Orange County Sports Commission

09/25/2024

We are ready for the 2024 TEAMS Conference & Expo!

TEAMS: TRAVEL, EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS is the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry, and this year it’s hosted by Visit Anaheim and takes place right here at the Anaheim Convention Center!

Will we see you there?

09/23/2024

On National Volleyball Day, we're proud to brag a bit about the awesome indoor and beach volleyball events we host here in Orange County! Don't miss some of these events coming up this fall:

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
League Week 7 at the Honda Center, October 26-27, 2024

Laguna Open Beach Volleyball Tournament
Laguna Open at Laguna Beach, November 23 - 24, 2024

09/18/2024

We're one month out from our second annual Pickles & Paddles Fundraiser!

Check out the details below and be sure to register before it's too late!

📅 October 18, 2024 at noon

🗺 TUSTIN HILLS RACQUET CLUB

🎾 Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon as a player or spectator competing against your friends or other skilled players

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Anthony Brenneman CSEE, CTA at [email protected].

Register and learn more here: https://ocscpicklespaddles.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=bS6DZsFjieqZm2mlYWzqJXDJNZTZrRMc

Hope to see you there!

09/15/2024

Today kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month, a month of recognition where we can pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

The theme for this year is Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, and recognizes the trailblazers who have paved the way for all who have followed.

We are proud to recognize Alan Cleland Jr., 22, who made history at this year's US Open of Surfing event in Huntington Beach by being the first Mexican-born surfer to win the US Open of Surfing Title.

Congrats again to Alan, and happy Hispanic Heritage Month to all who celebrate!

Photo courtesy of World Surf League

Visit Huntington Beach

09/12/2024

Happening this weekend, the largest gathering of Black surfers will be held right here in Orange County! The third annual event of A Great Day in the Stoke takes place Saturday, September 14 at the Huntington Beach Pier!

Organizers and founders created the event “to show Black surfers worldwide that we exist in mass and give aspiring surfers permission to get in the water just as they are.”

Mark your calendars and learn more here: A Great Day in the Stoke

Photos courtesy of Surf Industry Members Association and Sharon Schaffer.

Visit Huntington Beach

09/11/2024

Orange County Sports Commission's Golden Ticket Contest is open ...

Giving fans the chance to win a pair of regular season tickets to the 2024/25 Anaheim Ducks and 2025 Los Angeles Angels Baseball + 2025 VIP Passes to the Lexus US Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Huntington Beach Open, Hoag Health System Classic, and NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championships in Huntington Beach, this annual campaign also serves as a main fundraiser for us, as we are a 501c3 nonprofit.

Take a look at last year's winners and make sure you get your ticket because a limited number are available!

👉 GET YOUR TICKET HERE: https://bit.ly/ocscgoldenticket24

09/09/2024

Want to be part of a winning start-up culture as Orange County ventures into a new era with sports and events? We're !

Apply for the Sports Development Manager position, where you can help advance the overall goals of Orange County Sports Commission by , , and the county and partners as the premier destination globally!

Learn more and here: https://careers.sportscommissions.org/jobs/20494305/sports-development-manager

09/05/2024

The 105th season of the National Football League kicks off today! The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 5:20PM, but this season, we'll also be cheering for two teams who have roots in Orange County.

Did you know? The Las Vegas Raiders have their training camp in Costa Mesa and the New Orleans Saints' training camp is in Irvine.

Happy football season to all who celebrate!

09/02/2024

Whether you're a part of the workforce that serves all the amazing venues and events we have here in Orange County, or you're planning to enjoy them today on your day off, we wish you all a safe and happy Labor Day!

08/28/2024

Are YOU the ultimate Orange County Sports Fan?!

Orange County Sports Commission's Golden Ticket Contest is back! Giving fans the chance to win a pair of regular season tickets to the 2024/25 Anaheim Ducks and 2025 Los Angeles Angels Baseball + 2025 VIP Passes to the Lexus US Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Huntington Beach Open, HOAG Classic, and NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championships in Huntington Beach, this annual campaign also serves as a main fundraiser for the Orange County Sports Commission, a 501c3 nonprofit.

Tickets are $100 each and provide one entry into a drawing to win. A limited number of tickets are available, so get yours today!

👉 GET YOUR TICKET HERE: https://bit.ly/ocscgoldenticket24

08/27/2024

Calling all singers! We're actively seeking someone who can sing the National Anthem at TEAMS '24!

TEAMS: TRAVEL, EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS, is the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry, and it takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center September 23-26.

We're looking for someone who can sing the National Anthem on Tuesday, September 24 at 2:30pm for the Opening Session that serves as a kickoff for TEAMS.

Interested in performing or know someone who would be a great fit? Simply send us a message or leave us a comment!

08/22/2024

Throwback to the 2024 Lexus US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, which took place earlier this month!

Sally Fitzgibbons (Australia) and Alan Cleland (Mexico) took home the ultimate wins, with runners up including OC's own Bella Kenworthy and France's Marco Mignot.

Were you there? Let us know in the comments!

08/21/2024

Save the date! Our 2nd Annual Pickles & Paddles Fundraiser is BACK!

WHEN: October 18, 2024 @ 12:00 PM

WHERE: TUSTIN HILLS RACQUET CLUB

WHAT: Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon as a player or spectator competing against your friends or other skilled players.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Anthony Brenneman at [email protected].

Register and learn more here: https://ocscpicklespaddles.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=CiNSyi96EJjkNLtmme9Jg8sQ9e61uL2h

Hope to see you there!

08/20/2024

Calling all businesses and organizations who are willing to contribute to a local event and great cause:

A Great Day In The Stoke — now in its third year — is the largest gathering of Black surfers in history at Huntington Beach Pier and takes place September 14. The event hosts a surf competition, free surf lessons, beach yoga, free wetsuit repairs, and an awards ceremony to honor Black surf pioneers.

