Sports : Registration Deadlines Approaching for the State Games of America

Athletes from around the country to celebrate sports in Ames/Des Moines

AMES, Iowa (July 8, 2022) - The Iowa Games, in collaboration with, Iowa State University, Discover Ames and Catch Des Moines will be hosting the 2022 State Games of America presented by Grinnell Mutual, July 27-31.

Several sport registration deadlines are approaching in the coming weeks. For more information and to register, visit www.stategamesofamerica.com.

All Iowans are eligible to participate in the State Games of America, along with Illinois, Minnesota and South Dakota athletes, as these states currently do not offer a state games.

Over 30 state games from across the country served as qualifying events for the State Games of America. The Olympic-style competition brings together medalists from other state games. The 2022 State Games of America will be held in conjunction with the Summer Iowa Games. An estimated 12,000 athletes will be participating in the Games. Currently 45 of 50 states will be represented.

In addition to competitions in over 40 sports, one of the highlights of the event will be the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 29 in Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University. This event will feature local and national entertainment, a parade of athletes and keynote speaker, Matt Stutzman, Paralympic Medalist and World Champion, from Fairfield, Iowa.

It is anticipated that State Games of America presented by Grinnell Mutual will have an economic impact of $25 million on central Iowa, with as many as 10,000 room nights used at area hotels.

For complete details on the event and all the sports offered, visit www.stategamesofamerica.com.

About the Iowa Games
The mission of the Iowa Games is to provide sports and recreation opportunities for all Iowans through Olympic-style festivals, events and programs. The Iowa Games is a program of the Iowa Sports Foundation.

About the Iowa Sports Foundation
The Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) was founded in 1986 as a 501(c)3 non-profit entity with the mission to provide sports, recreation, health and wellness opportunities for Iowans of all abilities. The ISF is comprised of the Iowa Games, Live Healthy Iowa, Adaptive Sports Iowa, Iowa Seniors Games and the Corporate Games.

About the State Games of America
The State Games of America is an Olympic-style event featuring competition between State Games medal winners (gold, silver, bronze) from across the nation. There are currently 30 states conducting or organizing statewide sports festivals known as State Games. The State Games of America is an event of the National Congress of State Games.