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April 25, 2011 |
| Venue |
Address / Phone |
Description |
| Belmont Park |
2150 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont
(516) 488-6000 |
Renowned for its historic races and beautiful park-like setting, this facility has been at the forefront of the thoroughbred racing world since its inaugural race in 1905. The spring/summer meet is filled with exciting races, the most famous of which is the Belmont Stakes, the third and most elusive jewel of the Triple Crown Series. During the fall meet, Belmont Park presents Super Stakes Weekend in September and Breeder's Cup Preview Weekend in October. |
| Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale
(516) 794-9300 |
Long Islands premier sports and entertainment center. The 16,000 seat arena is home to the NHL's New York Islanders. |
| Hofstra University James Shuart Stadium |
1000 Fulton Ave.
Hempstead
(516) 463-6600 |
Home to the Pride lacrosse teams. |
| Mitchel Athletic Complex |
1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Uniondale
(516) 572-0401 |
This 49-acre complex hosts a variety of local high school, collegiate and professional athletic events and includes a track and field stadium (nine lanes) with an oval containing a new synthetic field suitable for football, soccer and lacrosse. |
| Long Island Sports Complex |
103 Mill Road
Freeport
(516) 546-0900 |
A 25,000 square foot indoor turf field available for sports ranging from soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, and more. The facility is open seven days a week for field rental, team practices, leagues, tournaments, clinics, parties, and corporate events. |
| Nassau Aquatics Center |
Eisenhower Park
East Meadow
(516) 572-0501 |
The most premier aquatic venue in the country. It is the largest indoor competitive pool in the country and second largest in the world. Facility can host national and international events in all aquatic disciplines. |
| Island Garden Basketball, Inc. |
45 Cherry Valley Ave.
West Hempstead
(516) 292-4956 |
One of the most modern basketball facilities in the country. Home to Long Island Lightning amateur basketball. The New York Knicks and New York Liberty have used Island Garden as a practice facility. |
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