2018 Sunshine State Games Feature 30+ Sports
The 2018 Sunshine State Games Schedule of Events features more than 30 sports in 19 different Florida communities. Now in its 39th year, the Games are an Olympic-style sports festival offering Floridians of all ages the opportunity to compete in a wide variety of sports.
Competition begins this weekend with the Sunshine State Games Dominoes Championship in North Lauderdale. The schedule picks up again in April, with competition running through November. The busiest schedule will be between May 18 and July 1, when events will be held in six of the seven weekends during that time.
““The Sunshine State Games are played at some of the finest athletic venues the state has to offer,” said Florida Sports Foundation President Angela Suggs. “Athletes might compete indoors at spacious and state-of-the-art facilities. Or they might test themselves outdoors on our pristine waters, beautiful grass fields or well-maintained courts.”
The Sunshine State Games began in 1980 as an opportunity to give amateur athletes a starting point on their way to national and international competitions, including the Olympic Games. In 2016, three Floridians – Ryan Lochte, Ashleigh Johnson and Angelica Delgado – participated in the Olympics after beginning their journey at the Sunshine State Games. Lochte, from Daytona Beach, won a gold medal in swimming. Johnson, from Miami, won gold as the goalkeeper for the U.S. water polo team. And Delgado, also from Miami, was a member of the U.S. Olympic judo team.
For further competition and registration information about the 2018 Sunshine State Games Calendar of Events, please visit www.sunshinestategames.com, send an email to games@flasports.com, or call toll-free 1-866-FL-GAMES (354-2637).
The Sunshine State Games are presented annually by the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., and the state’s lead sports promotion and development organization.
I’m interested in registering for Track and Field events in the Sunshine Games in Charlotte County. When and how can I do this?
Thank You
Paul,
Thanks for reaching out! Here is a link to the information you requested: http://floridasports.wpengine.com/ssg-track-field/.
Best of luck in the games!
-FSF-
When will the Figure skating event be open for signing up?
Melody –
Thanks for your inquiry about the Sunshine State Games Figure Skating Championships. Online Registration is currently open and available at http://floridasports.wpengine.com/ssg-figure-skating/.
The registration link is at the bottom of the page after all of the competition information. I hope this helps and please let me know if you need further assistance.
Nick Gandy
Florida Sports Foundation
SSG for Synchronized Swimming is now slated for June 8-10 at Gandy Pool at Kelly Recreation Center in Lakeland
Lorraine –
I made the correction on the original press release as well. Thanks for the heads up.
Nick
Do you have to be a Florida resident to participate in the Florida State games
Joe,
Thanks for reaching out. No, you do not have to be a Florida resident to compete in the games. Check with the sport director for the individual sport you wish to compete in for more details.
Thanks!
FSF