State Games of America 2009

The State Games of America is the premier national multi-sport event for athletes of all ages and abilities held every biennium under the banner of the National Congress of State Games. Medal winners from 49 State Games nationwide earn the right to compete against other winners, as well as Colorado athletes, and match their skills and competitive desire in a national arena.

The 2009 edition marks the third time that Colorado Springs has hosted this national event having previously hosted it 2005 and 2007, both with record numbers. 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 Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, the 2009 State Games of America will be combined with Colorados Rocky Mountain State Games and will take place July 30 August 2 in Colorado Springs and along the Front Range.

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