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10th Anniversary of the U.S. Open at Chambers BayThe official celebration will be held Saturday, June 7, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the South Range at Chambers Bay. The special event conducted by Pierce County and Kemper Sports will honor the volunteers who helped to make the event in 2015 possible and let everyone enjoy the memories from 10 years ago with golf skills games and championship memorabilia. Attendees also can take a photo with the iconic U.S. Open Trophy. The event is free to the public, but everyone is asked to register beforehand. More information is available at www.chambersbaygolf.com  After successfully gathering one aspect of the entire world together in an old gravel pit overlooking the Puget Sound, it’s warranted to look back 10 years later with a sense of satisfaction. John Ladenburg was the county executive for Pierce County when he envisioned what would become Chambers Bay, a championship layout where the golf universe gathered to enjoy the 2015 U.S. Open. When that glorious June week concluded in sunshine a decade ago, 21-year-old Jordan Spieth was crowned the national champion in front of a sold-out crowd that barely left any shirts in the merchandise tent and not even a hot dog in some of the concession stands. |
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May Membership Meeting - UPS & PLU AOY Join us for our May Membership Meeting! We’re proud to recognize the Athletes of the Year from the University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University! Don’t miss this special celebration of collegiate excellence.
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Tribute to Champions 2025 2025 Tribute to Champions - May 13 - Buy Tickets join us for Distinguished Achievement Awards and Hall of Fame inductions Tuesday, May 13 at Clover Park Tech’s McGavick Conference Center — 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood Hosted by MC Chris Egan, King5 Sports 5 - 6:30 p.m. Dessert social and silent auction benefitting the Tacoma Pierce County Sports Museum Preview auction items here 6 - 6:15 p.m. Oral auction of three marquee items 6:30 p.m. Awards presentation begins Free copies of the extensive Playgrounds to the Pros book about sports in Tacoma-Pierce County for the first 280 attendees. Hall of Fame inductees Kate Rue, Chelle (Flamoe) Miller, Suzanne (Vick) Paulson, Phil Carter, Vince Goldsmith, Leo Randolph and Joe Waters will be available for autographs from 5 to 6:15.
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 30 - Callie Wilson At the Oregon Relays in Eugene, Callie placed 4th in the 200m with a state-leading 4A time of 24.56. She ran 14.74 in the 100m hurdles, reaching the finals and ranking 2nd in 4A, and posted a time of 46.44 in the 300m hurdles, placing 6th in 4A. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 30 - Ryan Takeshita In his 4th year on Sumner High School’s Boys Varsity Golf team, Ryan has been the medalist or co-medalist in 4 of 5 matches, helping the Spartans maintain a 5-0 record. He recently placed 3rd in the WJGA Western Open with rounds of 71 and 68 for a 5-under par total. He has signed with Weber State University to continue his golf career at the collegiate level. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 29 - Xavier Espindola Xavier Espindola has been an absolute standout this week, showcasing his consistency and determination at the plate across three competitive games. Over 13 plate appearances, Xavier posted an impressive 8-for-10 batting line, driving in three runs, stealing three bases, and scoring three runs. His exceptional performance kept the opposition on edge, and he proved to be nearly impossible to retire. In a tightly contested matchup against a top-25 team, Gig Harbor, Xavier’s clutch hitting helped lead a valiant comeback effort, which fell short in a 5-3 loss. Despite the result, Xavier’s presence at the plate was pivotal in keeping the pressure on the opposition. He registered three multi-hit games, including a 3-for-4, 3-for-4, and a perfect 2-for-2 outing. Even in his few outs, Xavier proved his resilience—one came on an incredible defensive play by a Seattle University commit, while another followed a grueling eight-pitch at-bat. |
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Team of the Month - Annie Wright High School Better late than never! Huge congratulations to the Annie Wright Basketball Team for being named the WIAA Team of the Month for February! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork deserve to be celebrated—way to make your school and community proud! #WIAATeamOfTheMonth #AnnieWright #GoGators
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2025 Winter Athlete of the Year Photos |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 28 - Christian Bernardo Christian Bernardo made an immediate impact in the opening week of the season, scoring or assisting on 8 of his team’s 12 goals in a 2-0-1 start. As the Senior Captain, Christian demonstrates leadership on and off the field. Along with his soccer success, he maintains a 3.975 GPA while taking AP courses throughout his high school career, showcasing his dedication to both academics and athletics. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 27 - Zach Robertson Zach Robertson opened the season with a dominant performance, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist in Puyallup’s 6-1 victory over perennial powerhouse Gig Harbor. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 27 - Stevie-Rae Garcia-Zamora Stevie-Rae Garcia-Zamora started her season in dominant fashion, striking out 35 batters across her first two games while also going 6-for-8 at the plate. Her performance helped her team secure two early-season wins. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 26 - Jeremiah Harshman Harshmen led Annie Wright to its first state title in just the program’s fifth full year. He delivered a standout performance in the championship game with 20 points and 9 rebounds against Lynden Christian. He was then named SB Live Tournament MVP for his standout play throughout the tournament. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 25 - Kade Price Sophomore Kade Price led Bellarmine Prep with a team-high 13 points in a thrilling upset over No. 1 seed Rainier Beach in the opening round of the 3A Boys State Championship. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 25 - Britta Nelson Britta Nelson, captain of Gig Harbor’s H2Whoa Dance Team, has helped make program history. Under her leadership, the team competed at Nationals in Orlando for the first time ever and is preparing for another strong showing at the state championships. Last season, Britta played a key role in H2Whoa’s state hip-hop title and runner-up finish in pom. She maintains a 3.95 GPA while balancing rigorous academics with her commitment to dance. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 24 - Rylee Evans As a junior, Rylee Evans was the 4A SPSL All-Around, Vault, and Bars Champion and was named SPSL MVP. She also claimed the 4A District 3/4 All-Around and Vault titles and became the 4A State Gymnastics All-Around and Vault Champion this year. |
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2025 Winter Athlete of the Year Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of Pierce County's top winter athletes! Nominate a deserving athlete or stay tuned as we highlight the best competitors from across all 35 schools. Let’s honor their hard work, dedication, and excellence in sports! |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 22 - Liam Conroy Liam Conroy is a captain and leader on the Fife wrestling team. This past weekend, Conroy won the 2A SPSL 165 pound weight class going 3-0, with a tech fall, fall, and a 7-4 decision in the championship. Conroy is now 41-7 on the season with two tournament championships, and has placed in all other tournaments that he has participated in. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 22 - Aleeciya Meredith Aleeciya was named SPSL 2A Girls Wrestler of the Year and won the SPSL 2A Championship with a pair of first round pins. The Senior is currently ranked #1 in the State by Washington Wrestling Network and Washington Wrestling Report. She will wrap up her career at State Wrestling in 2 weeks as the Franklin Pierce High School Girls Wrestling program career leader in wins and pins. |
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The 2025 Scholarship Portal is Now Open!
The Stan Naccarato Sports & Civic Betterment Scholarship and the Clay Huntington Sports Broadcasting Scholarship are now accepting applications! Each scholarship awards $2,500 to deserving students. To learn more and apply, visit our website Click on the "Awards" tab in the top ribbon, then select "Scholarships." Don't miss this opportunity! |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 21 - Madalynn Halte Halte was the top-ranked bowler at the 2A SPSL League Tournament, finishing with an impressive average of 195 across her three individual games. Halte then led her team to back-to-back SPSL League Championships. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 20 - Madilynn Pollock Madilynn Pollock, the Emerald Ridge girls bowling captain, has led her team to another undefeated season and a total of 31 consecutive season team wins over the past two-and-a-half years. She also leads the team in average pins this year, propelling her team to its second consecutive SPSL 4A tournament title, a competition in which she also finished first overall individually with a 645 high series, averaging 215 for the tournament. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 20 - Nathan Frederickson Nathan Frederickson has shown consistent growth both academically and athletically. Teachers recognize dedication, punctuality, and willingness to assist others. This season, Nathan has defeated multiple state qualifiers, placers, and runners-up, including seven state-level opponents in the past month. Among these victories, Nathan defeated the top-ranked wrestler in the state for both 4A and 3A. Currently ranked second in the state at the 285-pound weight class in 3A, Nathan continues to represent Silas High School at a high level. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 20 - Ella Blue A varsity cheerleader at Bethel High School, Ella Blue maintains a 3.85 GPA while participating in the Running Start Program at Pierce College. A member of the Cambridge Program since 2022, Ella also serves as a Bethel High School Link Crew Leader, assisting with team building and freshman orientation. Since freshman year, Ella has been a key member of the cheerleading team, contributing to both the 2024-25 Gameday and Traditional Cheer Competition Team and playing a pivotal role in reaching the state competition this season. Known for exceptional work ethic, Ella consistently leads by example, demonstrating skill in choreography, performance, and leadership. Respected by teammates and coaches, Ella sets the tone for practices, games, and competitions while excelling both academically and athletically. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 18 - Zoee Martinson Zoee Martinson, a senior leader for Sumner Cheer, helped the team qualify for State in its first competitive season in 2025. As a back spot, Martinson provides stability and safety; in one instance, she caught a hard-falling flyer that resulted in a broken nose. Her perseverance ensures her readiness for the state competition despite this injury. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 19 - Aiden Hammer Aiden Hammer remains undefeated in individual races for the 2024-25 season. At the Swimvitational, he won the 200 Freestyle in 1:46.87 and the 500 Freestyle in 4:20.14, breaking the 1995 state record. Hammer’s times set new records for the state, Gig Harbor High School, the Swimvitational, and he achieved a NISCA All-American Automatic qualification. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 19 - Bailey Andersen Against Clover Park, Bailey Andersen recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Against Orting, Andersen scored 16 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and 6 steals while breaking the all-time girls’ scoring record at Eatonville High School. |
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February Membership Meeting - John Lan Join us for the Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission February membership meeting on February 13th, 2025, at 12 PM. Our guest speaker, John Ladenburg, will be sharing insights about Chambers Bay Golf Course. Don't miss this exciting opportunity! |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 18 - Casper Appleman Casper Appleman competed in the Lads and Lasses tournament this past weekend. He won the title at 144 pounds with a dramatic last-second takedown against a class 4A opponent. Appleman is undefeated this season, with a 24-0 record as a sophomore. Along with being a stand-out on the wrestling mat, he also excels on the football field and in the classroom, boasting a 3.14 GPA. |
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Team of the Month - Sound Christian Academy Girl's Basketball The Sound Christian Girls Basketball Team is currently the only undefeated team in the SeaTac 1B/2B League, boasting a 6-0 record as of January 7, 2025. This marks their best start since the 2018-2019 season when they started 4-0. The Lady Lions are averaging an impressive 50.2 points per game while holding their opponents to just 25.3 points per game. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 16 - Tamia Yeager Tamia Yeager, the anchor bowler for the Spanaway Lake Lady Sentinels, added another milestone to her storied career on December 19th by rolling her first perfect 300 game—12 consecutive strikes—in a match against Sumner High School. The Vanderbilt commit, a two-time 3A state champion and three-time league MVP, followed up with a 231 in her second game, finishing with an impressive 531 series and a 265.5 average. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 15 - Caitlyn Stickley Caitlyn Stickley, a Senior Cheerleader, shines as a two-time state champion and an incredible team captain. Her dedication and leadership inspire her teammates both on and off the mat. Known for her excellence as a student leader, Caitlyn exemplifies the perfect balance of athleticism, commitment, and academic achievement. She also plays a key role in continuing to build the positive and thriving culture here at Emerald Ridge High School. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 15 - Ehmarii Mcchristian Ehmarii McChristian finished all three games this week in double digits. She recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 stills in the 45-60 loss vs. River Ridge; 20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 steals, and 2 blocks in the 60-47 win vs. Clover Park. She recorded her first career double-double in the 63-34 win vs. Timberline (19 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 steals). |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 15 - Trenton Bergren Trenton Bergren is making waves for Steilacoom High School this swim season. In the first five meets, the senior standout has already secured district qualifying times in all eight individual events, with several times nearing state qualification. A two-year team captain, Bergren’s leadership and skill were on full display last season when he advanced to the state finals in two relays and two individual events. With a strong start this year, he’s poised for another impressive showing at state. |
