ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
Any athlete who won a medal in their local
2009 or 2010 State Games, or the 2009 State
Games of America, in one of the sports offered
in 2011, is eligible to compete. If an athlete
wins a medal in their local State Games in
2011 before the entry deadline for State Games
of America, they are eligible.
2011 State Games of America will be combined
with the California State Games. In addition
to the eligible athletes listed above, any
resident of the state of California for at
least 30 days prior to the first day of competition
is eligible to compete. Some sports have pre-qualifying
criteria for California residents who did
not qualify in 2009 or 2010.
CODE OF BEHAVIOR
I will follow and abide by the rules,
policies, and code of conduct of the 2011
State Games of America. I recognize my responsibility
to demonstrate good character, integrity,
and sportsman-like conduct. I agree that I
will not violate the rules of my sport or
the event, use performance-enhancing substances
or methods, engage in abusive language, or
disrespect the volunteers, officials, coaches
or my fellow competitors. I further agree
that any such unsportsmanlike conduct may
result in my disqualification from the 2011
State Games of America.
Age and Skill level Requirements
All athletes must match the age and skill
level requirements for their sport. Each sport
has its own defined age and skill levels.
The State Games of America have been organized
in accordance with National Governing Bodies
guidelines with some exceptions. Athletes
who have eligibility questions should check
with their school athletic administrator or
coach. Any athlete with scholastic or collegiate
eligibility remaining must comply with rules
governing his or her scholastic or collegiate
eligibility.
Age Determination
For all sports, you must register at your
CURRENT level and age group as defined
by each sport. For example, if you qualified
as a 9 & under team in 2009, you may
be an 11 & under team for the 2011
State Games of America. Age determining
dates for each sport are listed under
the individual sports page.
Roster Changes
For team sports, you are allowed
up to 50% of your roster to change from
the year you qualified for the State Games
of America.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
The State Games of America has a General
Liability Policy for the Games. This insurance
covers medical costs only when accident
or injury is caused by our negligence.
It is expressly understood that this insurance
does not cover property loss or damage
to the participant or medical costs if
an accident or injury occurs during the
normal routine of competition or during
travel to and from competition. EACH PARTICIPANT
IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER OWN MEDICAL
INSURANCE.
