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SPORTS

Every athlete whether a professional or a child prefers to stay and play on Alabama’s beautiful beaches. With a large selection of facilities for every sport, there is every reason to visit Orange Beach/Gulf Shores. The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission has successfully hosted numerous organizations, such as the Southeastern Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Offshore Super Series.

Facilities

The area proudly showcases a large selection of top-notch facilities perfect of every sporting event. From baseball and softball fields to soccer/football fields, these venues are ideal for adult or youth competition. Why not circle the track or bring your racquets of a couple games of tennis? The area also has a junior Olympic size pool and several multi-use field houses/gymnasiums. For a complete list of all facilities, please visit www.alabamabeachsports.com.

Golfing at the Gulf

Tee up for a round of golf on the area’s nine signature courses, many of which were designed by golfing greats—Arnold Palmer, Larry Nelson, Bruces Devlin, Jerry Pate, Robert Von Hagge and Earl Stone. With over 288 holes to play, you are just a stroke away from golfing your best game on the area’s championship-caliber courses. Find a course made for you at www.golf.gulfshores.com.

A Sample of Previously Events/Tournaments Hosted

From the excitement of high school tournaments to the competition of professionals, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores have successfully hosted a wide range of the tournaments. The following is a small sample of the area’s hosted tournaments and events in 2008:

• 2008 Dolphin Classic Softball Tournament
• 2008 Nike Gulf Coast Classic (Softball)
• 2008 Nike Gulf Coast Classic (Baseball)
• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Gulf Coast Invitational Softball
• Corona Light EVP Tour (Volleyball)
• 2008 Orange Beach Invitational Softball Tournament
• Alabama High School Athletic Association Boys & Girls State Track Championship
• Youth Basketball of America Gulf Coast Challenge
• Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon
• 2008 NSA Summer’s End Softball Tournament
• APBA Watercross Nationals 11th Annual Surf and Turf Championships
• Thunder on the Gulf
• Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour
• IFA Redfish Tour Division Tournament
• SEC Women's Soccer Championship
• Kaiser Realty Coastal ½ Marathon and 5K Run
  

For a complete list of upcoming events, visit www.alabamabeachsports.com/events.

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