Utah Summer Games Press

State Games of the West

2009-10-26T15:54:00.001-06:00

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the State Games of the West in 2010. The event will be held in conjunction with the Utah Summer Games June 9th - June 27th. California, Arizona, Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, New Mexico, Washington, Wyoming, and Utah Athletes are all eligible to compete in the games. Further details will be published in the future.

Opening Ceremonies Tickets

2009-05-11T08:52:00.002-06:00

The 24th Annual Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremonies tickets are now available. Program will feature: Fireworks, National Anthem peformed by Jackie Tohn from American Idol, David Osmond performing his new single "Last Day", and "Imagine" Beatles Tribute Band in concert. Ticket information: http://www.utahsummergames.org/OpeningCeremonies.html

Registration Open

2009-01-02T08:54:00.002-07:00

Happy New Year! Registration is open for many of our 2009 Utah Summer Games events! If you have any questions please contact us! Good luck with your training and exercise regimens for the new year!

2008 Facts

2008-11-19T16:24:00.001-07:00

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Youth Volleyball Registration

2008-11-10T10:25:00.002-07:00

Registration for the 2009 Utah Summer Games Youth Volleyball Tournament is now available. The Tournament will be held June 4th - June 6th. REGISTER NOW!If you have any questions please contact us @ 435-865-8421

High School Basketball Invitational

2008-10-15T09:07:00.005-06:00

The schedule for the December 19th & 20th High School basketball invitational.Centrum Arena - Southern Utah University (Varsity)Cedar High School - (Junior Varsity - Sophomore)Canyon View High School - (Junior Varsity - Sophomore)High%20School%20Basketball%20Invitational%202008_varsity.pdfHigh%20School%20Basketball%20Invitational%202008_JV.pdfHigh%20School%20Basketball%20Invitational%202008_

2009 USG - First Athlete

2008-10-02T16:02:00.002-06:00

We are excited to announce that Jacie Todd is the first athlete to register for the 2009 Utah Summer Games. Registration for the Triathon is now open! We appreciate all of our athletes, patrons, and sponsors for supporting the games.

USG Triathlon - 2009 Registration

2008-09-25T16:01:00.003-06:00

Registration for the 2009 Utah Summer Games Triathlon will open October 1st, 2008. We appreciate your support and look forward to another fantastic race.If you have any questions please contact our office.435.865.8421

Intermountain Healthcare's 8 Healthy Habits

2008-08-21T09:33:00.003-06:00

Please visit Intermountain Healthcare's website and view the LIVE IT UP link. There is great information for all of us looking to improve or maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. We appreciate very much the support and relationship that we have with Intermountain Healthcare and the opportunity to promote healthy living.http://intermountainlive.org/The 8 Healthy Habits1. Always eat breakfast -

Soccer 2009

2008-08-07T14:04:00.003-06:00

The dates for the Utah Summer Games Soccer competition will be June 10 - June 13.

2008 Utah Summer Games Photos

2008-06-20T18:49:00.002-06:00

Photos for the 2008 Utah Summer Games are available at http://www.raats.biz/ and http://foreverinimage.smugmug.com!

Youth Basketball Shedule

2008-06-02T17:07:00.001-06:00

The Youth Basketball Tournament scheduled has been posted on the basketball sports page. We are excited about a great competition.

Soccer Schedule

2008-05-30T07:49:00.003-06:00

The 2008 Soccer schedule is now available!

Soccer - Registration

2008-04-30T20:16:00.004-06:00

Due to technical difficulties with the website we will be extending the registration deadline for the soccer tournament until May 2nd. We apologize to those of you that have had difficulty with the registration process. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please note that we are nearly full and spots are limited.

