About Us

We are experts at athletic event management and promotion.

We leverage the geographic beauty, natural assets and historic charm of our region to showcase the unique characteristics that make our community great. Because of this, our events are unrivaled in their scenic quality, and promote individual health and economic well-being for our community, and thus, enhancing the quality of life for all.

Our staff of professionals is experienced in all phases of event management, including marketing, budgeting, event operations, hospitality and public relations.

Some of our most successful events include the Pensacola Double Bridge Run 15K and 5K, and the Pensacola Marathon & Half Marathon, Subway High School All-Star Series, the Annual Awards Banquet, as well as several others.

Have an idea for an event, or need support? Taking existing events and elevating them to the next level of success is one of our specialties! See if you quality for one of our grants to help take your event to the next level.

Growing the health and vitality of Pensacola’s economy.

We are advocates for growing the health and vitality of Pensacola’s citizens and economy through education, inspiration and participation in a diverse range of amateur and professional, individual and team sports-related activities and events. These efforts contribute to the quality of life in our community.

As the sports tourism agency of Escambia County, we work with local, regional, state and national sporting event promoters, teams and organizations to generate economic revenue for our community, and attract national and international athletes to our area.

Sports tourism plays an integral role in attracting visitor athletes and supporters to our area. Through the Escambia County Tourist Development Council, Pensacola Sports administers grant monies to local groups and organizations that coordinate events with a demonstrated history of visitor impact or significant potential to draw overnight visitors to the area.

We invite sports tourists to stay and play, by working with a network of partner sports venues, accommodations, attractions and dining establishments to offer visitors a wide array of options during their stay.

Foundation

The Pensacola Sports Foundation’s mission focuses on the development, education, promotion and recognition of youth sports, amateur sports, scholar athletes, and athletic excellence in the Greater Pensacola Area. Since 1984, the Foundation has provided over $500,000 in grants to over 40 area programs and originations, including:

• Red Cross Learn to Swim Program [provide links where possible]
• Special Olympics
• Senior Scholar Athlete Scholarships
• Pensacola Junior Tennis Association
• Great Pensacola Aquatics Club
• The First Tee of Northwest Florida
• Racquet Roundup
• High School All-Star Series
• University of West Florida
• Pensacola State College

A large part of the Foundation is giving. Grants are awarded annually, and those interested in applying can visit the grants page.

Interested in giving to the Foundation? Contact us for ways you can give, or click the DONATE button below.

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Board Members

• Chairman Jack Williams
• Secretary Jake Renfroe
• Treasurer Hal Major
• Cindi Bear Bonner
• Shirley Cronley
• Blair Crooke
• Jackie Gheen
• Bill Hamilton
• Chris Hart
• John Hutchinson
• Rhea Kessler
• Norm Ross
• Charlie Sherrill, Jr
• Donovan Whibbs
• Greg Whibbs