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January Lunch Meeting - Tom Mustin & Corey Widman Don 't miss out on the January Membership Meeting. We have Tom Mustin discussing the Golden Gloves event on January 25th and we have Corey Widman, who is one of our newest members, talking about his journey as a coach and father. |
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2024 Fall Athlete of the Year Photos |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 13 - Darius Alexander Darius Alexander led Spanaway Lake boys basketball in all three games of their first week in the 4A division. Alexander led each game in both points and assists. In the first game, he put up 20 points, six assists, and seven steals. In game two, he scored 21, assisted on six baskets, and had three steals. In the third and final game of the week, the junior put up 27, six, and three. Alexander is currently a junior at SLHS who takes running start classes at Pierce College, works part time, and holds a 3.72 GPA. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 12 - Herky Briggs Herky Briggs sailed through his junior tennis season as Bellarmine Prep’s top boys singles player, finishing the fall without dropping a single set. He always had a great attitude and demonstrated full effort in practice and matches, although his ability level usually far exceeded that of his opponents. Briggs won both the Puget Sound League and District Tournaments with ease, beating all of his opponents in straight sets. He is an excellent example of a high-achieving student-athlete who manages to stay grounded and still have fun playing tennis with kids at any level. He’ll head to the State Tournament this coming spring. |
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December 12th 2024 - Bellarmine Prep Join Us for the December 12th TAC Membership Meeting! Featured Speaker: C.W. Herchold from Bellarmine Prep Quick Overviews by Bellarmine Coaches: When: December 12th Don’t miss this inspiring and engaging session! See you there! |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 9 - Latham West Bonney Lake’s Latham West has a 4.0 GPA as a junior who is driven in everything she does. This year she placed fifth in the elite Hole in the Wall division, third at the John Payne and Bellermine invites, and first in every other race, including the SPSL League Championships and the 4A District 3/4 meet on Saturday. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 9 - Luke Parker As a quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back for Puyallup High School, sophomore Luke Parker has helped lead his team to four straight victories. Parker was the starting free safety before taking over at quarterback when the starter got hurt. As a result, the Vikings now head to the playoffs with a 5-4 record, most recently beating Yelm 28-17 in a crossover game this past Friday. In that game, Parker went 9-for-17 for 186 yards and three touchdowns, also rushing the ball seven times for 78 yards and another score. In four games since he took over, the sophomore is 45-for-62 through the air for 866 yds and 15 touchdowns, completing 72% of his passes, with a 140.8 passer rating. He has also run the ball 24 times for 178 yards in that stretch. His selflessness and leadership and team-first attitude should be commended. He is literally willing his team to win, helping them to the playoffs, which seemed out of reach just a few weeks ago. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 9 - Ava Field Ava Field is ranked first in her league and has achieved State-qualifying times in all eight individual swimming events in 2024. She has broken two Steilacoom High School records and the league meet record for both individual events she competed in last week, winning every race. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 10 - Lacee Williams Senior Lacee Williams has put togethger an undefeated league season for the Sumner Swim and Dive team. Williams is also this seasons 4A District 3 diving champion. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 8 - Kaitlyn Latendresse Kaitlyn LaTendresse has had a noteworthy 2024-25 season. During the regular season, she was undefeated in all her individual races. She was a double winner at the 2024-25 Swimvitational, setting new meet records in both the 200 Freestyle (1:59.20) and 500 Freestyle (5:18.83). LaTendresse has qualified for the 3A WIAA State Championship Meet in both of those events. Her successes in the pool are the result of hard work, dedication, resilience, and the desire to compete against herself as well as her competition. She is an intelligent, mature, and energetic young woman who has earned great admiration and popularity among her peers. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 7 - Kai Mueller This last week, Curtis junior Kai Muller won his second SPSL singles title in a row. After completing a season with one loss leading up to the league tournament, he cruised to the final without dropping a set. Starting the final down 4-1 he fought back to win the first set 6-4. finally, he secured the second set 6-4 before winning the league championship in straight sets. In addition to his second league title, Mueller is a model student-athlete, maintaining a 3.77 GPA this semester while enrolling in five AP classes. He is a two-time first-team All-SPSL player and went 15-1 against league opponents this season, winning over 85% of the total games played. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 7 - Layne Dent Senior Layne Dent, a six-foot-two outside hitter for the Cougars of Cascade Christian, has once again earned another pair of volleyball statistical “double-doubles” after leading her team to two victories this past week. She has now recorded “double-doubles” statistically in seven of her team’s 16 contests. On October 14, in a win against Life Christian, she totalled 19 kills and 12 digs. On October 16, taking down Seattle Christian, she put up 14 kills and 12 digs, Dent is the team captain and a full-rotation player, playing all six positions. She demonstrates remarkable ability at every position and possesses an outstanding vertical leap, quickness, speed, and athleticism. Dent is a Division 1 commit to St. Mary’s in Moraga, California. Her current season stat totals through 16 games are the following: 253 kills, 132 digs, 30 blocks, and 23 services aces. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 7 - Drenyn Chittenden Drenyn Chittenden is a full-time running start student who also takes an Aerospace Manufacturing course at Washington High School, in addition to his college course work. Chittenden placed first in league, finished second in the League Tournament, earned fIrst-team all-league honors, and notched his second trip to the State Golf Championships this spring. He was also named the SPSL Boys Golfer of the Year. |
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Historical Spotlight - 10/31 |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 6 - Alexis Esser Alexis Esser is undefeated this year in every one of her races, including the 200m and 400m relays. She has set personal records in her primary events, the 100m and 200m free, and has district qualifying times in all eight individual events. She is an integral part of the team and helped Silas beat Stadium, their 4A cross-town rival, for the first time in five years. Her anchor leg of the 400m relay solidified the win by making up over 4 body lengths over the last 100 meters, swimming an impressive 55 to finish. She’s a team captain, and a great leader. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 6 - Abe Jones Abe Jones serves as a freshman varsity starting goalkeeper for the Cascade Christian Academy soccer team. In one game last week, Jones managed 41 saves. Only a freshman, he is an instrumental part of the team, holding down the only goalkeeper spot on the team. Jones also serves as freshman class president. |
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November 14th Lunch Meeting - Joe Withee Joe Withee, Director of Publicity at Emerald Downs and a popular racing host, will be the speaker at our November 14th membership meeting. He will share his journey in the horse racing world, including his connections to Tacoma. A 1971 graduate of Kennedy High School, Withee played basketball against Tacoma teams and has built lasting ties to the area. He worked at Longacres with Vic Cozzetti, who owned a Tacoma sporting goods store and knew Warren Chinn, a horse owner and restaurateur, and Clay Huntington, who traded track passes for advertising on KLAY radio. Withee was honored as the 92nd inductee into the Washington Racing Hall of Fame in 2021. Join us on November 14th at Cheney Stadium to hear about Joe's incredible journey! |
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WIAA 2024-25 September Team of the Month - Sound Christian Academy Football The Sound Christian Lions football team has struggled over the past couple of years, usually winning one game per season. The Lions coaching staff is now in its second year at the helm. They made the playoffs in their first season, only to have an early exit at the hands of Neah Bay. Our coaches spent the offseason planning out a new strategy for the team, revolving around a few key players and some new ones that were joining the team at the start of the season. This season, Sound Christian, as of September 30, has matched their win total over the past two seasons combined, currently outscoring their opponents 106-64 in three games. The Lions have had two shutout victories, one against a larger 1A school in Vashon Island. The Lions are above the national average in completion percentage, yards per completion, passing yards per game, completions per game, passing long, and quarterback rating. In the ground game, the Lions are above the national average in yards per carry, rushing yards per game, rushing long, and rushing touchdowns. The Lions are currently averaging 485 all-purpose yards per game, which amounts to 170.8 yards per game higher than the national average. The Lions football team also had the honor of being ranked in the WIAA RPI Top-10 for the first time in five-plus years. |
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WIAA 2024-25 September Team of the Month - Franklin Pierce Cross Country As a Title 1 school, Franklin Pierce has some struggles with academics and involvement. However, the boys cross country team has consistently demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the classroom and on the course. The senior boys this season make up four of the top five varsity spots on our team. They are all four-year varsity lettermen in cross country and have broken countless records while at Franklin Pierce. However, their involvement doesn’t stop on the course. Two of the four are also completing their associate’s degrees while in high school and will be graduating in the spring with their high school diplomas and associate’s degrees from Pierce College. Another senior is a four-year leadership student, current senior class president, and has held various other leadership and involvement roles throughout his time in high school. The fourth senior varsity boy has a high school cumulative GPA of 3.93 and received offers from top schools to continue his academic and athletic accomplishments after graduation. These four seniors set the bar for being exemplary student athletes with their work ethic, dedication to academic excellence, and athletic prowess. The varsity squad is completed by a sophomore in the fifth spot who set the team record for personal records in a season with seven and was voted Rookie of the Year as a freshman by his teammates. The sixth and seventh varsity spots are held by two freshmen coming from the local middle school. They are as dedicated as the current seniors were as freshmen and will continue the strong academic and athletic performances in the coming years. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 4 - Annika Weedon Junior Annika Weedon is a tough person to spike on. She currently leads the Sound Christian Lady Lions Volleyball Team in blocks. At their last game versus Northwest Christian (Lacey), Weedon had 11 successful blocks, with only four errors. The Lions have played 14 sets this year, and Weedon is already at 22 blocks for the season, closing in on the 52 she had last season. Currently, the junior is ranked third in Washington for blocks, as well as first in the Sea-Tac League. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 4 - Femke Laudy Last week, Femke Laudy recorded eight goals and had two assists in only two games played, despite being double- or even triple-teamed by defenders. In four total games this season, Laudy has either scored or assisted on 19 of Annie Wright’s 23 goals. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 2 - Elektra Higgins Peninsula senior Elektra Higgins won her race at the Olympia XC Classic this past week, setting a new course record in the process. She also owns the record in the Junior Division, which she sat last year. |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 2 - Samara Kula Sophomore Samara Kula, Stadium High School swimmer, won every race at her first meet of the season against Auburn this past Thursday. She took first place in the 100 back, 50 free, and both relays in which she participated. |
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October 10th Lunch Meeting - Jeanne Naccarato We are excited to announce that Jeanne Naccarato will be our featured speaker at the October 10th TAC Lunch Meeting! Jeanne is a member of the Professional Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Tacoma-Pierce Hall of Fame in 2005. She will be sharing her incredible journey, offering insights into her success, and discussing how she became one of the most accomplished figures in the bowling world. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a true legend! |
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WIAA 2024-25 Week 1 - Austin Ferencz Sumner High School senior Austin Ferencz kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime in a week one victory over two-time defending State Champions Lake Stevens this past weekend. Ferencz is also Sumner’s ASB president and carries a cumulative GPA of 3.868. |
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September 12th Lunch Meeting - Chris Egan We're excited to announce that Chris Egan, the KING 5 sports anchor and reporter, will be our guest speaker at the TAC September membership meeting! He'll be sharing his incredible journey from the Olympics, where he had the unique opportunity to join the athletes and broadcast the events. Don't miss this chance to hear firsthand about his experience! |
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2024-2025 Dues are due Dues for the 2024-2025 year are due on September 31st. Thank you to those that have already paid your dues. Reminder statements will be sent on October 3rd to those that have not paid their dues yet. If you have any questions, please contact Karyn, TAC Club Administrator, at KarynTAC@gmail.com Dues are
You can pay your dues online or by mailing a check to PO Box 11304, Tacoma, WA 98411. If you are not a member and are interested in joining, visit the membership page on our website.
