Sports Tournament and Sporting Event Planners

The Decatur Area Convention & Visitor Bureau provides friendly guidance and excellent services to sporting event planners. We go out of our way to help turn your plans and ideas into reality, from the first impression to the finished product.

If your group is planning to bring 25 or more room nights to the area, our staff will assist you in every way possible, including:

Assisting you to find the perfect venue(s) for your event

• Assisting you in obtaining hospitality bids and room blocks
• Event publicity
• Event planning assistance
• Volunteers to staff certain areas of your event
• Registration assistants
• Promotional materials such as Visitors Guides, area maps and attractions brochures
• Companion tours and packages

Planning a competitive event or have an idea for one?  Send an email to sports@decaturcvb.com, call Teri at 1-800-331-4479 or click here for additional information.

Multi-Purpose Facilities

Millikin University
1184 W. Main Street, Decatur , IL 62522
217.424.6211

Basketball - Griswold Center
Seating: 4,080,automatic score board, hardwood floor surface, P.A. system, limited concession, ample parking

Track and Field - Frank M. Lindsay Field
400 meter track, 8 lanes on curve, 8 lanes straight away, Rekortan surface, high jump, triple jump, pole vault,
long jump, discus, shot put, hammer throw, seating for 2,500, ample parking

Football - Frank M. Lindsay Field
Regulation size field, locker rooms, seating for 3, 000, ample parking

Swimming - Griswold Center
McIntosh pool, 25 yards, 6 lanes, Depth of shallow end - 4 foot, Depth of deep end - 12 foot, seating for 300, ample parking

Volleyball - Griswold Center
Seating for 4,080, automatic score board, P.A. system, limited concessions, hardwood floor surface, ample parking

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Arena Specifications:
218' L x 124' W, 3,200 concert seating, 28,000 square foot exhibit space, 13'7" H x 14' service door, 24' beam clearance, Power service - 400 amp - 3 phase, 200 amp - single phase. Bleachers space for 1392 seating and can add additional chairs on the floor if needed.

Wrestling:
8 mats, will seat 1,200, (possible 3,000 seats) - depending on how much area is needed for mats and ring

Ice skating / Ice hockey
Regulation size (28,000 sq. ft.), seating for 1, 000, lockers, conference room, concessions and arcade, ample parking

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Decatur Park District
620 E. Riverside, Decatur, IL
217.422.5911

34 basketball courts, 18 volleyball courts, 40 tether ball courts, 40 tennis courts ( 20 lighted), 46 ball fields- (18 lighted) 30 neighborhood parks,14 soccer fields, 6 community parks
and four public golf courses and horseback riding complex.

Nelson Park
200 Nelson Boulevard, Decatur, IL 217.422.7241

Host to Decatur’s annual Fourth of July Celebration & fireworks, Nelson Park overlooks Lake Decatur.  Many recreational activities, both on land and water, are offered here. Private partnerships with operators of miniature golf, batting cages, and casual & fine dining establishments provide a variety of opportunities for family fun. Nelson Park Golf course was built in 1916. Nelson Park Swimming Pool was opened in 1965 and renovated in 1991 to serve as a competitive, 50 meter pool. Nelson Pool hosts many swim meets.

Sailing - Lake Decatur
The Decatur Park District Sunfish Sailing Club offers a great way to take advantage of the excitement and challenge of sunfish sailing. Sun fish are popular crafts for novice and experienced sailors alike.

Fairview Park
West Eldorado & North Oakland, Decatur, IL

Fairview Park is 190 acres of green space devoted to family recreation. Its pavilions are host to gatherings of all types, and youngsters enjoy trying to lure the "big ones" from Dreamland Lake. Picnicking and playgrounds round out the fun. Fairview is home to the annual Lantern Parade.

Fairview Tennis Complex - Fairview Park
The Fairview Tennis Complex is one of the best outdoor facilities in the state of Illinois. A great variety of tennis programming is offered, and adults and children have the opportunity to participate in lessons, clinics, leagues, tournaments and special events. Area tennis pros provide instruction and run tournaments during the summer months.

Biking/Walking Trail - Fairview Park
Walkers and bikers enjoy this paved trail which winds throughout Fairview Park, crosses Stevens Creek and traces the historic Interurban Railway. The trail leads through Kiwanis Park, to the Macon County Conservation District Bikeway and Rock Springs Environmental Center.
This quality trail provides for safe hiking, biking , rollerblading and walking while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.

Big Creek Riding Stables
4961 E. Lost Bridge Road, Decatur, IL 217.864.3436

Indoor and outdoor arenas, heated observation room, horse trails, riding lessons, birthday parties, Horse & Tack auctions, barn dances, team penning, private boarding. Lots of great shows all year round. Just call for a schedule or look at the calendar of events listed above.

Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC)
1295 W. Wood Street
Decatur, IL
217.429.3472
The DISC, owned and operated by the Decatur Park District, is located near Millikin University. the only facility of it's kind in central Illinois, this 87,000 square foot facility provides a number of recreational opportunities:

Bowling

Decatur bowling facilities house and host leagues and tournaments for all ages and skill levels.

Eldorado End-Zone
32 lanes, ABC approved, fluorescent lighting, spectator seating, P.A. system, ample parking, party room for rent
Pla-Mor Lanes
40 lanes, automatic scoring, ABC approved, seating for 200, fluorescent lighting, P.A. system, ample parking
Spare Time Lanes
32 lanes, automatic scoring, fluorescent lighting, spectator seating available, P.A. system, ample parking 

Borg Warner Sports Complex
Route 51 South & Imboden Drive
217.429.0788
Borg Warner has 6 diamonds (4 are lighted). Borg Warner has hosted many tournaments: American Softball Association, CIGS, high school and slow pitch tournaments. Seating ranges from 1,000 - 4, 000. Concessions are available.

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Scovill Golf Course
3909 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL 217.429.6243

Known as a "shot maker's course", Scovill's manicured fairways are hilly and tight, with undulating greens surrounded by mounds. Scovill was originally designed by Tom Bendelow, and recently redesigned by Dick Nugent.

Nelson Golf Course
200 Nelson Park Boulevard, Decatur, IL 217.422.7241

Nelson is a short, hilly course, and home to the Decatur Park District’s junior golf program. Nelson is the oldest course in Decatur. This course is loaded with lots of blind shots. Designed by Tom Bendelow, better known as "the Johnny Apple seed of North American golf architects."

Red Tail Run Golf Course
520 W. Grove Road, Decatur, IL 217.429.6243 (number until completion)

Construction on the Red Tail Run Golf Club by Raymond Floyd began in the fall of 2004 and the course opened in the Spring of 2006. The 18-hole course is designed in the prairie style - using native plants, flowers and grasses - by pro golfer Raymond Floyd. There are five tee-boxes at each hole, providing players of all skill levels a challenging game of golf. The course is named after the red-tailed hawk, a raptor, which is making a strong comeback in central Illinois. The hawk is frequently seen soaring along Route 51 South in Decatur. Course distance runs from 5100 yards from the front tee boxes to 7300 yards from the back tee boxes. Par 72!

TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLICK HERE
OR CALL THE DECATUR AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1.800.331.4479

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