Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic

Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic 33rd Edition

Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic XXXIII Edition

Sports Classics XXXIV will be held on May 2 to 5, 2024.

The Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic is an annual event that takes place in May at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center in Puerto Vallarta. The event features a variety of sporting events, including basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, and Pro-Beach Volleyball tournaments, as well as a 5k fun run, an aerobics marathon, and a frisbee exhibition.

The competitions are open to sports teams and individual athletes of all ages and skill levels, from professional to recreational. The event was founded in 1993 by former Olympic basketball champion Howard Kelsey and attracts teams from all over North and South America, including national and professional athletes, as well as Banderas Bay area athletes and school children.

Sports Classic is a recurring sporting event held in Puerto Vallarta, you can read about each specific event by accessing the articles below.

May 06 – 08, 2011 XVII Puerto Vallarta Int’l Sports Classic Presented by: Super Farmacias Guadalajara + Xtreme Gel

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:TELS. +52 (322) 297 2400, (322) 135 5236, (322) 226 0404 Information: Sheraton Buganvilias ResortPhone: 52 (322) 2972400 or Cel phone 322 1219432. E-mail:veronicaalarcon2009@hotmail.comAttn: Verónica Alarcón, Event Coordinator. "Mexican Sports Vacation Serves Whole Enchilada" By Guy MacPherson With summer nearing its end, many Canadians start dreaming of warmer climes. Here in Vancouver, we never stopped. After this mostly miserable season, I think we all owe David Duchovny a big apology. Vancouverite Howard Kelsey doesn’t have to dream. He’ll be back in sunny Mexico, where he spends part of each year. And he wants you to join him each May in a sports-vacation getaway in Puerto Vallarta. In 1990 Howard Kelsey started a humble basketball tournament in Puerto Vallarta for his friends who wanted to visit, just six teams playing on an outdoor court. Over the years, sponsors have come in, other sports have joined in, and the thing has grown to the point where next May’s “Sports Classic” reflects not just the year, but the number of anticipated participants. “A lot of my friends are basketball junkies”. “They phoned and said, ‘We want to go to Mexico for our vacation, but we want to play. Set up a ...

May 17 – 19, 2013 XVIII Puerto Vallarta Int’l Sports Classic Presented by: CanadaOne Foundation and V3

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: TELS. +52 (322) 297 2400, (322) 135 5236, (322) 226 0404 Information: Sheraton Buganvilias Resort Phone: 52 (322) 2972400 or Cel phone 322 1219432. E-mail:veronicaalarcon2009@hotmail.com Attn: Verónica Alarcón, Event Coordinator. "Mexican Sports Vacation Serves Whole Enchilada" By Guy MacPherson With summer nearing its end, many Canadians start dreaming of warmer climes. Here in Vancouver, we never stopped. After this mostly miserable season, I think we all owe David Duchovny a big apology. Vancouverite Howard Kelsey doesn’t have to dream. He’ll be back in sunny Mexico, where he spends part of each year. And he wants you to join him each May in a sports-vacation getaway in Puerto Vallarta. In 1990 Howard Kelsey started a humble basketball tournament in Puerto Vallarta for his friends who wanted to visit, just six teams playing on an outdoor court. Over the years, sponsors have come in, other sports have joined in, and the thing has grown to the point where next May’s “Sports Classic” reflects not just the year, but the number of anticipated participants. “A lot of my friends are basketball junkies”. “They phoned and said, ‘We want to go to Mexico for our vacation, but we want to play. ...

May 11 – 13, 2012 XVII Puerto Vallarta Int’l Sports Classic Presented by: CanadaOne Foundation

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:TELS. +52 (322) 297 2400, (322) 135 5236, (322) 226 0404 Information: Sheraton Buganvilias ResortPhone: 52 (322) 2972400 or Cel phone 322 1219432. E-mail:veronicaalarcon2009@hotmail.comAttn: Verónica Alarcón, Event Coordinator. "Mexican Sports Vacation Serves Whole Enchilada" By Guy MacPherson With summer nearing its end, many Canadians start dreaming of warmer climes. Here in Vancouver, we never stopped. After this mostly miserable season, I think we all owe David Duchovny a big apology. Vancouverite Howard Kelsey doesn’t have to dream. He’ll be back in sunny Mexico, where he spends part of each year. And he wants you to join him each May in a sports-vacation getaway in Puerto Vallarta. In 1990 Howard Kelsey started a humble basketball tournament in Puerto Vallarta for his friends who wanted to visit, just six teams playing on an outdoor court. Over the years, sponsors have come in, other sports have joined in, and the thing has grown to the point where next May’s “Sports Classic” reflects not just the year, but the number of anticipated participants. “A lot of my friends are basketball junkies”. “They phoned and said, ‘We want to go to Mexico for our vacation, but we want to play. Set up a ...

