This was a big weekend! Eight sports: Arm Wrestling, Baton Twirling, Bean Bag Toss, Dodge Ball, Jump Rope, Skiing/Snowboarding , Sand Volleyball, Shooting & first year event Shape Up Arizona!
We had a great turnout, the weather was outstanding, and no major injuries!
When I took this job 14 years ago one of the first trips I took was to Flagstaff to meet with JR Murray, the GM of the Snowbowl, to share an idea with him to start the GCSG Winter Games.
Since that meeting the winter festival has grown to the nations largest with 40 sports and nearly 8,000 athletes.
As I was driving up the mountain Sunday morning I was excited to see JR, Brian, Linda and all the racers. There is still something special to attend "Our Signature Event!"
Wid
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The Grand Canyon State Games is a multi-sport Olympic Festival providing a showcase for the talents and aspirations for Arizona and America's youth regardless of age or ability and to share many of the great attributes of our state. In fact we have had a 3 year old come down the mountain in our Winter skiing event and a 99 year old gentleman throw the javelin in our Track & Field event. We truly have something for everyone.
