Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission

Featured Events

The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission has worked to plan and promote Wichita sports for more than twenty years. We proudly work to unite our community through a variety of featured events and awards every year. Read more about our services!

Chiefs and GWASC Online Auction

In conjunction with the KC Chiefs, the GWASC is auctioning off Chiefs’ memorabilia online starting June 10th and finishing June 24th. Proceeds will benefit “The Foundation for Andover Schools” specifically Prairie Creek Elementary. Athletics Wichita is a 501c3 foundation of the GWASC.

Greater Wichita Sports Banquet

One of the initial events developed by the GWASC in 1998. Held each summer, the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet is a celebration of sports achievement in south-central Kansas.

Buster Posey Award

The Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award honors the nation’s top division one collegiate catcher as voted on by head coaches and sports information directors.

NBC World Series

Since 1935, NBC World Series has produced more than 800 Major League Baseball players. Each year, nearly every MLB team sends scouts to the tournament looking for the best amateur talent from around the world, a who’s who for the future of the Major Leagues.

Wichita Corporate Challenge

Corporate Challenge is a health and fitness challenge to local organizations, businesses, and corporations. Multiple fun events for men and women build pride, morale, and camaraderie amongst employees and companies.

Prairie Fire Race Series

The Sports Commission has proudly facilitated the Prairie Fire Race Series, a variety of Spring and Fall races in the Full, Half, and 5k distances for more than 10 years.