http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/ Press Releases for Alabama's Gulf Coast en-us 60 © 2010 Alabama Gulf Coast CVB Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:44:19 GMT Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:44:19 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=489 More than 20 notable sports figures will be arriving on the Alabama Gulf Coast to generate positive awareness of the area during the Mark Gottfried Celebrity Golf Tournament on September 1. The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) will host Alabama legends Cornelius Bennett and Wimp Sanderson and SEC coaches Andy Kennedy and Mark Fox in addition to other collegiate, NBA and NFL coaches and players during this first time event. Play in the 5-man scramble begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club.

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=483 The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) has overcome multiple hurdles in this record setting year, generating 30,000 room nights in the first seven months of 2010. That number will continue to increase as the Sports Commission has yet to host 18 of its 63 scheduled events.

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=482 The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is adding a new event to its extensive resume on September 1. Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club will be host to the Mark Gottfried Celebrity Golf Tournament.

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=481 Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) are continuing their successful partnership with the USSSA to bring yet another exciting weekend of softball to Pleasure Island. The USSSA Softball “C” World Series is scheduled to run July 21 to the 25.

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=480 Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are once again the place to be for America’s favorite pastime as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission announces the USSSA Global Baseball World Series II, scheduled for July 14th to July 18th.

]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=479 July is in full swing, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) is keeping the bats cracking as it announces the USSSA Global Baseball World Series I, scheduled for July 7 to July 11.

]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=478 Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission are once again teaming up with the USSSA for a jam-packed summer, and it all starts with the USSSA Coach Pitch World Series that is set to run from June 29 to July 4.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=476 Top track and field stars from across the state will sprint to Alabama’s white-sand beaches for a weekend of intense competition at the 2010 AHSAA State Track Championship for classes 4A, 5A and 6A. The Gulf Shores Sportsplex is set to host over 1,500 student-athletes on April 10 and May 1.

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=473 The home of the infamous mullet toss is lending its hand to honor the late Lane Gilchrist during its annual Flora-Bama Mullet Man Triathlon, which will be held Saturday, April 17 at the lounge. In June 2009, Lane – the older brother of Flora-Bama co-owner Jo Gilchrist – lost a courageous decade long battle with leukemia. He was 72 years old and had served for 17 years as the mayor of Gulf Breeze, Fla.

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=466 The addition of a second, longer course and a coveted grand prize should attract more cyclists to the 4th Annual Kaiser Realty Cycling the Coast for a Cure, which is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s search for a cure. Set for April 3, participants will bike through the scenic Gulf State Park bike trails and along the Alabama’s beautiful white-sand beaches.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=463 Taking advantage of a break in the school calendars, hundreds of athletes have converged on Alabama’s beaches for a weekend of sun and sports hosted by the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission.

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=460 As thousands of students head to Alabama’s Beaches for Spring Break, Pleasure Island is also gearing up to host four athletic events in nine days - all of which are supported by the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) and its partners and sponsors.

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=458 Exciting fast pitch softball action will arrive on Pleasure Island as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) welcomes its first event of March. The 2010 Dolphin Classic Softball Tournament is slated for March 5 and 6 at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.

]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=456 Continuing the month’s full slate of sporting events, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission – along with its numerous partners and sponsors – will end February with two stellar events on Pleasure Island.

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=452 Instead of cupid and conversation hearts, discover a heart-pounding weekend of excitement on Alabama’s beautiful beaches. With 32 miles of sugar white perfection, the area’s Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) welcomes four top-notch athletic events in one three day span.

]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=450 Despite the economic woes of 2009, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) closed the year with increases across the scorecard. After seeking out new events and supporting existing island events, they serviced a total of 51 events in 2009 that generated an additional 23,155 room nights for local accommodations. Ultimately, these athletic events lead to $7.6 million in total spending (combined room and additional spending), which is double 2008’s 3 million figure.

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=449 Kicking off an extremely busy line-up of 2010 events, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission welcomes its first two events of the New Year.

