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    Sports & Recreation in Virginia's New River Valley

SPORTS & REC IN THE NRV

Sports in Virginia’s New River Valley are not to be taken lightly. The NRV offers ample sports and recreation opportunities for both players and fans alike. Whatever sport you like watch or play, you’ll find it right here in the NRV.

SPORTS & REC STATS

65,632 FANS IN
LANE STADIUM

37 DIVISION 1
VARSITY SPORTS TEAMS

11 LOCAL PARKS & REC
DEPARTMENTS

FEATURED SPORTS IN THE NRV

Virginia Tech Football Hokie Bird

Virginia Tech Football

Welcome to Hokie Nation. There truly is nothing like a college town on game day. The VT tailgate tradition is a classic in the NRV and has participants from every age. Grab your family and friends and get ready to spend the day cheering for a Hokies win.

Pulaski River Turtles

Pulaski River Turtles

If baseball is more your sport, you’re still in the right place. Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park is home to the Pulaski River Turtles, a MLB Summer Collegiate team in the Appalachian League. These games are affordable and just as fun as a major league game. We’ll see you there!

Radford Highlanders

Radford University is consistently on top. During the 2018-2019 season, the Highlanders won Big South Tournament Championships in Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Men’s Tennis. From tennis to rugby, a Highlanders game is something you won’t want to miss.

Soccer

New River United

Started in 1993, New River United exists to teach and provide a way for students to play soccer at every level. With currently over 1500 members, NRU players range from 5-year-old first-timers to high schools aspiring to play Division 1 sports in college.

Recent News:

NRV Leaders Listed in 4th Annual Virginia 500 By Virginia Business

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NRV Farmers Market Trail

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New River Valley, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin recently announced…

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VT Women’s Basketball Headed to First Final Four

VT Women’s Basketball Headed to First Final Four

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Montgomery County, VA – The Virginia Tech women’s basketball…
2021 Accolades and Awards for the NRV

2021 Accolades and Awards for the NRV

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New River Valley, VA – Virginia’s New River Valley was frequently…
Blacksburg Featured on ESPN’s Ultimate College Football Road Trip

Blacksburg Featured on ESPN’s Ultimate College Football Road Trip

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Montgomery County, VA – Blacksburg is the first stop on ESPN’s…
Pete Dye River Course Ranked #10 Best Course You Can Play in VA

Pete Dye River Course Ranked #10 Best Course You Can Play in VA

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Pulaski County, VA – The Virginia Golf Ratings Panel has ranked…
Calfee Park Wins Third Consecutive Best of the Ballparks Award

Calfee Park Wins Third Consecutive Best of the Ballparks Award

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Pulaski County, VA – Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park recently…
NRV Disc Golf Courses

Play a Round at These NRV Disc Golf Courses

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New River Valley, VA – One of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors…
Lane Stadium Voted Best Football Stadium in ACC

Lane Stadium Voted Best Football Stadium in ACC

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October 14, 2022- This post from March 2021 highlights the electricity…
Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech

Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech Ranked 19th Best Golf Course in Virginia for 2020

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Fairlawn, VA – The Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech was…
Calfee Park

Motor Mile Field Voted Best Rookie-Level Ballpark

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Pulaski County, VA - Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park was chosen…
RU beats Texas

RU Highlanders Beat First-Ever Ranked Opponent: Texas

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RADFORD, VA - The Radford University men's basketball team took…
Virginia Tech Football Entrance

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VIRGINIA'S NEW RIVER VALLEY - Locals know how rowdy Lane Stadium…

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