The Winter Games of Texas doesn’t happen until January 14-16, 2011, but athletes of all ages and skill levels from amateur, to recreational, to Olympic hopefuls can sign up now to participate in the games.
The 6th anniversary of the largest multi-sport event in North Texas will draw an estimated 4,300 athletes and 17,000 spectators next year. The wide variety of sports at this annual event includes swimming, fencing, basketball, flag football, gymnastics, soccer, bowling, table tennis, wrestling, figure skating, ice hockey, taekwondo and volleyball at venues all around Frisco and will generate an estimated $2.75 million dollars for the area.
The Winter Games of Texas was created as companion to the Summer Games of Texas by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, the Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Frisco Parks and Recreation Department. For more info on how to register, become a sponsor or volunteer visit http://www.taaf.com/ or call 1-800-GoFrisco (463-7472).
ABOUT TAAF:
The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) is a non-profit organization established in 1925 to promote and organize amateur athletics in the State of Texas. The members of TAAF are primarily comprised of Parks & Recreation Departments, individuals and organizations who contribute time, energy and effort in this endeavor. TAAF offers athletic competitions for individuals as well as for teams.
ABOUT THE FRISCO CVB:
Founded in 2003, the Frisco, Texas, CVB has grown in tandem with the extensive growth of leisure travel, sports, and meeting facilities in the area. It’s our mission to generate a positive awareness of Frisco as a premiere destination for meetings, sporting events, conventions, trade shows, and leisure travel and to positively impact the economic base of the City of Frisco. For more information, visit our website visitfrisco.com or call 877-GO-FRISCO.
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