships

Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum
James E. Martin Aquatic Center
Located on Roosevelt Dr., behind Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum, Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Swimming & Diving
Description: This 63,000 square foot facility was designed as one of the premier natatoriums in the nation.
 *Home of the 2004 NCAA Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving Champions!

James E. Martin Aquatics Center
Jordan-Hare Stadium
Corner of Roosevelt & Donahue, Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Football
Description: Home of the Auburn Tigers Football Team! Equipped with new locker rooms for both the home and visiting teams and a new assembly lounge and "Tiger Walk" entryway plaza. On football Saturday's in Auburn, Jordan-Hare stadium becomes Alabama's fifth largest city.

Seating Capacity: 86,063
 *Home of the 2004 SEC Football Champions, the undefeated, perfect season Auburn Tigers!!

Jordan Hare Stadium
Luther Young Tennis Center
Corner of Roosevelt & Wire Rd., Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Age of Facility: Built in 1978
Sports Activities: Tennis
Description: Host to the 1998 SEC Men's tennis Tournament and 2002 First/Second Rounds of the NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament.

Seating Capacity: 1,000

Luther Young Tennis Center
Samford Stadium at Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park
Located across the stree from Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum, Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Baseball
Description: Recently named the third-best collegiate facility in the country by Baseball America. The park offers the brick backstop of Wrigley Field, the dark green chair back seats of Camden Yards, the Green Monster of Fenway Park, and a 50-foot-high scoreboard that towers over center field.

Seating Capacity: 4,096

Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park
Student Activities Center
Located off Roosevelt Dr., directly behind Martin Aquatics Center, Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Weight rooms and other student oriented activities
Description: The complex encloses 95,000 square feet of multiple-use, student oriented facilities.

Age of Facility: opened in 1984
Seating Capacity: The arena holds 2,000

Student Activity Center
Wilbur Hutsell Track
Off of Lem Morrison Dr., Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Track and Events
Description: The home of the Auburn Track and Field Teams. When completed, Wilbur Hutsell Track will be the best collegiate facility in the nation. It is Class I Facility Certified.

Seating Capacity: 300

Wilbur Hutsell Track
The Earlon and Betty McWhorter Center for Women's Athletics
Samford Dr., Auburn
Contact: (334) 844-4000
Sports Activities: Women's Gymnastics and Women's Softball
Description: 30,908 square foot practice facility for the Women's Gymnastics team also houses offices, locker rooms, equipment rooms and a laundry room.

Age of facility: Officially opened it's doors in 2001

Baseball & Softball Facilities
Auburn Softball Complex
2560 S. College St., Auburn
Contact: (334) 887-4927
Sports Activities: Softball
Description: 5 fields with 300-ft. fences, covered dugouts, concession stands, control tower with showers, restrooms, meeting rooms, lockers, control room, dugout phones, 3rd floor press box, nearby picnic area and playground

Hours: 8am - 5pm & as needed for games. Closed Dec. - Feb.
Age of facility: Built in 1993
Seating Capacity: 1,200
Parking: 750
 *Available to host tournaments. Hosted ASA & ISA National Championships.

Auburn Softball Complex
Felton Little Park
341 E. Glenn Ave., Auburn
Contact: (334) 501-2971
Sports Activities: Softball
Description: Features 3 fields used for our Dixie Softball program

Hours: 4pm - 10pm
Age of facility: Built in the early 1970's and remodeled in 2003
Parking: adjacent to the fields & across the street at the police department

Floral Park Softball
600 Floral St., Opelika
Contact: (334) 705-5560
Sports Activities: Softball, Playground
Description: 3 Adult softball fields, one control building with restrooms and concession, open play field, playground, horse shoes and shuffle board area.

Hours: seasonal
Age of facility: 38 years old
Seating Capacity: 200
Parking: adequate
 *Can be used for tournament or event
Duck Samford Baseball Fields 1-3 (Old Duck)
1720 E. University Dr., Auburn
Contact: (334) 501-2965
Sports Activities: Baseball
Description: The Duck Samford baseball fields 1-3 feature two Dixie Boys fields and one youth practice field

Hours: 4pm - 10pm
Age of facility: Built in 1968
Seating Capacity: about 100 per field with grass areas for folding chairs
Parking: adjacent to the fields
 *The fields host sub district or district tournaments yearly
Bo Cavin Baseball Fields 4-7 & Duck Samford Baseball Fields 8-10
335 Airport Rd., Auburn
Contact: (334) 501-2967
Sports Activities: Baseball
Description: Home of the 2005 Dixie Youth World Series! Dixie Youth regulation size baseball and softball fields, control buildings with concessions, press boxes, restrooms, playgrounds, picnic area, walking trail and lighted parking lots, football field with concessions & restrooms, two soccer/la cross fields, and walking track