]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=443 Pleasure Island residents and visitors will see nothing but net as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission closes out a successful 2009 calendar with the Coca-Cola Christmas Basketball Tournament, which is set for December 18 and 19.

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=444 “This is such a victory, and we never even crossed the finish line,” exclaimed Bill Martin, food pantry chairman at the Christian Service Center (CSC). The organization collected numerous boxes of non-perishable food items during an on-going drive held November 28 at the 2009 Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=440 Drop that drumstick leftover, and escape the boredom of a typical Thanksgiving weekend in front of the television at the 2009 Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, which will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) in Orange Beach, Ala.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=438 Approximately 250 of the South’s top martial artists will soon gather on the Alabama Gulf Coast for the 2009 Hurricane Taekwondo Championship. Now entering its 16th year, this competition will be held at the Conference Center at The Wharf on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=435 As the highly competitive IFA Redfish Tours ends its season at The Wharf this weekend, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission – along with its partners and sponsors – has added a few must-see events to the expanding list of athletic events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=434 Before the turkey hits the oven, November kicks off with several championship athletic events along Alabama’s beaches. The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission – along with its partners and sponsors – is proud to welcome these events:

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=432 Shed those turkey-related pounds in time for the holidays with the 2009 Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, which will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) in Orange Beach, Ala.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=428 Champion guide and well-respected consultant Captain Ray Van Horn will present a free inshore fishing seminar on Saturday, October 17th prior to the weigh-ins of the Gulf Coast Division of the IFA Redfish Tour.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=426 While the caramel-apples finish drying and jack-o-lanterns begin to glow, dash over Pleasure Island for some devilish delight during two pre-Halloween sporting events, both of which are hosted by the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=425 After stops in two other Southern states, action in the Gulf Coast Division of the IFA Redfish Tour will culminate in Orange Beach, Ala., on Saturday, October 17 as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission welcomes this premier catch-and-release tournament. The Wharf will serve as the tournament’s host site throughout the weekend.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=424 Not missing a single play, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission continues its full fall line-up of athletic events on Pleasure Island as they prepare to welcome two action-filled events during Shrimp Festival weekend.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=422 A wish costs $6,700. For a child living with a life-threatening medical condition, this average cost per wish granted is a small drop in the bucket compared to the laughs and ear-to-ear smiles generated by the Make a Wish Foundation. As more than 100 wishes are waiting to be granted in Alabama alone, officials from this foundation are gearing up for the 2009 Ride for Wishes, which is set for October 2nd through 4th in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Ala.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=421 Top tennis aces from across Alabama will converge on the state’s beautiful beaches for the USTA Alabama League State Tri-Level Championships, which is set for September 24th through 27th.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=420 With a 230 percent registrant increase over last year’s event, officials with the Brett-Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and its smaller sister event the new Coastal “Tri-It-On” Triathlon are putting the final touches on this action-packed weekend along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Both events are set for Saturday, September 19th with The Hangout in Gulf Shores serving as event headquarters.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=418 Try on something different for a change as the Pleasure Island community prepares to host an action-packed weekend of athletic events. From a triathlon with hundreds of participants and a newly introduced mini-triathlon to a regional soccer tournament, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) – along with its host cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach – are proud to welcome these guests to the area’s sugar white sand and state-of-the-art facilities.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=417 The USSSA Gulf Coast Border Wars Baseball Tournament is set for September 12th and 13th.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=415 Anticipation continues to build among the racing community as the area’s premier triathlon - and its new sister event of a shortened triathlon - grows closer each day. Registration recently opened for the Brett-Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and the new Coastal “Tri-It-On” Triathlon, both of which are set for Saturday, September 19, 2009 in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=414 After a five month-long tour that has traveled to all corners of the nation, the 2009 Wave Loch Flow Tour surfs into town for its National Championships, which will be held August 14th through 16th at Waterville USA in Gulf Shores, Ala. Previously held in a west coast beach town, the tour changed venues for 2009 and opted to end the 16-stop nationwide tour in coastal Alabama.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=409 As the final days of summer wind to a close, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission and the surrounding Pleasure Island community will host two final tournaments before the schedule resumes around Labor Day.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=406 After hosting thousands of USSSA athletes, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is set to host the fifth and final event for this premier youth softball and baseball organization. The USSSA Beach Blast (softball) and End of Summer Beach Trip (baseball) will be held July 25th and 26th on Pleasure Island.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=405 The summertime fun continues in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as the area welcomes the fourth of five USSSA events. The USSSA Global Baseball World Series is set for July 16th through 19th.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=402 On the heels of a busy June schedule, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is not slowing down in the summer heat as it announces two youth sporting events during the first half of July.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=399 Six months into 2009, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission has already surpassed its 2008 record of athletic room nights on Pleasure Island. With 10,141 sports-related room nights (year-to-date), the sports industry is on pace to shatter the 2008 record of 10,081 room nights.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=398 Immediately on the heels of a successful USSSA baseball event in mid-June, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission continues the momentum with another prestigious baseball event at the end of the month. The USSSA Kids Pitch State Tournament will be held June 26th through 28th.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=397 The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, together with the City of Orange Beach, announces an exhibition soccer game between the U.S. National Soccer Team for the Deaf and the Perdido Bay FU U17 team. The public is invited to this historic event, and admission is free of charge.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=395 Kicking of a full summer schedule of Pleasure Island athletic events, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is proud to welcome the area’s first USSSA event in June. More than 600 youth will compete in the USSSA South State Baseball Tournament, which is set for June 12th through 14th.