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Fall Athlete of the Year Luncheon BanquetThe recognition and award banquet for the fall sports will be on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the McGavick Convention Center. The doors open at 11:30 and the event is from 12:00-1:00. We do ask that all attendees please register for the event by November 29th to ensure that we have enough lunches for everyone. This is a separate registration than the nominations. The TAC will host the nominated student and one coach/athletic director/school representative per nomination. Additional guests are invited to join in the celebration. Tickets for additional guests are $22 each. Click here to register for the Fall Athlete of the Year Banquet.
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Split Season NominationsThere are a few sports that have a split season – Tennis, Golf and Boy’s Soccer. For these sports the TAC recognizes the nominees and awards the Athlete of the Year during the spring Salute to Sports. To help make things easier, I have opened the Spring Nominations page. If you would like to enter a nomination at this time for Tennis, Golf or Boy’s Soccer, you may do so by clicking on the link below! |
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Doug McArthur Golf Classic Pictures Event Photos Now Available!We're excited to share that the photos from the event are now available online. Simply click on the photo on the left to be directed to the storage page where you can view and download them. For any questions regarding the photos, please reach out to Makana Murashige at (808) 223-3286, via email at Kanaphotographs@gmail.com, or on Instagram @Kana.photographs. Enjoy the memories! |
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WIAA 2023-24 May Team of the Month - Emerald Ridge Track & Field This past May, the Emerald Ridge Jaguars girls track & field team broke the 4A State Meet Record for most points ever scored en route to claiming their second consecutive State Championship at the 2A, 3A, 4A State Tournament at Mt. Tahoma High School. They won Individual State Titles in seven of the 18 events contested, earning first place in the 100m, taking top-two in the 200m, and winning the 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles, 4x200m relay, shot put, and high jump. This balanced team also had three second-place finishers, scoring points in bundles across running, relay, hurdling, jumping, and throwing events. With their 102 points, the Jaguars become the first team to ever eclipse 100 total points. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 37 Athlete of the Week - Alanna Wirtala In the first round of the 4A State Softball Tournament, Emerald Ridge junior Alanna Wirtala threw a perfect game against Moses Lake. Wirtala also had complete-game victories over fifth-ranked Kentwood and top-seeded Skyview, as Emerald Ridge made their first ever appearance in the State Championship game. Also went 6-for-12 at the plate throughout the tourney. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 35 Athlete of the Week - Annika Weedon Sound Christian Academy sophomore Annika Weedon placed first in the SeaTac League Championship golf match at Gold Mountain on May 8. She then immediately competed in the league championships for track & field at Franklin Pierce High School, where she placed second in high jump, fifth in the 300m hurdles, and fifth in the 4x400m relay. In addition to being a dual-sport athlete, Weedon maintains a 4.0 GPA. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 35 Athlete of the Week - Abby Wilson At the PCL Track & Field Championships, Bonney Lake’s Abby Wilson placed first in the 100m with a time of 12.06 (school record), took first in the 200m with a time of 25.19 (school record), and anchored the 4x200m relay, which also placed first in a time of 1:45.98 (school record). |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 35 Athlete of the Week - Kayla Duong After finishing the season 9-1 in singles at the number 1 position, in her first postseason, Puyallup freshman Kayla Duong finished 1st in the SPSL tournament and will head off to districts as the top seed. Duong was 9-1 during the season in singles and 2-0 in doubles, and she is always working hard to improve her performance as well as her leadership qualities. She is an instrumental member of the Puyallup tennis team. |
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June Meeting - TCC & PC AOY June Membership Meeting! Join us for the Tacoma Athletic Commission's monthly meeting on June 13th, where we'll be celebrating the outstanding achievements of athletes from the Tacoma Community College (TCC) and Pierce College (PC). This special gathering will feature the announcement and recognition of the TCC and PC Athletes of the Year. We look forward to your presence and participation in honoring these remarkable individuals. We hope you can join us! |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 34 Athlete of the Week - Madeline Repp Maddie Repp is a four-year varsity starter who plays many positions for the Bethel fastpitch team. Each season, she plays multiple positions, including shortstop, third base, outfield, catcher, and second base. The only positions she has not played in a game are pitcher and first base, as of yet. This season, she has had to step in and catch more often than not; she will play wherever her team and coach need her. She is a leader on her team and one that her teammates look up to for advise and encouragement. She works hard on and off the field, maintaining A’s in all of her classes while playing both high school and club softball. This season, her senior season, she currently only has two errors in the field (.971) and a .357 batting average. During her first three seasons at Bethel, she maintained a batting average of .375 and only committed 15 overall errors, while playing in seven positions. This past week, she has hit two home runs, scoring six and helping lead her team to a victory in a game against Curtis. She continued her hitting streak, going 3-for-3 against a tough Graham-Kapowsin team on Tuesday. Repp will be attending Bellevue College, in the fall, on a softball scholarship. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 34 Athlete of the Week - Riya Joshi Riya Joshi is funny, talented, and extremely hard working. She joined the Charles Wright varsity tennis team last year as an eighth grader with flexibility in her playing style to suit the needs of the team. This year, as a freshman, she earned her spot at second singles with eagerness to have a fulfilling season — and that she has. Heading into her last home match, Joshi has won every match she has played, preparing for the league tournament with an undefeated season. She brings positive energy to the team and is the glue that brings each player together as one. Not only is she undefeated, but Joshi is a also phenomenal student who balances all of her classes with ease, achieving straight As. Her teachers have nothing but tremendous compliments for her, one saying “”Riya is self-motivated, hard working, consistently puts effort into her work showing enthusiasm in everything she does. She is a role model to students and those in our community.”” |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 34 Athlete of the Week - Elektra Higgins Elektra Higgins has had an amazing high school career in both track and cross country. On April 26, she won the 3200 at the Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays in a time of 10:31.42. She is currently ranked in the fastest 55 women in the United States. This is a huge accomplishment for a junior in high school. In her spare time she also volunteers with local elementary students. She is a leader as well as a shining star in her field. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 34 Athlete of the Week - Mikayla Gardles Mikayla Gardles had a big week. In a single dual meet, she became the state leader in the 300 hurdles and the 200 meter dash, setting a school record in the 200. In addition, she ran a top-eight time in state in the 100 hurdles and ran on a 4×400 that is currently ranked third in the state. She led her team in points on their way to third consecutive undefeated season and division championship for Emerald Ridge. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 33 Athlete of the Week - Melanie Spivey On April 24, in Curtis’ game against Bellarmine Preparatory School, junior Melanie Spivey had the following statline: 1.000 batting average, with 6 plate appearances, 5 at-bats, 6 runs, 5 hits, 6 RBI, 1 walk, 1 single, 1 double, 2 triples and 1 HR. All sports enthusiasts are aware of how uncommon hitting for the cycle can be, as it is one of the rarest accomplishments in softball/baseball. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 3 Athlete of the Week - Briana Quinlisk On Tuesday, Briana Quinlisk helped the Lincoln Abes defeat the Lakes Lancers by a score of 3-2. With the team score tied at 2-2, and playing at #1 singles, Quinlisk defeated her opponent 6-4, 7-5 to secure the team victory. It was her 10th win of the season. Despite being down 5-4 in the second set, she showed incredible poise and nerves of steel as she won the final three games to win the match. Immediately after, she could be seen supporting her JV teammates! In addition to being a great tennis player, she is the team captain and has been a tremendous inspiration to the team and community. Additionally, she is a three-year letterman and only began playing tennis four years ago. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 31 Athlete of the Week - Noah Mitton Senior Noah Mitton set a new Cascade Christian school record time of 10:07 in the 3200 this past week. He leads the distance team as captain, holds a 4.0 GPA, and is enrolled in all advanced placement classes. After his performance in the 3200, Mitton now holds school records in the 800, 1600, and 3200, also participating as a member of the 4×400 relay. He recently took 10 days off to go mentor and serve others in Guatemala, all while maintaining his fitness and coming back to set new school records |
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May Meeting - UPS & PLU AOY May Membership Meeting! Join us for the Tacoma Athletic Commission's monthly meeting on May 9th, where we'll be celebrating the outstanding achievements of athletes from the University of Puget Sound (UPS) and Pacific Lutheran University (PLU). This special gathering will feature the announcement and recognition of the UPS and PLU Athletes of the Year. We look forward to your presence and participation in honoring these remarkable individuals. We hope you can join us! |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 29 Athlete of the Week - Kellen Weedon Kellen Weedon has started his baseball season off strong. He has led Sound Christian Aacdemy to a 2-1 record behind some amazing pitching outings to start the season. In the first two Sea-Tac 1B League matchups, Weedon has pitched 2 complete games, including a no-hitter. In 10 innings of work from the mound, he’s allowed just one hit, striking out 24 of the 33 batters he’s faced, with 0 walks. He currently holds an ERA of 0.00, with opponents hitting just .031 against him. He has also thrown an immaculate inning, recording 3 strikeouts on just 9 pitches. Meanwhile, from the plate, Weedon is batting .800 in Sea-Tac League play. He has 4 hits, 2 walks, and no strikeouts. He also has 3 stolen bases with a 100 stolen-base percentage. |
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WIAA 2023-24 March Team of the Month - Gig Harbor Dance/Drill
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2024 TAC Scholarship Portal is Now OpenEach year the TAC gives out a scholarship in the name of two past members, Clay Huntington and Stan Naccarato. Each of these scholarships is for $2,500. The portal for students to apply for the scholarships is now open. You can visit the scholarships' pages on our website for more information. and
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 27 Athlete of the Week - Cole Flowers
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 26 Athlete of the Week - Diego Barton Senior Diego Barton has emerged as an exemplary leader, demonstrating unwavering commitment by consistently attending both mandatory and optional practices. He exhibits leadership qualities within the team dynamic and consistently applies himself with diligence and perseverance during every practice session. Furthermore, Barton distinguishes himself academically, displaying commendable ambition towards his future career and educational pursuits. His proactive approach has notably eased the transition process for both myself as a coach and the team as a whole. I eagerly anticipate witnessing the continued progress and accomplishments Barton will undoubtedly achieve throughout the course of this season. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 26 Athlete of the Week - Kaelynn Talbot Kaelynn Talbot is in her second year on the Puyallup dance/drill team and is a captain this year. She can obtain any new skill she tries and pushes herself to be better every day, in and out of practice. She pushes her teammates to be their best as well, uplifting them and helping them believe that they are fully capable of any stunt. Talbot is currently auditioning for the All-State dance team, which will be announced later in March. |
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TAC Meeting March 14th @ 5:00
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Speakers for the 2024-2025 yearDo you know someone that would be a good speaker during one of our monthly meetings? The majority of speakers that we have at our meetings are the result of a connection with or suggestion from the members. Let us know if you have any suggestions. Email: KarynTAC@gmail.com
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 23 Athlete of the Week - Paige Brink In Charles Wright Academy's final game of the season, senior Paige Bring scored 20 points and had 15 rebounds in a road victory. Brink has put the team on her back all season, scoring 15.3 points and hauling in 8 rebounds per game. The senior captain has completely turned her career around and after an 0-8 start, leading the team to 7 victories in its final 12 games.
