Located in the Heart of Texas, Greater Waco and the surrounding communities enjoy great weather and wonderful recreational and sports opportunities. From Little League and Big 12 games to popular hike-and-bike trails and venues for every sport, Waco is a bustling environment for sporting events. Its central location to athletes makes it a popular destination for Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), University Interscholastic League (UIL), and NCAA Division I tournaments and competitions.
Waco’s natural beauty and pristine waterways have attracted both national and international events like IRONMAN and XTERRA triathlon competitions as well as club and collegiate level rowing regattas.
From rivers and lakes, to baseball/softball, soccer, tennis complex, to modern stadiums and arenas, the Greater Waco area has high-quality sporting venues that are in close proximity to your athlete participants.
The partnership between your sporting organization, Waco TPID, Waco Economic Development & Tourism, and the Greater Waco Sports Commission is a winning team. We know sports groups play by their own rules. Not only do they have specific venue demands, they often need a wide range of hotel options, logistical support, and more. We can help make the planning process easy and your event a huge success.
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Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)
Waco TPID is a proud partner of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Waco is honored to be the Championship City for many of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools’ tournaments, events, and championships. TAPPS holds events in Waco throughout the year including marching band, drumline, cross country, volleyball, football (6 & 11 man), cheerleading, dance, basketball, tennis, golf, track & field, and the TAPPS convention.
Executive Director Bryan Bunselmeyer calls Waco “home away from home” and thanks Waco TPID hotels for taking care of their schools, students, and parents who travel to their championship events.
Your competition-ready destination
Located along the Brazos River, Waco’s central location within Texas makes it a perfect competition-ready destination. The region’s scenic beauty, amenities, and hospitality are the “icing on the cake” when holding an event in the hub to the four most populated metropolitan areas in Texas: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Waco has numerous state-of-the-art sports complexes and outdoor venues that will make your tournament or competition a huge success.
Come to Compete
Waco is home to 100+ youth, collegiate, amateur, and professional sporting events every year.
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Waco Watersports
The Brazos River and Lake Waco offer an abundance of sporting activities for the competitive at heart.
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Fantastic Fairways
Waco hosts golf tournaments throughout the year, including charity fundraisers, collegiate competitions, and youth tournaments.
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Premier sporting venues
Browse Waco’s top indoor and outdoor sporting venues. Whether you’re looking for an indoor location for volleyball, basketball, or swimming or an outdoor location for tennis, baseball, soccer, rowing, running, cycling, or golf, Waco can accommodate large tournament events with thousands of participants. Click Filters to narrow down your search even future to find your perfect venue.
Your sports partner in Waco
Let the Greater Waco Sports Commission be your liaison between all businesses and organizations within the city and county. We help provide event support such as volunteers, hotel partnerships, and local resource access. Our connections between public and private organizations will be leveraged to be sure your event is a success!