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April 8, 2013 - Tournament to bring 240 youth soccer teams to city
September 24, 2012 - Mark Rose runs away with win at FLW
September 20, 2012 - Fishing tournament starts today
June 10, 2012 - Lee hauls in 21.97 pounds, $2,000
May 20, 2012 - Hartselle duo finishes 3rd
April 15, 2012 - Giant soccer tournament ends today
April 2, 2012 - Game with different spin
March 27, 2012 - Archery park set for Point Mallard
November 29, 2011 - Third-seeded Lee advances to NAIA quarterfinals
November 28, 2011 - First guests at new pavilion
July 17, 2011 - No easy Saturday - Swimming, biking, running keep them busy at Wet Dog Triathlon
June 29, 2011 - Spirit golfers practice today
June 20, 2011 - Outdueling the master
June 19, 2011 - VanDam claims 7th angler-of-year title
June 17, 2011 - Ott is hot in Dixie
June 16, 2011 - Dixie Duel, River City revenues
June 12, 2011 - Colt Ford wants you at free family jam music fest
June 9, 2011 - Soccer teams are ready for regional play
June 8, 2011 - 120 soccer teams here this weekend
March 6, 2011 - Prep anglers on their own circuit
February 14, 2011 - Go fish, Auburn
February 13, 2011 - Bethel has big fish, big lead
January 21, 2011 - Bassmaster’s top angler to be crowned in Decatur
November 28, 2010 - Southern teams back in Decatur for NAIA soccer
November 4, 2010 - Soccer tourneys back in Decatur for 3 more years
October 25, 2010 - A trip to Japan for Atlanta resident
September 29, 2010 - BASS anglers descend on Wheeler for Southern Shootout
August 31, 2010 - Bass Fishing League returns
August 26, 2010 - Not Ghana back down
August 12, 2010 - Point Mallard facilities helped Chandler win Olympic gold
August 5, 2010 - Gulf South Conference’s Crossover Tournament Returns to Decatur
August 4, 2010 - Decatur Secures AHSAA Tennis State Championships from 2011 to 2013
July 1, 2010 - Parks credited with establishing Ingalls
June 30, 2010 - Decatur lands state tennis championships
May 16, 2010 - Decatur lures Crappie USA tournament
April 24, 2010 - Dream coming to Ingalls
April 1, 2010 - Decatur reels in college fishing teams
March 27, 2010 - Elite players report to city for ODP soccer
March 26, 2010 - 2 soccer events opt to return to Decatur
February 26, 2010 - Japanese angler picks Decatur for tournament
November 2, 2009 - Soccer month brings $1.3M boost to city
September 23, 2009 - Ingalls reels in 3 fishing tournaments
July 25, 2009 - Decatur in Sports Destination Management Magazine 
June 7, 2009 - No denying Pickett this time
May 15, 2009 - Let the games begin
May 10, 2009 - NAIA to fill fields, hotels
May 4, 2009 - More bass fishing headed to Decatur
May 1, 2009 - Bass hard to find - Payne has no trouble landing 18 pounds, 8 ounces
April 3, 2009 - Keeping up with Jones
April 1, 2009 - Decatur scores return of top soccer tourney
March 30, 2009 - Elite Series drops co-angler division in return trip to Decatur
March 13, 2009 - Host with the most
January 15, 2009 - Decatur to Host 2009, 2010 & 2011 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championships
September 3, 2008 - Decatur and Huntsville Partner to Host 2009 USA Hockey Southeastern District Tournament
August 31, 2008 - Breakaway girls
August 18, 2008 - Exhibition soccer
August 16, 2008 - Table tennis descends on Decatur
July 17, 2008 - Bassmaster Elite returning to Ingalls Harbor
June 18, 2008 - Diamonds are a town’s best friend
June 9, 2008 - Wheeler Lake, Decatur get compliments from anglers
June 5, 2008 - Reeling them in for good
May 18, 2008 - Decatur’s drawing card: hospitality
May 2, 2008 - City tennis shows 6A red carpet
April 30, 2008 - Making a racket
April 9, 2008 - Another tournament attraction
March 28, 2008 - New Tide soccer coach making debut in Decatur
March 24, 2008 - More bass fishing on the way
February 29, 2008 - Southern soccer hospitality
November 16, 2007 - Stren Series director calls Ingalls nation's best for fish tourneys
November 5, 2007 - Trio of tourneys brings lots of anglers, visitors and fun
November 3, 2007 - In the mood for fishing
November 3, 2007 - We built it... and they came
November 2, 2007 - A full house in Decatur
October 25, 2007 - BASS fishing Wheeler this week
October 22, 2007 - Southern Open anglers love Ingalls Harbor
The city of Decatur, the Decatur/Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the BASS Federation Nation and everyone involved in the Bassmaster Southern Open bass tournament last week had good reason to be proud.
The tournament, which was hosted from Ingalls Harbor on Wheeler Lake, was a huge success.
Time after time, I heard tournament officials and anglers speak about how nice it was to come to Decatur. It seemed that everyone was impressed with our Ingalls Marina.