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 23 Athlete of the Week - Madison Watts Madison Watts is a freshman homeschooler who wrestles for Orting High School. She is the first freshman girl in school history to win the State Title and only the second girl in school history. She has a 4.0 GPA and is taking two honors courses (English, and Biology). She pinned every one of her opponents, from sub-regionals to regionals and, finally, to State. She is an incredibly hard worker and always willing to help her teammates and bring them to the top with her. |
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WIAA 2023-24 Week 23 Athlete of the Week - Cody Miller
Moments after winning his third State Championship and 143rd-consecutive high school match, Sumner senior Cody Miller bent down to a knee and began undoing the laces on his wrestling shoes. In front of a standing crowd at the Tacoma Dome, Miller placed his shoes in the center of the mat and stood, arms outstretched, facing the bleachers. As the applause died down, he jogged over to shake the hands of his opponent's coaches one last time, signifying the end of the third-ever undefeated season in WIAA wrestling history. |
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2024 Tribute to Champions Tickets Now Available 2024 Tribute to ChampionsTuesday, May 14th 2024 This special event recognizes those within our community who have achieved the highest levels in sports. We honor them for their positive contributions in the areas of sports, recreation and civic betterment. Join us for a special evening as we present the Distinguished Achievement Awards and induct individuals into the Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame. Hosted by MC Chris Egan, King5 SportsMcGavick Conference Center - 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 5:30 - 6:30 Non-Alcoholic Dessert Social 5:30 - 6:30 Sports Memorabilia Auction benefitting the TPC Sports Museum 6:30 - 8:00 Awards & Presentations
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Feb 8, 2024 Meeting: Huge Weber, Seattle Sounders  We hope you can join us for the next TAC meeting on Thursday February 8th at Cheney Stadium's Summit Club. The speaker for the meeting will be Tacoma Native Hugh Weber, President of Business Operations for the Seattle Sounders. 11:30 - 12:00 is socialize and time to get your lunch. 12:00 - 1:00 is the meeting. Lunch will be a Pasta Bar: Marinara or Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken & homemade meatballs and warm rolls. Mixed greens salad and desserts Please either register online or contact Karyn if you will be joining us for the meeting. This is sure to be a speaker you don't want to miss. Thank you to our meeting sponsor Quality Cleaning. Click here to register for the meeting: https:// |
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December 14th Meeting - Mick Hoffman WIAA Join us for our meeting on Thursday, December 14th, sponsored by Commencement Bank. The meeting will be in the Summit Club at Cheney Stadium. Lunch service will start at 11:30 and the meeting will start at 12:00. Lunch will be a Taco Bar. If you are planning to attend it is very helpful, but not required, if you register online to attend. When signing up you can choose if you want to pay online, or select “bill me” and you can pay for lunch at the door. The speaker for the meeting is Mick Hoffman, the Executive Director of the WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association). Mick has been the Executive Director of the WIAA since the spring of 2019. During our meeting we will also be remembering two long time TAC members, Doug McArthur and Jack Warnick. |
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Remembering Jack Warnick It is with sadness that I share the news of long time TAC member Jack Warnick's passing on Tuesday, November 21st. Jack, 91, is remembered lovingly by his three sons, Todd Warnick (Minette), Mark Warnick, and Craig Warnick (Janet), his daughter, Lisa Fein (Warren), his seven grandchildren, Michal, Alon (Orit Avichzer), Gil, Ben, and Elliana Warnick, and Samuel and Jacob Fein, and his brother, Fred Warnick. Jack was a highly respected community leader and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. His legacy of leadership and participation spanned seven decades and dozens of civic organizations and activities. He was the first Jewish member of the Tacoma City Council and he served two terms as the city's deputy mayor. Jack was born and raised in Tacoma and was an active member of the Jewish community throughout his life. Judaism and Israel were important to him. Just last month he returned from a visit to Israel, where he spent time with the families of two of his sons. Rabbi Emeritus Bruce Kadden and Cantor Geoff Fine will co-officiate at the funeral service that will occur this Sunday, November 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth El 5975 S. 12th Street, Tacoma, WA 98465, followed by interment at Home of Peace Cemetery. A reception will be held back at Temple Beth El following the burial. The funeral service, interment, and reception are all open to the community. Zichrono Livrachah, may Jack's name always be remembered for a blessing. -Cantor Geoff Fine & Rabbi Emeritus Bruce Kadden Jack's obituary is available on Legacy.com at: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tribnet/name/jack-warnick-obituary?id=53663577 |
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Bylaws update October 12, 2023During the October 12, 2023 membership meeting the proposed bylaws updates were approved unanimously. Included in the bylaws updates is an official modification to the organization's name to include Pierce, the official name of the organization is now Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission. The bylaws can be found on the website: bylaws. Following this update we will be working to update the name throughout the organization and on associated materials.
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First Pierce County Umpire to Make it to the Major LeaguesIt has been quite a year for Quinn Wolcott.  In 2013 Quinn was the first umpire from Pierce County to ever make it to the major leagues and 2023 marks two more firsts for him. In July he worked his first Major League All-Star game in Seattle and to top off the year he is a member of the 2023 World Series crew. Two crowning achievements for the 2005 Emerald Ridge High School graduate. You can catch Quinn Wolcott in action during the games. All games will be on Fox Network at 5:03pm and his schedule is as follows: Game 1. Fri, Oct. 27 Backup plate umpire so he'll stay in the locker room. Game 2. Sat, Oct. 28 Plate Game 3. Mon, Oct. 30 Right field. Game 4. Tue., Oct. 31 Left field Game 5. Wed, Nov. 1 3rd base. Game 6. Fri., Nov. 3 2nd base. Game 7. Sat., Nov. 4 1st base Congratulations Quinn! |
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November 9, 2023 Meeting - Chris Egan, King 5 Sports Reporter/Anchor Join us for the Tacoma Athletic Commission's November Evening Meeting at Cheney Stadium. Our speaker will be Chris Egan, KING 5 Sports Anchor/Reporter. The meeting will be from 5:00 - 6:30. Please use the link below to register to attend.Chris Egan is the weekend sports anchor and sports reporter for KING 5. He is from Puyallup, Washington, and has worked at KING 5 for over 17 years. He covers the Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, Huskies, Cougars, Storm, high school sports and more. Chris has interviewed thousands of athletes over the years, and has covered two Super Bowls, two MLS Cups, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio and the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. He has won seven Emmy awards and an Edward R. Murrow award for sports reporting. Chris graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1995, and was named the Man of the Year in Sports in '95 after four successful seasons on the tennis team. Outside of work, you can usually find Chris with his three kids Madison, Austin and Luke, or hanging out with his wife and high school sweetheart, Melanie. He loves coaching youth sports, watching his kids compete and enjoys playing pickleball and tennis. |
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New Meeting Location The Tacoma Athletic Commission will now be meeting at Cheney Stadium in the Summit Room. Check our calendar for more details regarding our monthly meetings and events. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Please access Cheney Stadium via Clay Huntington Way off of 19th Street.  |
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Tacoma Public Schools Gold Pass
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Golden Clover CardGolden Clover Card Offers Free Admission for Senior Citizens |
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December 14, 2023 Meeting - WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association)  Join us at our December 14th meeting as we welcome Mick Hoffman, Executive Director of the WIAA. The mission of the WIAA is to strengthen all students for life through participation in excellent, fair, safe and accessible activities. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) service organization and rule-making body that was formed in 1905 to create equitable playing conditions between high school sports teams in Washington. The Association consists of nearly 800 member high schools and middle/junior high schools, both public and private, and is divided into nine geographic service districts. The state staff administers Association policies, rules and regulations and provides other assistance and service to member schools. The WIAA oversees athletics and fine arts in Washington state and hosts 120 WIAA state championship events for the following sports and activities: baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, dance/drill, debate, drama, football, golf, gymnastics, music, softball, swimming & diving, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. WIAA State Championships run from early November through late May. These programs provide students with valuable life skills and are an integral part of the total education process. The WIAA does not receive any funding via tax dollars nor does it receive any financial support from the State of Washington. The WIAA is funded primarily through ticket sales for state tournaments and other events. Additional funding is derived from sponsorships, membership fees, a percentage of merchandise sales and other minimal items. WIAA expenses are related to the operations of the business and the costs associated with running State Championships. |
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October 12, 2023 Meeting - James Neil, Director Athletics & Activities, Tacoma Public Schools We hope you can join us for our meeting on October 12, 2023. The meeting will be at Cheney Stadium in the Summit Room. There will be time from 11:30 - 12:00 for socializing and to get your lunch. The meeting will begin at 12:00. The speaker at the October meeting will be James Neil, Director Athletics and Activities for Tacoma Public Schools. |
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April 13th Membership MeetingThe next meeting for the TAC will be this Thursday, April 13th at Tower Lanes. The program for the meeting will be our very own Wayne Thronson. He will be sharing with us about his time associated with the PGA as an organizer. 11:30 – Social time and lunch buffet 12:00 – TAC meeting During the club business portion of our meeting, we will have some time for “table talk”. The focus of the table talk will be the open positions for the TAC leadership that need to be filled. We will be asking each table to brainstorm members that you think would be a good in the five key leadership positions (or maybe you, yourself, are willing to step into one of the positions). The leadership of the organization is important and it is vital that we have members that are able to serve in the leadership positions. Our annual elections will be held during the June meeting. The positions that need to be filled are:
Following the meeting on Thursday the board will be reaching out to the suggested members regarding the positions. Please start thinking about who you think would be good for these key positions. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84771931109?pwd=Q09SOWpONWVYdWdzNGRGNkdHUTRyZz09 Meeting ID: 847 7193 1109 Passcode: 190000 One tap mobile: +12532158782,,84771931109#,,,,*190000# US (Tacoma) |
