College athletes, former high school standouts and superstars, intramural legends – athletes of all ages and abilities: The Alabama State Games wants you to head over to ALAGAMES.com and register for the state’s largest multi-sport event. The 41st Alabama State Games are June 7-9 hosted by the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County. This annual gathering of gold-medal seekers has 24 sports on offer ranging from Archery to Wrestling.
There are also opportunities for intramural clubs to go head to head in sports like Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Wrestling, Esports and Chess.
“It’s a chance to have an Olympic-like experience that otherwise you may never have. Athletes can participate in all pre-competition activities including the Opening Ceremony which includes the Parade of Athletes, Oath of Athletes, and lighting of the flame to declare the Games open. Athletes compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. The Alabama State Games brings athletes from all across the state to compete and have this unique experience ,” Alabama State Games Executive Director Laura Burt said. “Our weekend event is also about helping athletes succeed in life. We believe in academics and are awarding 32 academic scholarships on June 7 totaling $40,000 adding to our to date total awarded of $363,000.”
Athletes who register for the 41st Alabama State Games and attend the State Farm Athlete Leadership Summit and Opening Ceremony on June 7 inside Legacy Arena at the BJCC are eligible for that night’s scholarship drawing. Jacksonville State – in an inaugural partnership – has agreed to match the amount awarded to any current, soon-to-be or future Gamecock.
The Alabama State Games were founded as a nonprofit organization in 1982 at the request of the United States Olympic Committee.
Sport is the vehicle used by the Alabama State Games to promote academic success, healthy lifestyles and good citizenship. “Burt added: “We had 3,300 athletes for the 40th Anniversary Alabama State Games in 2023. I’m excited to see that number grow and all 67 counties represented during our Parade of Athletes at our Opening Ceremony. Welcoming students from the state’s colleges and universities will go a long way in helping us achieve that goal. From our first year to 41st, we intentionally strive to keep registration fees low to make the Alabama State Games accessible to athletes of all ages from all socioeconomic backgrounds.”
Hotel, event and registration information can be found at ALAGAMES.com and will be posted on the Alabama State Games Facebook and Instagram pages in the coming weeks.
