The Georgia Games

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Georgia State Games – Developed to promote “grassroots” amateur sports and an improved quality of life, the Georgia State Games attracts athletes from a variety of backgrounds, ages and skill levels. Each year the Georgia Games continues to develop programs that fit the athletic and lifestyle needs of the Georgia public. As a member of the National Congress of State Games (NCSG), which is a community based, multi-sport member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), the Georgia Games is committed to enhance and promote participation in amateur sports.

About the Georgia Games Championships – The Georgia Games Championships is a sports festival created for Georgia’s amateur athletes. Patterned after the Summer Olympics, the Championships will consist of 40 sports providing Georgia’s amateur athletes, of all ages and skill levels, a meaningful opportunity to participate in a true amateur sport competition.

Sports Olympiad Competition– Statewide competition between schools in all divisions. Earn points based on four criteria for your school. Points will be totaled for individuals in each sport and given to respective school. Top three schools in each division receive grants.

Who Can Compete – All residents of Georgia who have lived in the state for at least 30 days prior to the date of competition for their sport are eligible if they meet the requirements specified by that sport. Georgia residents attending school or serving in the military in other states are also eligible. Residents of South Carolina and Tennessee are invited to participate as well.

How To Enter –ONLINE REGISTRATION! Visit our website www.georgiagames.org to register online and receive a discount. Entry forms may be obtained by visiting our web site. Participants are encouraged to note deadlines and register early for all competitions. A signed agreement, release and waiver of liability and payment of an entry fee is required in order to compete.

Refund Policy – REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN UNDER THE FOLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY:
• Entry received after maximum numbers of teams or individuals are bracketed.
• Insufficient number of teams or individuals entered.
• Entry received from a non-qualified athlete.

Insurance – Insurance is the responsibility of each participant. In some instances, the National Governing Body (NGB), which sanctions an event, may have secondary coverage. Medical aid will be available in the event of an emergency, injury or illness. Preparation for competition, such as taping, will not be provided.

Governing Body Registration/Membership – NGB registration requirements vary between sports. Please check your sport event information for details.

Number of Sports Entered - You may enter as many sports as you wish, as long as the events are not held at conflicting times. It is the athlete’s responsibility to make sure there are no schedule conflicts in the sports he/she enters.

Awards – All participants will receive an official Georgia Games Championships commemorative T-shirt. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the first three places. With the inclusion of out-of-state athletes, no Georgian will be displaced for a medal. See your Event Director with any questions regarding this information. The Georgia Games Sportsmanship Award will be presented to the male and female in each sport who best exemplifies the positive attributes of a model competitor. Additionally, one male and one female athlete from the pool of Sportsmanship Award winners will be nominated for the State Games Athlete of the Year Award.

Organizers – The Georgia Games staff, assisted by thousands of volunteers, carry out the various tasks associated with the execution of the Georgia Games Championships.

For More Information Contact the Georgia Games: P.O. Box 2043 Kennesaw, GA 30156
www.georgiagames.org