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puerto Rico hosts the best sporting events and conventions. For 45 years our team has planned, managed and promoted professional and amateur sports. we have hosted mlB, the nBA, pGA, and other big-time acronyms as well as year-round athletic training programs. the island is home to championship and amateur golf courses, over 100 tennis courts, countless baseball fields, and an 18,000-seat coliseum. And with over 13,400 hotel rooms and exceptional housing services, we can handle large crowds.

our game face is always on and with a top-notch team of professionals ready to pitch in 24/7 you don’t have to sweat the details.

Your next sporting event can be smooth and budget friendly. call our representatives at 800-875-4765 or 787-725-2110 or visit meetpuertorico.com/sports.

1. Perfect Weather the average temperature is 82 ˚ F (28 ˚ c) – perfect for practicing almost any sport.

2. OlymPic-Size caPacityexcellent facilities for almost every olympic sport, ranging from 10,000 to 18,500 spectator seats.

3. GOlf everyWhere16 championship golf courses designed by the biggest names in the game.

4. tenniS anyOne?more than 100 tennis courts in our wonderful tropical setting.

5. BeacheS – all KindS272 miles (438 km) of pristine beaches – from white sand and calm waters to world-champion surf sites.

6. OlymPic autOnOmywith 32 sports federations, our olympic status allows us to bring both national and international events to the island.

7. SPOrtS exPeriencewe have hosted world-class athletes and events, including the pan-American and central-American Games, and the olympic Qualifying tournaments.

8. lOcal SuPPOrt puerto Rico’s residents are behind your game 100%. A love of sports is more than just part of the puerto Rican culture; it’s in our blood.

9. the PuertO ricO cOnventiOn Bureauour sports specialists will assist you with every step of planning a smooth sporting event or convention on the island. our services are free, our experience is priceless. Ask about our sponsorship packages.

10. add it all u Pwith experience, venues, weather, atmosphere and people, you won’t find a more ideal place for your sporting event than puerto Rico.

why sporting events are smoother in puerto rico

Sports facilities in Puerto Rico

bayamón

Juan ramón LoubrieL stadium • centrally located in the city of Bayamón, only 30 minutes from the

luis muñoz marín international Airport • ideal for sports and entertainment events • capacity: 11,652 spectators • Entertainment, Soccer

pepín cestero court • located 20 minutes from San Juan • closed facility with easy access to tourist attractions • capacity: 6,000 spectators • Basketball, Martial Arts, Tennis,Volleyball

rubén rodríguez coLiseum • one of the most popular venues in the town of Bayamón • located minutes from the metropolitan area lodging facilities • ideal for multi-sporting and entertaining events • capacity: 10,000 spectators • Basketball, Boxing, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Volleyball

arecibo

manueL “petaca” iguina coLiseum • located in the northern part of puerto Rico • convenient access from main expressway exit • Ample parking for 2,800 vehicles • capacity: 12,000 spectators • Basketball, Entertainment,Volleyball

honda tennis center • conveniently located in Bayamón, close to many sporting facilities • 16 hard surface tennis courts with activity center • Averaging approximately 27,000 visitors a year • Ample parking • capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Tennis

caguas

caguas sports compLex • Features two baseball diamonds, an olympic-size swimming pool, open fields

for soccer and 12 tennis courts • 36 villas/rooms with lodging for up to 124 athletes and a dining area for

250 people • capacity: – two covered volleyball and weightlifting coliseums for 3,200 spectators – Baseball stadium for 1,000 spectators – Gymnastics area for 800 spectators – olympic-size pool and warm up pool for 500 spectators • Baseball, Gymnastics, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball,

Weightlifting

héctor soLá bezares coLiseum • Features a warm-up area with two basketball hoops

with 4,000 sq. ft. (372 sq. m.) of floor area • excellent facility to host entertainment events • capacity: 7,147 spectators • Basketball, Boxing, Volleyball

ideLfonso soLá moraLes stadium • Baseball facility featuring lockers, concessions and artificial turf • capacity: 10,300 spectators • Baseball

roberto cLemente waLker stadium • major league two-level design baseball facility • located just 20 minutes from the airport and lodging • Features artificial turf, fully-equipped booth for media coverage,

top-of-the-line electric scoreboard, 31 private rooms, two food concession stands, seven kiosks, a year-round clubhouse and over 2,500 parking spaces

