The Seattle Sports Commission presents an iconic Washington tradition, the 77th Annual Sports Star of the Year, presented by ROOT SPORTS™. It is a night of sports entertainment featuring a pre-show reception where attendees mingle with special guests.  The past two years, VIP’s have included Gary Payton, Kenny Mayne, Steve Largent, Hope Solo, Governor Gregoire, Keith Jackson, and Apolo Ohno.  The reception is followed by an award show that showcases the phenomenal athletes, coaches, executives, philanthropists, and stories of the past and present. Buy Tickets Today!

The Seattle Sports Commission has partnered with Tulalip Resort Casino, JoeTV and KJR Sports Radio to bring Emmy nominated actor Rob Schneider to Seattle. He is well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting. Schneider performed on Saturday Night Live for four seasons, and has appeared in numerous films including “Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo,” “The Hot Chick”, “The Waterboy”, “50 First Dates”, “Little Nicky”, and “Big Daddy”. Schneider has a new sitcom, titled “Rob,” premiering in January 2012.

The 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships are coming to the Pacific Northwest on March 22-24, 2012.   Come watch the best collegiate swimmers and divers compete at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.  Hosted by the Seattle Sports Commission and host institution Seattle University, the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships will be an event you won’t want to miss.  Visit NCAA.com for more info!

Admission is free on March 16 and 17, 2012 for Ride Shakedown snowboarding slopestyle competition at the Summit at Snoqualmie. Spectators will be immersed in the heart of the action, enjoying an accessible and exciting front row seat for Ride Shakedown’s unique format, which will draw forty-some international athletes and about 80 amateurs all chasing $50,000 in cash prizes. The competition includes the mastery of two distinct disciplines: the jump (Big Air) and an original rail feature unveiled only on the first day of competition.  Prizes include $20,000 for the winner of the main event.

On June 17-24, 2012, the United States Olympic Team - Diving will be selected to represent the United States and compete in the 2012 London Olympics.  You can come watch these amazing athletes reach their Olympic dreams, right here in your backyard at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center.