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Dave Tate Memorial From Bradley Tate (Dave's son) David Tate took his final trot around life’s bases on March 22, 2023. An inspirational coach, compassionate teacher, and dedicated husband and father, Dave passed at home after a year-long battle with cancer. Dave’s first at bat began in Lakewood, WA on July 30, 1955, when he was born to Adron and Faye Tate. Early education began at Tyee Park and Woodbrook, leading to his graduation from Clover Park High School in 1973. Dave would continue his higher education at Fort Steilacoom Community College, Washington State University, and finally Pacific Lutheran University for his MA in 1985. A gifted baseball player, Dave played throughout his educational years, starting in the second grade under the coaching of his father, and ultimately finishing his baseball career playing second base at Fort Steilacoom. Dave’s passion for the sport of baseball continued into a successful coaching career, including a 20-year coaching stint at Rogers High school, leading the Tacoma / Pierce County All Star Baseball team with Tacoma’s sister city in Kitakyushu, Japan, and becoming his son’s little league coach for almost a decade. |
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2023 Winter Athlete of the Year ProgramThe TAC's 2023 Winter Athlete of the Year program was held on Tuesday March 3rd at the McGavick Convention Center. The video from this event will be airing on TV Tacoma through March 15th, schedule of airing is available one their website: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=6538 The video is also available on our site (below) and on YouTube. |
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Huntington and Naccarato Scholarships Now Open  We are excited to announce that the portal is NOW OPEN for students to apply for two of the scholarships that the Tacoma Athletic Commission awards each year, the Clay Huntington Sports Communication and the Stan Naccarato Sports and Civic Betterment Scholarships. The Clay Huntington Sports Communication Scholarship is for students that have been, or are interested in, pursuing sports communication and journalism. The scholarship is for $2,500. Click here to learn more about the Clay Huntington Sports Communication Scholarship and apply. The Stan Naccarato Sports and Civic Betterment Scholarship is for students that have been involved in both sports and volunteering within their community. The scholarship is for $2,500. Click here to learn more about the Stan Naccarato Sports and Civic Betterment Scholarship and apply. We appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with students that would be good candidates for our scholarships. The deadline for application is May 19th. Thank you for your assistance. |
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Cheney Foundation’s 2023 high school student athlete scholarship The application period is open, and they are accepting applications through March 15, 2023. One student athlete will be selected from each of Pierce County’s 32 high schools, and one from Ben Cheney’s hometown of South Bend, to receive the $3,000 scholarship. Through this scholarship, we aim to follow Ben Cheney’s vision and support outstanding student athletes in Pierce County who plan to attend a vocational, 2- or 4-year not-for-profit school in the coming fall. Basic criteria include; · Must be a high school senior · Graduating this year from a Pierce County or South Bend high school · Who played at least one year of a WIAA varsity sport · And plans to attend a voc/tech, 2- or 4-year not-for-profit college in the fall
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Chris Egan Recognized as NSMA's Washington Sportscaster of the Year 2022Let's give a big huge CONGRATULATIONS!!!! to our very own Chris Egan, he was named Washington State Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). Way to go Chris!Official release from NSMA: WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (January 9, 2023) – ESPN College GameDay mainstay Lee Corso and Los Angeles Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke are among four elected to the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame, NSMA executive director Dave Goren announced. Corso and Plaschke are joined by two posthumous electees, legendary hockey announcer Dan Kelly and essayist Roger Angell.
CBS Sports’ Ian Eagle has been elected as the 2022 national sportscaster of the year. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Pete Thamel of ESPN.com are the 2022 co-national sportswriters of the year.
Among the 116 who won 2021 state sportscaster or sportswriter of the year honors, 70 are first-time winners in their respective states.
The NSMA will honor its award winners and Hall of Fame inductees during the organization’s 63rd awards weekend and national convention, scheduled for June 24-26, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. |
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UW Coach's Dinner March 9, 2023 at PLU's Knutson Hall (age 21+) The March meeting for the TAC will be an evening meeting hosted by PLU Athletics. Please not that there WILL NOT BE A LUNCH MEETING IN MARCH. We hope that you can join us for a lively evening as the Tacoma Athletic Commission and Pacific Lutheran University Athletics welcome University of Washington's football coach, Kalen DeBoer. The evening will start with a no-host reception from 5:30 - 6:30. We will have a tailgate themed buffet dinner, buffet opens as 6:00, and the program will start at 6:30. The program will begin with a welcome from the TAC followed by our hosts, PLU Athletics. Coach DeBoer will then take the stage as he recaps the Husky's 2022 seasons and shares more about the UW Football program. Tickets for the event must be purchased in advance. We will not be selling tickets at the door. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased individually or as a table of 10. You may purchase tickets online at: https://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=4fa09e20-e7d8-475b-a467-b3017c440912
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February Meeting, Tacoma Rainiers Join us for our next meeting Tacoma Athletic Commission meeting February 9, 2023 11:30 social time and start to get lunch, 12:00 meeting starts Tower Lanes, 6323 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA |
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Hardwood Classic 2023The WIAA State Basketball Championship for 3A and 4A will be held at the Tacoma Dome March 1 - 4. The WIAA Hardwood Classic Tournament Host program will be happening again and is looking for hosts. The TAC has budgeted to host 2 teams. Tony Anderson is taking the lead for one team and we are in need of a lead for the second team. Please contact Karyn Siegrist (KarynTAC@gmail.com) if you are interested in representing the TAC as a tournament host, or helping to host our two teams. What is a Tournament Host? A Host is a person, family, company or local business that supports a high school basketball team who makes it to the WIAA State Championship tournament and treats them like family. The Host remains with their team for the duration of the team’s participation in the State Basketball Championship. What is a Tournament Host expected to do? A Host is required to invest time and a small amount of money during the annual March tournament. You and/or a designated representative must attend the pre-tournament meeting that is held in the late afternoon on the Monday prior to the tournament to receive your assigned team as well as review pertinent information and expectations. You or a designated representative are expected but not required to attend each game that your team plays in. When your team takes the court, as a “Tournament Host” you will have 4 courtside seats at the end of your team’s bench. As a host, your responsibilities may include providing information as it relates to suggesting a practice facility, places for the team to eat and provide any information about our beautiful city should you be called upon. It is required that you meet your team and introduce yourself as their host Tuesday night at the Dome “Walk Around”. At this time you will present your team and staff with tournament programs (No More than 20). In addition, but not required you may choose to give your team a goodie bag with treats, water or anything you seem fit to commemorate their trip to the State Tournament. Hosting a lunch or dinner with the team is also sincerely appreciated. We can provide a list of a few local restaurants that have discounted pricing for the teams. Because you are considered a part of the team you are expected to behave, dress and engage in an appropriate manner at all times and cheer your team on for victory. What do you receive for being a Host? 4 Passes for the duration of the tournament. Ability to sit courtside with your team when they take the court and most importantly A BIG THANK YOU! When people from around our state come to Tacoma we want them to remember what a great place it was with amazing people. |
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January Meeting - 1/12/2023 The January 12, 2023 meeting for the Tacoma Athletic Commission will be held at Tower Lanes (6323 6th Ave, Tacoma). 11-30 - 12:00 is social time and time to get your lunch. The meeting will be from 12:00 - 1:00. This meeting is also offered via Zoom. Please see Zoom information below. The program for the meeting will be Golden Gloves. We will hear about the Golden Gloves event that is coming up on January 28th along with guests Tom Mustin, Tacoma Boxing Club Head Coach and Emitte Linton Jr, Golden Gloves Champion and World Champion. We will have updates from committees and hot off the press are the new TAC membership cards. Mark Mininger will be sharing with the group about the discount partner program and the exciting benefits you receive with your TAC membership. We hope you can join us either in person or on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82561224864?pwd=NzNwRGJJZEZKczB0UEhZVmVPemd4QT09 Meeting ID: 825 6122 4864 Passcode: 055390 One tap mobile +12532050468,,82561224864#,,,,*055390# US |
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Golden Gloves January 28, 2023 Tacoma Golden Gloves-Washington State Amatuer Boxing ChampionshipsParticipants come from the Pacific Northwest Association of USA Boxing. Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Canada will participate this year and has participated in the past. Winners advance to the regional Golden Gloves in Vegas. Regional winners advance to the National Golden Gloves. National Golden Gloves Champions earn a spot in the Olympic Team Qualifier Tournament. |
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Tony Ventrella to be Speaker at December 8th Meeting
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Website and Social Media AssistanceKaryn is looking for 2-3 members that would be interested in helping with the website, social media and newsletters. If you are comfortable working online, this is a great way to serve the TAC from the comfort of your home and is a very flexible schedule. Please contact Karyn Siegrist for more information - KarynTAC@Gmail.com
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Tribute to Champions 2023 Sponsorship The 2023 Tribute to Champions will be on Tuesday May 16th at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood. There will be a Non-Alcoholic Dessert Social from 5:30pm - 6:30pm and the program will be from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit the Tribute to Champions page for more information.
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Golden Gloves Committee Meeting November 11thThe Golden Gloves Committee will be meeting at Tower Lanes on Friday November 11th at 12:30. If you are interested in participating on the committee please either come to the meeting or contact Dr. Greg Plancich directly. The Golden Gloves event will be on January 28, 2023 at the UPS Field House. The Tacoma Boxing Club is also raising funds for the National Championships in December. The Tacoma Weekly is building a donor site to help with the fundraising.
