The Charleston Metro Sports Council’s Investors make up a Who’s Who list for event organizers securing accommodations and services. Use the following directory to secure your hotels and services for your next event. All have the Charleston Metro Sports Council’s “Seal of Approval.”
List is not all inclusive of the Charleston metro area, only includes marketing partners of the Sports Council.
CHARLESTON AREA ACCOMMODATIONS
Charleston has a number of sports-friendly hotels, with experienced staff, to accommodate your next sports travel group:
Mt. Pleasant
BEST WESTERN PATRIOTS POINT
259 McGrath Darby Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-7070 • Fax: (843) 971-0270
E-mail: mtpleasantbestwesternsales@earthlink.net
www.BestWestern.com
COMFORT SUITES ISLE OF PALMS CONNECTOR
(843) 216-0004
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc198
DAYS INN PATRIOTS POINT
(843) 881-1800
Located at the foot of the bridge (Coleman Blvd.). Walking distance from soccer complex, Shem Creek, dining & shopping.
HAMPTON INN PATRIOTS POINT
255 Sessions Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-3300 • Fax: (843) 881-6288
www.charlestonpatriotspoint.hamptoninn.com
Conveniently located 1 mile from the College of Charleston Sports Complex, and 3 miles from Historic Charleston. We offer a complimentary deluxe hot breakfast every morning, and discounted group rates.
SLEEP INN MT PLEASANT
(843) 856-5000
www.sleepinn.com/hotel/sc036
SHEM CREEK INN
(843) 881-1000
www.shemcreekinn.com
Charleston – Peninsula Area
ANCHORAGE INN
26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-8300, Toll Free (800) 421-2952
E-mail: reservations@anchorageinncharleston.com
www.anchorageinncharleston.com
Boutique inn located in the historic district that offers a deluxe complimentary hot continental breakfast each morning, wine and cheese reception each evening, sherry and chocolates, and evening turn down service.
ANDREW PINCKNEY INN
40 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 937-8800, Toll Free (800) 505-8983
E-mail: reservations@andrewpinckneyinn.com
www.andrewpinckneyinn.com
Boutique historic hotel within walking distance to the finest restaurants and shops, just a block away from the Market. Property features three-story, plant-filled atrium and rooftop terrace overlooking the city.
BEST WESTERN CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4000, Toll free (888) 377-2121
Fax: (843) 723-2573
sales@CharlestonBestWestern.com
www.CharlestonBestWestern.com
Newly renovated hotel overlooking the Ashley River. One mile from Historic District & College of Charleston. Within walking distance of Citadel & Joe Riley Park. 100% smoke-free, free parking, pet friendly.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CHARLESTON RIVERVIEW
35 Lockwood Dr., Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-7229 • Fax: (843) 722-2080
www.marriott.com/chscy
The Courtyard by Marriott Downtown is a beautiful waterfront sports-friendly hotel offering great team rates, free parking, pre-keyed packets at check in, and a delicious hot breakfast buffet.
FRENCH QUARTER INN
166 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
843) 722-1900, Toll Free (800) 812-1900
E-mail: reservations@fqicharleston.com
www.fqicharleston.com
Meticulously placed in the historic district – overlooking the market area and St. Phillip’s steeple. AAA 4 Diamond landmark. Enjoy uncompromised service and amenities that can only come from a small luxury hotel.
HARBOURVIEW INN
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-8439, Toll Free (800) 853-VIEW
E-mail: reservations@harbourviewcharleston.com
www.harbourviewcharleston.com
Overlooking Charleston Harbour and Waterfront Park - AAA 4 DIamond hotel offers unparalleled services and amenities. Walking to Market, Battery, antique row, and finest restaurants and shops - don’t miss the rooftop terrace.
KING CHARLES INN
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-7451, Toll Free (866) 546-4700
E-mail: reservations@kingcharlesinn.com
www.kingcharlesinn.com
Center of historic district – boutique hotel features complimentary parking, heated pool, lounge, and breakfast restaurant. Next to the finest restaurants and antique shops, just a block away from the Market.