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=388 Hoop action will soon begin in the Pleasure Island community as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission welcomes the 2nd Annual Youth Basketball of America Gulf Coast Challenge, May 29-31.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=385 Alabama’s coastal communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are preparing for an early start to the summer vacation season as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission welcomes several athletic events to the area’s sugar white shores.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=382 Fresh on the heels of several athletic events, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission will continue the momentum as the Pleasure Island community hosts two female-only events during Mother’s Day weekend in addition to a rescheduled state track championship.

]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=380 Plans for a busy athletic weekend along Alabama’s beaches have been slightly altered due to precautions taken by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=379 Bring your “A” game to the Alabama Gulf Coast, and the Extreme Volleyball Professionals (EVP) Tour might serve up an invitation into a compete in an upcoming event. On May 16th and 17th, Gulf Shores Public Beach will be packed as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission hosts two EVP Tour events in one exciting weekend.

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=377 With the countdown to summer vacation officially underway for millions of school children, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is wasting no time as it hosts two athletic events during the first weekend of May.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=371 Within a two week span in mid April, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission and the surrounding Pleasure Island community will host four tournaments, some of which will feature the powerhouse softball and soccer teams from the Southeastern Conference.

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=370 As approximately 200 new cases of multiple sclerosis are diagnosed nationally each week, the search for a cure will take to the streets of the Alabama Gulf Coast. Registration has now opened for 2009 Bike MS: Border Bash in Orange Beach, set for May 2-3, 2009.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=364 Alabama’s beaches are geared up for an active spring break as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission welcomes three events during the last weekend of March.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=361 The Gulf Coast Powerboat Association (GCPA) announces that the 7th Annual Thunder on the Gulf has been cancelled due to the current economic environment. Originally scheduled for August 13-16, 2009 in Orange Beach, Ala., these powerboat races have become a summer tradition for many families.