Hours: 4pm - 10pm
Age of facility: Bo Cavin - 2001, Duck Samford - 2005
Seating Capacity: about 100 per field with grass areas for folding chairs
Parking: 205 spaces; parking available adjacent to fields
 *Can host tournaments such as Dixie Your Sub Districts, Districts, State, and World Series Tournaments. Hosts for baseball related events only - up to several thousand people
West Ridge Park & Baseball Complex
1600 Covington Ave., Opelika
Contact: (334) 705-5560
Sports Activities: T-Ball, girls softball, Dixie Youth age baseball
Description: 60 acre park host to 8 Dixie Youth Baseball Fields, two Dixie Boys Baseball Fields, Two Girls Fast Pitch Softball Fields, 200-ft. fences, 4 control towers with concessions and restrooms, lighted fields and parking lots, maintenance facility, playground area, picnic shelter, batting cages, lake, walking trail with Par Course. Special programs for 5 years to 12 years of age

Hours: Open according to baseball schedule
Age of facility: Built in 1993
Seating Capacity: 1,400
Parking: 275 total spaces
 *Facility can be used for a tournament or other event
Westridge Dixie Youth Baseball Complex
Golf Courses
Auburn Links at Mill Creek
826 Shell Toomer Pkwy, Auburn
Contact: John Karabasz, (334)887-5151 www.auburnlinks.com
Description: 18-hole championship course featuring Bentgrass greens, Par 72
Amenities: Outings welcome, instruction available, lighted practice range, fully stocked golf shop, club fitting, full service bar & grill, membership available
Hours of Operation: 7:30am to sunset
*Golf Digest 3 1/3 Stars "Most Fun Course to Play in the Southeast."

Indian Pines Golf Course
900 Country Club Dr., Auburn
Contact: Kevin Pettit, (334)821-0880
Description: 18-hole course featuring Bermuda grass in the summer and Bent/Rye mix in the winter, par 71
Amenities: Chipping green, putting green, driving range, fully-stocked golf shop, PGA golf lessons & snack bar.
Hours of Operation: Seven days a week, 7:30am to sunset

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail At Grand National
300 Sunbelt Pkwy, Opelika
Contact: Gail Hall, (334)749-9042
Description: Two 18-hole championship courses, par 72; one 18-hole short course, par 54
Amenities: Practice range, putting greens, fully stocked golf shop, locker rooms, restaurant/lounge & on-site lodge.
Hours of Operation: Seven days a week, sunrise to sunset
Packages: 1-800-949-4444, booked through RTJ Golf Trail
* Host to 1997 Nike Tour Championship, 1998 LPGA Tournament of Champions & 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Golf Championship.

Soccer Facilities
Auburn Soccer Complex
2340 Wire Rd. Auburn
Activites: Soccer
Contact: (334) 501-2972
Description: Home of Auburn Soccer Association, 6 full-sized fields with lighting, 1 unlit practice field,paved parking lot, concessions building provides office space, meeting space and restroom facilities, lkae compliments facility.
Hours of Operation: seasonal-approximately 5 - 8p.m. when in season.
Age of Facility: completed in 2003.
Parking: Ample parking with bus parking in available adjacent to the fields
Seating Capacity: conference room with seating for approximately 50 people
*Capable of hosting events/touranments in soccer, ultimate frisbee and flag football with 75 teams max. In 2005, the complex hosted the 1st annual thunder road classic with 28 teams from around the southeast.

Auburn Soccer Fields
1490 Shug Jordan Pkwy., Auburn
Activites: Soccer
Contact: (334) 501-2974
Description: The fields located off of Shug Jordan Parkway feature three soccer fields which are used for youth soccer practice and for youth league football games.
Hours of Operation: seasonal approx. 5 - 8pm when in season
Age of Facility: completed in the late 1980's.
Parking: available adjacent to the fields
Seating Capacity: none
* Overflow fields used for soccer ultimate frisbee, and flag football, if needed.

Miles Thomas Field
Rocky Brook Rd. & 7th Ave., Opelika
Activites: Multi-purpose field
Contact: (334) 705-5557
Description: Open Play Area, 7 Non-regulation Soccer fields, Control Building, Restrooms, Concession Stand.
Parking: adequate

Tennis Facilities
Samford Ave. Tennis Center
Samford Ave. Auburn
Activites: Tennis
Contact: (334) 501-2956
Description: 6 lighted hard courts, pro on site, offers lessons, league play & tournaments.
Hours of Operation: Sun up - 10pm
Age of Facility: 1976.
Parking: Street and High school parking lot when available.
Seating Capacity: 1 set of bleachers.
* Can host tournaments up to 100
Indian Pines Tennis Courts
900 Country Club Dr., Auburn
Activites: Tennis

