Asheville Hosts Southern Conference Basketball Tournament

March 3 - 7, 2016 - The City of Asheville NC is once again the host for the Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Wrestling Tournaments. This year, all of the men’s and women’s games will be played at the U.S. Cellular Center, while Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville will host the Conference Wrestling Championship.

Asheville welcomed the Southern Conference Basketball Championships back to the area in 2012 for the first time since 1995, when the city’s run as tournament host ended after 12 years. The League extended its hosting agreement with Asheville through 2021, which will also be the Southern Conference’s 100-year celebration.

Visit the tournament web site for all the events surrounding the 2016 Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, schedules, special events and ticket sales.

Asheville is ready for 1000s of vistors during SoCon Weekend

March 8 - 11  The  2013 Southern Conference Tournament welcomes 50,000+ basketball fans with Asheville's shopping, dining and drinking offering extended hours, hospitality and the unique atmosphere that is Asheville.

The folks at SoCon have created an Asheville Visitor’s Guide for the tournament, with listings of businesses for easy access to fans. Look for the SoCon App on your Android of iPhone.

Participating Schools in the tournament include:
Appalachian State, College of Charleston, The Citadel, Davidson, Elon, Furman, Georgia Southern, UNC Greensboro, Samford, UT- Chattanooga, Western Carolina, Wofford

2013 Southern Conference Basketball Tournament this weekend in Asheville

March 8 - 11  The 2013 Southern Conference Tournament  will be held in Asheville NC. The popular event will include venues at the downtown Civic Center (Cellular Center) as well as the UNC-Asheville arena for both men's and women's competitions. Asheville's restaurants and shops will be offering extended hours and specials for the thousands of visiting basketball fans. 

Follow the SoCon updates on Twitter HERE

Win an Asheville Getaway for the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament

Fans of college basketball have a chance to watch their favorite team from the best seats in the house during the 2013 Southern Conference Tournament being held in Asheville NC from March 8 - 11. The Asheville Tourism Authority is giving away a deluxe vacation to one lucky fan who  will experience all the tournament action and Asheville attractions in style. 

Prize Package For Two Includes

• Three nights of accommodations at the beautiful Haywood Park Hotel in downtown Asheville, just steps away from all the tournament action.
• Two VIP tickets – Grants access to all SoCon games with premium seating.
• Two Biltmore passes – Visit America’s largest home, tour their winery and dine at their farm-to-table eateries. A true gem in the heart of Asheville.
• Zipline tour for two – Take to the trees and practice your best Tarzan yell with Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures. This urban zip course offers great views of the downtown Asheville skyline.
• A $50 local restaurant gift card.
• A welcome basket with local items and team merchandise from your favorite SoCon school.   

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Asheville hosts SoCon Basketball Tournament again for 2013

The Southern Conference (SoCon) Tournament is coming back to Asheville for 2013. The weekend of March 8-11, downtown will be filled with 50,000+ basketball fans, all enjoying Asheville's shopping, dining and drinking during the course of the tournament.

The Asheville Downtown Association will be hosting two informational sessions for downtown business owners to learn about marketing opportunities and how to show your support of the tournament.

Both sessions will cover the same information and will be held Wed. January 23 at 8:30am and Wed. January 30 at 5:30pm at the ADA office (29 Haywood Street).  Please RSVP to info@ashevilledowntown.org with which meeting you plan to attend. All businesses that attend one of the sessions will receive 2 complimentary tournament passes.