The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Winter
Games of Texas return to Pearland for the second
year on January 18-20, 2019. Sanctioned by TAAF,
the three-day event is a sports festival created for
Texas amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels
patterned after the Olympic Games. Amateur athletes
are invited to register for their preferred sport
with over 15 different competitions ranging from archery
to tennis.
Registration is officially open for the TAAF Winter
Games of Texas online at www.TAAF.com. Events
will play out at various venues throughout Pearland
thanks in large part to a partnership with the Pearland
Independent School District.
Support by local sports organizations helped event
organizers identify a variety of events including: archery,
adult and youth basketball, adult and youth
football, golf, gymnastics, adult kickball, lacrosse,
martial arts, pickleball, powerlifting, soccer, softball,
swimming and tennis.
The Pearland event is the final opportunity to
qualify for the 2019 State Games of America held in
Lynchburg, VA in the summer of 2019. Eligible medal
winners from the Pearland event can compete on a
national platform.
“We’re very proud to welcome athletes and coach es
from across the state to Pearland for the second
year of the TAAF Winter Games of Texas,” says Kim
Sinistore, executive director of the Pearland Convention
& Visitors Bureau. “The Winter Games of Texas
is a great opportunity to showcase our destination.”
Pearland’s easy access to Houston area amenities
and a short drive from William P. Hobby
Airport are just a few of the reasons
why Pearland is so popular with
sports planners. Visitors enjoy amazing,
local cuisine, family-friendly craft
breweries, plenty of shopping options
& year-round events in Pearland.
“The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
is extremely excited to return
to Pearland, TX for the 2019 TAAF
Winter Games of Texas. The City of
Pearland has rolled out the welcome
mat and we are expecting even larger
numbers in all of the events,” according
to Mark Lord, executive director of
TAAF.
Name-brand hotels paired with more personalized
service welcome visitors to Pearland. Participants
can take advantage of the best hotel rates in Pearland
by booking online directly at www.bit.ly/taafwgot19
To register for the 2019 Winter Games of Texas in
Pearland or to learn more about sponsorship or volunteer
opportunities, visit www.TAAF.com.
