What are the Georgia Games Summer Championships?

The Georgia Games Summer Championships are an annual Olympic-style sports competition designed for residents of Georgia. The Summer Championships are open to Georgians of all ages and skill levels. From archery to wrestling, this multi-sport event provides competition opportunities across a wide variety of sporting events and venues. The Georgia Games has the privilege of being one of the largest State Games programs in the United States.

The Georgia Games Summer Championships represent the true spirit of amateur athletics. For some, this celebration of sport is a stepping stone toward following the dream of representing the United States in the Olympic Games. For others, the Summer Championships provide a place to compete in a favorite pastime. Regardless of an athlete’s age or skill level, the Georgia Games Summer Championships provide the pure pleasure of competing for the love of sport.

The Georgia Games Summer Championships are more than a sporting event; they go much deeper. The Games teach values such as teamwork and good sportsmanship that are important components of everyday life. The Summer Championships encourage athletes to develop and improve their physical talents and competitive abilities. The ideals of the Georgia Games promote physical fitness and encourage Georgians to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise.

Conduct

Athletes and coaches are responsible for knowing, understanding and following the rules, policies, and code of conduct for their sport. Games organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant from competition in the Georgia State Games, for (but not limited to) the following reasons:

  • False representation
  • Improper use of alcohol and/or drugs
  • Destruction of property
  • Unsportsmanlike or disorderly behavior
  • Rules infraction
  • Tobacco Policy: Tobacco products are prohibited at all Georgia State Games events.