Amateur athletes and teams from Nebraska are eligible to enter the 2015 State Games of America (SGA) in Lincoln, Nebraska, July 28–August 2, 2015. The SGA is the largest Olympic-style sports festival in the nation, with 20,000 athletes expected to compete in more than 60 sports and recreational events with multiple age divisions and skill levels. Online registration is now open at SGA2015.com.
For Nebraskans, the 2015 SGA replaces this year’s Cornhusker State Games and provides a unique opportunity to compete in a national event close to home. The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) is organizing the 2015 SGA, and they expect it to be the largest State Games of America ever.
The 2015 State Games of America will feature venues used for high-level collegiate and high school competitions, including facilities at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and University of Nebraska–Omaha. Opening ceremonies will take place at Memorial Stadium, and the Athletes Village will be anchored at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln and Ralston Arena for Omaha-area participants. The event will require 5,000 volunteers, double the amount for the annual Cornhusker State Games, and the fundraising campaign is already at 80 percent of its $1 million goal.
Details regarding events, registration and the host city of Lincoln are available at SGA2015.com. Follow State Games of America on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.