Emerald Acres

Emerald Acres Emerald Acres Sports Connection: 150 acres of premier sports, events, and entertainment for athletes, families, and the community.

🌟 Meet Our Emerald Acres Interns 🌟We’re excited to welcome two new interns from Eastern Illinois University to the Emera...
08/29/2025

🌟 Meet Our Emerald Acres Interns 🌟

We’re excited to welcome two new interns from Eastern Illinois University to the Emerald Acres team!

👋 Sam Penicook joins us as our Programming, Events & Marketing Intern. Sam is pursuing his Master’s in the KSR department at EIU while also serving as a Graduate Assistant in the KSR office. He’ll be helping us bring fresh ideas to our events, programs, and marketing efforts.

👋 Tommy O’Donnell is stepping in as our General Operations Intern. Tommy is in his second year of the Sports Administration Master’s program at EIU and also works as the Graduate Assistant of Facilities for Campus Recreation.

We’re thrilled to have Sam and Tommy on board as they gain hands-on experience and share their talents with the Emerald Acres community. 💚

📢 Facility UpdateEmerald Acres Sports Connection will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st.We hope everyone enj...
08/28/2025

📢 Facility Update
Emerald Acres Sports Connection will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday weekend—we’ll see you back on Tuesday! 💚

⏰ Don’t miss out! Early registration for our Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League closes September 1st. Sign up this week to lo...
08/28/2025

⏰ Don’t miss out! Early registration for our Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League closes September 1st. Sign up this week to lock in your spot at the discounted $65 rate before prices go up to $75. Gather your team, bring a friend, or join solo—we’ll match you up. Games run Tuesdays starting September 30th.
Register today https://portal.sportskey.com/venues/emerald-acres-sports-connection/events/DVMJ34

📢 Big news: Emerald Acres Sports Connection is proud to announce a new partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Athl...
08/27/2025

📢 Big news: Emerald Acres Sports Connection is proud to announce a new partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)! Together, we’re building more than a sports facility—we’re creating a place where athletes, families, and coaches can grow in both competition and faith.
https://bit.ly/45YtJ3u

🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️ Train like an athlete. Play like a champion.Middle school athletes—this is YOUR time! Two days at Emerald Acre...
08/26/2025

🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️ Train like an athlete. Play like a champion.
Middle school athletes—this is YOUR time! Two days at Emerald Acres for speed & agility + two days at the YMCA for strength & power.
📅 Session 1: Sept. 15–18 | Session 2: Sept. 22–25
💲 $50/week | Max 24 athletes per session
Spots will go fast—secure yours today!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3V0xErh

📸 Show it, Sip it! 🥤From Monday, Aug 25 – Sunday, Aug 31, share a photo of your Courtside Café food, tag us, and show th...
08/24/2025

📸 Show it, Sip it! 🥤
From Monday, Aug 25 – Sunday, Aug 31, share a photo of your Courtside Café food, tag us, and show the cashier your post to score a FREE ICEE!

It’s that easy:
1️⃣ Snap your food.
2️⃣ Tag Emerald Acres.
3️⃣ Show your post at checkout.

Cool down, fuel up, and let’s see those foodie shots! 🍕🍗🍟

🏀 NE2K Girls Fall Showcase is coming to Emerald Acres!📅 September 14, 2025 | 12–5 PM (Check-in opens at 11 AM)📍 Emerald ...
08/24/2025

🏀 NE2K Girls Fall Showcase is coming to Emerald Acres!
📅 September 14, 2025 | 12–5 PM (Check-in opens at 11 AM)
📍 Emerald Acres Sports Connection, Mattoon, IL

✨ What to expect:
✅ 20+ College Coaches in attendance (D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO)
✅ Full media coverage + player evaluations
✅ Girls Class of 2026–2031 eligible
✅ 1,000+ scholarships awarded at NE2K events in 2024

💲 Registration: $100
🔗 Secure your spot now! https://bit.ly/41ih8GW

🏀 Havoc Basketball Tryouts are here!We’re looking for dedicated athletes to join our 12U–17U teams for the 2026 season. ...
08/22/2025

🏀 Havoc Basketball Tryouts are here!
We’re looking for dedicated athletes to join our 12U–17U teams for the 2026 season. This is your chance to sharpen your skills, compete at a high level, and be part of a program built on hard work, teamwork, and success.

📅 Tryout Dates:

Sunday, September 7

Sunday, September 21

📍 Location: Emerald Acres Sports Connection

💲 Cost: $15/player

👉 Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Register today at: tinyurl.com/2026HavocTryouts

🏐 Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League runs Sept. 30 – Nov. 4!Games every Tuesday at 6 & 7 PM. Register with a team, pair up wi...
08/22/2025

🏐 Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League runs Sept. 30 – Nov. 4!
Games every Tuesday at 6 & 7 PM. Register with a team, pair up with a friend, or sign up solo and we’ll place you on one.

💲 Early registration: $65/person ($75 after).
Don’t wait! Sign up today https://bit.ly/45cQzUy

🔥 Unlock the Secrets of Elite Shooters 🔥Join our 2-day Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp and learn the mechanics, range, ...
08/19/2025

🔥 Unlock the Secrets of Elite Shooters 🔥
Join our 2-day Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp and learn the mechanics, range, and confidence used by the world’s best shooters.
✅ Boys & Girls, Grades 5–10
💲 $180 before Aug. 28 ($225 after)
📅 Oct. 4–5
🔗 https://bit.ly/4lCEOgu

08/18/2025

📅 Looking ahead to 2026? Emerald Acres has the space for your event.
🏀 From basketball & volleyball to expos and banquets—we’ve hosted it all.
Let us make your next tournament, conference, or celebration a success!
📩 [email protected]

💪 Teaming up for stronger athletes!We’re partnering with the Mattoon & Neal Center YMCA for Youth Sports Performance Tra...
08/16/2025

💪 Teaming up for stronger athletes!
We’re partnering with the Mattoon & Neal Center YMCA for Youth Sports Performance Training this fall—combining speed & agility training at Emerald Acres with strength & power training at the YMCA.
📅 Sessions start Sept. 15 & Sept. 22
📍 6th–8th grade | $50/week | Max 24 athletes per session
Sign up now and take your game to the next level!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3V0xErh

Address

1201 Wooddell Way
Mattoon, IL
61938

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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