2. What is T.A.A.F?
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
• Non-profit organization established in 1925 to
promote amateur athletics in Texas
• 17 regions
• Comprised of parks and recreation departments,
individuals and organizations
• Member since 1975
3. Games of Texas
College Station, Bryan & Texas A&M University
• Sports festival created for Texas’ amateur athletes
ages 5 to 50
• Largest amateur sporting event in Texas
• Core events: track, swimming, golf, tennis and boxing
• Average of 10,000 athletes and 20,000 spectators
4. 2014 Venues
Aug. 1 Opening Ceremonies Blue Bell Park
Aug. 2 Archery Physical Ed. Building
July 31- Aug. 3 Baseball Bachmann Comm. Park
Aug. 2 Bowling Grand Station Ent.
July 31- Aug. 3 Boxing Hilton
Aug. 2 Disc Golf Research Park
July 31- Aug. 1 Golf Texas A&M Golf Course
5. 2014 Venues
Aug. 2-3 Kickball Central Park
Aug. 4 Lifeguard Competition Adamson Lagoon
Aug. 2 Skateboarding G. Hysmith Skate Park
Aug. 1-2 Soccer Veterans Athletic Park
Aug. 2-3 Softball Bryan Athletic Complex
July 31- Aug. 3 Swimming Bryan Aquatic Center
Aug. 2-3 Tennis Mitchell Tennis Center
July 31- Aug. 3 Track & Field College Station High School
14. Economic Impact
2012/2013 Corpus Christi reports:
• $15.75 million in economic impact
• 17,250 total athletes
• 550 volunteers
• 30,000+ pounds of ice used
• 1,800+ Gold Medalists
15. Accommodations
College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Hilton- host hotel
• 36 hotel properties
• 11 hotel properties with special rates
• Properties within a 10-mile radius of TAAF Venues
• Surveying all restaurants in Bryan/College Station