• excellent venue for special events and entertainment • capacity: 12,500 spectators • Baseball, Entertainment

guayama

guayama internationaL karting track • conveniently located between San Juan and ponce • offering a total of 1,100 meters long by 9 meters wide track to suit the

fast growing icc gearbox class • capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Karting

caroLina

isLa verde beach • public beach section located within the isla verde tourist area, capable of

holding multiple beach volleyball courts • Adjacent to the luis muñoz marín international Airport and many hotels • close to meeting facilities with convenient in/out street access • Ample parking • capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Beach Volleyball, Triathlon, Windsurfing

roberto cLemente sports city • multi-sports complex featuring 6 baseball diamonds, three indoor

courts, 4 outdoor tennis courts, 10 batting cages, running track, and a recreational pool

• located 15 minutes from the luis muñoz marín international Airport and the isla verde tourist area

• capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball

roberto cLemente sports compLex • versatile complex • capacity: – Guillermo Angulo coliseum - 4,500 spectators – volleyball courts - 1,000 spectators – pool - 200 spectators – track & Field - 2,000 spectators • Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Swimming,

Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball

guaynabo

caparra country cLub • Recently remodeled multi-use facility • Features olympic-size pool, basketball courts, tennis courts and

baseball park • includes meeting facilities featuring a ballroom for 500 people and four

meeting rooms for 15-100 people • ideal for conventions, shows, trade shows, banquets, lunches, seminars,

cocktails, business meetings, and private parties • capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Baseball, Basketball, Entertainment, Swimming, Tennis

fraiLes sports compLex • multi-sports facility featuring the Sports museum of puerto Rico • includes fully equipped boxing gym, softball/baseball stadium,

judo court, batting range, volleyball courts and 8 tennis training areas • capacity: – Softball stadium - 700 spectators – José pepito Bonano Stadium - 3,000 spectators • Baseball, Boxing, Martial Arts, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

mario Jiménez sports compLex • conveniently located next to the city of Guaynabo • three main covered courts, one multi-use facility for volleyball, basketball,

handball, badminton, one fully dedicated to gymnastics and one especially for table tennis

• capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Handball, Table Tennis, Volleyball

mario QuiJote moraLes coLiseum • centrally located in the heart of Guaynabo city and the performing

Arts center • only 30 minutes from the luis muñoz marín international Airport • Air-conditioned facility with showers, lockers and concessions • capacity: 6,000 spectators • Basketball, Volleyball

torrimar sports compLex • 20 minutes away from the San Juan tourist district • Showcases 8 tennis courts, four basketball courts, four volleyball courts,

soccer field, and 400-meter track and field • capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball

mayagüez

university of puerto rico, mayagüez campus (rum) • A university sports complex showcasing: – olympic-size natatorium and tennis complex under construction

(opening 2010) – eight tennis courts – three racket ball courts – indoor and outdoor basketball courts – lighted softball field – Synthetic and sand track and fields • capacity: – coliseum – 4,000 spectators – natatorium – 3,240 spectators – tennis complex – 3,200 spectators • Basketball, Diving, Gymnastics, Racquetball, Softball, Swimming, Tennis,

Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo

compLeJo centroamericano (opening 2010) • A complete multi-sport complex under construction located close to hotels

and tourist attractions with ample parking features: – Athletic Stadium with synthetic and sand track and field and soccer fields – isidoro García Stadium including natural grass, fully equipped booths

for media, conveniently located built-in concessions • capacity: – Athletic stadium – 12,000 spectators – Baseball stadium – 10,500 spectators • Baseball, Soccer, Track & Field

paLacio de Los deportes • Recently renovated and ideally located close to various hotels, restaurants

and tourist attractions • Host to several sports events as well as live music concerts and other

entertainment events • capacity: 5,100 spectators • Basketball, Boxing, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Volleyball

ponce

francisco coLón aLers muLti-sports compLex • Features three main sports facilities: – multi-sports - 2,400 spectators – Softball field - 2,000 spectators – tennis complex with 9 courts - 1,700 spectators • Basketball, Fencing, Martial Arts, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

francisco montaner stadium • Renovated with artificial turf • Home to the ponce lions, puerto Rico’s winter league baseball team • capacity: 12,000 spectators • Baseball, Soccer, Track & Field (with synthetic track)

