Sports Attractions

For the sports-minded, Midland has it all! You'll find something to satisfy everyone from the weekend novice to the professional sports fan.

MABEE AQUATIC CENTER
3003 N. A Street (432) 684-7755
Home of the City of Midland Aquatics' competitive swimming and diving teams.  The facility has two competitive pools for swimming and diving and three multi-purpose pools.  Main pool includes 8 lanes and a full Olympic diving venue.  Other amenities include a weight room, exercise room, locker rooms, and full swim and SCUBA shop.

MIDLAND POLO CLUB
5505 Polo Club Road (432) 683-2272 Fast-paced action on freshly cut grass is the hallmark of the Midland Polo Club. Spectators are charged a nominal fee (by the carload) for games, but practice sessions are free. Fans can either sit alongside the grassy field in the grandstands, or on the tailgates of their vehicles. Area teams compete in the spring and summer with world-class players often featured. Call the Midland Polo Club office for current match times and other special events.

MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS BASEBALL
 First American Bank Ballpark                        

5514 Champion Drive (432) 520-2255     Midland has been the home of Double-A Texas  League baseball since 1972. Midland has seen some great players dawn the Midland uniform.  Players include Joe Carter, Bruce Sutter, Fernando Valenzuela, and more recently, Troy Glaus, Adam Piatt, and Tim Hudson.  The RockHounds are now the affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.  The season runs April - August.  Call for ticket and game information.

ODESSA JACKALOPES HOCKEY

Ector County Coliseum, 42nd Street and Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX (432) 552-7825 The Jackalopes are a member of the CHL and are affiliated with the Edmonton Oilers and the Hamilton Bulldogs. They were the 2001-2002 CHL Governors' Cup Champion.. Season runs from October - March.

PUTT PUTT FUN CENTER
3415 N. Loop 250 West (432) 520-3993 Entertainment for children of all ages. Putt Putt Golf & Games offers a great variety of family excitement. Thirty-six holes of theme styled miniature golf, go-cart track and races, batting cages, laser tag, acrade room with 50 video games, pizza and refreshments. Six acres of action packed fun and games. Open everyday all year long.

SCHARBAUER SPORTS COMPLEX
The Scharbauer Sports Complex made its debut in March 2002 with the grand opening of the First American Bank Ballpark followed by the opening of the Grande Communications Stadium in August. The complex  features top facilities for football, soccer, and baseball.  The $35 million complex, in addition to hosting some of the top athletes in West Texas, will also be the new home of the Midland RockHounds.  The football / soccer facility will be able to seat 18,000 and the baseball stadium will hold 6,000 spectators.