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Past Montana Governor Judy Martz said, "It is the mission of the Big Sky State Games to provide the opportunity for Montanans of all ages and abilities to participate in an Olympic-like sporting event. The key being participation. It brings us together each year and I think it brings out the Olympic spirit in all of us." The Big Sky State Games is conducted with sensitivity, integrity, and a commitment to the needs of the athlete, volunteer, and sponsor. The organizers strive to bring the Olympics closer to Montana and Montanans closer to each other. The Big Sky State Games feature
the sports of the Olympic and Pan American Games as well as a few local
favorites. The Games attract participants of all ages, backgrounds, and
skill levels, bringing out former Click here for FAQs Big Sky State Games History of the State Games The State Games concept originated in New York in 1978 with the Empire State Games. Last year more than 500,000 athletes competed in the 40 State Games held across the nation.The Big Sky State Games is a
member of the National
Congress of State Games (NCSG) and recognized by the United States
Olympic Committee. Sports for the 2009 State Games of America are: Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Bowling, Cycling, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Karate, Road Race, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Shooting - Rifle/Pistol, Skeet, Trap, Swimming, Table Tennis, TaeKwonDo/Judo, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. For more information, visit the National Congress of State Games website at www.stategames.org. |
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