Juan “pachín” vicéns amphitheater • three level facility with air conditioning • Home to the ponce lions, puerto Rico’s basketball superior league • convenient accessibility to restrooms and concessions • capacity: 8,261 spectators • Basketball, Entertainment, Volleyball

victor vasaLLo aQuatic compLex • conveniently located in the center of town • Features olympic-size swimming pool and separate olympic-size diving pool • capacity: 4,000 spectators • Diving, Swimming, Water Polo

ponce internationaL speedway park • one professional drag racing track • Ability to handle: 1/4 of a mile, 1/8 of a mile and circuit competitions • conveniently located near a hotel and water park • capacity: 6,000 spectators • Racing

QuebradiLLas

raymond daLmau coLiseum • Home of local basketball team Quebradillas pirates in the northwest side

of the island • three level air conditioned facility • Gym, lockers and showers, storage space, and parking for 1,026 vehicles • capacity: 5,130 spectators • Basketball, Boxing, Entertainment, Martial Arts, Volleyball

saLinas

oLympic viLLage germán rieckehoff • conveniently accessible from the pR52 expressway exit • the village of the puerto Rico olympic committee offers complete and

spacious sports installations • the most advanced training facilities in all sports disciplines • comfortable accommodations and the ideal environment for athletes to

concentrate and devote themselves to reach their maximum development • capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Aerobics, Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Biking, Boxing, Fencing, Gymnastics,

Martial Arts, Rifle & Pistol Range, Skeet Shooting, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Track & Field, Trap Shooting, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

san Juan

centraL park of san Juan • multi-sports complex minutes from the condado lodging area and

15 minutes from the old San Juan tourist district • Features 17 outdoor well-conditioned tennis courts and a main center court,

two air-conditioned racquetball courts, football field, 2.5-mile (4 km) gravel track, 400 meter running track, and a spacious covered area for ceremonies

• capacity: 2,000 spectators • Cross Country, Football, Racquetball, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field

coLiseum of puerto rico José migueL agreLot • one of the largest multi-purpose sports facility in the caribbean, located

in the heart of San Juan’s business district • the fully air-conditioned coliseum offer state-of-the-art sound, lighting,

acoustic and theatrical systems, four 40-person party suites and 22 suites with capacity for up to 20 people

• configured under strict nBA and nHl specifications • Boasts an international-sized ice surface and can host indoor sports or traveling

entertainment shows • capacity: 3,500 to 18,500 spectators • Aerobics, Arena Football, Basketball, Boxing, Equestrian, Extreme Games,

Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Table Tennis, Volleyball

encantada sports compLex • Used by renowned ncAA swim teams, Syracuse University, Yale University

and UmASS, among others • Fully equipped fitness center, spinning room, hard surface tennis courts,

basketball and volleyball courts and an olympic-size pool • capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Baseball, Basketball, Racquetball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

hiram bithorn stadium • located in the heart of San Juan metro area • temporary home of the montreal expos in 2003 and hosted the

2009 world Baseball classic • this sports facility has artificial turf, private air-conditioned boxes as well as fully

equipped booths for media coverage, ample parking, conveniently located restrooms and built-in concessions

