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Overview of BSSG
The Big Sky State Games is a privately funded, not-for-profit organization that has responsibility for organizing an Olympic-style sports festival for the citizens of Montana.  Big Sky State Games stands as the largest State Games per capita in the nation. During the summer of 2009 the Games hosted over 10,000 athletes from over 250 communities in 36 different sporting events.


 

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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
and future Olympians as well as athletes for whom State Games is a real career highlight.

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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.  

The 2009 State Games of America will once again be held in Colorado Springs during the early part of August. BSSG athletes who won medals in the 2007 & 2008 Games will be invited.

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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