RENAISSANCE CHARLESTON HOTEL
68 Wentworth St, Charleton, SC 29407, (843) 534-9005
www.renaissancecharlestonhotel.com
Located between King and Meeting St., just blocks from open-air market in historic downtown.
Isle of Palms
SEASIDE INN
1004 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
E-mail: reservations@seasideinniop.com
www.seasideinniop.com
Oceanfront on Isle of Palms, 15 minutes from historic downtown...step out of the room onto warm sands of the beach...yet moments from one of the most exciting destinations in history...this is the place.
Charleston – West Ashley Area
BEST WESTERN SWEETGRASS
1540 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6100
E-mail: reservations@thesweetgrassinn.com
www.thesweetgrassinn.com
On Savannah Highway (US 17), 3 miles from the historic district, the recently renovated hotel offers the largest outdoor pool in the Charleston aea, fitness center, and complimentary continental breakfast. Easy to access. (see ad on pg. 3)
HAWTHORN SUITES
(843) 225-4411
www.Hawthorn.com
HOLIDAY INN CHARLESTON RIVERVIEW
(843) 556-7100
www.hiriverview.com
A unique circular high-rise hotel, located on the banks of the Ashley River overlooking the skylights of historic Charleston.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CHARLESTON
1943 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 402-8300
E-mail: slavelle@charlestownehotels.com
www.holidayinnexpress.com
Value and convenience - 5 miles from historic district and airport on Savannah Highway (US 17). Recently renovated and features an outdoor pool, fitness center, easy access to I-26 and I-526.
SLEEP INN CHARLESTON
1524 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-6959
E-mail: brichards@charlestownehotels.com
www.sleepinn.com
Easy access to area attractions, 3 miles from downtown, a great choice for convenience and value. Features a large outoor pool, complimentary high speed Internet access, and complimentary continental breakfast.
North Charleston
BEST WESTERN AIRPORT INN AND SUITES
2470 Prospect Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 574-0911 • Fax: (843) 574-0186
www.CharlestonAirportHotel.net
Come stay at our brand new hotel. 32” LCD TVs and Free High Speed Internet in every room. Heated indoor pool.
COMFORT SUITES NORTH CHARLESTON
(843) 725-5400
www.Comfortsuites.com/hotel/sc270
Located just off of I-26 at Exit 209. One mile from Carolina Ice Palace and 5 miles from Chas Area Conv. Ctr. Complex.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT NORTH CHARLESTON
(843) 747-9122
www.CourtyardCharlestonNorth.com
Located approximately 3 miles from Charleston Airport and 1 mile from the Chas Area Conv. Ctr. Complex.
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
(843) 414-2700
Located just 2 minutes away from Charleston Southern University.
HILTON GARDEN INN CHARLESTON AIRPORT
(843) 308-9330
www.charlestonairport.stayhgi.com
HOLIDAY INN CHARLESTON AIRPORT & CONVENTION CENTER
(843) 576-0300
www.holidayinn.com/chastnairport.com
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON CHARLESTON/AIRPORT CONVENTION CENTER
5048 International Blvd., Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 735-5000 • Fax: (843) 735-5010
www.charleston-hotels.net
Located just 8 miles from Historic Charleston and 1/4 mile from Tanger Outlet Mall and the Charleston Convention Center Complex. We offer a complimentary Suite Start™ breakfast and evening reception Mon-Thu. All Suites feature Internet access and full kitchens. Onsite pool, fitness and business center.
NORTH CHARLESTON INN
2934 W. Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 744-8281, Toll Free (877) 464-2700
E-mail: reservations@northcharlestoninn.com
www.northcharlestoninn.com
Close to all Charleston’s celebrated treasures, 1 mile from the airport, features huge outdoor pool, onsite restaurant and bar. Block from Convention Center, Performing Arts Center, Coliseum, and Tanger Outlets.
RAMADA CHARLESTON
(843) 572-2200
Located off of I-26, Ashley Phosphate Rd. Walking distance to Carolina Ice Palace.