• capacity: 18,000 spectators • Baseball

natatorium of san Juan • conveniently located in the east side of the central park of San Juan • covered structure with removable bleachers elevated 8 ft. (2.4 m.) above

the pools • pool designed after the olympic facility in Atlanta, site of the

1996 olympic Games • capacity: 1,800 spectators • Diving, Synchronized Swimming, Swimming, Water polo

pedrín zorriLLa coLiseum • Features three inside volleyball and basketball wood floor courts, retractable

bleachers, fitness room and a dance hall on the second floor • Dressing rooms are equipped with lockers, showers and sauna • Air-conditioned • capacity: 2,400 spectators • Basketball, Volleyball

puerto rico convention center • located in the heart of San Juan • the most technologically advanced convention center in the caribbean with 580,000 sq. ft. (53,882 sq. m.) of gross space • exhibit Hall divisible in three rooms - 152,700 sq. ft. (14,186 sq. m.) – capacity: 16,965 theater, 12,710 banquet – Approx: 859 (10’ x 10’) booths • Ballroom divisible in two rooms - 39,500 sq. ft. (3,670 sq. m.) – capacity: 3,934 theater, 1,900 banquet • 15 meeting Rooms divisible in 28 breakout rooms • Ample parking for more than 1,800 vehicles • Aerobics, Basketball, Boxing, Entertainment, Equestrian, Extreme Games,

Fencing, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Swimming, Table Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

rebekah coLberg coLiseum • located 10 min. from the lmm international Airport • Room and board facilities for 150 athletes • Recently renovated track field • conference room, bleachers, first aid center, among others • capacity: varies based on the event’s needs • Basketball, Boxing, Fencing, Martial Arts, Table Tennis,

Track & Field, Volleyball

roberto cLemente coLiseum • one of the most legendary venues in puerto Rico to host sporting events • two-level covered facility with air-conditioning and featuring 48,000 sq. ft.

(4,459 sq. m.) area for staging any sport or entertainment event • Hosted the FiBA olympic Qualifying tournament in 1999, 2003, and 2009 • capacity: 8,000 spectators • Basketball, Boxing, Entertainment, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Volleyball

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arecibo manuel “petaca” iguina coliseum • • • bayamón Juan Ramón loubriel Stadium • • pepín cestero court • • • • Rubén Rodríguez coliseum • • • • • Honda tennis center • caguas caguas Sports complex • • • • • • • • Héctor Solá Bezares coliseum • • • idelfonso Solá morales Stadium • caroLina isla verde Beach • • • Roberto clemente Sports city • • • • • • Roberto clemente Sports complex • • • • • • • • • • Roberto clemente walker Stadium • • guayama Guayama international Karting track • guaynabo caparra country club • • • • • Frailes Sports complex • • • • • • mario Jiménez Sports complex • • • • • • mario Quijote morales coliseum • • torrimar Sports complex • • • • • mayagüez University of puerto Rico, mayagüez campus • • • • • • • • • • complejo centroamericano (opening 2010) • • • palacio de los Deportes • • • • • ponce Francisco colón Alers multi-Sports complex • • • • • • • Francisco montaner Stadium • • • Juan “pachín” vicéns Amphitheater • • • victor vasallo Aquatic complex • • • ponce international Speedway park • QuebradiLLas Raymond Dalmau coliseum • • • • • saLinas olympic village Germán Rieckehoff • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • san Juan central park of San Juan • • • • • • coliseum of puerto Rico José miguel Agrelot • • • • • • • • • • • • encantada Sports complex • • • • • • • Hiram Bithorn Stadium • natatorium of San Juan • • • pedrín Zorrilla coliseum • • puerto Rico convention center • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rebekah colberg coliseum • • • • • • • Roberto clemente coliseum • • • • • •

mayagüez

university of puerto rico, mayagüez campus (rum) • A university sports complex showcasing: • Six tennis courts • 3 racket ball courts • indoor and outdoor basketball courts • natatorium under construction for olympic competitions (opening 2010) • lighted softball field • new complete athletic stadium with synthetic and sand tracks and soccer fields (opening 2010) • capacity: o Athletic stadium – 12,000 spectators o coliseum - 4,000 spectators o natatorium – 3,240 spectators • Tennis, Racket Ball, Basketball, Swimming, Softball, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Track & Field, Soccer

isidoro garcía stadium (opening 2010) • Facility under construction located close to hotels and tourist attractions • Features include artificial turf, private air-conditioned boxes, fully equipped booths for media, ample parking, conveniently located built-in concessions • capacity: 10,500 spectators • Baseball

