Alabama's Gulf Coast Sports Commission


The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission markets and sells Alabama’s Gulf Coast as a premier destination for sporting events. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores have a successful history of hosting a variety of tournaments and events including USTA, FLW, SEC, NCAA and NAIA. When planning your next season, be sure to include Alabama’s Gulf Coast on your schedule and join the many organizations who host events along our beautiful beaches or coast each year.

List of Services
The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission wants to help make planning your sporting event as easy as a Gulf breeze. Team up with the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission and let us help make your next event a success. We’ve done it with the Southeastern Conference, the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics and the American Power Boat Association, among others and we can do the same for you. In addition, the Sports Commission can assist with:

  • Facility and Site Selection
  • Bid Preparation and Presentation
  • Liaison with local officials
  • Provide special accommodation rates
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Volunteers
  • Welcome Bags, coupons
  • Vendor/Supplier Referrals

Grant & Bid Info
The grant program through the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission was established in 2005 to offer enhancements for new and existing sporting events. Grant applications are reviewed on a monthly basis and are awarded based on specific criteria. The Sports Commission can also provide assistance in presenting Alabama's Gulf Coast to key decision makers during the bid processes. Please fill out the following form and a Sports Commission representative will contact you to determine the best option for your event.

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Organization Information
Event Information

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