Showcase your brand, products, or general support of an awesome organization and initiative by contributing donations for their raffle, prizes for the double-dutch contest, or gifts for the surf competitors.

Interested? Leave a comment or send us a message and we'll get in touch with you!

Check out the website to learn more about the event and its history here: https://agreatdayinthestoke.com

08/16/2024

In Orange County, we are no stranger to , hosting tons of tournaments each year — both indoor and beach. But have you ever wondered what the differences between indoor volleyball and beach volleyball are?

While the basic rules are the same, key differences include:

Six people playing at once for each team (indoor) vs. two players on each team for beach. As such, indoor courts are bigger than beach/sand courts.

A six-person indoor volleyball match is a best of five set contest, while beach volleyball is the best of three.

Learn more about differences (and the sports in general) here: https://www.cbs8.com/article/sports/olympics/why-does-one-volleyball-player-wear-a-different-color/507-8b0e8c66-81e8-469e-b5df-af77fbfcec57

08/15/2024

to meeting with the Austrian Olympic Committee and TeamNL last week in !

Orange County Sports Commission Director Anthony Brenneman CSEE, CTA said, "Each provided wonderful hospitality at their Olympic House in Paris, showcasing the best of what each country can offer. We look forward to welcoming them to Orange County in the next few years!"

08/12/2024

The Anaheim Family YMCA is bringing Los Angeles Rams to Orange County this week!

The LA Rams Football Clinic takes place this Thursday, August 15, and will be led by pros at the who are former NFL and All-American Collegiate Athletes.

Kids participating will learn the fundamentals of football, learn essential positional skills, and take part in competitive drills.

When: AUGUST 15, 2024, 5-6:30pm

Where: BETSY ROSS PARK, 1280 W Santa Ana St., Anaheim

Cost: $10

Contact: Raheem Odomes at [email protected]

08/09/2024

Big news! 📢

The City of Mission Viejo and entered into a partnership declaring Mission Viejo as the official training site for !

Mark Nix, Director of Recreation & Community Services for the City of Mission Viejo, says this is an effort that has been in the works for years, leading up to the .

"This is a huge win for Mission Viejo and just the beginning," he said.

Read more: https://www.cityofmissionviejo.org/news/dutch-noc-selects-mission-viejo-as-la-pre-games-training-partner

Mission Viejo has been selected as the Netherlands Olympic Committee’s (TeamNL) primary pre-games training site for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, the City of Mission Viejo and TeamNL announced today. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our community to be able to support a...

08/08/2024

On , we're getting nostalgic about last year's inaugural Pickles & Paddles Fundraiser Tournament we hosted at the Tustin Hills Racquet Club.

Over 50 participants helped raise $5,000 for Community Healthcare Resources, a non-profit for underserved youth athletes.

08/06/2024

Congratulations to Orange County's own Caroline Marks, who won the women’s surfing gold medal at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti yesterday!

👉 Read more: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/08/05/caroline-marks-wins-olympic-surfing-gold/

Marks, who lives in San Clemente, edges Brazil’s Tatiana Weston-Webb by a fraction of a point in Tahiti. French Polynesian Kauli Vaast wins the men’s event.

08/01/2024

The 2024 Lexus US Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico will open THIS Saturday, August 3, and run through Sunday, August 11 at Huntington Beach!

The event will host two competition divisions: the second stop of the WSL Longboard Tour and the fourth stop on the WSL Challenger Series — the main qualification pathway to the elite Championship Tour.

More info: usopenofsurfing.com

Let us know if you're going and tag us in your posts!

07/31/2024

As the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris continue to inspire people around the world, what better time to try your hand at the Olympic sport of fencing?

is an innovative initiative designed to bring the excitement of directly to communities across the United States.

From the bustling halls of Grand Central Terminal in New York City to the vibrant atmosphere of OCVIBE Special Events in (and 10 locations in between), Fencing Across America offers a unique opportunity for future fencing fans to pick up a blade and experience the thrill of the sport firsthand.

is proud to host TWO Fencing Across America events:

➡ : NOW through August 4 (Anaheim)

➡ Shops at Mission Viejo: August 1 through 4 (Mission Viejo)

More info: usafencing.org/fencingacrossamerica

Visit Anaheim City of Mission Viejo

07/29/2024

Happy birthday to Orange County's own Griffin Colapinto (San Clemente), who's doing an amazing job representing at the 2024 Olympic Games' surfing competition in Tahiti! As the current No. 2 surfer in the world, Griffin had near perfect technical tube riding in this past weekend's competition, with a 9.53 single wave score.

07/28/2024

Today is , and we can't think of a better person to celebrate than Orange County's own who wowed the world with her stunning goal to open the U.S. Women's Soccer Team's scoring at the Paris Olympics.

In case you missed it, learn more here: https://olympics.com/en/news/trinity-rodman-creative-flare-paris-2024

Washington Spirit USWNT Soccer Super Fans

Trinity Rodman's opener in the USA's 3-0 win over Zambia was full of flare - something the Americans have been lacking of late.

07/26/2024

It's here ... the 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games start today!

The Opening Ceremony starts this morning (local time), so we're giving you all the details on how to watch and of course wishing all our local Orange County athletes the best of luck!

🟠 The ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time and is expected to last more than three hours.
🟠 The ceremony will air on NBC and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympic platforms.
🟠 The ceremony kicks off the Olympic Summer Games, which last through August 11.

🍊 Catch our hometown heroes in 🏐 volleyball, 🏄 surfing, 🏊 swimming, 🤺 fencing, and more.

👀 Who are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments! 👇