paLacio de Los deportes • located in the university town of mayagüez; west coast of the island • Host to several sports events as well as live music concerts and other entertainment events • Recently renovated and ideally located close to various hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions • capacity: 5,100 spectators. • Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Boxing, Judo, Martial Arts

if golf is your game then puerto Rico is the place to tee off. most of the island’s championship courses were designed by such luminaries as Robert trent Jones, his son, Rees Jones, Greg norman, George and tom Fazio, Jack nicklaus, Arthur Hill and puerto Rico’s own chi chi Rodriguez. play to your heart’s content amid tropical breezes and lush greens with views of the white sand beaches and the ocean’s blue waters. Several of our golf courses are also part of world-class resorts, so after a round of golf, you can relax by the pool and gear up for your next game.

bahía beach goLf cLub, río grandeDesigner: Robert trent Jr.par: 72Holes: 18Yards: 6,979

berwind country cLub, río grandeDesigner: tom and George Faziopar: 72Holes: 18Yards: 7,011

caguas reaL goLf cLub, caguasDesigner: John Sanfordpar: 70Holes: 18Yards: 6,900

coamo springs goLf cLub & resort, coamo Designer: Ferdinand Garbin par: 72 Holes: 18Yards: 6,647

costa caribe goLf, ponceDesigner: Bruce Bessepar: 72Holes: 18Yards: 6,920

dorado beach resort and cLub, doradoDesigner: Robert trent Jones Sr. east westpar: 72 par: 72 Holes: 18 Holes: 18 Yards: 7,000 Yards: 6,975

dorado deL mar goLf cLub, doradoDesigner: Supervised by chi chi Rodríguez par: 72 Holes: 18Yards: 6,909

eL conQuistador country cLub, faJardoDesigner: Arthur Hillspar: 72Holes: 18Yards: 6,746

eL Legado goLf resort, guayamaDesigner: chi chi Rodríguezpar: 72Holes: 18Yards: 7,384

paLmas deL mar goLf cLub, humacaoFlamboyan palmDesigner: Rees Jones Designer: Gary playerpar: 72 par: 72Holes: 18 Holes: 18Yards: 6,675 Yards: 7,122

pLantation cLub at dorado beach, doradopineapple Sugar caneDesigner: Robert Designer: trent Jones Robert trent Jonespar: 72 par: 72Holes: 18 Holes: 18Yards: 7,030 Yards: 7,119

trump internationaL goLf cLub, río grandeDesigner: tom Kitepar: 72Holes: 36Yards: From 5,300 to 7,587

wyndham río mar beach resort & country cLub, río grandeocean RiverDesigner: tom Designer: and George Fazio Greg normanpar: 72 par: 72Holes: 18 Holes: 18 Yards: 6,782 Yards: 6,945

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sport events hosted in puerto rico1993 – Juegos centroamericanos y del caribe, Multi-sports 1996 – world Gymnastics championships, Gymnastics1999 – 19th national veterans wheelchair Games, Multi-sports2002 – 6th world Juvenile championship of itF tae Kwon Do,

Tae Kwon Do2003 – international Boxing Federation Annual convention,

Boxing2003 – montreal expos Series, Baseball2003 – puerto Rico Grand prix, Car Racing2003 – 15th wmAc-world masters Athletics championships,

Track & Field2004 – world’s Best 10K Race, Running2004 – world Amateur team championship, Golf2004 – UStA Annual convention, Tennis2006 – world Baseball classic, Baseball 2006 – pan-American volleyball cup, Volleyball2006 – Serie del caribe little league, Baseball 2006 – winston offshore cup (oSS), Motorboat2006 – iberoamericano de Atletismo, Track & Field2007 – Serie del caribe, Baseball 2008 – puerto Rico open (pGA tour), Golf 2009 – puerto Rico open (pGA tour), Golf 2009 – world Baseball classic, Baseball2009 – FiBA men’s Qualifying olympic tournament,

Basketball 2009 – north central America & caribbean volleyball

confederation, Volleyball 2010 – XXi central American & caribbean Sports Games,

Multi-sports

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