T-Shirt Deadline: Tuesday, July 9
Late entries accepted (No t-shirt after July 9)
For individuals who sign up after July 8, Opening Ceremonies Ticket will be at the Information/Will call booth at Daylis Stadium night of Opening Ceremonies.
Target Fees: Paid at Billings Rod & Gun Club: $8.00 First day, $8.00 Second day; $10.00 if shoot both days (Cubs-no target fee)DO NOT SEND TARGET FEES WITH STATE GAMES ENTRY FEE
Site: Billings Rod & Gun Club, Lavina Rd. West of Airport
Registration Times:6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.,Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22
Starting Times NO LATE STARTS: 8:00 a.m. Saturday, July 21
If you won/win a medal in the 2011 or 2012 Big Sky State Games, you will also win an invitation to the State Games of America, an opportunity to represent Montana and showcase your abilities on a national level. The 2013 State Games of America competition will be held in Hershey-Harrisburg, PA July 30 - August 4, 2013 and will feature top-level, amateur athletes from across the United States.
For individuals signing after July 13, Opening Ceremonies Ticket will be at the Information/Will call booth at Daylis Stadium night of Opening Ceremonies.
Eligibility Requirements Montana and residents of bordering state that do not have State Games are allowed to participante (Idaho, South Dakota, and Wyoming) Residencey: A participant must work in, or be a resident of the state of Montana, Idaho, South Dakota or Wyoming for at least 30 days prior to the dates of the compeetition they wish to enter. College students and military personnnel living in the state for at least 30 days may participate. Montana, Idaho, South Dakota and Wyoming residents attending college or serving in the military in another state are also eligible to compete. Tobacco Policy: Tobacco products are prohibited al all Big Sky State Games events. If you won/win a medal in the 2011 or 2012 Big Sky State Games, you will also win an invitation to the State Games of America, an opportunity to represent Montana and showcase your abilities on a national level. The 2013 State Games of America competition will be held in Hershey-Harrisburg, PA July 30 - August 4, 2013 and will feature top-level, amateur athletes from across the United States.
Venue & Directions
Billings Rod and Gun Club, Lavina Rd. West of Airport.
Athletes are responsible for securing their own lodging arrangements. The Big Sky State Games encourages all participants to make arrangements early as hotels will fill up quickly.
The hotels and campgrounds listed below support and contribute to the Big Sky State Games.
Please contact them for your Big Sky State Games lodging.
Yellowstone County Lodging Association: Supporting Big Sky State Games
For Campground accommodations we proudly recommend KOA with over with over 450 locations across North America and in 20 in
Montana Visit www.koa.com for locations and reservations! Billings: 547 Garden Avenue
406-252-3104
Archery has been part of the Big Sky Games for 26 years. Commissioner John Collins has been involved in the sport of archery for over 32 years. He competes in many tournaments and teaches bowhunter education classes. He was the Games' 1996 Male Athlete of the Year. John is Vice President of the Black Otter Bowman, the BRGC archery division, and Vice President of the Billings Rod & Gun Club.
Shirley Collins
Fourteenth year as Archery Commissioner and is an avid supporter of the sport. Shirley has assisted the Big Sky State Games for many years; working behind the scenes preparing targets and helping at registration. Shirley is a secretary for Billings Public Schools.