DECATUR, ALABAMA - centrally located in the Southeast – offers a year-round, enjoyable climate and a variety of premier sports facilities to meet your needs. Whether you are looking at hosting a tournament for traditional team sports such as soccer, softball and basketball, or individual sports like fishing, cycling, tennis, swimming and even table tennis, Decatur can do it all. With our state-of-the-art soccer complex; a new boat harbor; a cutting-edge bubble dome tennis facility; a history of successful international, regional, and statewide tournaments; and an experienced Parks and Recreation support staff, choosing Decatur is a brilliant play.

Upcoming Tournaments & Events

September 10-12, 2010
ASA 35 & over Men’s Masters Slow Pitch National Tourney
Wilson Morgan Softball Complex

September 24-25, 2010
Alabama State Jr. Bassmasters Championship
Ingall's Harbor

September 26-October 2, 2010
Southern Team Shoot Out
Ingalls Harbor

October 23-24, 2010
Bassmaster & FLW fishing Pro, Kota Kiriyama’s American Dream Tournament
Ingalls Harbor
Team Tournament with Grand Prize – An All Expense Paid Trip to Fish Lake Biwa in Japan with Kota
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2008: The Year of Alabama sports

News

October 23-24, 2010
Bassmaster & FLW fishing Pro, Kota Kiriyama’s American Dream Tournament
Ingalls Harbor
Team Tournament with Grand Prize – An All Expense Paid Trip to Fish Lake Biwa in Japan with Kota
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August 26, 2010 - Not Ghana back down

August 12, 2010 - Point Mallard facilities helped Chandler win Olympic gold

August 5, 2010 - Gulf South Conference’s Crossover Tournament Returns to Decatur

August 4, 2010 - Decatur Secures AHSAA Tennis State Championships from 2011 to 2013

July 1, 2010 - Parks credited with establishing Ingalls

June 30, 2010 - Decatur lands state tennis championships

May 16, 2010 - Decatur lures Crappie USA tournament

April 24, 2010 - Dream coming to Ingalls

April 1, 2010 - Decatur reels in college fishing teams

March 27, 2010 - Elite players report to city for ODP soccer

March 26, 2010 - 2 soccer events opt to return to Decatur

February 26, 2010 - Japanese angler picks Decatur for tournament

November 2, 2009 - Soccer month brings $1.3M boost to city

September 23, 2009 - Ingalls reels in 3 fishing tournaments

July 25, 2009 - Decatur in Sports Destination Management Magazine

June 7, 2009 - No denying Pickett this time

May 15, 2009 - Let the games begin

May 10, 2009 - NAIA to fill fields, hotels

May 4, 2009 - More bass fishing headed to Decatur

May 1, 2009 - Bass hard to find - Payne has no trouble landing 18 pounds, 8 ounces

April 3, 2009 - Keeping up with Jones

April 1, 2009 - Decatur scores return of top soccer tourney

March 30, 2009 - Elite Series drops co-angler division in return trip to Decatur

March 13, 2009 - Host with the most

January 15, 2009 - Decatur to Host 2009, 2010 & 2011 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championships

September 3, 2008 - Decatur and Huntsville Partner to Host 2009 USA Hockey Southeastern District Tournament

August 31, 2008 - Breakaway girls

August 18, 2008 - Exhibition soccer

August 16, 2008 - Table tennis descends on Decatur

July 17, 2008 - Bassmaster Elite returning to Ingalls Harbor

Testimonials

FISHING:
“I think Decatur is a great place. I wasn’t kidding on stage when I said I wanted to move here. I’ll have to speak with my wife about that. Everybody here is so friendly. Everybody waves and they say nice things and you just don’t see that everywhere you go. This city is a great place and we’ll have to look at it seriously when I retire.”
-Lloyd Pickett
FLW Stren Series Pro Winner – Wheeler Lake June 2009

“Everyboby was so nice and organized and this harbor, well, it's the best I've ever seen. Everything here has been user-friendly and that gave me a good feeling about this tournament. "
– Chris Pope, 1st Place Winner
BASS Alabama Federation National State Tournament

SOCCER:
“This complex compares to any of the soccer fields in Europe. "
– John Khalilian
Former Iranian National Team player

"Thank you so much for such a great state tournament. WOW! It was immediately obvious why the state tourney was there... it is a 5-star facility."
- Jim Gates, Team Manager
Blast 92 Boys, Division II

"I would like to express my congratulations and thanks for a very well run tournament. The organization and officiating were really good and the facility was excellent. I can't count how many people made positive comments about the incredible field conditions."
- Pat Guillebeau
CDS Venom 92 U16 Boys, Divison II

SOFTBALL:
"Thank you again for all you and your staff's efforts to make it a successful tournament once again - as always we are so appreciative of being able to attend an event [NAIA National Championships] where we find staff who truly cares about the event and who always go above and beyond to do whatever is necessary to make it the best possible."
- Mike Renney
Head Softball Coach, Simon Fraser University - 2010 NAIA National Champions

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