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Apple Cup 2022 - Spaces still available on the boards. The Apple Cup is just a few weeks away, which means it is time for another one of Doug McArthur's "pools". Squares are $25 each and there are still a few squares left. 50% of the pot goes to the TAC's Youth Sports Fund and the other 50% is split among the quarterly winners. The board pays:
If you are interested in participating please contact Doug McArthur directly at 253-759-4621 or dougmc@nventure.com. This is a pool that Doug is doing to benefit the TAC, Doug will handles all of the collections and payout. Doug, Thank you once again for your support of the TAC and the Youth Sports Fund. |
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November 10th Program: OL Reign Thursday November 10the the TAC welcome the OL Reign as the speaker at our lunch meeting. We hope that you are able to join us for our meeting as we hear about what the 2023 season has in store for the Reign. |
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Now Accepting Nominations for the Fall Athlete of the YearThe portal for the fall season's Athlete of the Year nominations is now open. Athletic Directors and Coaches may now nominate student-athletes for the fall seasons sports. Fall Nomination To nominate a student athlete for the fall season sports, please click on the link below! The sports included for the fall season are:
Click here to nominate a student for the Fall Season sports. The nomination portal will close at 9PM on November 19th. Please enter your nomination prior to the closure to ensure that you student-athlete is included in the Fall Athlete of the Year program. |
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Tacoma Santa Parade The TAC will be participating in the 2022 Tacoma Santa Parade on December 4th. We are looking for TAC members that would like to participate in the parade. Our entry will include students that have been nominated for the Fall Athlete of the Year from schools throughout Pierce County along with TAC members, friends and family. The parade starts at 4:30. The route is along South Tacoma Way between 50th and 54th Streets. We are asking that all participants arrive by 3:45 for staging. We are one of the first entries in the parade, we estimate that you will be finished with the parade about 6:15. Please let Karyn Siegrist know if you are interested in participating - KarynTAC@gmail.com or 253-307-9096 for more details. The parade is part of a full afternoon of festivities. Come early and enjoy bands, shopping, food and more. The festival starts at noon.
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Tribute to Champions - Save the DateSave the Date Tribute to Champions will be May 16, 2023 at McGavick Event Center. More information to come.
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Golden Gloves 2023 - Save the DateSave the Date Golden Gloves will be January 28, 2023 at the UPS Fieldhouse More information to come.
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October MeetingOur October meeting will be on October 13th at noon at Tower Lanes. The speakers for the meeting will be Steve O'Brien and Ben Talbot from the First Tee South Puget Sound. First Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. We’re Building Game Changers through our junior golf programs.  The meeting will be in person and offered via Zoom. We hope you can join us. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85212182813?pwd=b2pjcXJsRkFuc2xtT1hpZ0JUTVN1Zz09 Meeting ID: 852 1218 2813 Passcode: 327379 One tap mobile +12532158782,,85212182813#,,,,*327379# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 852 1218 2813 Passcode: 327379 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyIf32hE2 |
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John Anderson Obituary
John S. Anderson passed away on September 3rd, 2022, at the age of 88, following complications from Parkinson's Disease. He was born on December 27th, 1933, in Kent WA, to John and Dorothy Anderson. |
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Bonney Lake-Sumner Little League World Series '22 |
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Baseball CampRyan Rowland-Smith is hosting his camp at Cheney Stadium.
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Membership Drive Contest 2022-2023One of the goals of our Executive Committee is to return TAC’s membership level to 200 members (pre-pandemic). Everyone’s help is needed. First, we encourage every current TAC member to recruit at least one new member by our December 2022 lunch meeting. MEMBERSHIP CONTEST GROUND RULES Contest period: June 9, 2022 to December 8, 2022. Any current member who adds 5 new members will earn 10 TAC lunch passes, redeemable at future monthly lunch meetings. Any current member who adds 10 new members will earn their membership dues paid for a year, plus 10 TAC lunch passes. The current member with the highest number of new members added (10 or more), will receive a TAC ATTAWAY Award and a special prize to be announced at the September 2022 lunch meeting. Note: To qualify as a “new” member for this contest, the individual… a) Has never been a TAC member b) Was a prior TAC member, but has not been active for the past two years. New members may sign-up online on our Become a Member page. There is a field for them to indicate who invited them to join, make sure to remind them to enter your name. New members may also fill out a hard copy form and mail the form along with a check to the TAC. The form can be downloaded here. Good luck!
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Thank You Letter from BorsheimMy name is Ella Borsheim and I was this year’s recipient of the Sis Names Athlete of the Year award. I feel very honored to be receiving this award and I would like to extend my gratitude for your support. I am not only grateful for the generous scholarship, but everything your organization has done for Tacoma athletes over the years. Your acknowledgment of Tacoma athletes has such a positive impact on the Tacoma community and the lives of students. Running has been a huge part of my life for a long time and has played a significant role in shaping me to be the person that I am today. These last 4 years as a member of Bellarmine Cross Country have been very meaningful and have taught me so much about leadership, work ethic, resilience, and so much more. And while I’ve found some success, I’ve had my ups and downs and have made some mistakes along the way. I really appreciate that you have chosen me to receive this award. It says a lot that you support athletes, despite their mistakes or rough patches in their high school career. I like how you allow people to feel free to pursue their goals without fear of failure, and show them that their efforts can be recognized without perfection. I am so excited to be pursuing my athletic and academic goals at the University of Washington this fall. Thank you so much for supporting me in my future endeavors. While I am leaving for college this fall, I believe that I will always feel connected to the Tacoma athletic community. I hope that at some point I can return some of the generosity that your organization has shown me. Please know that I will continue to make the most of my opportunities and that your generous scholarship will go to good use. Sincerely, Ella Borsheim |
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Tom Names Salute to Sports 2022The 2022 Tom Names Salute to Sports reception was on June 16 at the Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion. It was a great evening full of celebration. The Athlete of the Year committee presented the nominees and winners for the spring season sports, recognized the winners from fall and winter sports, recognized the spring season state champions and presented scholarships to 8 students. It was an honor to support and recognize the amazing youth that we have in our community. The event would not have been possible without our sponsors - The Names Family Foundation, Tom & Meg Names Foundation, Columbia Bank, The Ben B. Cheney Foundation, Host Event Planning, Rotary Passport Club of Pierce County and Rainier DMM. Thank you TV Tacoma for providing coverage and video for the 2022 Tom Names Salute to Sports. Click here for a PDF copy of the program for the night. Video from the event is available on YouTube a link is below. |
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Photos from 2022 Tribute to ChampionsThe 2022 Tribute to Champions was on May 17th. Visit the Tribute to Champions page to learn more about the recipients of the Distinguished Achievement awards and the inductees to the Sports Hall of Fame. Photos from the event are available for viewing and purchase from the respective photographers.
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Tom Names Salute to Sports 2022The Tom Names Salute to Sports event will be June 16th at the Hotel Murano's Bicentennial Pavilion. Doors open at 5:30 and the program will start at 6:00. This program will be when we honor the Spring Athletes of the Year and awarding $50,000 in scholarships to Pierce County high school students. If you are interested in attending the event, click here to purchase online. The prices is $20 per person and current TAC and Sports Museum members can receive $5 off of their ticket price when using discount code STS2022. We hope you can join us for an evening of celebration. |
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June 9th Lunch MeetingThe next TAC lunch meeting will be this Thursday, June 9th at Tower Lanes. The menu for the afternoon will be a BBQ. For the program portion of the meeting we will be reviewing the strategic consulting project that the UPS students did for the TAC. They did a great job with the project and summarizing their findings. It is now up to us to review and determine how we want to move forward with the information that they have provided. During the meeting we will be reviewing some of the key finings. For those that are interested in reviewing the whole case study, it is uploaded on the TAC website, click here to access a copy. I have also uploaded the video from when the students delivered their project to us. Unfortunately, there were some sound issues in the room that we had the presentation and it may be difficult to hear the speaker at various points throughout the recording. Click here to watch the video. For those that are interested in joining the lunch meeting via Zoom, here is the info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82857148166?pwd=cHR4MUltSGFnSzUvRDFxVGhnaEhldz09 Meeting ID: 828 5714 8166 Passcode: 540430 One tap mobile +12532158782,,82857148166#,,,,*540430# US (Tacoma) |
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Passing of Richard Van Volkinburg - UPS Football Hall of Fame The Logger great, Rich Van Volkinburg, passed away Friday, 8 April, at the age of 70. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 23 April, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Hoquiam. Rich told Chris that what he was dearly hoping for, was that there would be a •big• presence of the Green & Gold at his wake. All Loggers, if it is at all possible for you, to set a choker, and get to Hoquiam on 23 April, for Rich.    At Aberdeen High School, Rich was an All-State defensive end in 1969. At UPS, he was an immediate impact player, and was ultimately a four-year letterman. In 1972 and 1973, Rich’s play at nose guard won him AP Little All-America honorable mention recognition, and he was also named Little All-Northwest 1st-team defensive interior lineman. In 1973, Rich’s teammates voted him team co-captain, and after the season elected him Most Inspirational. In addition, in the spring of 1974 he was selected as co-winner of the UPS Athletic Department’s 1973-’74 John Heinrick Award for Most Inspirational Varsity Athlete. In 1994, Rich was inducted to the Logger Hall of Fame (along with the legendary coach, and post-War player, Bob Ryan). He had a long career as a teacher and coach in the Aberdeen public schools, and many old colleagues and students have spoken movingly of how important he was in their lives, and what a loyal friend he was. Rich was a Green & Gold Logger to his depths. In our project here of nurturing and maintaining Logger community and traditions, he was enthusiastic, and greatly helpful, over many years. He enriched so many lives, and we are deeply grateful to him. ============================= • Richard K. Van Volkinburg Jr. ’74 • Hall of Fame; Logger Captain; Most Inspirational; Logger Athletics Most Inspirational; Little All-America; Little All-Northwest 7 Nov. 1951 - 8 April 2022 There Walks a Logger |
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Week 29 RPI Rankings for Baseball, Fastpitch and SoccerAttaway! To the 8 Pierce County schools in 10 categories listed in this week’s WIAA Dairy Farmers of Washington RPI Top 10
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WIAA 2022 Week 29 Athlete of the Week BERKELEY PORTEREatonville Fastpitch Softball (SR) Eatonville's senior utility player Berkeley Porter started three games last week, playing shortstop, second base, first base, and pitcher. She totaled a perfect fielding percentage and batted 8-for-10 on the week (5 singles, 2 doubles, and 1 homerun). She also pitched 10 innings, striking out 13 and garnering an 0.700 ERA. Porter is a Corban University softball commit for Fall of 2022. |
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WIAA 2022 Week 29 Athlete of the Week JACOB PLEMMONSSpanaway Lake Baseball (SR) Against Lincoln (Tacoma) and Washington last week, Jacob Plemmons went 2-for-4 with five RBIs, walked once, and was hit by a pitch twice. He led the charge for the Sentinels in their 13-run top of the 5th inning against Washington. He started the scoring in the inning with an RBI single and then later in the inning unloaded for his first career grand-slam. |
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April 14th Meeting - Sky Diving and Taco Bar    We hope that you are able to join us on Thursday for our Lunch meeting. The program will be Ali Criss – financial planner at Financial Insights by day and avid sky diver by night….well maybe not during the night. Ali will be speaking about her sky diving career. Over the years she has been a part of groups that have set state and world records for their dives. Pictured is the 2017 Women’s Upright Record and the 2018 World Upright Record. We hope you can join us on Thursday. Lunch Information: Menu: Taco bar Cost: $13 Please arrive about 11:45 to allow for some fellowship time while you are getting your lunch and finding a seat. The meeting will begin at 12:00 Zoom Information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87060514322?pwd=VGtodlFvSFlFeU51eEtTRlNyM0NCdz09 Meeting ID: 870 6051 4322 Passcode: 006887 One tap mobile +12532158782,,87060514322#,,,,*006887# US (Tacoma) |
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2022 Scholarship Applications are OpenIncluded in the scholarships that the Tacoma Athletic Commission gives away each year are the Clay Huntington Sports Communications Scholarship and the Stan Naccarato Sports and Civic Betterment Scholarship. Information regarding the scholarships is available on our website at TacomaAthletic.com. Please help spread the word to this year's seniors that might be interested in applying.
