Sports

With five lakes, 200- plus inches of average annual snowfall, and four full seasons, Chautauqua's sports and recreational opportunities abound. Plan fishing tournaments and golf tournaments. Northwest Arena offers twin pads for up and coming figure skating champions as well as professional hockey teams and tournaments. Chautauqua County venues offer numerous settings for indoor and outdoor competitive events.

Directory of Event Specialists

Chautauqua Golf Club
Located just across the street from the Chautauqua Institution, the Chautauqua Golf Course is one of only two 36-hole courses between Cleveland and Rochester. In addition to two championship 18-hole golf courses, the Chautauqua Golf Club "Clubhouse & Conference Center" can facilitate up to 225 people.
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Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Lake is a popular inland lake for recreation including boating, sailing, paddle sports and fishing. The lake is 17 miles long and up to 2 miles wide at its widest point. Public boat launches are located at…
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Holiday Valley Resort
Western NY's premier Ski, Golf and Adventure Park destination- located in the picturesque village of Ellicottville. The finest in lodging and dining for all seasons! Check out the Holiday Valley Tubing Park, Our Mountain…
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The Inn at Peek'n Peak Resort
Peek’n Peak Resort offers seasonal adventures & overnight getaways! Book your stay with overnight accommodations at The Inn or our mountainside condos!>> See Our Overnight Packages Plan your next getaway at…
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Jamestown Tarp Skunks
The “Jamestown Tarp Skunks” – are playing in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League. ‘Tarp’ representing Mr. Howard Ehmke, former Chautauqua County resident, MLB Pitcher, 1929 Philadelphia…
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Jamestown YMCA
The YMCA offers a variety of day camps throughout the summer and during school breaks for children. Day camp activities are age appropriate and may include: trips, story telling, swimming, arts and crafts, cooking, outdoor…
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JCC Athletic Facilities
Carnahan Training & Conference Center/Athletic Complex is conveniently located near lodging and amenities. This is a multi use athletic complex including a gymnasium, pool, indoor track, racquetball courts and Nautilus…
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Lake Erie
Nearly 50 miles of Lake Erie shoreline makes up Chautauqua County’s northwestern border. It is the warmest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes and accounts for roughly 50% of the total fish population in…
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Lakewood Family YMCA
This family fitness location hosts 5 indoor tennis courts, an indoor soccer field, basketball court and 2 outdoor sand volleyball courts.  Indoor space is abundant at this YMCA and has the potential to host various…
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Northwest Arena
The Northwest Arena is A Cool Place to Be! Located across from the National Comedy Center, named “one of the best museums in the country” by Condé Nast Traveler, the Northwest Arena in Jamestown, NY, is the…
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Peek'n Peak Ski Resort
Enjoy alpine and cross country skiing from December through late March. Near the southern end of Findley Lake, Peek'n Peak Resort boasts 26 groomed slopes, miles of cross-country trails, snowboarding, snow tubing, and…
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Strider Field, Jamestown
Strider Field track and field event areas are rubberized all-weather surfaces.  The seating capacity is 3,000 on the finish straight and 1,000 on the back straight. Shot and discus areas are concrete with asphalt…
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SUNY Fredonia Athletic Facilities
The 1,500-seat University Stadium is home to the men's and women's soccer teams, as well as the women's lacrosse team. The stadium features both artificial turf and natural grass fields. Steele Hall Natatorium includes an…
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The Upper Golf Course at Peek’n Peak
A championship-caliber, par-72 course with yardages ranging from 4,800 to 7,000 yds to accommodate players of all skill levels with 5 teeing options to choose from. The Upper Course at Peek’n Peak features bentgrass…
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Wilson Endurance Sports
Producing 8 triathlon events and two running events in Cassadaga and Findley Lake.  Providing a fun and exciting way to stay active and enjoy friendly competition these are events for every level of fitness.  With…
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YMCA Camp Onyahsa
Summer Residential and Day Camp Mid-June through Mid-August YMCA Camp Onyahsa is a summer camp and off-season rental campground on Chautauqua Lake in Dewittville, New York, that has served our community since 1898. Our…
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