May 16 – 18, 2014 – XXV Anniversary Puerto Vallarta Int’l Sports Classic

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:TELS. +52 (322) 297-2400, (322) 135 5236, (322) 226-0404 Information: Sheraton Buganvilias ResortPhone: 52 (322) 297-2400 or Cellphone (322) 135-5236 E-mail: veroalarcon2009@gmail.comAttn: Verónica Alarcón, Event Coordinator. "Mexican Sports Vacation Serves Whole Enchilada" By Guy MacPherson With summer nearing its end, many Canadians start dreaming of warmer climes. Here in Vancouver, we never stopped. After this mostly miserable season, I think we all owe David Duchovny a big apology. Vancouverite Howard Kelsey doesn’t have to dream. He’ll be back in sunny Mexico, where he spends part of each year. And he wants you to join him each May in a sports-vacation getaway in Puerto Vallarta. In 1990 Howard Kelsey started a humble basketball tournament in Puerto Vallarta for his friends who wanted to visit, just six teams playing on an outdoor court. Over the years, sponsors have come in, other sports have joined in, and the thing has grown to the point where next May’s “Sports Classic” reflects not just the year, but the number of anticipated participants. “A lot of my friends are basketball junkies”. “They phoned and said, ‘We want to go to Mexico for our vacation, but we want to play. Set up a tournament.’ So ...

May 15 – 17, 2015 – XXVI Anniversary Puerto Vallarta Int’l Sports Classic

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:TELS. +52 (322) 297-2400, (322) 135 5236, (322) 226-0404 Information: Sheraton Buganvilias ResortPhone: 52 (322) 297-2400 or Cellphone (322) 135-5236 E-mail: veroalarcon2009@gmail.comAttn: Verónica Alarcón, Event Coordinator. "Mexican Sports Vacation Serves Whole Enchilada" By Guy MacPherson With summer nearing its end, many Canadians start dreaming of warmer climes. Here in Vancouver, we never stopped. After this mostly miserable season, I think we all owe David Duchovny a big apology. Vancouverite Howard Kelsey doesn’t have to dream. He’ll be back in sunny Mexico, where he spends part of each year. And he wants you to join him each May in a sports-vacation getaway in Puerto Vallarta. In 1990 Howard Kelsey started a humble basketball tournament in Puerto Vallarta for his friends who wanted to visit, just six teams playing on an outdoor court. Over the years, sponsors have come in, other sports have joined in, and the thing has grown to the point where next May’s “Sports Classic” reflects not just the year, but the number of anticipated participants. “A lot of my friends are basketball junkies”. “They phoned and said, ‘We want to go to Mexico for our vacation, but we want to play. Set up a tournament.’ So ...

May 5-7, 2017 – XXVIII anniversary: Annual ‘Puerto Vallarta Int’l Sports Classic’

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:TELS. +52 (322) 297-2400, (322) 135 5236, (322) 226-0404 Information: Sheraton Buganvilias ResortPhone: 52 (322) 297-2400 or Cellphone (322) 135-5236 E-mail: veroalarcon2009@gmail.comAttn: Verónica Alarcón, Event Coordinator. "Mexican Sports Vacation Serves Whole Enchilada" By Guy MacPherson With summer nearing its end, many Canadians start dreaming of warmer climes. Here in Vancouver, we never stopped. After this mostly miserable season, I think we all owe David Duchovny a big apology. Vancouverite Howard Kelsey doesn’t have to dream. He’ll be back in sunny Mexico, where he spends part of each year. And he wants you to join him each May in a sports-vacation getaway in Puerto Vallarta. In 1990 Howard Kelsey started a humble basketball tournament in Puerto Vallarta for his friends who wanted to visit, just six teams playing on an outdoor court. Over the years, sponsors have come in, other sports have joined in, and the thing has grown to the point where next May’s “Sports Classic” reflects not just the year, but the number of anticipated participants. “A lot of my friends are basketball junkies”. “They phoned and said, ‘We want to go to Mexico for our vacation, but we want to play. Set up a tournament.’ So ...

May 8 – 8, 2016 – XXVII Anniversary Puerto Vallarta Int’l Sports Classic

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: TELS. +52 (322) 297-2400, (322) 135 5236, (322) 226-0404 Information: Sheraton Buganvilias Resort Phone: 52 (322) 297-2400 or Cellphone (322) 135-5236 E-mail: veroalarcon2009@gmail.com Attn: Verónica Alarcón, Event Coordinator. "Mexican Sports Vacation Serves Whole Enchilada" By Guy MacPherson With summer nearing its end, many Canadians start dreaming of warmer climes. Here in Vancouver, we never stopped. After this mostly miserable season, I think we all owe David Duchovny a big apology. Vancouverite Howard Kelsey doesn’t have to dream. He’ll be back in sunny Mexico, where he spends part of each year. And he wants you to join him each May in a sports-vacation getaway in Puerto Vallarta. In 1990 Howard Kelsey started a humble basketball tournament in Puerto Vallarta for his friends who wanted to visit, just six teams playing on an outdoor court. Over the years, sponsors have come in, other sports have joined in, and the thing has grown to the point where next May’s “Sports Classic” reflects not just the year, but the number of anticipated participants. “A lot of my friends are basketball junkies”. “They phoned and said, ‘We want to go to Mexico for our vacation, but we want to play. Set up ...

Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic

Sports Classic 2022 - XXXII Anniversary Version Sports Classic is a recurring sporting event held in Puerto Vallarta, you can read about each specific event by accessing the following links: Sports Classic 2022 Sports Classic 2018 Sports Classic 2017 Sports Classic 2016 Sports Classic 2015 Sports Classic 2014 Sports Classic 2013 Sports Classic 2012 Sports Classic 2011 Sports Classic 2010 Sports Classic 2009 Sports Classic 2008 Sports Classic 2007 Sports Classic 2006 Sports Classic 2005

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