Rhode Island 2008 Destination Planner

Sports Venues continued O C E A N S TAT E S P O R T S ATHLETIC FIELDS & ICE RINKS experience. For more information, call 401-8495868 or email info@AmericasCupCharters.com. GOLF COURSES For more information or assistance planning a sporting event in Rhode Island, contact: The Rhode Island Sports Council 401-228-7919 jmousseau@risportscouncil.com www.risportscouncil.com Newport County Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-326-6030 meetings@GoNewport.com www.GoNewport.com Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau 401-456-0200 meetings@GoProvidence.com www.GoProvidence.com Athletic ﬁelds and ice rinks can be found at colleges, universities, Rhode Island’s ﬁfty-six high schools, thirty-nine cities and towns, and state parks across Rhode Island. Several municipalities also offer athletic ﬁelds and ice rinks, such as Thayer Arena in Warwick (401-738-2000; www.warwickri.gov/parksrec/thayermain.htm) BIKE PATHS & ROUTES Rhode Island has plenty of green space for the avid golfer. From public to private, Rhode Island has courses that will challenge, delight and please even the most discerning golf player. For a list of public golf courses, visit www.visitRhodeIsland.com/ recreation/golf.aspx. STATE PARKS & BEACHES The smallest state in the Union is jam-packed with bike paths and routes. For a comprehensive list, visit www.dot.state.ri.us/bikeri/ BOATING Boating enthusiasts can choose from numerous marinas throughout the state. In addition, Sail Newport/Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center (401-846-1983; www.SailNewport.org) promotes and operates affordable public sailing instruction, rental programs and regatta management. America’s Cup Charters Newport 401-849-5868, www.AmericasCupCharters.com Visitors can also race, train or relax aboard a classic America’s Cup yacht. Get hands-on sailing With more than 400 miles of coastline, Rhode Island easily earns its nickname “The Ocean State.” Our state parks also offer ﬁelds, horseback trails, golf courses and other sporting opportunities. For a complete list of state parks and beaches, visit www.riparks.com. TENNIS & RACQUET SPORT VENUES In addition to the International Tennis Hall of Fame and several local universities, there are several other venues for racquet sports in Rhode Island, such as St. Georges School in Middletown, RI (401847-7565; www.stgeorges.edu). Its Hoopes Squash Center houses eight state-of-the-art courts, which are among the best in the country. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau; Bryant College; NCCVB/www.GoNewport.com Newport National Golf Club Our Championship Orchard Course is open to groups and will guarantee to challenge even the best golfers in your party. I I Ambient Ambient draws on decades of industry experience from its Event Production staff to bring your vision from concept to reality using the latest audiovisual presentation technology. Whether your event is a meeting for ten, a convention for 10,000, or anything in between, let the experts at Ambient provide the support and technology you need to ensure success! Contact us: 401.941.8500 Fax: 401.732.5368 Email: service@ambientsound.com www.ambientsound.com 75 New England Way, Warwick, RI 02886 7,244 yard, par 72 championship caliber links golf course Voted Rhode Island’s best course by Golf Digest and Golf Week for public play Contact us: 401.848.9690 Fax: 401.848.2657 www.NewportNational.com 324 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown, RI 02842 72 http://www.ambientsound.com http://www.ambientsound.com

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