Sports

a city built for sports…

Did you know that floor hockey and t-ball were first developed in Calhoun County? We believe sports lead to happy, healthy kids and the county has plenty of spaces for amateur sporting events.

Battle Creek has hosted a variety of Michigan High School Athletic Association state finals, gymnastics, bowling, hockey, disc golf, floor hockey and World Series tournaments for baseball and softball. We’ve even held organized arm-wrestling and corn-hole tournaments!

For equestrians, Albion College boasts a world-class facility with a competitive arena and stables. 

Mountain biking races and dog-sledding happen at the nearby Fort Custer Recreation Center. 

However, it takes more than a facility to put on a sporting event, and our sales team will be with you from day one.

Here’s what we can do for you:

• Provide planning assistance with pre- and post-event activities
• Schedule site tours and facility inspections
• Secure room blocks, best rates and a host hotel
• Negotiate room rebates if required
• Create welcome packets for parents when they check in at local hotels.
• Packets include local brochures and discounts to the water park at Full Blast. 
• Supply tables with visitor information, maps, coupons, and much more
• Send e-blasts, social media notifications, photos and links to boost attendance
• Promote events with press releases to local media