As we obtain it, we will post information on this
page about your group's sporting event or tournament. Please submit
your group's details to sports@decaturcvb.com or call 217-423-7000.
Crappie USA Toyota Trucks Regional Fishing
Tournament
For registration information and other details go to www.crappieusa.com.
Duramed Futures Tour Championship
Hickory Point Golf Course is the home of the longest
running LPGA Futures tournament. This year Decatur will host their
third major event for the Futures Tour. Over 144 future LPGA golfers
will compete at this wonderful event. This 72-hole event attracts
the top female professional golfers from all around the world. Decatur
and Forsyth are proud to host this event along with many people who
open up their home to the golfers for a more personal touch. If you
would like to volunteer or would like to host a golfer in your home
this year please contact the Decatur Area CVB at 217-423-7000. You
can also follow the tour at www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Decatur
Lakeside Triathlon – Rodney
T. Miller Memorial Triathlon
The triathlon includes events for both kids and
adults. For complete event information, including course
maps, rules and registration forms, to go www.decaturtriathlon.com
Swim Course Description
.75 mile course that enters the water at the beach, moves around
two markers in the water, and exits water on the boat docks
to the west of the beach.
Bike Course Description
- The
19 mile bike route is an out and back. It
starts and finishes on rolling twisty roads
that are closed to traffic.
- The route
leaves the transition area and follows Lakeshore Drive
to the east and onto William Street: the course enters
at Brush College intersection and follows along east (right)
on William St. (Route 105). A
turn around will be out on Route 105 and return
the same way you came.
- Absolutely no bike riding within the transition
area. Bikes must be walked or run through this
area.
- Part of the bike course is open to traffic. Please stay
to your right on the roadways. Volunteers and police
officers will be monitoring the course.
- Drafting on the bike course is not allowed. Race officials
will be monitoring the course.
- Bikes must be placed back on racks before beginning run
segment.
Run Course Description
Four mile course begins at Lakeshore Drive, follow until the turnaround
at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Brush College Road
ASA Softball
Several hundred teams compete for various State titles in Decatur every summer. Tournaments are hosted by the Decatur Park District. For more information you can go to www.decparks.org or call Justin Neufeld at 217-422-5911.
USTA/Ursula Beck Tennis Pro Tennis Classic
Pro tennis competitors swing in
Decatur! The city is the site of an ATP event similar to the Duramed
Futures Tour. The tournament is held at Fairview Park along with
a qualifying tournament. The main draw will have up to 128 players.
Chuck Kuhle, tennis pro at Decatur Athletic Club
is the organizer of this event. If you have questions you can contact
Chuck at 217-423-7020 or at chuck@decaturathleticclub.com.