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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Accommodations
Lodging service for the State Games of America is being
organized by
TournamentGold.com.
Click here for a link to view information on area
hotels and to make reservations at the discounted "State Games"
rate or call toll-free: 888-252-6443.
For
campground accommodations, State Games of America proudly
recommends Kampgrounds of
America (KOA), with 450 locations across North America
including 21 in Colorado for your camping needs to, during and
from this year's event. Visit
www.KOA.com for locations and reservations.
Admission/Ticket Information
Spectator admission will be charged at the following venues:
Basketball, Bowling, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Judo, Martial
Arts, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Track & Field and Wrestling. Athletes receive FREE
ADMISSION to all venues but all others will need to pay the
admission fee if applicable.
4-Day Car/Family pass can be purchased for $20 online or $25 on-site.
Click here or call toll-free 866-464-2626
to purchase the 4-Day Car/Family pass. (valid for all passengers in one vehicle and/or
one family at all sport venues
August 2 - 5).
A one day
car/family pass can be purchased on-site for $10. Individual day
passes can be purchased on-site for adults $5; youth (13-18):
$3; seniors (55+): $3. Youth 12 & under are admitted free.
For admittance into the Air Force Academy and Ft. Carson, a
driver’s license, vehicle registration and vehicle insurance
must be shown, along with ID for all passengers.
Please click here
for a list of restricted items for the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Age Requirements
Age divisions vary from sport to sport. Participants must be
prepared to provide proof of age with either a driver's
license or birth certificate upon request from SGA Staff or
Commissioners. Consult individual sport profile for specific
age requirements.
Airlines /
Travel
See Transportation
below for information.
Altitude & Medical Precautions
Be aware of the altitude in Colorado Springs. Hydration and
proper rest are essential.
Check-In
Information about event check-in will be available on this web
site prior to competition. Confirmation information will be
available online or by request at
(719) 634-7333 ext. 1000 or
SGAinfo@TheSportsCorp.org.
Conduct
Athletes and coaches are responsible for knowing, understanding,
and following the rules, policies and code of conduct for their
sport(s). State Games of America Staff and Commissioners
reserve the right to disqualify any participant or team from
competition for any of the following reasons: false
representation, use of alcohol and/or drugs, destruction of
property, rules infraction, unsportsmanlike conduct or
disorderly behavior.
Eligibility Requirements
Any athlete who won a medal in their local 2005 or 2006 Summer
State Games or their 2006 or 2007 Winter Games, or the
2005 State Games of America, in one of the above listed 29
sports, or is a resident of the State of Colorado for at least
30
days prior to the first day of the competition they wish to
enter is eligible to compete. In addition, students who are
enrolled
in a Colorado college or university are eligible, as are U.S.
military personnel and their family members who are stationed in
Colorado. The State Games of America have been organized in
accordance with NCAA guidelines with some exceptions. Athletes
who have eligibility questions should check with their school
athletic administrator or coach. Any athlete with scholastic or
collegiate eligibility remaining must comply with rules
governing his or her scholastic or collegiate eligibility
Entering More Than One Sport
Colorado athletes and those athletes who won a medal in more
than one sport may enter more than one sport but do so at
their own risk due to various competition formats and the
possibility of overlapping schedules. No refunds will be made.
Athletes who medaled in a sport are not limited to the specific
event in which they medaled with the exception of Figure
Skating (see figure skating profile for details), the athlete
can participate in any event in that sport. Participant entry
forms,
waivers and the appropriate participant entry fee must be
submitted for each sport in which a participant wishes to
compete.
Inclement Weather
Outdoor sporting events are weather-dependent. Competition will
be conducted unless the Commissioners and/or
State Games of America Staff determine the weather conditions to be
potentially dangerous. There are NO refunds due to weather and
NO rain dates.
Click here
for current weather conditions.
Insurance
It is expressly understood that the State Games of America
does not insure against, and accepts no responsibility for,
personal injury or property loss or damage. Each participant is
responsible for his or her own medical insurance and must sign
all waivers and releases on the back of the entry form. Those
participants under the age of 18 must have their parent/guardian
signatures on State Games of America waivers and, if
applicable, any sport-specific waiver.
Medals
Individual medals will be awarded for 1st - 3rd place in each
division. Team medals for 1st - 3rd will be awarded to all team
members.
Merchandise
For Official State Games of America merchandise
click here.
Photography
Official State Games of America photographs are now
available online.
Click here to view!
Refunds
NO REFUNDS will be given due to cancellation because of
inclement weather or medical withdrawals. Exceptions will be
made only for the following: entries received after entry
deadline; sports or competitions reaching maximum registration
capacity; entries received after the maximum number of teams are
bracketed or if there are not enough teams or individuals to
form a division.
Registration
All athletes must register by the date specified on the
appropriate sport profile unless otherwise indicated. For final
registration deadlines, please consult the appropriate sport
profile. Registration includes the following: complete entry
form, signed waiver of liability, entry fee(s), and signed team
roster/waiver for all team sports.
All registration is on a first-received, first-filled basis.
Once a particular sport is full, registration for that sport
will close. It is
strongly encouraged that entries be submitted as soon as
possible. Participants may register online or by mailing or
faxing
registration forms along with payment. State Games of America
Staff and/or Sport Commissioners reserve the right to combine
and/or eliminate divisions/age classifications if an
insufficient number of entries are received.
After the registration deadline, a waiting list will be
established for Team Sports ONLY. If a team drops out, those on
the waiting list will be called on a first-received,
first-filled basis.
Rules and
Policies
Administration of policies and regulations is the responsibility
of the State Games of America. Most rules have been established
by the National Governing Bodies; however, some competition
rules or formats may have been altered by the Sport
Commissioners to make them appropriate for this tournament.
Consult individual sport profiles for specific rules. The State
Games of America has the right to refuse individual or team
entries.
Transportation
Dollar Rent A Car
- Call 800-800-4000 or
click here and use promo code "STGAM" for official State Games of
America
discounts. This discount will be available from July 1 to August 15, 2007.
This code is valid at the following Dollar
Rent A Car
locations: Colorado Springs airport in Colorado Springs and the Denver International Airport
(DIA).
Frontier Airlines
- 10% discount off all published
roundtrip fares to Denver, Colorado. Colorado
Springs is located 60
miles south of Denver. Instructions: Book airline ticket
through
www.FrontierAirlines.com. Select "More Search
Options"
from the home page and enter
Meeting ID as "352I1I".
Note: Meeting ID is "352(capital "I")(number
"1")(capital "I").
Colorado Springs Airport
Transportation will NOT be provided. Athletes are responsible
for providing their own transportation to and from their
competition site and the Opening Ceremony.
T-Shirt Policy / Pick
Up
Athletes who purchase an athlete t-shirt when registering
may pick up their t-shirts during the SGA weekend. T-shirts
are not included in registration fees. T-shirts
for individual and team sports will be available for pick up
on Thursday,
August 2 from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the World Arena, on
Friday & Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the World Arena,
and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - noon at the World Arena. Team
contacts must pick up the t-shirts for the team.
Participants MUST present their claim ticket or claim letter
to receive their T-shirt(s).
U.S. Olympic Fan Club
Support the Team with your
tax-deductible membership in the
U.S. Olympic Fan Club.
Be a Part of the Team
It takes incredible drive, talent and years of
dedication to make it to the Olympic Games, but no athlete does
it alone.
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