In June, thousands of Missourians competed in Show-Me State Games events ranging from 3v3 Soccer to the Missouri State Senior Games.  The GAMES will resume July 20-22 and 27-29 with dozens more sports with thousands of Missourians taking part.  All July events are still accepting registration.

June recap

On June 7-10, the Show-Me State Games kicked off summer with the Missouri State Senior Games and several Show-Me State Games events including volleyball, golf, basketball and pickleball.  Over the course of four days, senior athletes from across the state and country traveled to Columbia to compete in about 20 events. This year, the Senior Games was a qualifying event for the 2019 National Summer Senior Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

It was a record year for pickleball with more than 275 pickleball players who played more than 800 games.  More than a dozen states were represented with competitors ranging in age from 11 to 80.

Register now for July events

The Show-Me State Games will offer more events the weekends of July 20-22 and 27-29. Registration is currently open for all sports including the Games’ largest events – basketball, baseball, soccer and softball. Find all the details on SMSG events.

The July Games will kick off with the final two legs of the Shelter Insurance Torch Run. The Torch will be in Jefferson City on July 20 at 11 a.m. at the Governor’s Garden.  At 3 p.m. on July 20, the Torch will be run from the University of Missouri to Shelter Insurance.  In addition, the Opening Ceremonies, which will feature a torch lighting and a parade of athletes, will be held July 20 at 7 p.m. at Mizzou Arena.  Participants have the option of representing their sport as they parade into Opening Ceremony. Entry is free and open to all of the public.