The Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission is a non-profit organization that markets Tacoma-Pierce County as a destination to host regional, national, and international sporting events. By providing assistance and support services to sports organizations looking to host an event, we help drive sports as a positive impact to our regional economy.

The Sports Commission works with local, regional, and national clubs and organizations to bring amateur athletic events to our area. By marketing Tacoma-Pierce County as a positive community to host an event, we are able to bid for events that will bring in tourism and positive exposure of the region. These events draw athletes and spectators from all over the country.

Once an event is in the works, we assist in promoting and facilitating the event. Through local event, we help maximize the use of our sporting facilities, which ensure they are kept in working condition. This increases social benefit as more facilities are able to be used by the region for recreational purposes, which in turn encourages community involvement in sports.

The Sports Commission aims to promote awareness, interest, and appreciation for the local sports community, encouraging youths and adults to become involved as spectators and participants. We understand the economic and cultural importance of sports in our community and hope to make it a positive impact in Tacoma-Pierce County.

Mission Statement

"The Sports Commission, a non-profit organization, will promote Tacoma-Pierce County, Washington, as a destination for major amateur sporting events and will assist in the development of amateur athletic programs throughout the region. These activities will help maximize the host potential of area sports venues and will result in economic and quality of life benefits for the residents and businesses of our community."

Funding Partners

The Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission was formed in 1991 via a resolution by the Tacoma City Council. Similar sanctioning and financial support was received from the Pierce County Council later that year. Funding from the City of Fife was secured in 1996, the City of Puyallup added their financial support in 2000, and the City of Lakewood added their financial support in 2003. In 2010, the Pierce County Council voted to authorize a Tourism Promotion Area in Pierce County and form a Tourism Promotion Area Commission(TPAC). Later in 2010, the TPAC granted the Sports Commission additional funding collected from the Tourism Promotion Area.

Organizational Structure

An 11-member Executive Council, consisting of business and civic leaders, oversees the business operation of the Sports Commission. The Sports Commission is a currently staffed by the Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, Sports Development Manager and the Sports Development Coordinator.

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