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COLORADO SPRINGSFind your inner champion
NEW FOR 2020The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum celebrates the inspired legacies of Team USA athletes. The 60,000 square-foot museum will feature artifacts, athlete stories and state-of-the-art multimedia components that allows for a completely tailored experience. The site will be one of the most accessible museums in the world and showcase the globe’s most extensive torch collection.
Also slated for a 2020 completion, the 104,000 square-foot William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. This first-of-its-kind facility will integrate undergraduate and graduate education with clinical practice and research in a sports medicine and performance environment.
COMING IN 2021The new Downtown Stadium will serve as the permanent home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, a member of the USL Championship soccer league. Anticipated to have 8,000 spectator seats for sporting events (expandable up to 15,000) and an 85,000 square foot playing field, the site will also host Olympic related events, tournaments, competitions and camps. Plans for the stadium include synthetic turf, best-in-class lighting and data, high-def digital video production and a distributed sound system.
The Edward J. Robson Arena, an indoor events center, will feature 3,000 permanent seats and capabilities to host ice-based events with the flexibility to accommodate a variety of indoor sports and special events. The planned arena is comparable in size to Division I hockey programs.
ON THE HORIZONPlanning is underway for a brand-new, Curling Rink Project. Coming in 2022, the venue will be the new home for The Broadmoor Curling Club, provide an opportunity to host regional and national curling events and a variety of special events. Proposed features for the entire 34,700 square-foot site will include a restaurant complete with bar and patio, meeting space, a pro shop, lockers and offices.
Colorado Springs offers a wide variety of comfortable and affordable accommodations including more than 14,500 rooms within the region. Whether you want to rejuvenate after the event at a four-star resort, or relax and unwind in a quaint, cozy cabin, we have facilities to accommodate every preference and budget.
Colorado Springs has an array of exciting activities and attractions that will ensure plenty to do before and after your event. With more than 55 unique attractions, you’ll find no shortage of things to do, with activities that range from mild to wild.
WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES
Refuel the team with world-class cuisine while you enjoy a pint, cocktail or glass of wine at more than 30 area microbreweries, distilleries and wineries. Restaurants in Colorado Springs range from high-end sophistication and superb elegance to rustic outdoor farm-to-table suppers, wood-fired pizza and casual sidewalk cafes. Savor the flavors of locally sourced ingredients in atmospheres that can’t be beat.
RELAX & REFUEL
Endless adventure awaits in the region’s natural surroundings. Discover stunning backdrops such as Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain and Garden of the Gods Park. Hike through lush landscapes or push yourself to the limit on the Manitou Incline. Whether you’re ascending waterfalls, pedaling beautiful pathways or exploring Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, there are plenty of exciting activities to encourage you to plan an extra day or two before or after your competition.
BREATH-TAKING SCENERY
No other U.S. destination is as deserving of the name Olympic City USA as Colorado Springs. Home to approximately 60 national and international sports organizations including more than 20 Olympic NGBs, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
With convenient access, fantastic attractions and unique charm, Colorado Springs is the perfect choice for your upcoming event. Our community has the venues and expertise to host competitions, invitationals, conferences and world-class sporting events. Visit Colorado Springs will be there to assist long before the whistle blows and after the sound of the buzzer.
Welcome to OLYMPIC CITY USA
Get your game plan at VisitCOS.com/sports-planners
Cheryl McCullough, CSEEDirector of Sports & Special [email protected]
COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS Facilities
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center Velodrome
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
20+ National Governing Bodies of Sport
World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (opening 2020)
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
OLYMPIC CITY USA Colorado Springs is
home of:
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The Aviary x
The Broadmoor World Arena X X X X 4 19,500 8,000
Cheyenne Mountain State Park x x x
CityROCK Climbing Center x
Colorado College x x x x x x x 5 x x Variety of indoor/outdoor venues
Colorado Springs City Auditorium x x x x Main Floor 8,520/Stage 2,176 2,200
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center x x x x
Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Velodrome x x x
Colorado Springs Event Center x 90,000
Cottonwood Creek Park x 3 x 4 x 2 x
Downtown Stadium x
El Pomar Youth Sports Park x 9 9 x x Bleachers
El Paso County Fairgrounds x x x Variety of indoor/outdoor venues 240-3,380
Garden of the Gods Regional Park x x x
Gossage Youth Sports Complex 5 3 x Bleachers
COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS FacilitiesCOLORADO SPRINGS VENUES
Arch
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Base
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Bask
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BMX
Cycl
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Disc
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Socc
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Lacr
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/ Fo
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Ice
Skat
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In-L
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Hoc
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Mat
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Pick
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Leon Young Youth Sports Complex 8 Bleachers
Memorial Park 3 x 15 x 12 x 6 x
Monument Valley Park 2 x 13 x
Norris Penrose Event Center x x x x 51,000 outdoor/ 50,400 indoor 5,500
North Cheyenne Canon Regional Park x x x
Palmer Park 2 x 1 x x 3
Pikes Peak Athletics x
Pikes Peak International Raceway x x x 1,225-15,500 10,000
Sertich Ice Center x 2,000
SkyView Sports Complex 8 Bleachers
UCHealth Park 1 8,400
United States Air Force Academy x x x x x x x Variety of indoor/ outdoor venues
University of Colorado Colorado Springs x x x x x x x Variety of indoor/ outdoor venues
Venezia Park x 3 x 4 x
Widefield Park x
World Arena Ice Hall 2
MULTI-USE FIELDS
diamonds
ice rinks
skate parks
pools
tracks
golf courses
bmx venues
tennis courts
b-ball courts
score big
in cos!
10,000+athletes train at
the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training
Center each year
60,000square feet of high-tech
space in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum,
opening spring 2020
1Headquarters of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic
Committees
24National Governing Bodies of Sport are headquartered in Colorado Springs
Learn more at VisitCOS.com/olympic-city-usa
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Home of team usa
You may experience the Olympics every few years - but here in Olympic City USA, we live the Olympic & Paraplympic values every day. Nestled at the base of the Front Range and Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain, dedicated neighbors, athletes and friends become medalists. It's not just the sports that unite us as Olympic City USA. It's our dedication to
excellence, courage and determination that embody the Olympic Spirit here in Colorado Springs. Come see where Team USA dreams begin and talented athletes live and train.