After listening to so many people speak about Ingalls Harbor, we figured you might like to hear some of the opinions about the facility that has put Decatur on the competitive bass fishing map:
Chris Bowes, Southern Open tournament director: “This is a top-notch facility. It has to be one of the best, if not the best in the country. It’s not often that we come to a place where we can launch several boats at the same time. The docking space here is literally incredible, as is the parking area. You’ve got a large grass field and pavement or firm gravel where you can set up stages and tents and things of that nature. It’s absolutely awesome. The city and CVB have done an outstanding job putting this all together
“I’d come back here in a heartbeat. I was talking with (special events director) of the CVB about bringing the Elite Series back here in June, and we’re looking for places for 2009 and beyond. Decatur and Ingalls Harbor will always be right on the top of our list. We’ll look forward to talks with the CVB in the near future.”
Maryland pro Frank Ippoliti, Southern Open pro division winner: “This place is absolutely awesome. It sets up perfect for tournaments. It’s great for the average weekend fisherman and for the tournament fisherman. The ramp is fantastic and the parking is great. It’s just a great setup.”
South Carolina pro and second-place finisher Todd Auten: “I have truly enjoyed this facility here. Everything y’all did here is great. I wish every place we go to would have something as nice as this.”
BASS Elite series pro and former angler-of-the-year Gerald Swindle: “I’ve been all over the country, coast-to-coast, and you have the best facility we’ve every launched at.”
BASS Elite Series pro and former angler-of-the-year Tim Horton: “I am just blown away with this place — it’s very impressive. All of the guys have been bragging on it. Whoever designed it did a great job. The parking is great, the tie-up area is great and you can launch over 10 boats at a time. What Decatur has done will definitely make it easier for tournaments to come here.”
BASS pro Terry Seagraves of Florida: “It’s awesome. I’m from Kissimmee, Fla., and we need something like what you have here. I take my hat off to all of you. You have something to be proud of here.”
Third-place finisher Kenneth Chapman: “The Decatur mayor tied up my boat when I came in — what more can I say about this place?”
Decatur angler David Parks, who fished with Ippoliti as a co-angler: “I think everything went really well. The CVB did a great job. This is such a great facility. I’m looking forward to getting the bathrooms built and the landscaping all done. I don’t see anything but good things here on down the road.”
Southern open roundup
In the professional division, 1,435 bass were brought to the scales with a weight of 2,332 pounds. On the co-angler side, 1,065 bass went to the scales with a weight of 1,461 pounds, 5 ounces.
The tourney’s big bass was caught by Tennessee pro Bob Morin on Friday — a 7-pound, 11-ounce largemouth bass.
October 21, 2007 - Enjoying a fall break
October 19, 2007 - Lane first-day fishing leader
October 19, 2007 - Fishing for dollars with Wheeler as bait
October 10, 2007 - Hospitality helps land bass tourney
August 25, 2007 - National 40-over softball players here
August 22, 2007 - Reese wins Dixie Senior title
August 19, 2007 - Alabama’s hotbed for table tennis action
July 26, 2007 - Decatur Scores Big with Two Tennis Tournaments in 2008
Another asset for Decatur to bank on are the quality tennis courts found at Point Mallard Park. The Decatur-Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce two tennis tournaments are set for 2008 at the Jimmy Johns Tennis Center located in the heart of Point Mallard Park in Decatur.
The Alabama Community College Conference is bringing its men’s and women’s tennis state championship to the river city. The state championship is set for April 18 and 19, 2008. The tournament will host eight teams from community colleges across Alabama. This will be the first of three consecutive years for Decatur to host this tournament. For more information on the Alabama Community College Conference, visit its website at www.acccsports.org.
Shortly thereafter, Decatur will also host the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 6A Tennis State Championship where 32 boys’ and girls’ teams from across Alabama will compete also at the Jimmy Johns Tennis Center. The AHSAA state championship is set for April 28 – May 1, 2008. For more information on AHSAA, visit its website at www.ahsaa.com.
“With the new indoor tennis courts and other facilities located in Point Mallard, Decatur is poised to become a leading tennis tournament location, as with our soccer facilities,” said Tami Reist, president of Decatur-Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We are anticipating AHSAA tournament bringing approximately 1,000 hotel room nights to the city of Decatur.” Located adjacent to the Point Mallard Waterpark, the Jimmy Johns Tennis Center contains four clay and fourteen hard courts including two indoor courts. The venue also includes meeting space and a pro shop.
For information on the tennis tournaments or other special events and attractions in Decatur, contact the Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800.524.6181 or 256.350.2028; or visit its website at www.decaturcvb.org. The Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization promoting tourism and economic growth in Morgan County.July 2, 2007 - Rain doesn’t deter Timbersports fans
June 24, 2007 - Decatur lands major soccer tournaments
June 24, 2007 - Top lumberjacks to compete in TimberSports in Decatur
June 18, 2007 - Elite Series plans 2008 visit to Ingalls