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=360 Tennis athletes from the South will converge on the Pleasure Island for the Orange Beach NTRP Combo Classic, which is affiliated with the United States Tennis Association.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=359 Alabama’s pristine beaches and state-of-the-art athletic facilities have attracted a multitude of student athletes, who will spend their Spring Break in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=357 Swing for the fences at the 2009 Dolphin Classic Softball Tournament, where more than twenty female softball teams will participate. Presented by the Gulf Shores High School and the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, this event is set for March 6th and 7th at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=356 In the midst of revelry and Moonpie mayhem, the Pleasure Island community continues to rally around Toni Devaney as the area reorganized an existing tournament over the weekend. The three-day Mardi Gras Classic Soccer Tournament raised approximately $700.00 to assist with Devaney’s rehab. On February 17th, this Gulf Shores High School senior was traveling to her team’s first soccer game of the season when she was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle on Canal Road.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=355 With warm weather on the horizon, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission will host its first soccer tournament of the year. The 2009 Island Cup Soccer Tournament is set for February 26th through 28th at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=354 Within 48 hours of an auto accident on Canal Road in Orange Beach, the Pleasure Island community has reorganized an existing soccer tournament to benefit Toni Devaney, the Gulf Shores High School senior who was seriously injured on her way to a soccer game. The Mardi Gras Classic Soccer Tournament kicked off today and will conclude on Saturday, February 21.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=353 A 21-mile scenic bike ride through the Gulf State Park is on the agenda for a growing list of cyclists, wishing to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. Beginning and ending at Tacky Jack’s in Orange Beach, the 3rd Annual Cycling the Coast for a Cure ride is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=349 If the thought of cupid and conversation hearts makes you cringe, trade in the red and pink hearts for something that you will truly love. With a beautiful setting, fresh seafood, great weather and top-notch athletic venues, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission wants to make hearts skip a beat (in a good way) with several Valentine’s Day events.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=344 From sidelines to surf, athletics on the Alabama Gulf Coast has emerged on the national sport industry radar as SportsEvents Magazine recently named the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission to its annual list of readers’ choice awards.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=342 The priceless moments of come-from-behind victories and agonizing losses translated into a positive economic boost for Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Brought to Pleasure Island by the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC), these 28 events in 2008 generated an additional 10,081 room nights for local accommodations and resulted in a total tourism impact of $3,004,277.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=341 Alabama’s abundant gulf waters continue to receive regional and national media attention thanks to the first of two television programs that will showcase the fishing in the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=334 Approximately 60 of the region’s top junior golfers will begin an intense 2009 season on the Southeastern Junior Golf Association Tour with the Craft Farms Junior Classic, which is set for January 17 through 18. These young golf stars of tomorrow range in age from 12-19 years old and will complete on Cypress Bend at Craft Farms, an 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed course in Gulf Shores, AL.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=333 Breath-taking coastal destinations throughout the nation are starting to experience an upsurge in kayak fishing tournaments as this highly competitive yet friendly sport quickly gains popularity. The abundant waters of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, AL, will host the Inaugural Alabama Coastal Inshore/Offshore Kayak Fishing Tournament on September 18 and 19, 2009.

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=327 After hosting a full lineup of 28 events in 2008, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission will close out the year with the Foley – Gulf Coast Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament, which is set for December 27 through December 30.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=322 Featuring interviews with the teams and exciting action from the multiple heats and races, the thirty minute show is set to air on Friday, December 19 at 3:00 p.m. CST and will be broadcast for a second time on Wednesday, December 24 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Please check your local listings for further details.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=320 While others were recovering from too many servings of turkey and dressing, over 300 people turned out for the first Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon and 5K Run, which was held November 29 in Orange Beach.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=313 Drop the leftover drumstick, and make a mad dash to lose those extra Thanksgiving dinner pounds at the 2008 Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon and 5K Run. Scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 29), this event is a production of Team-Magic and the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=308 For eight highly-talented soccer teams, the 2008 season culminated at a scenic coastal community in Alabama as Orange Beach rolled out the welcome mat for the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship, held November 5-9. When coaches and players were not consumed with thoughts of strategies and upcoming tactics, these hard-working individuals took a few moments to soak in the sights and sounds of this year-round vacation destination.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=306 Approximately 200 of the South’s top martial artists will soon gather on the Alabama Gulf Coast for the 2008 Hurricane Taekwondo Championship. Now entering its 15th year, this competition will be held at the Orange Beach Recreational Center on Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=301 Heated soccer action returns to the Alabama Gulf Coast for the fifth time in six years with the 2008 Southeastern Conference Women’s Soccer Championship. Held at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, the top eight tournament seeds will square off in quarterfinal action starting on Wednesday, November 5 at noon. Winners will advance to semifinal play on Friday, November 7 with games beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=297 With refreshing temperatures and squeaky soft white sand, Alabama’s beaches will proudly host a full lineup of fall athletic events. Next on the schedule for 45 tennis teams is the 2008 Alabama Southern Combo Doubles Senior and Super Senior Championships, set for October 23 through 26. Barely two weeks later, 72 tennis teams will converge on the area’s state-0f-the-art facilities for a second tournament, the United States Tennis Association Adult Combo Doubles Tennis Championships, set for November 6 through 9.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=295 With the pilgrims and reindeer just around the corner, head off those extra holiday goodies and pounds by registering for the 2008 Kaiser Coastal Half Marathon and 5K Run. Scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 29), the race begins at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, travels through the scenic Back Country Trail and winds along the beachside road (Highway 182) before concluding at the sportsplex. First off the starting line at 8:00 a.m. is the half marathon contestants, who will face a 13.1 mile course. Then at 8:15 a.m., the 5K (or 3.1 mile) race will start.

