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, the City of Lakewood added their financial support in 2003, and the City of Federal Way added their financial support in 2008.

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 and a Sports Development Director.

The Executive Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the Sports Commission. In cooperation with local clubs, facilities, city/county government and community volunteers, the sports commission works to increase the awareness of Tacoma-Pierce County's regionally unsurpassed sports facilities, accommodations and affordability.

Additionally, the Executive Director is responsible for the distribution of grants from the Amateur Athletic Fund.

The Sports Development Director coordinates all aspects of the TPCSC's Sports Development Program. This includes the research and development of events either through the bidding process or the creation of new events. The Sports Development Director is responsible for assisting in the management, promotion, and markteting of existing events in Tacoma-Pierce County as well as maintainence of the Sports Commissions's website.

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