Local Organizing Committee (LOC)The
Daytona Beach Area CVB works closely with the following organizations
Central Florida Sports Commission
Ocean Center
Hotel and Motel Association
Florida Sports Council
Sports Organizations Bethune-Cookman University Athletics 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach
(386) 481-2211
www.bethune.cookman.eduSupport the famous Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at year-round collegiate sporting events including basketball, football, baseball, softball, track, cross-country, volleyball, tennis and golf.
Daytona Beachcombers Running Club290 Morningside Ave., Daytona Beach
(386) 255-1279
www.daytonabeachcombers.comThe mission of the Daytona Beachcombers Running Club is to nurture a sense of community and camaraderie within the club through running and social events; to offer opportunities for guidance, coaching, and development to members; and to promote the benefits of a healthy running/walking lifestyle for adults and young people.
Daytona Beach Track ClubPO Box 290351, Port Orange
daytonatrackclub@yahoo.com
www.daytonatrackclub.orgThe Daytona Beach Track Club promotes wellness by providing and encouraging quality running activities and events, both recreational and competitive. Founded in 1973, now with over 500 members, the Daytona Beach Track Club is one of the oldest and largest running clubs in Florida. DBTC members are runners, joggers, and race walkers of all ages and levels from beginners to the very competitive.
Daytona Cubs Professional Baseball TeamJackie Robinson Ballpark
105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach
(386) 257-3172
www.daytonacubs.comCheer on our own Daytona Beach Cubs! This Chicago Cubs' Class A affiliate in the Florida State League has played here since 1993. Winners of the 2004 and 2008 Florida State League Championships, the Cubs play 70 home games April through September.
Daytona State College 1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
(386) 506-3000
www.DaytonaState.eduCome cheer on the Daytona State Falcons as they compete in varsity basketball, baseball, softball, golf, swimming and diving. Daytona State college facilities include a 5,500 square foot state-of-the-art fitness center, a 1,000 seat gymnasium, a baseball field and a 25-yard by 25 meter indoor competitive pool. Daytona State is a member of the NJCAA Mid-Florida Conference.
Deltona Adult Soccer League2270 Asbury Rd.
Deltona, Fl. 32738-5070
Phone (386) 748-5508
Director: Charlie Vance
Email: cvance2@cfl.rr.com
Website:
www.deltona6v6.comEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
(386) 323-5000
www.embryriddlesports.comEnjoy outstanding intercollegiate sports as ERAU competes in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and volleyball. A highly acclaimed program, the ERAU Eagles have claimed the Florida Sun Conference Commissioner's Cup for the past eight years.
Florida State LeagueP.O. Box 349, Daytona Beach
(386) 252-7479
www.fslbaseball.comThe Florida State League was originally established as a Class "D" League in 1919 with baseball teams in Bartow, Bradenton, Lakeland, Orlando, Sanford and Tampa. The League currently has 12 teams: six in the West Division and six in the East Division. All teams play a 140-game schedule with half the games at home. The season is split with the All-Star Game following the completion of the first half of the season. The Florida State League, with its tropical climate and major league type facilities, is well established as one of the finest leagues in minor league baseball. It's tagline is: "Where the Major League Stars of Tomorrow Play today".
Halifax Rowing Association
201 City Island ParkwayDaytona Beach FL, 32114(386) 248-0502Christopher Cabrera General Managerhalifaxrowingassn@gmail.comwww.halifaxrowing.org"The mission of the Halifax Rowing Association is to develop, promote and expand recreational and competitive rowing programs for the community by providing a boathouse, appropriate related resources and opportunities. Visitors can sign-up for individual lessons, introductory and progressive workshops and clinics, or short-term and long-term memberships! Come see what life is like out on the water!"
LPGAHeadquarters of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, Daytona Beach also boasts two championship golf courses at LPGA International. The 'Legends Course,' which will host the NCAA Division I Women's Golf National Championship in May 2007, is an Arthur Hills design punctuated by tree-lined fairways and natural marshlands. The 'Champions Course' is a links-style, Rees Jones layout. Both courses host the LPGA Qualifying School each winter.
www.LPGA.comNASCAR1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
www.nascar.comThe world-famous National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), which was founded in Daytona Beach, remains headquartered here to this day. This sanctioning body holds various types of races in locations world-wide, including two NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Daytona International Speedway - the Daytona 500 and the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola.
New Smyrna SpeedwayState Road 44, New Smyrna Beach
(386) 427-4129
www.newsmyrnaspeedway.orgCatch the racing thrills at Florida's fastest short-track, located just four miles west of I-95 in New Smyrna Beach. The Speedway offers southern-style racing every Saturday night, mid-March - November. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Richard Petty Driving ExperienceDaytona International Speedway
1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
(800) BE-PETTY, (386) 947-6530
www.daytona500experience.com or
www.1800bepetty.comExperience Daytona International Speedway's 2.5-mile track at speeds of more than 150 mph! Prices include a 30-minute track tour and admission to Daytona 500 Experience. No reservations are required for the 'Ride Along" program. Please call ahead for available dates and rates.
Skydive DeLand1600 Flightline Blvd., DeLand
(386) 738-3539
www.skydivedeland.comExperience the rush of a tandem skydive from a facility that hosts thousands of skydivers each year from around the globe! No experience is necessary, but certain restrictions apply. Reservations are preferred.
Stetson University Athletics421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
(386) 738-HATS
www.stetson.eduThe famous Stetson Hatters compete throughout the year in baseball, basketball, crew, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
University of Central Florida1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
(386) 506.4021
www.ucfdaytona.@mail.ucf.edu
USTA Florida Section1 Deuce Court, Suite 100, Daytona Beach
(386) 671-8949
www.usatennisflorida.usta.comThis organization is based at the City of Daytona Beach's Florida Tennis Center Daytona Beach, a state-of-the-art facility offering 24 clay Hydro-Courts (with 20 lighted for night play), a grandstand court with 1,000 permanent seats, a 6,000 square foot building with full-service pro shop, tennis center office, locker rooms, plus 3,500 square feet of office space. USTA Florida Section.
Volusia Speedway Park1500 State Road 40, Barberville
(386) 985-4402
www.volusiaspeedwaypark.comCome experience Saturday night dirt track racing, as well as oval go-kart racing on clay. The pits and grandstands open at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m