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Charlie Ward opens Champions Ranch sports facility in Tallahassee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Charlie Ward opens Champions Ranch sports facility in Tallahassee

Summary

Charlie Ward, former NBA star and Heisman Trophy winner, inaugurated the Champions Ranch, a new sports facility in Tallahassee on October 29. Located at 5601 Capital Circle Southeast, the facility aims to provide a safe space for local youth to participate in sports. The development includes plans for multiple structures on 112 acres, with phases 1 and 2 expected to complete within five years. Community leaders, including Leon County Commissioner Carolyn Cummings, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, expressing hope for the facility's positive impact on local children. Funding efforts, including a $500,000 matching grant initiative, are underway to support further construction.

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•Champions Ranch is located at 5601 Capital Circle Southeast.
•Phase 1 and 2 are scheduled for completion within five years.
•Charlie Ward is also the head coach of Florida A&M's men's basketball team.
•The project seeks to raise $2 million for further development by year's end.
•Community leaders gathered to support the initiative at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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