Description: 4 lighted hard courts
Hours of Operation: Sun up - 10pm
Age of Facility: Est. pre - 1960
*Can host events only if needed from over flow at Samford Tennis Center.
Calhoun Tennis Center & Pro Shop
1102 Denson Dr., Opelika
Activites: Tennis
Contact: USTA Professional, Mike Voyles (334) 705-5556 or (334) 749-9146
Description: 8 Hard Courts, 4 Composition Courts, Tennis center with Pro Shop and restrooms, private lessons and group clinics for youth and adults, beginners to advanced are available. Competitive Junior Tennis programs for boys and girls ages 10 - 18 years interested in playing tournaments are also available.
Hours of Operation: Tues - Sat 8am-8pm
* Can be used for a tournament or other event
* Schedule through the Tennis Center Pro shop.
Swimming & Diving
Drake Pool
653 Spencer Ave., Auburn
Activites: Swimming
Contact: (334) 501-2958
Description: 6 Instructional pool for lower level swim lessons & daily recreation swim.
Hours of Operation: dates vary
Age of Facility: 7yrs.
Parking: new parking lot will be located next to bathhouse
Seating Capacity: limited (small deck)
* Can host tournaments up to 100
Auburn City Pool
332 Samford Ave., Auburn
Activites: Diving & Swimming
Contact: Charlie Dugan (334) 887 - 4930
Description: 10 swim lanes, 2 diving boards
Hours of Operation: dates vary
Age of Facility: 1974.
Parking: lighted parking with 75 spaces plus street parking
Seating Capacity: 300
* Can host tournaments up to 100
Opelika Rec. Center / City Pool
1102 Denson Dr., Opelika
Activites: Diving & Swimming
Contact: Reid Pope (334)705-5559
Description: Olympic sized Swimming Pool & diving, Locker rooms, Concession stand, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen, Game Room
Hours of Operation: Mon - Sat: 6am - 9pm
Age of Facility: 1960's.
Parking: approx 225
Seating Capacity: 1000
* Facility can be used for a tournament or other event.
* Available for rental, reservations must be made in person.
Opelika City Pool
Multi-purpose Recreation Centers
Boykin Community Center
400 Boykin St., Auburn
Activites: Gymnastics, Boys & Girls Club
Contact: (334) 501-2961
Description: Free play in gym, rooms for rental, auditorium for large events & recreation
Hours of Operation: M-F 5pm-8pm, other events as scheduled
Age of Facility: dedicated in 1995
Parking: approximately 125 parking spaces surrounding the building
Seating Capacity: Auditorium - 200plus; room C - 75; room A - 25
* Capacity to host tournaments in gymnasium and medium to large events in auditorium.
Frank Brown Recreation Center
235 Opelika Rd., Auburn
Activites: Variety
Contact: (334) 501-2962
Description: Game room, gymnasium kitchen, racquetball courts, weight room, rooms for rental
Hours of Operation: M-Thurs 6am - 9pm; Fri. 6am-8am; Sun. 1:30-6:30pm
Age of Facility: 30 years
Parking: 100 spaces
Seating Capacity: Gym - 200; Meeting Rooms - 50/per
* Available to host events. Past events include Basketball Tournaments, and large student events.
Dean Road Recreation Center
S. Dean Rd., Auburn
Activites: Ceramics, gynmastics, cake decoratng, ballet, tap, tumbling, karate
Contact: (334) 501-2939
Description: Main office for the parks and recreation department. Includes a ceramics shop, gymnasium, kitchen, and rooms for events.
Hours of Operation: 8am - 5pm and as scheduled
Age of Facility: 12yrs
Parking: approx. 25 parking spaces located in front of building
Seating Capacity: approx. 65 in gymnasium
* Available to host events. Past events include Basketball Tournaments, and large student events.
Covington Recreation Center
213 Carver Ave., Opelika
Activites: gymnastics, swimming, softball
Contact: (334) 705-5550
Description: Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Concession stand, Game room, 2 kitchens, meeting rooms, play area, 2 playground units, adult softball field with pressbox & concession stand, picnic tables in wooeded areas with grills, gym and meeting.
Hours of Operation: M-F 8-5pm
Age of Facility: built in 1964
Parking: adequate
Seating Capacity: 200
* Favility can be used for event
Rooms are available for rental.
Dedication of the NEW Auburn Soccer Complex
The City of Auburn had the official ribbon cutting for the NEW Auburn Soccer Complex on Saturday, March 20 at 11a.m. Several members from the Auburn community attended the dedication including Mayor Bill Ham Jr. and Auburn City Manager, David Watkins. The state-of-the-art facility is located at 2340 Wire Road across from Tamplin Farms. Phase I of the three-phase project has been completed.

The NEW Auburn Soccer Complex serves as the new home for the Auburn Soccer Association. Phase I of the project includes six full-sized fields with lighting, one unlit field and a paved parking lot with bus access. A concessions building also provides office space, meeting space and restroom facilities. A planned playground will be located near the concession stand. Phase II of the project will consist of a total of 5 fields, 4 which are lighted Phase III will include an indoor complex where only games are played.

“The NEW Auburn Soccer Complex will be among the top 5 in the state,” said Louis Richard, director of coaching and league coordinator for the city of Auburn Parks & Recreation Department. “ Auburn ’s soccer facility is not only an asset to the community, but also to the entire Southeast.” In May of 1996 plans for a new soccer complex came to life for the city of Auburn when the Auburn Soccer Association and the Auburn Parks & Recreation Department developed the first of three major planning documents. Seven years later, the ground breaking for the complex was in January 2003. The Auburn Soccer Association will host the first youth soccer tournament at the NEW Auburn Soccer Complex in September of 2004.