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Spectator Sports
Some like to be in the middle of the action, and some just like
to watch it from the sidelines. Whatever your preference, Austin's
got you covered. From football to rodeos, there are enough sporting
events happening in this town to keep you entertained the entire
year through.
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Austin Teams
Austin Ice Bats
 Ice
Hockey
7311 Decker Lane
(512) 927-PUCK
Star Tickets box office
(512) 469-SHOW
In 1996 the Ice Bats, Austin's minor league ice hockey team, was
formed to compete in the new Western Professional Hockey League
(WPHL) against five other charter members. Since their first season,
the Austin Ice Bats have finished in the top rankings. The Travis
County Exposition Center, sometimes referred to as "The Bat Cave",
has been home to this special team ever since, seating on average
6,200 people in total attendance per game. Tickets range from $10
to $35, with a discount of $2 given for children under 12. Season
tickets or game tickets may be purchased through the Ice Bats box
office or Star Tickets outlets. Hockey fans are always welcome to
watch the team practice during training camp, which starts the beginning
of October.
Round Rock Express
Baseball
Dell Diamond, 3.5 miles east of I-35
on Hwy 79, Round Rock
(512) 255-BALL (2255)
(888) 597-7827 (Star Tickets)
What do you get when you mix former Texas Ranger Hall of Famer Nolan
Ryan (nicknamed "The Ryan Express") and Michael Dell, founder of
a computer dynasty headquartered in Round Rock, Texas? Answer: a
minor league baseball team called the Round Rock Express playing
in the new state of the art Dell Diamond stadium located in Round
Rock. This 10,000-seat stadium is sold out on a regular basis, so
it is always suggested that you make reservations far in advance.
General admission ranges from $4 to $8. Their season runs from April
to September.
Austin Lone Stars
Soccer
5446 U.S. Hwy. 290 W., Ste. 105
(512) 892-7477
(512) 469-SHOW (Star Tickets box office)
Austin's professional soccer team, the Austin Lone Stars moved up
from amateur status to pro in 1997. The home games are held in central
Austin at the House Park Stadium (an Independent School District
facility) located on 15th and Lamar Blvd. The Lone Stars are in
the South Central Division of the D3 Pro League of the United System
of Independent Soccer League (USISL), which is just two steps below
Major League Soccer. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children
ages 3 to 17, while children under 3 years of age are admitted free.
The season runs from April through July, with half of the games
played at home and the other half away. The games usually start
in the evening at approximately 7:30 - 8 p.m.
Austin Wranglers
Arena Football
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St.
(512) 471-3333
(512) 477-6060 (UTTM box office)
Your favorite Longhorn team isn’t playing,
football season is just about over, and you’re
looking for something fun to do in Austin?
Check out the Austin Wranglers—Austin’s
very own Arena Football League team! In
their 2004 debut season, the Austin Wranglers racked-up six wins in the first nine
games and finished with an 8-8 record.
Between the football field and the entertainment
possibilities throughout the Frank Erwin
Center, the Wranglers home games are filled
with action!
Austin Toros
Basketball
Austin Convention Center.
301 Congress #1275
(512) 236-8333
As a member of the NBA’s Development
League, the first fully affiliated minor league
of the NBA, the Austin Toros opened their
inaugural season in November 2005 at the
Austin Convention Center. Nicknamed the DLeague
its designed to grow the sport of basketball,
and offers fun, family entertainment at
affordable prices ranging from $8 to $20. The
Toros are affiliated with the NBA’s Denver
Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles
Clippers and the 2005 World Champion San
Antonio Spurs.
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University of Texas Teams
Longhorns Football
Darrell K Royal-Memorial Stadium,
23rd St. and Campus Dr.
(512) 477-6060 (UTTM box office)
The Longhorns have been competing since 1893 and have left quite
a mark on not only the Southwestern Conference, but have done their
part to shape national collegiate football history. With many national
and conference titles, more than three-dozen NCAA post-season bowl
games, a victory in 1996 of the first ever Big 12 Conference championship
game, and the National Championship at the Rose Bowl in 2006, one would only deduct that UT has enjoyed performances by
several talented athletes. Heisman Trophy-winner and future NFL
Hall-of-Famer Earl Campbell (1974-1977), 1998 Heisman Trophy-winner
Ricky Williams, numerous All Americans and future NFL players and
other trophy winners have made the Longhorns what they are today.
The momentum is continued with Mac Brown, UT's 28th head football
coach, succeeding John Mackovic in 1998 and major renovations made
to the Darrell K Royal-Memorial Stadium expanding the seating capacity
to over 85,000 fans. Football season runs from September though
November.