SLEEP INN NORTH CHARLESTON
(843) 572-8400
www.sleepinn.com/hotel/sc209
EVENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT DIRECTORY
Apparel and Merchandise
PASSPORT INTERNATIONAL
www.passportintl.com
Official Merchandise of CMSC.
SC EMBROIDERY
(843) 377-8134
www.scembroidery.com
Automotive
SATURN OF CHARLESTON
8261 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 820-7800 • Fax: (843) 820-7818
E-mail: hhicks@charlestonsaturn.com
www.charlestonsaturn.com
Rethink American. Rethink Saturn. No Hassle, No Haggle. Locally owned. Before you consider any other vehicle, test drive a Saturn. “Voted 2006 Charleston Metro Sports Corporate Partner of the Year”
Dining and Catering
A.W.SHUCKS: "SEAFOOD WAREHOUSE RESTAURANT AND RAW BAR"
Historic Charleston, 70 State Street
843-723-1151 (just off the market)
www.a-w-shucks.com
TOMMY CONDON'S:
"CHARLESTON'S FAVORITE IRISH PUB"
Historic Charleston, 160 Church Street
843-577-3818 (just off the market)
www.tommycondons.com
CHARLESTON CRAB HOUSE:
"SENSIBLE PRICES AND A DARN GOOD TIME!"
Restaurant has premiered on national TV show, Flip this House" Three convenient locations:
James Island, 145 Wappoo Creek Drive, 843-795-1963
Downtown Charleston, 41 South Market Street,
843-853-2900
Mt. Pleasant, Highway 17 North, (just past Towne Centre and the Isle of Palms Connector)
www.charlestoncrabhouse.com
“Voted 2007 Charleston Metro Sports Corporate Partner of the Year”
GILLIGAN'S STEAMER & RAW BAR:
"IT'S OUR PRIVILEGE TO SERVE YOU!"
Three convenient locations:
Johns Island, Main Road
843-766-2244 (just off Hwy. 17 South)
Summerville, Ladson Road
843-821-2244 (2 1⁄2 miles from Hwy. 78)
Mt. Pleasant - Seaside Farms, 843-849-2244
(based off the Isle of Palms Connector), www.gilligans.net (see ad on pg. 32)
Event Productions
PRODUCTION DESIGN ASSOCIATES
(843) 554-3466
www.pdastage.com
“Charleston Metro Sports Council's Official Event Production Company”
Fitness Center
ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY FITNESS PLUS
1642 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-3850
www.standrewsfitness.com
St. Andrew’s Family Fitness Plus is Charleston’s most complete health club, with more than 50,000 square feet of fitness choices. Features include indoor heated pool, racquetball and free professional child care.
Media
KIRKMAN BROADCASTING/ESPN 910
www.910theteam.net
OBLIQUE MAGAZINE
www.obliquemagazine.com
Outsourcing Conference Planner
CONFERENCEDIRECT
2122 Country Manor Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 327-6092 • Fax: (803) 753-0843
E-mail: leslie_rakar@conferencedirect.com
www.conferencedirect.com
Representing Organizations for your Hotel Site Searching & Contract Negotiating in any City/State for FREE! The Hotels pay the Commissions!
Photography
CHRIS AND CAMI PHOTOGRAPHY
www.chrisandcamiphotography.com
“Charleston Metro Sports Council's Official Photographer”
Professional Business Organizations
CHARLESTON AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOC.
www.charlestonama.org
CHARLESTON AREA CVB TRAVEL COUNCIL
www.charlestoncvb.com
CHARLESTON METRO SPORTS COUNCIL
www.sportscouncil.org
SOUTH CAROLINA FESTIVAL AND EVENTS ASSOC.
www.scfea.com
SUMMERVILLE DORCHESTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.visitsummerville.com
Professional Sporting Events
COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN
www.bridgerun.com
FAMILY CIRCLE CUP
www.familycirclecup.com
GINN TRIBUTE, HOSTED BY ANNIKA
www.ginntribute.com
JIM KELLEY BOXING
P.O. Box 30592, Charleston, SC 29417
(336) 552-8899 • Fax: (336) 232-9590
E-mail: jimkelleypromo@yahoo.com
Jim Kelley Boxing bringing Live professional Boxing to the Lowcountry the Last Thursday of each Month.