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=291 The king of crustaceans will rule the sugar white sands and the volleyball court as the Alabama Gulf Coast hosts a weekend unlike any other. In addition to the excitement of the 37th Annual National Shrimp Festival Presented by Zatarain's, the area is welcoming approximately 25 high school teams to the 2008 Shrimp Festival Volleyball Invitational, set for October 10 through October 11.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=288 Whether it’s serving up a great time or shifting gears to the next level, Alabama’s beaches showcase a full line-up of fall sporting events, two of which close out the month of September. Pleasure Island will be buzzing with the activity of the 2008 Alabama Tri-Level State Championships (September 26-28) and the Bike MS: Tour de Beach honoring John N. Whitaker (September 27-28).

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=285 From shrimp to soccer, fall on the Alabama Gulf Coast proves to be busier than ever with a full line-up of activities, such as the Flora-Bama Showcase. This youth soccer tournament set for Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=284 Alabama’s sparkling beaches came alive during the recent 6th Annual Thunder on the Gulf presented by Brett/Robinson and the Perdido Beach Resort. After three days of high octane powerboat action, the professional race teams from the nation’s premier powerboat league – Offshore Super Series – netted over $50,000 in cash and prizes. Yet the real winners never captured a checkered flag.

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=283 Alabama’s coastal waters will be full of activity September 12-14 as two national fishing tournaments converge in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. During this three-day span, the nation’s top kingfish and redfish anglers will battle in the Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour (September 12-14) and the Gulf Division Fishing Tournament (September 13) for the IFA Redfish Tour presented by Cabela’s, respectively.

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=280 Angie Abercrombie will have the best Monday morning water cooler story after capturing the ultimate race sweepstakes package for Two-Great Race Weekends. This Clinton, Ms., native just returned from her trip to Orange Beach, AL, where she watched the world’s fastest powerboats compete in the 6th Annual Thunder on the Gulf from August 14 to 17. Abercrombie will have about six weeks to gear up for the second half of this unprecedented sweepstakes – an October trip to Talladega Superspeedway for another high-energy weekend of NASCAR Craftsman Truck and Sprint Cup action.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=279 Get revved as the nation’s premier powerboat racing league sets the gulf waters on fire August 14-17 for the 6th Annual Thunder on the Gulf presented by Brett/Robinson and Perdido Beach Resort. About 30 racing teams from the Offshore Super Series will converge on Orange Beach and Race Village for an exhilarating weekend that was recognized as one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for the month of August 2008.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=278 As the Earnhardts, Andrettis, and Patricks of the powerboat world speed through the nation’s top liquid racecourses, these professionals with the Offshore Super Series visit a large number of venues and destinations. Not surprisingly, Alabama’s sugar white beaches coupled with its unparalleled Southern hospitality propelled the upcoming Thunder on the Gulf (August 14-17) into a league of its own, being named a Southeast Tourism Society top 20 event for the month of August 2008.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=277 As a prelude to the upcoming Thunder on the Gulf Powerboat Races, Orange Beach will host the 11th Annual Sea-Doo Surf and Turf Championships on August 2-3. Perdido Beach Resort will become racing central as nearly 200 of the top watercross athletes coverage on the Alabama Gulf Coast for an exciting weekend of racing action.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=276 High-octane powerboats will set the gulf waters on fire for the upcoming 6th Annual Thunder on the Gulf, set for August 14-17. Meanwhile, racing fans can rev their engines in anticipation of the Sunday races at the newly expanded Race Village, which is located at The Wharf in Orange Beach.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=275 With the start of school just around the corner, savor those last-minutes of summer sun at a few upcoming sporting events on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=273 Speed towards a checkered flag as two of the nation’s racing powerhouses have joined forces to bring fans an unprecedented sweepstakes for Two-Great Race Weekends. Watch the world’s fastest powerboats August 14-17 as Orange Beach, AL, hosts the 6th Annual Thunder on the Gulf. Then, two months later on October 4th and 5th, race to Talladega Superspeedway for a second high-energy weekend of Craftsman Truck and Sprint Cup action.