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WIAA 2022 Week 28 Athlete of the Week AIDAN RADYSteilacoom Baseball (SR) Aidan Rady pitched a complete-game against Enumclaw for a 2-1 victory. He had 15 first-pitch strikes, six strikeouts, one walk, a WHIP of 0.71, and surrender one run on four hits over seven innings. |
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Spring 2022 TAC Meeting and Events Check out the variety of meetings and events available this spring:
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Welcome to Our New Website We are excited for the launch of the new Tacoma Athletic Commission website. Please take a minute to explore the site. For members there is a link in the upper right corner to log into your account and access members only content. While exploring the site you may occasionally find a link to the historic site. Although we have migrated a large amount of the content to the new site, there is still a large amount of history contained in the old site. We will continue to migrate content to the new site. If you are not a member of the TAC we welcome you to join us at one of our lunch meeting or other events and activities that we have. A list of upcoming events can be found on the right. If you would like to keep up to date with information from the TAC, please subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the site.
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WIAA 2022 Week 25 Athlete of the Week CINQUE MAXWELLCurtis Basketball (JR) Cinque Maxwell excels on and off the court. Whether it's on the basketball court, track & field, community, home, or academically. He's intelligent, kind, works hard, and a great teammate. Maxwell is a prior junior Olympian sprinter, Hershey's Award winner, Elizabeth Wesley Academic Award recipient, academic his achievement, and recently was selected to the 2nd Team All-League North Division in the 4A classification. He has also volunteered at the Rescue Mission in the past as well. This past weekend, Maxwell aided in Curtis HS's State Championship run at the 4A State Tournament, where they knocked off #1 Mount Si 52-49 in an overtime thriller. |
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President's Message - March 2022Greetings and welcome to Spring!  It has been an exciting winter with many sports activities back to nearly full swing. The high school boy and girl student athletes have had the opportunity to compete. The Tacoma Dome hosted the Mat Classic and the Hardwood Classic to wrap up the wrestling and basketball seasons. Doug McArthur put together the March Madness pool and we are right now in the middle of the “road to the Final Four”. Hope you have the winning numbers. The Winter Athlete of the Year program was just completed through ZOOM. Congratulations to all the nominees. Congratulations are also in order to the FOUR State Champions from Pierce County this Winter Season:
What a season!!! Have a great Spring.
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WIAA 2022 Week 24 Athlete of the Week MYLINA PLUFFChief Leschi Basketball (SR) Pluff is a leader on and off the court. She is helping lead her team to State for the first time in Chief Leschi history. The senior was also recently selected on the 1st team all-conference, to along with receiving her 1,000-point ball. She plans to continue her education and basketball career at Edmonds College next year. |
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WIAA 2022 Week 23 Athlete of the Week SIERRA WANGENCurtis Wrestling (SO) Sierra Wangen hasn't let a 2019 scoliosis diagnosis keep her from accomplishing her goals. Prescribed a brace to wear 16-20 hours a day, but cleared to participate in sports. Wangen continued to fearlessly participate in running and wrestling, taking her brace to meets with her throughout the following two years. As a member of the Curtis Girls' Wrestling Team, Wangen competed at 120-125 lbs. during the 2021-22 season, won her sub-regional, placed 3rd in her region, and placed 3rd at State at 120 lbs; helping lead Curtis to a 3rd place Mat Classic finish. The 14-year old sophomore is also a varsity cross country runner on the track team. She maintains a 4.0 GPA and is working towards a 2nd varsity letter in community service, serviing meals at a local homeless shelter and fostering cats through the local humane society. |
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WIAA 2022 February Team of the Month Gig Harbor Dance/DrillThe Gig Harbor team went to Nationals in Orlando, Florida for the first time ever in the dance team's almost 20 years of existence. They automatically advanced to the finals at Nationals and then placed 9th in Small Varsity Hip Hop at DTU Nationals. The team is currently the highest scoring dance and hip hop at the State-level. The girls have placed first at every single invitational and received the highest overall - while maintaining high grades and leaders at their school. The team believes sportmanship and uplifting others is #1, so at Nationals they also cheered, supported, and celebrated with fellow Nationals team Tumwater HS, showing the entire showcase that Washington State truly celebrates sportsmanship, humbelness, and sense of unity. Additionally, Gig Harbor has fought through so much adversity with not having a team for two years, but they have worked very hard to be successful. They also give back and spend time showing the school it is important to give back by beautifying the school grounds. Congratulations to such a dedicated and passionate team with so much potential. |
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WIAA 2022 February Team of the Month Orting Boys WrestlingThe Orting HS team dominated at February's Mat Classic XXXIII State Wrestling Tournament with 6 State Individual Champions, 10 total podium placers, and a 2A State Championship Title. The team members and coaches also dedicate, volunteer, and support the Orting Junior Wrestling program. |
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WIAA 2022 Week 22 Athlete of the Week JOHNATHAN GRESSETTCurtis Wrestling (JR) Gressett recently won his first regional wrestling tournament and is entering the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament in 4A with an undefeated record. This is after finishing last year with a 12-13 record. The junior also holds a 3.53 GPA and is in a leadership role with the Curtis HS Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). |
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WIAA 2022 Week 21 Athlete of the WeekTANNER WILSON
Sumner Swim & Dive (SO) At last week's West Central District III 4A Boys Swimming Finals, Sophomore Tanner Wilson captured second place and a State-qualifying time in two events (100 fly - 51.71 and 100 breaststroke - 59.88), while breaking a 25-year Sumner HS record in the 100 fly.  |
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Fall Athlete of the Year Video - Premier 2/24 at 5:30 |
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WIAA 2022 Week 21 Athlete of the Week SKYE JOHNSONRogers (Puyallup) Gymnastics (SR) Johnson has been dominating the vault this season, winning first place in every meet except one. In a five school competition against Puyallup HS, Emerald Ridge HS, Capital HS, and Enumclaw HS, she placed 1st on vault (9.35), 2nd on bars (8.05), 3rd on floor (9.4), 5th on beam (8.25), and 2nd in the all-around (35.05). |
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WIAA 2022 Week 19 Athlete of the Week TY EDWARDSSumner Basketball (SR) The senior captain helped propel the Sumner basketball team to four-straight victories in five games, with many key players sidelined for various reasons. The wins were against Bethel, Bellarmine Prep, Emerald Ridge, and South Kitsap. He scored 90 points over the five games and also pulled down 55 rebounds. He also holds a 3.95 cumulative GPA. |
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WIAA's 2021 Week 13 Athlete of the Week Lee has accomplished so much, on and off the field, leading the way volunteering at community events and coaching youth sports. He has been selected to be part of the Gridirion Elite program the last two years, along with being choosen to play in a fundraiser tournament for a coach he respected who lost the battle of cancer. In the last year of high school, Lee has totaled five games with more than 100 rushing yards leading to 1,300 all-purpose yards and a school-record 11 touchdowns. The senior ran for a career-high 192 yards on 20 carries in the State Championship game, where the Eagles knocked off Lake Stevens 44-7. He was selected as the sportsmanship winner in the game for his school.
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Locker Room Chat: Mt. Tahoma T-Birds 1979 and 1980 State Champion Football TeamsThe Shanaman Sports Museum invites you to sit back and enjoy the upcoming interview on The Locker Room Chat featuring the Mt. Tahoma 1979 and 1980 State Champion Football Teams. The Locker Room Chats are a video interview series that highlights athletes, coaches, officials, teams and great events, moments and accomplishments in the history of sports in Tacoma-Pierce County. Click on the following link this Sun., December 12th at 12 noon as Jay Stricherz interviews members of the Mt. Tahoma T-Birds 1979 and 1980 State Champion Football Teams.
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WIAA 2021 Week 12 Athlete of the Week Congratulations Kevin Wulff, Eastonville Football, WIAA's Week 12 Athlete of the Week.
Wulff accounted for 411 yards of total offense in Eatonville's 38-6 win over Lynden Christian in last week's Semifinal football game. He was 13 of 16 passing for 324 yards and connected on two touchdowns. He added 21 carries for 87 yards and three more touchdowns on the ground. Eatonville will face Royal for the 1A State Title at Harry E. Lang Stadium, on 12/4 at noon. |
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2021 Football State Championship GameCongratulations to Graham-Kapowsin and Eatonville for winning their semi-finals game last weekend. They will both be playing on Saturday for the State Championship. Graham-Kapowsin will be playing on Saturday at 4:00 at Mt. Tahoma High School and Eatonville will be playing at Harry Lang Stadium next to Clover Park High School. Tickets for both games are available via the WIAA's website. Tickets are $16 for adults and $11 for students, seniors, and military. |
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Giving Tuesday 2021 Giving Tuesday will be November 30th this year. A day when people around the world unite for a worldwide celebration of generosity. GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its forms by sharing acts of kindness and giving their voice, time, money, goods, and advocacy to support communities and causes. This year, all funds donated to the Tacoma Athletic Commission will go toward our Youth Sports Fund. We recognize that you have a lot of organizations that you can support, please consider a donation to the TAC, 100% of the funds will be utilized to help support amateur athletes and sports in Pierce County. You may donate on our website or by mailing a check. Click here to donate online. You will be taken to our online membership page, which is also our online donation page. In the first drop down select donation, enter your information, and then you will be taken to a second page for processing the charge. If you would like to mail a check to the TAC, please send it to: PO Box 11304, Tacoma, WA 98411 Thank you for your support of the Tacoma Athletic Commission, dedicated to amateur sports and civic betterment in Pierce County.
