Unique Venues

Not every sporting event fits in a traditional sports venue. In fact, some of the more unique and interesting events—like fishing tournaments and marathons—need a more distinct location.

In this respect, the Alabama Gulf Coast has one big advantage over other locations: the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf is a big draw for visitors and a great location for water and boating events, such as fishing tournaments. And there are plenty of marinas and boat launches available with features like dock stores, fuel stations, restaurants, showers and telephones.

Other unique event venues include the Gulf State Park Pavilion, Gulf Shores Pavilion, Amphitheater at the Wharf, and the Hugh Branyon Back Country Trail.

Learn more about these and other venues here.

April Activity

April is shaping up to be an athletically active month on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. If you’re in the area this month, you’ll have the opportunity to watch a variety of sports, from swimming and biking to softball games.

Softball fans will be plenty entertained: The 2010 Gulf Coast Classic II Softball Tournament is up first, scheduled for April 12th to 15th. Then the 2010 Orange Beach Invitational Softball Tournament will take place on April 23rd and 24th. Fifty teams will compete in the first tournament, 24 in the second.

For some triathlon fun, check out the 14th Annual Mullet Man Triathlon scheduled for April 17th. Participants will swim ¼ mile, bike 15 miles, and run 4 miles. Then end the month with the 2010 AHSAA State Track Championship, which will involve high school athletes from all over Alabama competing in events like shot put, discus, and javelin, among others.

Visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission for information on these and other upcoming events.