Myrtle Beach Area Information

Sports

Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Carolina League Class "A" affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, are the hottest, and most exciting sports entertainment franchise in South Carolina. The state-of-the-art Coastal Federal Field located at the corner of 21st Avenue North and Grissom Parkway, across from Broadway at the Beach, has a capacity for more than 5,000 people and every fan has an up close and personal view of the ballgame. Over our first three seasons nearly 700,000 fans have come to the ballpark to enjoy the finest family entertainment on the Grand Strand.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Football
Don't miss the inaugural 2003 season of the new NCAA I-AA Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Football Team. The season kicks off on September 6, 2003 at home against Newberry. Season tickets are now on sale! The Chanticleers will host 5 home games in the 2003-2004 season.

Grand Strand Family YMCA
The Grand Strand Family YMCA is a social service agency that reaches out and affects the lives of people throughout Horry and Georgetown Counties. Its purpose is to help people grow in spirit, mind, and body so they may achieve their full potential and improve the quality of life for themselves, their family, and their community.

Strengthened by national YMCA standards and backed by training, the YMCA offers programs that help children develop values like sportsmanship, compassion, and respect for self and others; promote positive behavior in teens; provide support for families so they can be strong and successful; and encourage healthier lifestyles for all people. the YMCA's goal is to develop individuals that contribute to a safer, more viable community, that is a good place to live and work. YMCA programs are available to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and incomes.

Horry-Georgetown Soccer Club
Horry-Georgetown Soccer Club's goal is to provide all area youth with a healthy, organized recreational outlet, regardless of ability and financial circumstances. They believe in the positive benefits of youth sports and its effects on the shaping of a well-rounded young adult. They are actively involved in the Strand Regional Youth Soccer League in our area and are proud to have helped with the development and growth of this institution.