The Greater Austin Sports Association (GASA) was founded in 1986 as part of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development efforts and became a self-sustaining non-profit organization in the late 1990s. Over the years, GASA has been recognized as a leader in the field of sports and recreation because of members, sponsors and countless volunteers who helped stage successful events.
The mission of GASA is to retain and enhance existing sporting events in the area to create significant economic impact and increase quality of life in greater Austin.
GASA is an organization which acts as a liaison to help facilitate, organize, and promote fun, healthy and exciting sports and recreation events in the Austin area. GASA works in close coordination with the Austin Sports Commission (ASC), whose primary function is to recruit amateur and professional sporting events to Austin by promoting Austin as a premier destination for sports. ASC also assists with pre-event operational aspects to ensure a successful event.
In addition, GASA also works closely with other influential organizations in Austin, including:
the Mayor's office and Mayor's Fitness Council
the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
the Austin Convention Center
the Austin Parks and Recreation Department
University of Texas Athletics
the University Interscholastic League
area professional teams and sports organizations
local media outlets
public relations and advertising firms
In years past, GASA has been involved with a multitude of exciting events in the Capitol City, including:
Austin Athlete of the Year Award, sponsored by GASA and AM 1300 The Zone
Dallas Cowboys Training Camp at St. Edward's University
AVP Beach Volleyball Tour
Capitol of Texas Triathlon
Dennis Quaid Celebrity Weekend and Golf Tournament
the Canadian Tour's Texas Challenge, a professional golf tournament
the Annual GASA Golf Classic, which benefits local hospitality organizations
Lone Star Classic Jr. Volleyball Tournament
Silicon Labs Fourth of July Marathon Relay
Austin Cactus Challenge Triathlon
For more information on how to get involved with GASA, please contact us.
