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Find the Ideal Diamond in Virginia

Virginia’s diamonds have played host to the Annual ISSA World Championships, USSSA Baseball Global World Series, ISF Senior…

Take your Mark and Dive into State of the Art Swim Centers in Virginia

Swimming and diving competitions are held throughout the state in family and fan friendly swim centers offering plenty of seating…

Disc Golf, Spikeball, Quidditch, & More: Where to Play Niche Sports in Virginia

Virginia is quickly becoming a go-to destination for niche sports of all types. Sports such as Quidditch, Spikeball, Disc Golf and…

FootGolf Courses in Virginia

The popular sports of golf and soccer combine to net you footgolf, one of the fastest growing sports in the United States…

The Best Places to Play Pickleball in Virginia

Virginia is known as many things: the birthplace of the nation, home of the Appalachian Trail, and now a hub for the hottest new…

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WILLIAMSBURG PLAYS HOST TO 2023 USA TRIATHLON PARATRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

USA Triathlon and Paratriathlon came to the Williamsburg area for a weekend of racing, all to crown the USA Paratriathlon National Champions. The Patriots Triathlon Festival, hosted by Kinetic Multisports, is the culmination of the triathlon season. Greg Hawkins, founder of…

30+ GROUPS SIGNED UP TO USE NEW HENRICO SPORTS & EVENTS CENTER

Numerous events have already been scheduled for the soon-to-open Henrico Sports & Events Center. The $50 million facility is set to open this September on Telegraph Road in Glen Allen, giving the community more than 185,000 square feet of space to host events such as tournaments…

NEW, SCENIC 18-HOLE DISC GOLF COURSE OPENS AT NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK

A new 18-hole disc golf course offering extensive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains is open to players of all skill levels.

PICKLEBALL VENUE COMING TO FORMER MACY'S SPACE AT REGENCY MALL

A vacant department store at Regency will soon be filled with the popping sound of pickleball volleys. Performance Pickleball RVA, an 18-court pickleball venue, is in the works at the ever-evolving western Henrico mall. The facility will take shape in a 41,000-square-foot vacant…

INDOOR PICKLEBALL FACILITY BANGERS AND DINKS IN THE WORKS IN CHESTERFIELD

Indoor pickleball center Bangers and Dinks is planned to open at 1516 Koger Center Blvd. in Chesterfield County, where it will take over from Home-Makers Furniture.

THREE MAJOR THOROUGHBREDSTAKES RACES TO RELOCATE TO VIRGINIA IN 2023

After approval from the American Graded Stakes Committee, the Office of the Governor announced today that three internationally-renowned Thoroughbred stakes races will be moved to Virginia.

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DANISH SAADAT

NATIONAL SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

804-545-5543

dsaadat@virginia.org

JONI JOHNSON, CTP, TMP

DIRECTOR OF SALES

804-545-5544

jjohnson@virginia.org

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