Activities
Contact Information:
Drew Cone, Athletic Director
2221 East Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-7942
Other Links
Arkansas Activities Association
www.asboa.org
www.vanburenathletics.com
www.vanburenband.com
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Van Buren School District Activities
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District Chemical Screening Policy.pdf
VBSD Student Activity Funds Procedures Manual November 2019.pdf
The goal of the VBSD Activities Program is to provide each enrolled student of secondary age an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular activity. These activities will foster skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures of sport, while teaching the principles of fair play. Fostering good school-community relations with an effective extracurricular program is very important to the success of our children. The emphasis to help more students participate is ongoing, as more participation results in more success. Extracurricular opportunities include VB LIST OF ACTIVITIES.pdf
Athletic Schedules and Information at www.vanburenathletics.com
DIRECTIONS TO VAN BUREN ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Drew Cone, Athletic Director: (479) 474-7942
Kristy Lale, Administrative Assistant 479 474-6821
Football/Soccer (newly named Citizens Bank Stadium at Blakemore Field):
From I-40 east, take the I-540 exit #7 for Van Buren/Fort Smith. Take Exit 2A to Van Buren, going west on Hwy 64 (right). At the first stop light, take a right on Alma Blvd. Go thru 2 4-way stops then the visitors’ field house will be the first building on the left
when you get to the field.
Volleyball/Basketball (Clair Bates Arena):
From I-40 east, take Exit #5 (Van Buren/Hwy 59), take left onto Hwy 59, go under I-40 and turn left at 2nd light onto Pointer Trail for 1 mile. The arena is to the east of VBHS which is on your left.
Baseball (Field of Dreams):
From I-40 east, take Exit #3 (Lee Creek); take left, go over I-40 and then take left at Field of Dreams sign. Go thru the ticket booth and stay to the right along the water, the varsity field is the last field at the end of the road.
Softball/Tennis/Track:
From I-40 east, take Exit #5 (Van Buren/Hwy 59), take left onto Hwy 59, go under I-40 and turn left at 2nd light onto Pointer Trail for almost 1 mile. All 3 facilities are together. The ticket gate is to the east of the tennis courts to both the softball field which is to the left and the track to the right. Bus parking is usually across the street at Heritage Methodist Church.
Butterfield Trail Middle School:
Football - all games played at Citizens Bank Stadium at Blakemore Field
Basketball/Volleyball -- from I-40 east, take the I-540 exit #7 to Van Buren/Fort Smith. Take Exit 2A right onto Hwy 64, go thru 4 lights and then turn right on N. 13th street at Williams Florist. Go 4 blocks to Poplar Street, take a left then another left into circle drive of BTMS, the gym is on the right.
Most 8th grade basketball/volleyball played at the Freshman Academy
Track - all middle school/junior high meets held at VBHS track
Northridge Middle School:
Football - all games played at Citizens Bank Stadium at Blakemore Field
Basketball/Volleyball -- from I-40 east, take Exit #5 to Van Buren (Hwy 59). Go right, when you get to the Northridge Drive stoplight go straight, take the left after the Post Office on Gothic Ridge Road.
Most 8th grade basketball/volleyball games played at Freshman Academy
Track - all middle school/junior high meets held at VBHS track
Coleman Freshman Academy:
Football - all games played at Citizens Bank Stadium at Blakemore Field
Basketball/Volleyball -- from I-40 east, take Exit #5 to Van Buren (Hwy 59). Go left and
then under I-40, turning left at the 2nd light on Pointer Trail. Go .2 miles, the Freshman Academy is on the left and the gym is the first entrance to the building across the back of the
school.
Track - all junior high meets held at VBHS track
