Alabama Sports Festival

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The Alabama Sports Festival was founded in 1982 at the request of the United States Olympic Committee and is a member of the National Congress of State Games. The Summer Games, an effort of the Alabama Sports Festival, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, providing opportunities to compete in Olympic-style games, and instills in athletes the importance of academic excellence and good citizenship.[citation needed]

Sports[edit]

In 2010, competition was held in the following sports:[citation needed]

  • Archery/Bow-hunting
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Disc golf
  • Diving
  • Flag football
  • Football 7 on 7
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Shooting Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Taekwondo
  • Track and field
  • Triathlon
  • Volleyball

References[edit]

  • Crenshaw, Jr, Solomon (June 20, 2008) "Let the games begin: Alabama Sports Festival with venue map and more." Birmingham News

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