Posts made in May 2020

Ten Sports Gear Up at State Games — Is Yours One of Them?

PLEASE NOTE: All of these dates are subject to change, due to the pandemic. We will always keep you updated.

June 6, 2020

5K Road Race

Volleyball – Youth

June 13, 2020

Softball – Slow Pitch

Volleyball – Two Person

June 13-14, 2020

Archery – 3D & Field

June 19-20, 2020

Softball – Fast Pitch

June 20, 2020

Volleyball – Four Person

June 20-21, 2020

Sporting Clays

June 27, 2020

Trail Run

June 27-28, 2020

Soccer – Youth

MERIDIAN, MS — The State Games of Mississippi is pleased to announce that ten sports are ON for June.

“As we said recently, we have been working closely with the governing bodies of the various sports, following the recommendations of Gov. Tate Reeves and local officials, and consulting its Rush Medical Advisory team for guidance on when and how to hold State Games sporting events,” said Carolyn Smith, Executive Director of the State Games.

The safety of all participants, spectators, volunteers and staff at the forefront of each decision to hold an event in 2020, and these ten sports will be no different. “Details on recommendations for social distancing, masks and other aspects that may be different at these events is now available on our website in the various registration forms,” said Smith.

Registration for all ten events is now open. Participants may find forms or register online at StateGamesofMS.org. Athletes and their families will be consistently informed via State Games social media platforms, including the State Games website, Facebook and Constant Contact.

About the State Games of Mississippi

The State Games of Mississippi is now in its 29^th year offering top-level competition for Mississippi’s amateur athletes in more than 37 sports. In 2019, more than 5,500 athletes competed.

The State Games of Mississippi keeps its entry fees low primarily through the generous donations of sponsors, including Founding Gold Sponsors: Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Rush Hospital; and Gold Sponsors: BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians/Pearl River Resort, Meridian-Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau/Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors, Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation, Meridian Community College, WTOK-TV, The Meridian Star and WMDN/WGBC-TV (The Meridian Family of Stations). For more information on the Games, call 800-482-0205 or visit the State Games of Mississippi website at www.stategamesofms.org.

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May 4, 2020

As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the State Games of Mississippi is pleased to share it is planning to hold various events as the year progresses.

“While we love to do everything in one month, that is not possible this year. We will offer opportunities later this year for our athletes to come together for the excitement and joy of competition. And, most important, we will keep safety of all participants, spectators, volunteers and staff at the forefront of our decisions,” said Carolyn Smith, Executive Director of the State Games.

The State Games will be working closely with the governing bodies of the various sports, following the recommendations of Gov. Tate Reeves and local officials, and consulting its Rush Medical Advisory team for guidance.

“As we enter Phases 2 and 3 of reopening our communities, we will be announcing dates and locations for various events — with social distancing carefully considered,” Smith said.

Athletes and their families will be consistently informed of planned events via State Games social media platforms, including the State Games website, Facebook and Constant Contact.

“We encourage everyone to keep these sites on their radar, and we pledge to give you timely updates that allow for planning to register, participate and attend events,” said Marketing and Development Director Bobbie Harmon.

While we are confident many of our premier sports will be held this year, our traditional Opening Ceremony will not go on as scheduled.

“We sincerely appreciate our Opening Ceremony sponsor Coca-Cola Bottling of Meridian — a founding sponsor who has been with us for 29 years — and look forward to a spectacular Opening Ceremony in 2021 to celebrate our 30^th year,” Smith said.

“As many factors are still unknown, the holding of events later in 2020 is a challenge, but our 29 years of experience have taught us to meet challenges with innovation and determination,” she continued. “As with other challenges, our sponsors, Board of Directors, staff and volunteers have stepped up to find solutions. We will do it together in 2020.”

About the State Games of Mississippi

The State Games of Mississippi is now in its 29^th year offering top-level competition for Mississippi’s amateur athletes in more than 37 sports. In 2019, more than 5,500 athletes competed.

The State Games of Mississippi keeps its entry fees low primarily through the generous donations of sponsors, including Founding Gold Sponsors: Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Rush Hospital; and Gold Sponsors: BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians/Pearl River Resort, Meridian-Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau/Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors, Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation, Meridian Community College, WTOK-TV, The Meridian Star and WMDN/WGBC-TV (The Meridian Family of Stations). For more information on the Games, call 800-482-0205 or visit the State Games of Mississippi website at www.stategamesofms.org.