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

2008 Gulf Coast Region Jr. Beach Volleyball Series
Date: 5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008
Location: Gulf Shores Main Public Beach

Youth Basketball of America Gulf Coast Challenge
Date: 5/30/2008 - 6/1/2008
Location: Orange Beach Recreation Center and Gulf Shores Recreation Center
Phone: 205-706-2044

Come and watch youth athletes from all over the Southeast Shoot the Hoops to win the tournament!

2008 Summer's End Tournament
Date: 7/24/2008 - 7/28/2008
Location: Orange Beach Sportsplex, Orange Beach, AL

One of the Gulf Coast's most exciting youth tournaments. Don't miss the action and excitement that over thirty teams bring to the fields for this event.

National Multiple Sclerosis 2008 Ride
Date: 9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008
Location: The Wharf near Fish Tales
Phone: 205-879-8881

This annual Bike-A-Thon raises money to help fight Multiple Sclerosis during a two day event covering 150 miles.

Shrimp Festival Volleyball Invitational
Date: 10/10/2008 - 10/11/2008

The tournament will be held @ Gulf Shores High School, Gulf Shores Middle School & Foley High School.