Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Program Article

"The State Games of the West is a regional multi-sport event for athletes of all ages and abilities ..."

2008 State Games of the West

Updated Posting on: 7/7/2008 From: Rick Romanin
Dear Shooting Enthusiast,
You are invited to participate in the 2008 State Games of the West, July 24-27 in Colorado Springs.

The State Games of the West is a regional multi-sport event for athletes of all ages and abilities that will be held every two years. Participants from State Games programs in 13 Western states are eligible to compete in the inaugural State Games of the West and qualify for the 2009 State Games of America, the national State Games competition. This event is open to all Colorado residents and athletes who participate in the 2008 State Games in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

The 2008 State Games of the West will offer the following sports: 5K Run/Walk, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, BMX, Bowling, Cycling, Diving, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Inline Hockey, Judo, Karate, Powerlifting, Racquetball, Rock Climbing, Shooting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.

Shooting: Rifle/Pistol: Sunday, July 27, U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs Skeet: Saturday, July 26, Pikes Peak Gun Club, Colorado Springs Trap: Sunday, July 27, Pikes Peak Gun Club, Colorado Springs

Early Registration: (July 11); Rifle/Pistol Events; Jr Fees: $30, Open Fees: $50, Senior Fees: $40, $10 for each additional Skeet Events; Jr. Fees: $30, Adult Fees: $35 Trap Events; Jr. Fees: Jr. Fees: $30, Adult Fees: $35

Registration Deadline: (July 12-July 22) Rifle/Pistol Events; Jr. Fees: $35, Open Fees: $55, Senior Fees: $45, $10 for each additional event

Skeet Events; (Day of entries accepted) Jr. Fees: $35, Adult Fees: $40

Trap Events; (Day of entries accepted) Jr. Fees: $35, Adult Fees: $40

This is event is organized and managed by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, and will be combined with Colorado's Rocky Mountain State Games. Opening Ceremony for the 2008 State Games of the West will be held July 24 at the Colorado Springs World Arena. Doors will open at 6:00pm and the ceremony will start at 7:00pm.

Accommodations Lodging service for the State Games of the West is being organized by TournamentGold. 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.

Registration is open now! Sign up for the 2008 SGW TODAY! For more information regarding State Games of the West, please visit our web site at www.stategamesofthewest.org

Planning on attending the State Games of the West? Make a vacation out of it and check out these attractions in Colorado Springs!

Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek More than a century ago, the southwestern slope of Pikes Peak was crowded with hopeful miners, searching for their fortunes in gold and a better way of life. Today, visitors to the region can learn about the struggles and triumphs of those early residents at the Pikes Peak Heritage Center. This new, educational center offers an interactive learning experience focusing on the region's gold mining history and current mining activity. Visitors of all ages will also learn about dinosaurs that once roamed this region, geologic history, flora and fauna, and area activities, through exhibits and theater presentations.

The Pikes Peak Heritage Center is located on Highway 67, at the northern edge of the town of Cripple Creek. Admission is free, and the center is open seven days a week for individuals, families and tour groups. For more information, call 877-858-4653 or visit www.pikes-peak.com/Attraction/81.aspx

River Runners The Whitewater Professionals would like to invite you to come out and raft Colorado this Summer. River Runners is Colorado's Best Rafting Trips since 1972. Visit River Runners web site for more information. Don't miss out on one of Colorado's most exciting attractions! http://whitewater.net

Posted on: 5/27/2008 From: Jim Hamilton

This item is from an e-mail from Bob Foth, Manager, Youth Programs and Coach Development, USA Shooting (JH)

Hi Everyone,

We will be hosting the inaugural State Games of the West airgun events at the U.S. Olympic Training Center on Sunday July 27, 2008.

Anyone (youth or adult) that participates in any sport in your local State Games, and all Colorado residents, are eligible to compete in the shooting events here at the OTC. The program will include all 4 Olympic airgun events and 3PAR and PPP. Please help us spread the word as widely as possible. Please spread the word that US style Trap and Skeet are also available.

FYI, State Games of America will also be here in 2009. I believe that will be open to medalists in your own State Games.

Any Colorado resident or student enrolled in a Colorado University/College or US military personnel or family member stationed in Colorado is eligible to compete.

I am also looking for volunteers for that day, particularly ROs and Scorers.

Visit http://www.stategamesofthewest.org/ or call the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation at (719) 634-7333 for more inforamtion.

Bob Foth Manager, Youth Programs and Coach Development USA Shooting TEL: 719-866-4881 FAX: 719-866-4884 Bob.Foth@usashooting.org