SPORTS IN THE BOISE, EAGLE, AND MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AREA 

Idahoans love their sport and Boise, Meridian, and Eagle locals are no exception! With hot dry summers and snowy winters, there's always plenty to do outdoors, and the high number of like minded people around means that the amenities are top-notch. Some of the best mountain resorts in the state are close by, and the Taco Bell Arena in Boise hosts important games at the state and national level. The Boise State University has some great teams and has produced players of national renown. With so many pro teams in town, its no surprise that there is always a game to watch in Boise, and there are plenty of amateur teams to join if you want to do more than cheer from the sidelines. The Taco Bell Arena This 13,000 seat multi-purpose arena hosts major concerts, performance events, sporting events, family shows, circuses, ice shows, conventions, conferences and trade shows. The Taco Bell Arena (formerly the BSU Pavilion) is also the home of Boise State University's Bronco Athletics. Boise State University Sports BSU is home to the Boise State Broncos (football), Bronco Athletics, and Boise Soccer, as well as men's and women's tennis, basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball, and golf teams. Boise Broncos Championship Boise State football.  At the end of the 2004 football season, BSU was ranked 9th in the nation in the BSC Poll. Idaho Steelheads Championship Ice-Hockey Idaho Stampede Championship Basketball Boise Hawks Championship Baseball Idaho Vandals The University of Idaho Athletics. Boise Blades There are several junior ice-hockey divisions for children and teenagers; teams play against others from other counties, and from out of state. The Boise Blades Bantam A team always rate highly. Boise Hockey A member website for local hockey information. Boise Women's Hockey Association Whether you've been playing forever or just starting out, you'll find the BWHA a useful organization. It works to promote female hockey in the Treasure Valley and supports competitive teams to travel around the area. Idaho Ice World Easily the best ice center in the state, Boise's Ice World has two NHL regulation size ice rinks, fit for the top competitions it hosts. Locals may also join adult and child level skating lessons and ice hockey leagues. Cutting Edge Sports This well stocked store at Idaho Ice World sells ice hockey and skating equipment and supplies and rents skates. Professional staff are on hand to help. Boise State University Women's Basketball News and team information about the university women's team. Boise State University Men's Basketball News and team information about the university men's team. 3 for 3 Productions This top Boise company offers basketball camps and after school classes for children and teenagers in the wider Boise area. Idaho Select Idaho Select supports young men at the high school level to play basketball with teams across Idaho, get university scholarships, and improve their play. Boise Seminoles Baseball There are several legion baseball teams at high school level in Boise; teams compete with others at their level from across Idaho. Boise Xtreme Women's full contact football. Youth Sports in Treasure Valley Kids and teenagers in Boise, Meridian and Eagle have ample choices-from archery to wrestling, there's plenty of sport to enjoy. World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Dedicated to good sportsmanship and the men and women who practice it; this inspiring sports hall of fame is located on the Boise State University Campus. Winter in Idaho Idaho locals make the most of their snowy winters! There's plenty to do in winter in the Boise, Meridian and Eagle region-you can snowmobile on a groomed trail, go skiing and snowboarding at a nearby resort, or participate in an exciting winter carnival. Both Nordic and Alpine skiing are readily available. Bogus Basin Mountain Resort Experience the best in skiing, snowboarding and hiking and much more! Bogus Basin offers locals great recreational opportunities year round. Boise is only 45 minutes from this ski resort. Sun Valley Ski Resort In the center of the majestic Sawtooth Mountain Range, Sun Valley has golfing, festivals, and indoor ice skating in summer, and world class skiing and snowboarding in winter. Cascade Raft & Kayak Idaho has some of the best white water rafting in the world. Firebird Raceway Catch all the excitement of car, snowmobile, and motorbike racing at Eagle's Firebird Raceway. The racing season includes events in a wide range of categories, and all are invited to take part-and with plenty of junior and youth events, Firebird is definitely a family friendly raceway! Meridian Motor Speedway Super stocks, drag cars, Grand Americans, go-carts, demolition derbies, vintage car racing and much more. Bowling Lanes in Boise and Meridian There are several lanes in Boise and one in Meridian. Bowling-R-Us This local website is a good source of information on bowling leagues in Boise and Meridian, and it has Treasure Valley bowling news, including updates on upcoming games.