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More Events Added to Championship Events on Alabama's Beaches

11/2/2009

GULF SHORES and ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – 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.

Returning for a second time this fall, champion guide and well-respected consultant Captain Ray Van Horn will present a free inshore fishing seminar on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 prior to the weigh-ins of the IFA Redfish Tour Championship. From 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day, Horn will share his 52 years of fishing knowledge (including 26 years of competition) and will tackle various topics, such as casting, patterns, season, tackle, technique and live and artificial bait. Both the seminar and weigh-ins are set to be held at Shucker’s Oyster Bar at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala.

Presented by Legendary Marine, this seminar also showcases the Ranger boats that will be on display. Since space is limited, reserve a free spot by calling 251-971-8300.

Also, the community is urged to participate in the Boat Load of Beans Food Drive, organized by the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. Food generated from this drive will help the Christian Service Center in Gulf Shores feed an estimated 400 families in November and December.

The following holiday-type food items are needed: canned soup, ramen noodles, jelly, yams/sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, greens, canned corn, stuffing mix, gravy mix and canned tuna.

Drop off your food items early at the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Alabama Gulf Coast Urgent Care and Imaging Center in Gulf Shores, The Peninsula, Baldwin EMC South Baldwin Office (located on the Beach Express) and Columbia Southern University.

Donations will also be accepted on Saturday, November 7 at Shucker’s at The Wharf, and these individuals will receive a door prize ticket in exchange for their generosity. The food weigh-in will occur between noon and 2:00 p.m., followed by the door prize drawing, which features prizes from Lester's, Bebo’s, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center and the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission.

Then, grab a front-row seat to see the weigh-ins of the IFA tournament. Two days of furious fishing action in this catch-and-release tournament will crown the tour championship and ultimately decide the several other top awards.

For more information, visit www.redfishtour.com.

Other Area Athletic Events

In addition to these two championships, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission will welcome a handful of other athletic events to round-out an action packed weekend.

Alabama’s beaches will once again host the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship at the Orange Beach Sportsplex from Nov 4 to 8.

The top eight seeds square off in quarterfinal action starting at noon on Wednesday as No. 7 Vanderbilt takes on No. 2 LSU. At 2:30 p.m., No. 6 Auburn battles No. 3 Ole Miss followed by No. 8 Tennessee verses No. 1 Florida at 5:00 p.m. Then at 7:30 p.m., No. 5 Georgia takes on No. 4 South Carolina to round out Wednesday play.

The winners advance to semifinal play on Friday, November 6 with games beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Finally, the championship showdown is scheduled for Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Adult tickets are $5.00 per day while child tickets (K-12) are $2.00 per day. Children under 4 years old are free. Tickets will be sold at the gate, which will open one hour prior to each game.

For more information on the SEC Soccer Championship (including radio and live television coverage), call 251-981-PLAY, or visit www.obparksandrec.com or www.secsports.com.

Also, the USTA Southern Combo Doubles Adult Championship sponsored by Mini will be played November 5-8. Play will be held daily from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. each day at the following sites: the Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club, The Beach Club, the Gulf Shores Plantation, the George Meyer Tennis Center, the Johnnie Sims Park in Gulf Shores and the Orange Beach Tennis Center. Admission is free of charge. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.alabamata.com.

Finally, the USSSA Last Swing Gulf Coast Baseball Tournament is set for November 7-8 at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. Play will begin each day at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude around 5:00 p.m. Admission is $6.00 per day or $10.00 for a weekend pass. For more information and a detailed schedule, visit www.alabamausssa.org.

For information, please visit www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com, or call 1-800-745-SAND.

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