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Santa Parade 2021  Santa Clause is coming to town for a visit on December 5th. The South Tacoma Business Association is going to have their 8th annual Santa Parade. It will be an afternoon of festivities starting at 2:30. There will be over 50 vendors, food trucks, live music and more. The parade will be between 50th and 56th on South Tacoma Way starting at 4:30. The TAC will be represented in the parade with Willie Stewart as the Grand Marshal and we will have students that have been nominated for our Fall Athlete of the Year that will be riding in classic cars. Come out and join in the festivities
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Speaker January 13, 2022 Our speaker for the January meeting will be Mike Snyder, Athletic Director at PLU. Mike Snyder was named PLU's Director of Athletics and Recreation, following a national search in May 2021.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Mike to the Lute family," said PLU President Allan Belton. "He brings proven experience and an exciting vision for PLU athletics and recreation that will build on tradition, focus on the student experience, and elevate the national profile of Lute athletics. Mike was the overwhelming choice of the hiring committee made up of students, staff, faculty, and alumni." Snyder heads to Tacoma after spending the previous seven years as Director of Athletics at fellow Division III institution Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois. While at Illinois College, Snyder oversaw an athletic department with 23 varsity sports and nearly 500 student-athletes. Snyder's tenure saw IC tally its highest-ever finish in the Midwest Conference All-Sport Standings, as well as an institutional record for All-Conference athletes. A proven leader, Snyder oversaw $4 million worth of capital projects, including renovations to the College's baseball and softball stadiums, the resurfacing of its indoor track, and a weight room renovation and expansion. He also spearheaded a proactive Title IX audit that led to a plan for equitable operations, created innovative varsity programs in esports and competitive dance and cheer, and negotiated sponsorship deals with Collegiate Sports Management Group, Gatorade, BSN Sports, and two charter bus companies. Prior to Illinois College, Snyder was at Division III Oberlin College (Ohio) from 2008 to 2014. Snyder served in a variety of progressive leadership roles, most recently as Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations. During his time at Oberlin, Snyder supervised and coordinated capital facility projects, negotiated sponsorships, hired and supervised coaches, and managed a multi-million dollar budget across 22 varsity programs and 10 administrative departments. He previously served as Oberlin's Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations, and Director of Facilities. Prior to his time at Oberlin, Snyder served as Operations Manager and Events Supervisor for Southeast Missouri State University's Show Me Center. Snyder is an active member of several professional organizations, including CEFMA. He is also active in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), and NADIIIAA. Currently, Snyder is a part of a NCAA group for Sportsmanship and Gameday Environment called "Gameday the DIII Way" and is the NADIIIAA Executive Board Representative to the Division III FAR Advisory Group. Snyder earned a bachelor's degree in education from Bowling Green State University and a master's degree in public administration from Southeast Missouri State. |
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President's Message November 2021
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WIAA 2021-22 October Team of the Month Congratulations to two Pierce County teams that were selected as the WIAA's Team of the Month for the month of October. For 3A, Stadium Girls Golf and for 1A, Eatonville Football
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Meet New Member Lauralee Hagen
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WIAA 2021-22 Week 9 Athlete of the Week
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WIAA's 2021-22 Athlete of the Week
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MembershipWe would like to thank all our members for your continued support. If you are not a current member, we invite you to join the TAC. Renewing your membership or joining the TAC is simple. You can renew online with a credit card or you can complete the attached form and mail it into the TAC with your payment. Thank you to all of those that have already renewed their membership for the 2021-2022 year. Your membership in the Tacoma Athletic Commission allows us to continue to support amateur sports and civic betterment in the Tacoma-Pierce County area. With your support the TAC is able to:
Aside from recognition and scholarships, over the years the TAC has contributed to sports and the community in a numbers of ways including:
Thank you for your continued or renewed membership which supports the TAC and amateur sports in Tacoma-Pierce County. You may renew your membership online with a credit/debit card - CLICK HERE or you may complete a membership form and mail it along with your payment to the TAC at: Tacoma Athletic Commission, PO Box 11304, Tacoma, WA 98411 |
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Historical Spotlight 1
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President's Message - October 2021
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Committee Sign-up for 2021-22 year
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WIAA's 2021-22 Week 3 Athlete of the Week
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WIAA's 2021-22 Week 6 Athlete of the Week
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Salute to Sports and Spring AOY 2021The 2021 Salute to Sports Video is available to view on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efXIwJ1yI6I&t=2937s |
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Dec 9th Speaker - Craig Wrolstad
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Speaker Nov 11th - Bob Christofferson
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Stanley's Shoemen During the September 9th meeting the TAC honored the Stanley’s Shoemen, the first West Coast team to win the World Series of Amateur Baseball. Pictured are: Jim Gallwas (3b), George Grant (SS), Earl Hyder, Jim Harney (2b), Doug McArthur, Mrs. McArthur, Mrs. Hyder
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WIAA's 2021-22 Week 5 Athlete of the Week
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October 2021 Speaker - Joe Waters
Jumpin' Joey Waters
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President's Message - September 2021
Welcome to the “new” Tacoma Athletic Commission year which starts in September and runs through next August. The main reason for this calendar year is to follow the school year with our key support of high school boy and girl student athletes in all the Pierce County high schools.
Karyn Siegrist, our new Executive Secretary/Director, is doing a great job and getting well versed in all the TAC activities. Karyn will be rolling out the new ClubRunner data base soon with roster information, committee activities, and other items regarding the TAC. When you see or talk to Karyn thank her for all her efforts on behalf of the TAC. Please check out the list of “standing committees” of the TAC and consider getting involved in one or more of the activities. You will find a list of the committees in this newsletter. Also, please share the invitation to join the TAC to friends, teammates, or competitors. You will find a summary of “what we do in the TAC” and a membership application also in this newsletter. To grow the TAC membership with active participation will benefit all of the sports activities we support. Thank you for being involved. See you at the next meeting at noon on October 14 at the Tower Lanes on 6th Avenue in Tacoma. -Jim Merritt |
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President's Message - August 2021
Greetings fellow TAC members and sports enthusiasts!
As the Summer is winding down the TAC Executive Committee and Committee Chairs are busy planning for the new TAC year starting in September. The Executive Committee met early in August to plan the calendar and review programs/events as well as committee needs. Please mark Thursday, September 9th, for the noon meeting at the Tower Lanes in Tacoma. As you know, the mask mandate and COVID 19 restrictions may impact our meetings and schedule so please monitor TAC communications for updates to our programs. Karyn Siegrist, our new Executive Director/Secretary is busy installing the ClubRunner program that will provide easy access for all members to the TAC Membership Roster, Newsletter, and Website as well as many more features. Karyn will be presenting learning segments during each of our meetings so that we all are well versed with the program. Stay safe and well and we look forward to seeing you in September. -Jim Merritt |
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President's Message - July 2021
With the success of the newsletter this year during challenging times, it seems appropriate to continue the newsletter through the summer to communicate with members and share upcoming activities. The Executive Committee will have a meeting in August to plan the 2021-22 TAC year. If you have any suggestions please send to Karyn or me. Also, if you would like to get more involved in TAC activities on a committee or on the Executive Committee please let us know. Remember, it is all about many members doing a little bit to spread the load and make it fun for everyone. With the unknowns during the golf tournament planning phase, the annual TAC Summer Golf Tournament has been deferred to next year. If you would like to be a member of this committee please let us know. Karyn, our new Executive Director/Secretary, is off to a great start. Bill White really organized the background information well for Karyn. The main focus for Karyn during the summer is setting up the ClubRunner program to manage communications, website, and membership roster for the TAC. Also, we will be reviewing the by-laws for consideration of any modifications at a Fall meeting. Please check out the TV Tacoma schedule for the Athlete of the Year program highlighting the |
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Tribute to Champions 2021
The Shanaman Sports Museum's Tribute to Champions is on Monday August 23rd at the Tacoma Convention Center. This special event recognizes those in our community who have achieved the highest level in sports. They are honored for their positive contributions in the areas of sports, recreation and civic betterment. There will be a silent auction and social hour from 5:30 - 6:30 and dinner, special awards, and Hall of Fame induction from 6:30 -8:30 |
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This is my test site. Tac is having an event tonight
Scholarship Applications Now Open! 
Gig Harbor High School's H2Whoa dance team has just wrapped up an outstanding season, clinching 1st place in hip-hop and 2nd place in pom at the State Championships. Their journey to these victories began back in July, with relentless dedication and determination propelling them forward. Dominating at the district level, the girls secured 1st place in both hip-hop and pom, a remarkable achievement, especially considering it was the team's inaugural year competing in pom. Despite facing challenges such as limited gym space and the absence of designated dance facilities, the team persevered, often practicing in the school common area. Without the aid of dance mirrors, they honed their skills, ensuring flawless synchronization through their tight-knit camaraderie and unwavering teamwork. Their success is a testament to their resilience and unity. Throughout their journey, the girls of Gig Harbor High School's H2Whoa dance team showcased their talent not only on the competition floor, but also within their own school community. They delighted their fellow students numerous times by performing at assemblies, captivating audiences with their electrifying routines. Additionally, they brought fresh energy to home football game nights, unveiling new dances that lit up the stadium with excitement and school spirit. 
Gig Harbor senior pitcher Cole Flowers took a no-hitter into the seventh and final inning on Saturday against Mercer Island. He finished the game with four strikeouts, three walks, and just one hit over six innings pitched.
March 14th Evening Meeting - Donna Dennis, Olympian and Motivational Speaker
Tacoma Public Schools Gold Pass
Hey mates, I am so excited to partner with the Tacoma Rainiers and host my NxtGen Baseball Camp in my old stomping grounds Cheney Stadium. Besides my work on Root Sports covering the Mariners, my passion is inspiring the Next Generation. Especially at the grassroots level, and I can't wait to work with your son or daughter this August! We have a great camp planned for every skill level, siblings are 50% off, and all are welcome! I hope you can come and spend three days with the Rainier players and me! Click the link below to register. Spots are limited. 
My Recollection of Playing in the annual Turkey Day Game
Perusing the Turkey Day football programs available in the 
The Stadium Girls golf team completed another undefeated Pierce County League season finishing 6-0 by winning their season-ending league tournament at Eagles Pride Golf Course. They won by 125 strokes over their nearest competitors in the two-day tournament. The Lady Tigers' program has recorded five-straight years of undefeated PCL matches and league tournament titles. They were led by league MVP Una Johnson (JR) who shot 79-75 to take home the medalist award for the best two-day total score. The Tigers received great support from Browyn Byrne (FR), Stella Johnson (FR), Olivia Avauisini (SR), Elle Curran (SO), and Caitlyn Hughes (SR). Besides having success on the golf course, they also excel in the classroom carrying a team GPA of over 3.5. Way to represent the school!
