Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports Marketing
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dani Timm, Director of Sports Marketing
[email protected]
Direct: 757-385-6648
Brooks Hierstein II, Sports Sales Manager
[email protected]
757-385-6651
2101 Parks Avenue
Suite 500
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
VBSports.com
DESTINATION INFORMATION
Virginia Beach is a coastal community passionate about active living. With mild weather year-round, 35 miles of beaches, 2.5-mile oceanfront boardwalk with a dedicated bike path and numerous parks with natural trails, there's no shortage of reasons to get out and play. With all the amenities of a big city, Virginia Beach offers 10,000+ hotel rooms, more than a dozen sports venues capable of hosting a variety of events, and a wide array of dining and shopping options. But most important to you may be the close and energetic coordination that happens between our staff, the area's talented hospitality professionals, area residents and your attendees and participants. From your hotel reservations to mid-race hydration, from practice runs to final buzzer celebration, you can expect a high level of commitment all the way through. The entire Virginia Beach community rallies behind your event to ensure its success.
# of Hotels | 62 |
# of Hotel Rooms: | 10,000+ |
Sports Facility Guide: | http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/sportsmarketing/facilities |
Major Attractions: | Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Ocean Breeze Water Park/Motor World, Cape Henry Light House, First Landing State Park, Guided Kayak and Eco-Tours, Fishing, Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching Tours, Virginia Beach Town Center |
Airports/distance: | Norfolk International Airport (ORF)/18.2 miles to oceanfront |
Rail Stations/Distance: | Newport News Amtrak (NPN) with connecting bus service to Virginia Beach/ 37.3 miles |
Recently Hosted Events: | National High School Coaches Association Wrestling Championship U.S. Lacrosse Women's Collegiate Club Championship North American Sand Soccer Championship Cheer and Dance Extreme- The Grand Championship by the Sea U.S. Finals USTA Girls 16 & Under Clay Court Nationals 3v3 Live Virginia Beach Regional Championship USLA National Lifeguard Championships East Coast Surfing Championship Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon |
Colleges & Universities: | Virginia Wesleyan College |