SportsNOVA is a regional sports tourism alliance between Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford counties that markets Northern Virginia as a preferred destination for travel sports events.
Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our region’s combination of sports tourism assets is first-class, hitting every item on a sports planner’s wish list:
- Diverse mix of indoor and outdoor tournament-capable sports facilities…from universities, megasportsplexes, and arenas to other venues with clustered rectangles, diamonds, courts, ice sheets, pools, and more! Featured venues include George Mason University, Ion International Training Center, Pfitzner Stadium Complex, and the Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center.
- Hundreds of full- and select-service hotels representing multiple brands, conveniently located near sports facilities.
- World-class attractions and fun things to do in Northern Virginia, along with close proximity to D.C.’s monuments, museums, and memorials.
- Some of the best shopping centers in the U.S. and one of the largest concentrations of retail on the East Coast outside of New York City.
- A multitude of dining options, from fast-food to fine-dining, with many restaurants offering group rates and private rooms for team dinners.
- Award-winning wineries and breweries so event attendees can wet their whistles after a fun day of competition.
- Accessible Mid-Atlantic location with major airports (Dulles International, Reagan National, Baltimore/Washington International), Amtrak access, proximity to several interstate highways. And once here, a public transportation system that makes it easy to experience world-class attractions and a spirited mix of history, culture, shopping, and dining—all showcased collectively in our eclectic destinations.
SportsNOVA partners help our clients save time and money by acting as a one-stop liaison with sports facilities, hotels, attractions, restaurants, shopping centers, vendors, government agencies, and other tourism stakeholders in our region.
With a focus on multi-sport and large single-sport events, we work collaboratively with one another and hand-in-hand with planners, providing the following support services to ensure the success of the travel tournaments and competitions we host:
- Sports Facility, Unique Venue, and Hotel Selection
- Bid Development & Presentations
- Event Marketing & Promotion
- Vendor Recommendations
- Grant & Incentive Funding
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Entertainment & Hospitality Information
- Itinerary Development
- Economic Impact Reports
To learn more about SportsNOVA partner destinations, sports facilities, and event support services, visit SportsNOVA.com.