Professional Sports Teams
CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS BASEBALL
www.riverdogs.com
CHARLESTON BATTERY SOCCER
www.charlestonbattery.com
SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS HOCKEY
www.stingrayshockey.com
Printers
CROWSON STONE PRINTING CO
(803) 783-8770
“Charleston Metro Sports Council's Official Printer, ALL ACCESS Sports Guide 2008”
Publishers
ATLANTIC PUBLICATION GROUP, LLC
(843) 747-0025
www.atlanticpublicationgrp.com
“Charleston Metro Sports Council's Official Publication and Web Site Provider”
Recreational Clubs, Associations & Events
CHARLESTON OUTLAWS RUGBY CLUB
(843) 810-5133
www.charlestonrugby.com
CHARLESTON TRIATHLON CLUB
307 Wild Horse Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8872 • Fax: (803) 881-3127
E-mail: CSTS@comcast.net
www.charlestontriathlonclub.com
Established in 1986, the Charleston Triathlon Club has staged over 100 multi-sport events combining swimming, biking and running. Major events include Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, East Cooper Coastal Triathlon and Kiawah Island Triathlon.
KANDO ADVENTURES
P.O. Box 54, Springfield, SC 29146
(803) 292-1900
E-mail: kando1@kandoadventures.com
www.kandoadventures.com
KanDo Adventures, South Carolinas largest adventure racing organizer offers outdoor enthusiasts creative ways to explore the beauty and challenges of nature. KanDo events are entertaining, stimulating and energizing. Join us!
LOWCOUNTRY TENNIS ASSOCIATION
www.lowcountry.usta.com
The premiere local USTA league association.
Sports Marketing
FISHBAIT MARKETING
www.fishbaitmarketing.com
STRATEGIC MARKETING INT’L, LLC
701 East Bay St. Suite #516, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 727-0164 • Fax: (843) 727-0163
www.smicharleston.com
SMI is a full-service marketing consulting and advertising agency. We work with hotels, restaurants and sports teams. Our services include PR, web design, graphic design, advertising, and media buying services.
Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON
(843) 958-2500
www.oscharleston.com
SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
(843) 572-BONE (2663)
www.scsportsmedicine.com
TRIDENT HEALTH SYSTEM - SPORTS MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(843) 797-7000
www.tridenthealthsystem.com
Official Sponsor of the Charleston Metro Sports Council Sports Celebration Night.
Sports Venues and Recreational Programs
ARENA CITY SOCCER
9 Farmfield Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-6080
E-mail: patty@arenacitysoccer.com
www.arenacitysoccer.com
Arena City Soccer is an outdoor Arena style sports facility offering Soccer & Dodge Ball leagues, tournaments, Open play & party rentals. It's the Fastest Soccer in Charleston.
CAROLINA ICE PALACE
www.carolinaicepalace.com
CHARLESTON COUNTY PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
www.ccprc.com
CITY OF CHARLESTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
www.ci.charleston.sc.us
FAMILY CIRCLE TENNIS CENTER
www.familycircletenniscenter.com
GAHAGAN PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
www.visitsummerville.com/html/gahagan.html
KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
www.kiawahresort.com
MT. PLEASANT RECREATION DEPARTMENT
www.townofmountpleasant.com
NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM AND PAC
www.coliseumpac.com
NORTH CHARLESTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
www.northcharleston.org
OCEAN SAILING ACADEMY
24 Patriot’s Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-0700 • Fax: (843) 971-7445
E-mail: info@OSAsailing.com
www.OSAsailing.com
Be Part of the Crew! Enjoy hands-on sailing in Charleston Harbor on afternoon yacht cruises. For more, join the Southeast's Premiere Sailing Academy for weeklong courses...Come have some fun! www.OSAsailing.com 971-0700.
ST. ANDREWS PARKS & PLAYGROUND
www.standrewsparks.com
