** Soccer Complex Relocates **
May 4, 2010 Bexar County Commissioners voted unanimously to relocate the Mission City Soccer project from Brooks City Park located in Precinct 4 to the Verano development around the new Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus located in Precinct 1.
Under the agreement, the Mission City soccer club will maintain its practice fields at Brooks City Park and use the Verano site for expansion of the club and for tournaments. The University will be able to use this complex of 10 soccer fields for intramural games, club teams and potential varsity programs.
"I'm pleased to gain the strategic and high caliber partners of Texas A&M University and the Verano developers as we move this project forward for the betterment of all our children in Bexar County and beyond. It's a win-win for all of Bexar County."
- Commissioner Tommy Adkisson Precinct 4
"I am extremely excited about the relocation of the soccer fields to Precinct 1 and to the site of the new Texas A&M University-San Antonio. This is exciting for the South Side community, the A&M campus and the future soccer players of Bexar County."
- Commissioner Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez Precinct 1
Classics Elite Soccer - $1.2 Million
***GRAND OPENING***
Saturday, September 11, 2010
10 a.m.
11600 Starcrest
(Across from Gardenville @ Flashing Lights off Wurzbach Pkwy)
Completion of 6 full size soccer fields and facility amenities including concessions, restrooms and paved parking will be used to expand tournaments, provide additional training and offer another facility for local tournaments for players.
Culebra Creek Soccer - $5.23 Million
** Groundbreaking June 2, 2010**
George Block - Amateur Sports Consultant
Ray Lopez - Councilman District 6
Honorable Nelson W. Wolff - Bexar County Judge
Mike Sculley - Community Venues Director
Megan McGath - Alamo City Youth Soccer Organization Player
Frank Olvera - Alamo City Youth Soccer Organization President
With the kick of soccer balls Wednesday morning, County Judge Nelson Wolff, Commissioner Paul Elizondo and Councilman Ray Lopez officially started the construction of Culebra Creek Soccer park, a Visitor Tax-funded project managed by Alamo City Youth Soccer Organization (ACYSO). The $5.23 million in Visitor Tax funds, along with the City of San Antonio's donation of land and contribution of more than $1 million will provide the organization an opportunity to host tournaments and grow the ranks of young children playing soccer in Northwest Bexar County.
Athletics and competitive sports are vital to a child's development into healthy, well-rounded adult.
Soccer is a great sport and one that is growing by the day in popularity, so I'm happy to have this park in a fast growing part of my precinct and even more so to be partnering with a wonderful organization to complete it."
- Commissioner Paul Elizondo
Hartman Soccer - $5 Million
**Opened April 2010 **
Tournaments August 28th - 29th
3rd Annual Pre-Labor Day Shootout
The 3rd Annual Pre-Labor Day Shootout is sponsored by Alamo City Youth Soccer Organization, in conjunction with the Lonestars SCSA, the Dragons Soccer Club, the San Antonio Texans West and sanctioned by the South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA).
The tournament will be held August 28 & 29, and games will be played at STAR Soccer Complex and Alamo Sportsplex in San Antonio Texas.
For additional Information, contact Diana Driggers at Diana@starsoccersa.com
LEAGUES
Fall Leagues begin September 10, 2010 for more information contact Karen at (210) 495-8686
McAllister Little League - $2.67 Million
STATUS:
- Design Complete; Construction begun
- Projected Opening: April 2010
McAllister Park Little League proposed to redevelop the existing 4 fields into Junior/Senior/Big League fields (320 ft at the foul lines and 340 ft to the center) and add 6 new youth baseball fields.
Mission Concepcion Athletic Complex - $16.1 Million
STATUS:
- Master Plan Complete; Phase 1 underway
- Projected Opening: Phase 1, 2011
Mission Concepcion Athletic Complex proposed a 6 basketball/12 volleyball gymnasium,a youth baseball 4-plex;2 softball/1 T-ball,track with a soccer/football field and cross country course.
Missions Baseball Academy - $4 Million
STATUS:
- Long Term Lease with City of San Antonio approved; Final Design to submited
- Projected Opening: Early 2011
Missions Baseball Academy proposed 5 full sized baseball fields,2 intermediate sized baseball fields,4 softball/baseball fields along with a facility building for a batting cage,concessions,restrooms and parking.
National Swim Center - $7 Million
STATUS:
- Grant & Development Agreement Approved
- Operating Agreement Approved
San Antonio National Swim Stadium proposed a 4,000 seat world class Olympic/competition size outdoor pool built to international/national standards,in addition to a 25y x 50m indoor pool.
St. Marys Complex - $6 Million
STATUS:
- Awaiting Additional Fundraising
- Projected Opening Date: TBD
St. Marys University Sports Complex proposed a NCAA Division II complex hosting a 2,500-seat baseball stadium/softball bi-plex/soccer bi-plex,and tennis courts.
SE Skyline - $3.3 Million
** Opened Spring 2010 **
Southeast Skyline Pony League proposed a 7-field Pony League baseball complex along with ample seating,parking and concessions.
The Fencing Center - $2 Million
STATUS:
- Awaiting Final Design, Site Location being discussed with City of San Antonio
- Projected Opening: TBD
The University of Incarnate Word (UIW) proposed a competitive fencing facility in Bexar County to provide a high-quality US Fencing club to the community as well as host regional, national and local US Fencing competitions annually.
San Antonio will preserve the ability to launch young people from every background in an Olympic sport that instills self confidence and personal discipline, and provides access to, and scholarships from, many of the best universities in the U.S.
UTSA Complex - $15 Million
STATUS:
- Awaiting Additional Fundraising
- Projected Opening: TBD
The UTSA Competitive Athletic Complex will include collegiate quality venues currently not available anywhere within the San Antonio Community. Improved athletic facilities could bring thousands of additional youngsters to San Antonio and the UTSA campus to participate in and attend NCAA, UIL, international games and local youth competitions. Getting youngsters on campus opens their eyes to the possibility of going to college.
Wheatley Heights Complex - $7.5 Million
STATUS:
- Master Plan Designed; Phase 1 to bid
- Projected Opening: Phase 1 Spring 2011
Eastside Christian Action Group will develop and manage the Wheatley Heights Sports Complex (WHSC) - this planned regional multi-use sports facility of approximately 66.1 acres of COSA owned land will be located in central east Bexar County in the city of San Antonio near IH-0 and East Houston St and Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr..
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