Whether you're a planner, player, coach or fan, everyone loves the sun on their shoulders and the sea breeze in their hair. A haven for vacationers and refugees from cold climates, Alabama's Gulf Coast also offers almost every sports facility under the sun. And we've had experience working the athletic associations including the Southeastern Conference, the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics and the American Power Boat Association. An average winter temperature in the high 50's makes the Alabama Gulf Coast a perfect place for year-round sports.
The Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to help make planning your next sporting event as easy as a gulf breeze. When you're planning your upcoming seasons, make sure to put Orange Beach and Gulf Shores on your schedule.
Wondering what to do before or after the big event? Visit our calendar of events or take a look at some of our attractions along Alabama's Gulf Coast.
Upcoming Events
  
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IFA Redfish Tour's Gulf Division Fishing Tournament
Date: 9/13/2008
Location: LuLu's at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores
Price: Free to public
Phone: 877-942-7325
Anglers compete in the one day event to win cash, prizes and advance to the championship even held later this year. The two angler teams' fish inshore saltwater using artifical lures only in the catch and release style tournament. Take-off Saturday from Homeport Marina at LuLu's. Check out the final weigh-in at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at LuLu's. For tour information visist www.redfishtour.com
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Flora-Bama Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament
Date: 9/19/2008 - 9/21/2008
Location: Orange Beach Sportsplex
Phone: 850-207-5910
Come join the fun and watch over 60 teams compete to win the Flora-bama Showcase. Boys and Girls select soccer teams U10-U18 from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Georgia take to the field to compete for 3 days. For more information visit www.florabamashowcase.com
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World Tang Soo Do Association Region 6 Championship
Date: 9/26/2008 - 9/27/2008
Location: Foley High School, Foley, Alabama
Phone: 251-747-3454
Over 300 Martial Artist compete for The World Tang Soo Do Association Region 6 Championship. Watch all the action at Foley High School.
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Tri-Level State Championships
Date: 9/26/2008 - 9/28/2008
Over 100 teams from the State of Alabama battle it out for the Tri-Level State Tennis championships. Join the excitement and watch matches at Gulf Shores Facilities, The Beach Club and the Gulf Shores Plantation. For tournament information visit www.alabamaata.com
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National Multiple Sclerosis 2008 Ride
Date: 9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008
Location: The Wharf near Fish Tales
Phone: 205-879-8881
Two Days, 150 miles that will challenge you and reward you like no other cycling event. Will power versus fatigue. Training versus excuses. It's time to ride the MS Bike Ride. All activities begin and end at the Wharf in Orange Beach. For more information, please visit www.alc.nationalmssociety.org
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Alabama State Tennis Championship for Super Seniors
Date: 10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008
Location: Peninsula, The Beach Club and the City of Gulf Shores
Phone: 251-974-2468
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USTA Combo Doubles Tennis Championships
Date: 11/6/2008 - 11/10/2008
Location: The Peninsula, The Beach Club, Gulf Shores Plantation & The Cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Phone: 251-974-2468
Southern Combo Doubles is the fastest growing adult league program in the South! Both men and women's teams compete at the state level to advance to the Southern Combo Doubles Southern Sectional. Tennis action at The Peninsula, The Beach Club, Gulf Shores Plantation, The Cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
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2009 Island Cup Soccer
Date: 2/26/2009 - 2/28/2009
Location: Orange Beach Sportsplex
Phone: 251-377-0141
GOAL!!!! Come watch as approximaltey 32 high school boys and girls soccer teams compete in this year's Island Cup Soccer Tournament.
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2009 Dolphin Classic Softball Tournament
Date: 3/6/2009 - 3/9/2009
Location: Gulf Shores Sportsplex
Phone: 251-968-4747
Approximately 24 teams will compete in this tournament to be held Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.
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2009 NAIA Gulf Coast Softball Invitational
Date: 3/13/2009 - 3/15/2009
Location: Orange Beach Sportsplex
Phone: 251-510-0244
Come watch as approximately 30 NAIA softball teams compete in this Gulf Coast Invitational. All games will be played at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
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2009 Nike Gulf Coast Classic I Softball Tournament
Date: 3/14/2009 - 3/21/2009
Phone: 251-968-4747
Approximately 96 teams will compete in this tournament which will be held Monday, March 16, Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 at the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Sportsplex.
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2009 Baseball Nike Gulf Coast Classic
Date: 3/15/2009 - 3/21/2009
Phone: 251-968-4747
Watch as 26 High School Baseball teams compete Monday, March 16 thru Thursday,March March 19.
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2009 Nike Gulf Coast Classic II Softball Tournament
Date: 4/11/2009 - 4/18/2009
Phone: 251-968-4747
Approximately 96 teams will compete in this tournament which will take place Monday, April 13, Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15 at the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Sportsplex.
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2009 Orange Beach Invitational Softball Tournament
Date: 4/23/2009 - 4/26/2009
Phone: 251-968-4747
Watch the action at 24 teams compete at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. The tournament will be held on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25.