STATE GAMES OF AMERICA

2011 State Games of America, a property of the National Congress of State Games, is a national multi-sport event, held biennially, for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Medal winners from 45 State Games nationwide earn the right to compete against other winners and match their skills and competitive desire in a national arena.

The 2011 Games marks the first time that the event will be held on the West Coast. Colorado Springs has hosted this event in 2009, 2007 & 2005. Other host cities have included Hartford, Connecticut and St. Louis, Missouri.

The State Games concept was developed in New York in 1978 with the Empire State Games. Annually, more than 400,000 athletes compete in State Games nationwide. State Games feature various sports from the Olympic and Pan American Games programs as well as sports with regional popularity in each state.

Organized and managed by the California State Games, the 2011 State Games of America will take place August 4– 7 in San Diego, CA.

If you received a medal in your state's 2009 or 2010 State Games, you qualify to compete in the 2011 State Games of America.