Collin Raye

2008-04-29T11:42:00.003-06:00

Back by popular demand we are happy to announce that Mr. Collin Raye will be returning to perform this summer at the 23rd Annual Opening Ceremonies.Opening CeremoniesJune 12, 20088:30 p.m.Eccles ColiseumTickets can be purchased by visiting SmithTIX.com.General Admission - $8.00 Reserved Stadium - $12.00 Reserved Chairback - $15.00

USG - Water Polo

2008-04-21T12:09:00.005-06:00

Water polo's move makes big splashPAUL DELOS SANTOS pdelossant@thespectrum.comCEDAR CITY - Utah Summer Games director Casey McClellan smiled. His plan to move water polo to April worked. Instead of the four or five teams competing in the games, he was witnessing 19 teams (10 boys and nine girls) in running for a gold medal."We have a great turnout," McClellan said. "The kids are having a good

Opening Ceremonies Fireworks

2008-04-02T16:02:00.003-06:00

As you plan for the opening ceremonies and start thinking about that perfect seat to best see the fireworks, we would like you know that we will be shooting the fireworks from a different location this year. We are experimenting with a different location to provide a bigger and better fireworks show. The bulk of the show will be fired from the east side of the Coliseum and may require the

Destroyed Utah Summer Games medal is replaced for Christmas gift

2007-12-18T16:44:00.000-07:00

Boy's prized Summer Games medal replacedRICH JOHNSONrjohnson@thespectrum.comCEDAR CITY - After hearing his name called, Kaidden Larsen shyly walked to the front of the room.Almost embarrassed, he stood before the members of the Thunderbird Athletic Club during a weekly luncheon, as Utah Summer Games Director Casey McClellan handed him the replacement for his lost treasure."He didn't know," said

08' Registration - Begins January 15th

2007-12-18T11:38:00.000-07:00

Registration for the 2008 Utah Summer Games will begin officially on the 15th of January! We are excited about another great year and look forward to seeing you all compete in the 23rd annual Utah Summer Games! We wish you all a happy holiday season!

NCSG - Athlete of the Year

2007-10-24T16:26:00.000-06:00

UTAH CYCLIST, NEW MEXICO MARTIAL ARTIST RECEIVE NATIONAL STATE GAMES ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARDS Just two months removed from a serious stroke and against physician’s orders, 65-year-old cyclist Alice Pust pedaled her way to four gold medals and national prominence in the recent Utah Summer Games. Pust, who resides in Santaquin, Utah, and 49 year-old Judo artist Lorenzo Schipp of Albuquerque, N.M.

Dedication Defines 2007 USG Athletes of the Year

2007-09-04T16:50:00.000-06:00

by Michael NielsonIf there was one word to describe both of the 2007 Utah Summer Games athletes of the year, it would be dedication.Alice Pust, of Santaquin, was named the Female Athlete of the Year after she won four gold medals in cycling despite suffering a stroke only months before the Summer Games.David Litchford, of American Fork, found success in the discus and the shot put despite a

McClellan Replaces Case as Summer Games Director

2007-08-27T10:20:00.000-06:00

After an exhaustive search, Southern Utah University is pleased to announce that Casey D. McClellan is returning to his alma mater—this time as the new director of the Utah Summer Games. He will replace Kyle M. Case, who has served as director since 2004. McClellan returns to SUU from Dixie State College, where he served as the Director of Advisement and Counseling. Previous experience at Dixie

2007 State Games of America Registers 10,000th Athlete

2007-07-30T09:55:00.000-06:00

COLORADO SPRINGS, July 28—Mountain Biking athlete Cody Cox of Colorado Springs is the 10,000th athlete from 46 states to register for competition in the 2007 State Games of America, August 2-5, in Colorado Springs.The 16-year-old Cheyenne Mountain High junior signed up last night as the event blew part the 10,000-athlete mark to a hefty 10,162 registrations, with a total of 14 of the 29 sports

Michelle Kwan Will Light 2007 State Games of America Torch On August 2

2007-07-09T11:52:00.000-06:00

COLORADO SPRINGS, July 8 - One of America's greatest athletes has been selected to light the torch and open the 2007 State Games of America as part of the Opening Ceremony on August 2 at the Colorado Springs World Arena.Olympic medalist and World Champion figure skater Michelle Kwan will welcome athletes and spectators from 47 states and ignite the flame to open the fifth edition of the nation's

2007 Medal Winners Invited to State Games of America

2007-07-09T11:44:00.000-06:00

For many Utah Summer Games athletes, the "Gold Rush" experienced at the event held in Cedar City, Utah, need not be over. In Colorado Springs, Colorado, the State Games of America will take place. Usually the event is reserved for 2005 or 2006 medal winners, but this year, the invitation will be expanded to include those that took home medals, of any color, from the 2007 Utah Summer Games as