2011 WORLD TOURNAMENT BIDDERS
Five locations have met the requirements for contention to host the 2011 NHPA World Tournament.
July 11th – July 23rd
Little Rock will be putting a “second” effort to win the bid for the World Tournament. This event will be held at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is within two miles of the Little Rock National Airport, surrounded by several freeways, I-30, I-40, I-430, I-630, also AMTRAK.
Within the Little Rock area are the Arkansas State Capital, Clinton Presidential Center, Heifer International Center Green Building, Central High School National Historic Site, Little Rock Zoo, as well as several museums, such as Arts Center, History Commission, National Guard Museum, MacArthur Museum, Old State House Museum, North Shore Maritime Center, which includes the USS Razorback Submarine, also baseball, golf courses, tennis courts, concerts, hiking areas along with many hotels/motels, and restaurants.
The Little Rock Air Force Base is nearby as well as several large hospitals such as VA, Children’s, Heart, University Medical Science. Within a couple hours is Hot Springs, several lakes for fishing, camping, underground caverns and a mine to look for your own diamond.
Little Rock is proposing two indoor sites to host the World Horseshoe Championships, the T.H. Barton Coliseum and the Dodge Hall of Industry. The proposed dates are July 11th – July 23rd, 2011
July 18th – July 30th
Monroe-West Monroe provides a unique southern experience with Louisiana flair! Join us in Northeast Louisiana, just off of Interstate 20 and Highway 165. Our convenient location and assortment of local "jewels" makes Monroe-West Monroe the perfect place for 2011 NHPA World Tournament.
Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, shopping, nature, or just to have a good time, Monroe-West Monroe has something to offer. With over 70 local restaurants serving everything from classic southern to Cajun foods, you’ll be able to experience something new and revisit old favorites. Don't forget the shopping! Monroe-West Monroe is second to none with shopping options like Antique Alley, the largest mall in Northeast Louisiana, and the best in boutiques. Northeast Louisiana is also known as Sportsman’s Paradise so take some time and experience the beauty of the outdoors.
The largest full service meeting facility in Northeast Louisiana is the Monroe Civic Center. With easy access from Interstate 20, it is a quick drive from any of the area hotels as well as the Monroe Regional Airport and Highway 165. The Monroe Civic Center can house the NPHA World Tournament in their Arena which is 46,000 square feet with 7,600 stadium chair back seating. The Monroe Civic Center Conference Hall, which is a short hallway walk from the Arena, has 14,000 multi purpose square feet of usable space and can be utilized as the overflow facility for the World Tournament. The Monroe Convention Center serves as an ideal place for meeting, banquets, luncheons and trade shows and would be the perfect location to host NHPA meetings or other special functions as they arise under the World Tournament. When using the Convention Center, you can easily access other areas of the Civic Center via a climate controlled corridor.
We thank you for considering Monroe, Louisiana as the 2011 NHPA World Tournament host and look forward to visiting with you in Springfield.
July 11th – July 23rd
The Florence Civic Center…the largest convention, entertainment & exhibition facility in northeast South Carolina with over 50,000 square feet of multipurpose space perfect for the tournament. This includes the 10,000 seat Arena, the 14,500 square foot Ballroom and the 5,200 square feet Meeting Rooms.
The SMG managed facility is home to the Florence Symphony Orchestra and the Florence Phantoms indoor football team and is the hub for entertainment and civic events for the Florence area. A five-time recipient of the Prime Site Award from Facilities Magazine, voted as one of the top venues in North America, the Center has the advantage of a prime location on a spacious complex at the intersection of I-95 and I-20, just a few miles from the regional airport. The Center is close to dozens of national chain hotels, several of which are within walking distance. It is located just across the street from a premier shopping mall and close to a variety of award winning restaurants.
The building’s creative design accommodates events of all sizes and requirements. All facility space flows together under one roof and all rooms offer high speed internet access. The Center offers 50,000 square feet of multipurpose and exhibition space.
From booking and event hosting to advertising and marketing, our highly-skilled, professional staff is dedicated to making every event a successful event.
From first-class hotels and prime camping locations, Florence, SC has much to offer including:
× Tours at Darlington Raceway - The “Track Too Tough To Tame”
× Darlington Raceway Museum
× Columns Plantation - a working plantation
× National Cemetery - established in 1865 as a burial place for Union Soldiers and the first woman to be buried in a National Cemetery is buried here
× Outdoor Walking Trails
× Pearl Fryar’s Topiary Gardens - a national renowned attraction
× Antique Shopping
× Florence Redwolves Baseball - Coastal Plain League
× Golf - world class golf from a variety of courses
July 18th – July 30th
York County looks forward to welcoming the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament back to Pennsylvania in 2011.