Longhorns Baseball
Disch-Falk Field,
I-35 and Martin Luther King Dr.
(512) 471-3333, (800) 982-BEVO
Established in 1895, this Longhorn baseball team has in it's winning
records 64 Southwest Conference titles, 27 appearances in the NCAA
College World Series, and six national championships (the latest
in 2005). Their season spans January to May with approximately 30
home games per year. UT baseball fans are certainly made comfortable
in the Disch-Falk Field, which holds as many as 8,000 fans total.
This is one of UT's sporting events that usually has tickets available
at the gate.
Longhorns Softball
McCombs Field,
Martin Luther King Dr. and Comal St.
(512) 471-3333, (800) 982-BEVO
As new kids on the block, this UT women’s
collegiate softball team has proven themselves
quickly. In 1998, Coach Connie Clark led
them to realize the NCAA regional championship,
just two seasons after beginning varsity
level play. These lady Longhorns play in a
new $4.5-million softball complex named
McCombs Field, which is right next to UT’s
Disch-Falk Field. This young team has
enjoyed the talent of pitcher Christa Williams,
a 1996 Olympic gold medallist on the U.S.
women’s softball team. The title of First Team
All Americans was given to Williams and
Nikki Cockrell (shortstop/second base), in
addition to the title shortstop Jodi Reeves
earned as Second Team All American. You can
catch these Longhorns playing approximately
11 home games (mostly double headers) during
the season from February to April. It is
advised to purchase your tickets earlier for
these exciting games.
Longhorns Basketball
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St.
(512) 471-3333
(512) 477-6060 (UTTM box office)
The Longhorns women's basketball team has won an impressive 80%
of their games. Since 1976, Coach Jody Conradt has led this successful
team to win 10 regular season titles (out of 14 year's of the Southwest
Conference), nine tournaments, and recognition as the first women's
basketball team to have a perfect season with a 34-0 record in the
history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Approximately
5,000 Longhorn fans on average enjoy each of the 16 home games held
at the Frank Erwin Center from November to February.
Runnin' Horns
Basketball
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St.
(512) 471-3333
(512) 477-6060 (UTTM box office)
This team really packs the fans in, all 13,000 of them on average
for a home game at the Frank Erwin Center. These Runnin' Horns while
members of the Southwest Conference from 1915 to 1996, won 22 Southwest
Conference titles with a total record of 648-449. Since 1997, the
Horns and other Southwest Conference members such as Baylor, Texas
A&M, and Texas Tech merged with Big 8 teams to form the Big 12.
Join this outstanding team during their regular season games from
November to February.
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More Sports
Running
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau,
201 E. Second St.
(512) 478-0098
The Austin area plays host to a myriad of race events throughout
the year, but two races in particular have grown and continue to
grow in popularity, the Freescale (formerly Motorola) Marathon and the Capital 10,000.
The Freescale Marathon experienced over 2,100 participating runners
in 1998. Usually held on the second Sunday of February, runners
begin in far Northwest Austin and run 26.2 miles to the shores
of Town Lake downtown. Less than two months later, the Capital 10,000
kicks off it's annual 10K race in April drawing an amazing 10,000
competitors and spectators. Austin's Convention and Visitors Bureau
can provide one with more details about these and other available
races.
Rodeos
Austin/Travis County Exposition and
Heritage Center, 7311 Decker Ln.
(512) 919-3000
(512) 477-6060 (UTTM box office)
Set your calendar for eleven excitement packed days & nights of
the annual Austin/Travis County Livestock Show & Rodeo starting
in mid-March. This sport draws thousands of spectators to enjoy
this huge competition of bull riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc
riding, team roping, barrel racing, bareback riding and livestock
show. Austin's show ranks 31st out of the more than 750 Professional
Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit.
Sailboat Racing
Austin Yacht Club, 5906 Beacon Dr.
(512) 266-1336
The Austin Yacht Club sponsors three major sailboat regattas a year
to take full advantage of Austin's beautiful waterways. The first
event of the summer is the Turnback Canyon Regatta held over Memorial
Day weekend. This spectacular race is over 25 miles long beginning
at the Mansfield Dam and ending at Lago Vista. Typically, over 100
boats participate in this race. It can best be viewed from the Iguana
Grill restaurant or Lakeway Inn. The Governor's Cup Regatta is held
over the Fourth of July weekend and can best be appreciated from
the Oasis Restaurant on Lake Travis or the Mansfield Dam. The Fall
Regatta entails two races over two days, the second day of which
is held in the main basin at Lake Travis. Back to the Oasis Restaurant
for spectators for this one too!
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