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=270 Join the hi-octane team of volunteers for the upcoming 6th Annual Thunder on the Gulf. Held August 14 through 17 in Orange Beach, this year’s powerboat races will soar to new levels as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission has joined forces with the Gulf Coast Powerboat Association to bring racing fans a weekend filled with the fastest and finest boats from the nationally-recognized Offshore Super Series.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=265 Premier athletic venues and championship caliber golf courses have put the Alabama Gulf Coast on the sports radar of millions. Now, nearly 30 college football coaches and retired professional athletes will convene on the area’s sugar white shores for the AC Celebrity Weekend. Caribe, The Resort in Orange Beach, AL is hosting this highly anticipated weekend on June 26-29.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=260 Eager to see the green flag wave, race fans from across the Southeast will converge on the powdery soft sand of Orange Beach, AL, to witness the area’s annual powerboat races. However, plans are in place to make this year standout from the previous five installments of Thunder on the Gulf, which is slated for August 14-17.

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=258 The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission (AGCSC) proudly announces that Sarah Hicks has joined the team as an Event Coordinator.

]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=252 After stops in Florida and South Carolina, the EVP Tour powered by Corona Light arrives at Gulf Shores’ Main Public Beach for its fourth stop in the 25 city season tour. Professional volleyball teams will compete for the $10,000 purse on Saturday, May 10 while the amateurs hit the courts on Sunday, May 11.

]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=251 Grilling aromas and American flags usually signal the start of the summer season with millions of Americans heading to their favorite beaches. Aside from offering 32 miles of the nation’s most inviting sugar white sand, Alabama’s beaches are kicking off the summer season a few weeks early with an action-packed weekend. From rock stars to track stars, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach will be busting at the seams May 2-4.

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=247 As the end of softball season draws near, several Alabama high school teams will converge on the Alabama Gulf Coast for a highly anticipated tournament. The Orange Beach Softball Invitational is scheduled for April 25 and 26 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=245 Pleasure Island’s population swells every weekend as the promise of fun-filled summer afternoons at the beach draw near. However, one weekend – outside of the traditional summer season – offers more events than one could imagine. From athletics to festivals to concerts, beach-bound guests will find everything on the Alabama Gulf Coast during the first weekend in May.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=243 Kick off a pleasant spring weekend with the exciting soccer action of the 9th Annual L.A. Soccer Classic. Several high school and four college teams will compete April 12 and 13 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, located on Canal Road in Orange Beach, AL.

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=242 Rounding out a busy month of March is the 4th Annual American Riviera Classic Volleyball Tournament that is slated for Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=241 Combine over 1,100 young athletes from 78 teams in two tournaments, and the result will be a bustling Pleasure Island from March 17th to 20th. Alabama baseball and softball teams from Divisions 1A through 6A will compete in the 2008 Nike Gulf Coast Baseball Tournament (March 17-20) and the 2008 Nike Gulf Coast Softball Tournament (March 17-19).

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=240 Nearly 20 collegiate softball teams will converge on the Alabama Gulf Coast for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ (NAIA) 2008 Gulf Coast Invitational. With several of the top NAIA teams, this tournament will showcase the best female athletes during the four day event set for Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. Also, the Venezuelan Olympic Softball Team will be in attendance throughout the tournament as a special guest.