The York Expo Center offers a variety of outstanding amenities for the 2011 World Tournament, including first-class facilities, superior service, and a central location in the center of Pennsylvania’s #1 Tourist Region.
In 2008, York County had the pleasure of hosting the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament at the York Expo Center Buildings utilized at the York Expo Center including Memorial Hall East and West, which housed 56 courts for the main event pitching. Horticultural Hall also held 12 practice courts and for the first time offered participants indoor, air-conditioned practice space.
We look forward to welcoming the event back to the York Expo Center in 2011.
Pitch & Play in York, PA
While
you’re in town for the World Tournament, take time to hit the
road and experience the many great things York County has to offer.
15 FREE Factory Tours
You can go behind the scenes of America’s favorite products at
a variety of exciting factory tours featuring everything from
motorcycles to fresh, warm potato chips to candy and much more. After
your tour, be sure to visit the many authentic factory outlets
offering bargains by the bagful.
Award-Winning Wines
Travel the UnCork York Wine Trail and experience the 12 family-owned wineries responsible for producing a variety of wonderful vintages.
Compelling History
You’ll witness history come to life at museums dedicated to agriculture and industry, the Civil War, watches and clocks, weightlifting and much more.
Affordable Lodging
York County offers an array of affordable lodging options, including camping on site at the Expo Center, major hotel chains and historic bed & breakfasts.
Delicious Dining Choices
York County offers an array of fantastic dining choices to suit every budget. From homemade favorites at Central Family Restaurant to fantastic sandwiches at Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli and a fantastic menu and atmosphere at the Roosevelt Tavern, you’re sure to find something to tempt your tastebuds.
Unbeatable Location
You’ll also be located in the center of Pennsylvania’s #1 Tourist Region, just a short drive to major attractions including Lancaster, Gettysburg and Hershey. The regions location is also central to many major East Coast cities such as Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, offering a variety of convenient travel options by road, rail and air.
We look forward to welcoming all of our horseshoe pitching friends and their families back to York in 2011.
July 25th - August 6th
The Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation (KTSC) is the perfect partner to host the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association annual World Horseshoe/Championship Tournament in 2011! The KTSC can put together an impressive package to host a phenomenal event at the stunning Knoxville Convention Center (KCC). The KCC’s Exhibit Hall “B” features, 50,000 sq. ft. of exhibit hall floor space to house fifty sets of portable courts and two playoff courts with plenty of extra room. This facility has an underground loading dock featuring nine truck bays for easy off loading of material and courts. It has drive-on access via ramp door with 27’ wide x 16’ height freight doors. Concessions and restrooms are located on exhibit floor. The facility has 30’ ceiling height plenty of room for the high arch pitchers.
Whether you’re interested in arts, spectator sports or history and heritage, Knoxville’s attractions are sure to entertain even the hardest to please. From the world-renowned Knoxville Zoo exhibiting more than 230 species of animals to the Three Rivers Rambler train ride, family fun is always right around the corner.
The city’s downtown area is bursting with arts and culture with the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture and the modern Knoxville Museum of Art – not to mention the Tennessee Theatre, the state’s official theatre and one of the few great movie palaces from the Roaring ‘20s still in operation.
If you’re in the mood for some fine southern cookin’, enjoy Calhoun’s on the River, famous for its delectable barbeque and ribs, located right in downtown Knoxville on Volunteer Landing, a two-mile waterfront walkway. Or if you’ve got a sweet tooth, the South’s Finest Chocolate Factory in downtown Knoxville has been producing more than 100 fine chocolates and candies for more than a decade!
History and heritage is also far and wide in Knoxville with the city’s seven homes from the Civil War and the East Tennessee History Center, which houses Davy Crockett’s rifle, “Old Betsy.”
And of course, Knoxville knows sports with the University of Tennessee’s athletics programs and the Knoxville Ice Bears minor league hockey team.
Choosing Knoxville for the 2011 National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Annual National Convention & World Championships will make you feel as if you’re experiencing the event for the first time. With our fresh, state-of-the-art Knoxville Convention Center and amazing facilities, accommodations, restaurants and attractions, you’re sure to have an experience of a lifetime. You’ll also experience southern hospitality at its finest – whether it’s with a smile and a wave or a warm “hello,” our residents will make you feel right at home! VOTE FOR KNOXVILLE and you can’t go wrong!
In conclusion, as you can see we have five very nice locations to choose from. I encourage the voting delegates to please stop and visit each of the locations in Springfield and bid for the location which you think offers the most for your state’s membership.
Thank You.
Stu Sipma