Why Choose Gulf Shores Orange Beach for Your 2015 Sporting Event Destination

Santa's packed his bag with lots of goodies for the Gulf Shores Orange Beach Sports Commission in 2015! We are proud to bring numerous sporting events to the beach in the coming year. Why not add your next event to our schedule? 

We enjoy welcoming players, coaches, fans, and families. This area will be able to give you the best of both worlds - you can take pleasure in competitive games and also have some fun in the sun on the spectacular beaches. Restaurants, shopping and family-friendly attractions are available at every corner.  

Don’t take our word for it – see for yourself! Plan a trip down south to check out why the Alabama Gulf Coast is the ultimate location for all kinds of sporting events. Gulf Shores Orange Beach is home to well-maintained venues that are sure to meet your needs and wants. A site visit will prove that this area is ideal for your particular event. We play host to sports such as, baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, track & field, swimming, golf and tennis. We also offer venues that provide unique possibilities, including marinas, boat launches, pavilions, an amphitheater and nature trails. 

The goal of the Gulf Shores Orange Beach Sports Commission is to assist you in with every detail of your event. Our list of services includes:  facility and site selection, bid preparation and presentation, being a liaison with local officials, providing special accommodation rates, public relations and marketing, finding volunteers, welcome bags with coupons, and handling vendor supplier referrals. When you work closely with our professional team, we will make sure it’s your best event to date!

A December to Remember

It truly is a magical time here on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Not only will there be lots of fun-filled holiday activities taking place in the area, there will also be two sports events for you to enjoy during December. You’ll have the opportunity to be a spectator at one and a participant in the other.

Like fishing and golf, baseball happens year-round here in Gulf Shores Orange Beach. Baseball All-Stars from around the state will be headed back to the ball park to compete for the title in the USSSA Fall Alabama State Baseball Tournament on December 13. While you’re in the area, head out to the Orange Beach Sportsplex cheer on your favorite player as you watch baseball at its finest.

After all of the Christmas festivities are over this year, how about a jump start on taking off that extra holiday weight? No need to wait until after New Year’s Day. The last event of 2014 is set to take place on December 27. Sign up to run, jog, walk or even crawl to the finish line in the Make it to the Line 4 Mile Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run. The run will be starting and finishing at the Flora-Bama Lounge. The whole family can come out and participate together in this fun event.

Individuals and families of up to three members can compete in this event. Trophies will be awarded three deep for all age groups in the both run and the walk. Special awards will be given for the following groups: overall male, overall female, overall wheelchair, master male, master female, grand master male, grand master female, senior grand master male and senior grand master female runners and walkers.