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=238 Over 200 softball stars will converge on the Alabama Gulf Coast for the upcoming 2008 Dolphin Classic Softball Tournament, set for Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. Sixteen Alabama high school teams will represent Divisions 1A through 5A while local Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort and Robertsdale teams are slated to appear.

]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=237 Avoid a foul by attending the 2008 Island Cup Soccer Tournament set for Friday, February 29 and Saturday, March 1.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=235 Are you looking for a weekend full of family-friendly events for your children or children-at-heart? Check these upcoming events on Alabama’s beautiful beaches.

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=234 Witness tomorrow’s golf stars polish their skills during the Craft Farms Junior Classic this weekend (February 16-17) in Gulf Shores. Approximately 90 participants ranging in age from 12-19 will tee off on Cypress Bend at Craft Farms.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=233 Beach bums and race fans have yet another reason to grab their flip-flops and head to Orange Beach. The annual powerboat races – better known as Thunder on the Gulf – just added another award to the mantel as it was named a Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Event for the month of August 2008. This year’s event is slated for August 14-17, 2008.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=230 World-class playing fields situated in a picturesque beach-side setting place the Alabama Gulf Coast on anything but a level playing field with the competition. In 2007, almost 5 million visitors dipped their toes in the area’s powdery soft sand; however, the local convention and visitors bureau continually seeks to develop new opportunities.

]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=228 Competition and athleticism will become beach time essentials in 2008 as the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission proudly announces its upcoming events for the New Year. With 21 events to date, the Sports Commission plans to bring almost 60 days of thrilling victories and competitive spirit to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=224 The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission proudly announces that Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals has become the title sponsor of the Alabama Coastal Triathlon, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2008.

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=218 Capping off an exciting month of soccer action at the Orange Beach Sportsplex is the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships, which span November 29 through December 2. With the University of West Florida serving as the host school, this championship will feature two live television broadcasts on CSTV of Saturday and Sunday’s games.

]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=216 Over 5,500 avid youth football players will converge on the Alabama Gulf Coast for the Kaiser Realty Turkey Day Classic National Championship of Youth Football. Scheduled for various football fields throughout Baldwin County, this three-day championship will attract about 150 teams from 14 different states - some as far away as Ohio, Illinois and New Jersey.

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=212 Heated soccer action returns to the Alabama Gulf Coast for the fourth time in 5 years with the 2007 Southeastern Conference Women’s Soccer Championship. Held at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, the top eight tournament seeds will square off in quarterfinal action starting on Wednesday, November 7 at noon. Winners will advance to semifinal play on Friday, November 9 with games beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tune into FSN/SUN on Sunday, November 11 for the championship showdown scheduled for a 2:30pm kickoff. The SEC Tournament Champion will continue its post season play as an automatic qualifier for the NCAA Tournament.

]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=204 Rough seas on Thursday could not dampen the excitement surrounding the Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Series Championship held this weekend at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Since anglers could not compete in the opening day of competition, the entire field of 125 teams will only have Friday (October 5) to land one of the heaviest kingfish and automatically qualify for Saturday’s (October 6) final day of competition among the top 5 contenders.

]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=201 Armchair anglers across the nation will sit up and take notice of the superb fishing opportunities on the Alabama Gulf Coast as they watch the top FLW anglers compete in two championships hosted on the shores of Orange Beach. Both the Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Series Championship on October 4-6 and the Wal-Mart FLW Redfish Championship on October 18-20 will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports Network.

]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=200 The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission proudly announces that Kaiser Realty has agreed to be the title sponsor of the Turkey Day Classic National Championship of Football. Held November 21-25 at various football fields throughout Baldwin County (such as Gulf Shores, Summerdale and Robertsdale), this event will attract over 190 teams from 26 different states from as far away as Ohio, Michigan and New Jersey.

]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com/media-room/?id=192 Jumping out of helicopters into the churning gulf waters would be considered by most to be an exhilarating once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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