Leisure Activities in the Yakima Valley
During their spare time, your convention attendees can enjoy the Yakima Valley's abundance of recreational activities, including a PGA 18-hole golf course, great shopping and over 15 restaurants within walking distance of the Convention Center—along with a variety of tours, museums, wine tours, and antique shops.
Find out more at www.visityakima.com.
The Yakima Valley Has Had Great Success
| American Legion Baseball | Renegade Raceway Events |
| Greater Yakima Adult Soccer Association | Sunfair International Cross Country Race |
| Greater Yakima Girls Softball Events | Mid Summer Classic Soccer Tournament |
| Gymnastic Events | WIAA 1A and 2A Basketball Championships |
| Inland Empire Swimming Association | WIAA 2A State Volleyball Tournament |
| Softball Tournaments | WIAA Drill and Dance Competition |
| National Softball Association Tournaments | Yakima Speedway |
| Northwest Volleyball Jamboree | Yakima Tennis CLub Tournaments |
What They're Saying
"Yakima can be proud that they again hosted a very successful WIAA State Tournament Championship! Thank you for your continued support of High School AThletics!"
-Jim Meyerhoff, Assistant Executive Director, WIAA
"This has been the most successful HOG Rally in the State history. The Harley Owners Group members of not only Washington, but from surrounding states and Canada have sent a clear message - They liked Yakima, and want to come back! Having your support is what helped make this rally what it was."
-Verne Baker, WA State Rally Coordinator, Harley Owners Group
The Yakima Convention Center is owned by the City of Yakima, and Managed by the Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau
The Yakima Valley looks forward to working with you to host a successful event. We are experienced when it comes to promotion, event coordination, sponsorship sales and marketing. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to making your competition successful. We Invite you to call us and visit the Yakima Valley. We'll assist you with the detailed planning it takes to make your event among the very best. Our Athletic Planning Services include the following. For additional information contact us at (509) 575-3010.
| Familairization tour and site inspections for athletic and tournament directors: a special tour to introduce you to Valley hotels, sports facilities, restaurants, and Yakima Valley's award-winning wine country. |
| A Customized proposal for your formal bid presentation |
| Brochures and information packets are available to your group, including a visitors' guide to the Yakima Valley. |
| Pre-planning assistance, an experienced representative will work with you to help organize your event needs. |
| Public relations assistance, including press conferences, press releases sent to area media contacts. |
| Bureau staff will help locate the hotel that meets your organization's needs. |
| An official welcome to your group by a Sports Capital of the Northwest representative. |
| Welcome letters for event packets. |
The Yakima Valley has the leisure activities that you are looking for. Wahtever you need, you will find it in the Yakima Valley. On the court, the ice, the field, and on the diamond, Yakima boasts both sports and sports venues with the excitement to rival any major city.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy unparalleled access to golf, skiing, mountain biking, white water rafting, fishing, hiking...the list goes on.
Located in the center of Washington State, athletes from throughout the Pacific Northwest love the Yakima Valley for its convenient location, ease of access to sports venues, supportive community spirit and its 300 days of sunshine.
The Yakima Bears is an Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate and Northwest League member. The Yakima Reds Soccer Club is a member of the United Soccer Leagues (USL), the most comprehensive minor-league soccer system in the United States, and previous winners of the NW Division and Conference championships.
The Yakima Valley has had great success and is honored to serve as the host city for many prestigious events. The Valley's sport history is evidence that the area is well suited for sporting events of all types. The community is proud to recognize that a number of these events have come to call Yakima "home" on an annual basis. Contributing to this include the area's convenient location, affordable rate structures, sunny weather, enthusiastic community support and experienced sales and tournament staff.