Thursday, June 17, 2010

So Much to Do

Sports can take a lot out of us. Even the exhilaration of simply watching an exciting baseball game or tennis match can be enough to wipe us out. So it’s nice to have a way to recuperate afterward.

Not only are there many ideal locations for sports activities around the Alabama Gulf Coast, there are also many opportunities for relaxation and other activities. Beachfront condos and hotels with pools, spas, and other amenities are great places to kick back and relax. Or if you want to explore what the area has to offer, you can check out the nature trails, historic sites, shopping and amusement parks, among other attractions. Then when you’ve worked up a good appetite, enjoy a dinner out at one of the many local restaurants.

Click here for more information on what the area has to offer.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Student Events

School may be out, but there are plenty of sporting events for students in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area this summer.

It’s never too early to prepare for fall football, and that’s exactly the purpose of the Gulf Shores High School Football Camp, which will take place June 18th and 19th at Gulf Shores High School and Gulf Shores Sportsplex. More than 75 high school football players will gather for two days of intense training. Then the Gulf Shores High School Summer Volleyball Competition Camp will take place July 7th and 8th. Visitors can watch the competition between 12 high school volleyball teams.

Other events for youngsters throughout the summer will include baseball tournaments, tennis tournaments, a city swim meet, and a Coach Pitch World Series.

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