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

July 3-5, 2009
Spirit of America ASA Adult Softball Tournament
Wilson Morgan Softball Complex

July 10-12, 2009
AL ASA Junior Olympic B North State Tournament
Wilson Morgan Softball Complex

July 11, 2009
American Bass Anglers Div. 29
Ingalls Harbor

Videos

2008: The Year of Alabama sports

News

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

June 18, 2008 - Diamonds are a town’s best friend

June 9, 2008 - Wheeler Lake, Decatur get compliments from anglers

June 5, 2008 - Reeling them in for good

May 18, 2008 - Decatur’s drawing card: hospitality

May 2, 2008 - City tennis shows 6A red carpet

April 30, 2008 - Making a racket

April 9, 2008 - Another tournament attraction

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

Supporters