Kentucky Sports Alliance

The late night lounge is always EPIC 🥃😏

“Add Kentucky Spirit to your next competition”

Day 2 of TEAMS Conference here in Columbus! We’ve spent the entire day meeting with rights holders and event planners ranging from golf, soccer, water sports, cheerleading, pickleball, and more!

It’s opening night of TEAMS 2025 here in Columbus! Checking out Ohio stadium before we meet one on one with folks over the next two days!

🌟 Member Spotlight: Hopkinsville Sportsplex & Tie Breaker Park – Hopkinsville, KY

📍 Prime Location, Championship Vibes
Hopkinsville, proudly dubbed the “Batter Capital of the World,” hosts premier tournament venues just off I‑24—minutes from I‑69, with local lodging and dining at your teams’ fingertips.

🏀 Planters Bank‑Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex

Indoor versatility: 54,000 sq ft with 24,000 sq ft of multi-use courts and a synthetic turf BryMak Field

Convertibles galore: Includes retractable goals, 12 batting cages, fine for soccer, basketball, indoor golf, volleyball & more ([Sports Planning Guide][1])

Fan & team-friendly features: Spacious concourse, concessions, locker rooms, and advanced Wi‑Fi—ideal for live streaming & real-time scoring

⚾ Tie Breaker Athletic Park

Five lighted championship baseball/softball fields
Permanent 310-ft dimensions with options for 200-ft temporary fencing
Covered bleachers & concessions enhance spectator comfort
Hosts travel tournaments from spring through October—tournament-ready from the jump

🌿 Hopkinsville Disc Golf Course

A scenic 18‑hole PDGA-designed layout at Trail of Tears Park
Recreational tees at 6,315 ft, championship tees at 8,260 ft
Hosts annual Hopkinsville Open — perfect for disc golf

Why Hopkinsville Rocks 🥇

Multi‑sport hub: Indoor and outdoor venues under one roof, perfect for multi‑discipline tournament weekends

Community engagement: Venues host both competitive events and vibrant community festivals

Seamless event operations: Modern amenities, parking, adaptive setups, and proximity to support services

🎯 Calling All Planners & Organizers

Whether you're pitching baseball championships, indoor sports tournaments, disc golf meets, or community fitness festivals—Hopkinsville delivers flexibility, quality, and Southern hospitality.

Reach out to Amy Rodgers, Executive Director of Hopkinsville‑Christian County CVB, at 📞 270‑887‑2300 to start planning your next winning event.

Hopkinsville | Kentucky Sports Alliance With a wealth of Adventure, History, and Mystery in Hopkinsville, there is so much to do and see!

🌟 Member Spotlight: Elizabethtown Sports Park – Elizabethtown, KY

📍 Location: Perfectly situated on 150 sprawling acres in central Kentucky—just a quick drive from Louisville and Lexington on I‑65—this park is a true hub for sports tourism.

🚀 Why It’s a Champion Facility

Massive Field Inventory:
12 baseball/softball diamonds
10 natural turf soccer & football fields
2 full-size synthetic turf multipurpose fields
Miracle Field tailored for athletes with disabilities

Event-Ready Setup:
Six concession buildings, multiple pavilions with meeting rooms & locker spaces—ideal for hosting large tournaments and accommodating teams in style.

Connectivity & Amenities:
Free Wi‑Fi for live streaming and scoring, plus a scenic 3-mile walking/running loop around the complex—great for both athletes and families. ([jenkinsessex.com][1])

Night Game Capability:
Fully lit fields support evening games and extended tournaments into the night.

🏆 What Sets It Apart

Elizabethtown Sports Park is a “game-changer”—hosting over 70 events annually across baseball, soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, and more. With championship-quality turf quads and facilities for adaptive sports, it’s recognized as a top-tier tournament destination.

🎯 Ideal For Event Planners

✔️ Multi-sport tournaments
✔️ Adaptive sports inclusion
✔️ High-capacity, high-quality amenities
✔️ Central Kentucky access & local lodging/dining support

🔗 Ready to Host?

Connect with the Elizabethtown Tourism team to schedule a site visit, get pricing, or build your next championship weekend.

🎤 Member Spotlight: Corbin Arena, Corbin, KY and the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission

📍Location: Conveniently located right off I‑75 (Exit 25), Corbin Arena is the perfect southeast Kentucky venue—just 87 miles from Lexington and 80 miles from Knoxville.

🏟 State-of-the-Art Facility:
$28 million investment, city-owned and operated
Massive 100,000 sq ft total space with a 31,250 sq ft concrete floor ready for big setup

🏀 Sport-Ready Configurations:
NCAA‑regulation portable basketball floor (125′×250′)
6,959 fixed-seat capacity plus flexible floor seating layouts

🚗 Built for Big Events:
1,400+ parking spaces, VIP parking available
Easy load-in via roll-up tunnel doors and concourse access

🤼‍♀️ Versatile Event Hosting:
From basketball, volleyball, wrestling, boxing, cheer, esports, martial arts, roller derby, MMA, motocross, corn hole, gymnastics, hockey, yoga, bull riding, stunt shows, table tennis—Corbin Arena covers 18 distinct sports and 17 essential amenities.

📣 Why Choose Corbin Arena?
It’s more than just a space—it’s a fully equipped event ecosystem designed for organizers needing flexibility, cutting-edge tech, and a central I‑75 location close to major metro hubs.

➡️ Interested in hosting your next tournament or event here?
Connect with the Executive Director of the City of Corbin Tourist & Convention Commission: 📞 606‑528‑8860.

👏Member Monday 👏
Let's talk about a destination that understands the need for speed! Visit BGKY! Bowling Kentucky is home to the National Corvette Museum and many other unique attractions. It is located within a day's drive of 2/3 of the US population and only an hour from Nashville International Airport! Plan your next sporting event in Bowling Green today!

Visit their profile today at www.kentuckysportsalliance.com/destinations/bowling-green/

, , , ,

📣📣Welcome to the Kentucky Sports Alliance! We recently underwent a rebrand and we are excited to start sharing it with all of you!

Celebrate our new identity, emphasizing our unified rebrand from TEAM Kentucky Sports to promote more than 120 venues statewide in the sports tourism industry! Check us out online to get started and stay tuned for more information on our members! visit us online at https://www.kentuckysportsalliance.com!

, , ,

Kentucky Sports Alliance | Add Kentucky Spirit to Your Next Competition Kentucky has just the place for any sporting event and every mood. Search our Destinations and Facilities to get started planning yours.

TEAM Kentucky sports dinner at Local Honey in Visit London KY before the Retreat meeting Wednesday.

Louisiana is known for it’s favorite foods and even they know where to get the BEST ingredients!

Quarterfinals | December 1 - 2, 2023
Four single-elimination quarterfinals games will be conducted at non-predetermined campus sites. The winning team from each of the four quarterfinals will advance to the championship final site in Louisville, Kentucky.

Men's College Cup | December 8 & 11, 2023
The 2023 NCAA Division I Men's College Cup will be held at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Two single-elimination semifinal games will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023. The two teams winning in the semifinals will advance and compete in the single-elimination national championship game which will take place on Monday, December 11, 2023.