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!
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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Each 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.
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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.
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.
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.
March 14th Evening Meeting - Donna Dennis, Olympian and Motivational Speaker
Join us on Thursday March 14th for our monthly meeting at Cheney Stadium's Summit Club. Food service will start at 5:00 and the meeting will start at 5:30.
We are excited to have Donna Dennis as our speaker for the meeting. Donna is an Olympian, motivational speaker, and Clover Park High School Alum. During the meeting we will also receive an update on TCC basketball and the playoffs. This will also be our last night meeting of the year. With daylight savings having been last weekend and the days getting longer there will still be light in the sky when we are finished with the meeting. - Click here to register to attend.
Donna Dennis, Olympian and Motivational Speaker - Donna Dennis is a military brat. Her father Jerry D. Dennis was stationed Fort Lewis. Growing up on the military base. Donna would watch the soldiers on a daily basis march and chant, “I don’t know what you been told,”etc…. and gained the understanding for discipline and respect. Donna used this experience to navigate through her athletic career and breast cancer journey. A 1982 Clover Park High School graduate, Donna Dennis remains to this day the greatest female sprinter to come out of the State of Washington. In 1982, she won the U.S. Junior Track & Field Championships in the 100 meters (11.52 seconds) and 200 meters (23.39 seconds). That same year, she won both events at the Pan American Junior Championships in Barquisimito, Venezuela. Dennis came to Clover Park High School as a multi-event track champion at Woodbrook Junior High. She didn’t miss a beat at Clover Park, winning state 200-meter titles from 1980-82. She also won the state 100-meter championships in 1981-82, and anchored Clover Park's state champion 400-meter relay team in 1981. Her 200 mark of 24.13 seconds in 1982 still stands as the Class 4A state meet record, and her 23.39 in the 200 is still the fastest ever run by a Washington high school female. At the University of Washington she was a three-time NorPac champion in both the 100 and 200, and she was an NCAA finalist in both sprints. Dennis ran a 23.40 in the 200-meter dash in 1983, still the fastest 200 ever run by a woman at UW, and she ranks second on the 100-meter list, clocking an 11.53 in 1983. Dennis also ran a leg on the UW’s fastest 400-meter relay team – 44.74 set in 1985. She ran in the 1984 Olympic Trials and was a finalist in the 200, qualifying as an alternate on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team in Los Angeles.
Do 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
2024 Tribute to Champions
Tuesday, May 14th 2024
Tuesday, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Golden Clover Card Offers Free Admission for Senior Citizens
The Golden Clover card is a partnership opportunity for senior citizens living in Clover Park School District to participate in high school activities and athletic events at no charge.
A Golden Clover card admits one senior citizen (65 years of age and older who qualify for the Senior Citizen and Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption Program) to high school sports events, concerts, plays and other district events where admission is charged.
Golden Clover applications are available in all school offices and at the Student Services Center, 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, or by calling the Community Relations Office at 253-583-5040.
We invite you to join in the amazing experiences that young people bring to our community through education and activity!
Tacoma Public Schools Gold Pass
The Tacoma Public Schools offers a Gold Pass to those living in the City of Tacoma that are age 65 and over. The Gold Pass grants the holder access to TPS regular season sporting events. To request an application email studentlife@tacoma.k12.wa.us.
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:// tacomaathletic.com/events/ february-8th-lunch-meeting- hugh-weber-president-of- business-operations-seattle- sounders/
Dues for the 2023-2024 year were 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
- $150 for individual membership, $75 for individuals age 40 and under
- $375 for business membership (3 named individuals from a company)
- $1,500 for a lifetime membership
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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