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State Games a big tourism weekend for Pikes Peak area (access required)

by Rebecca Tonn Published: July 30,2010

Tags: State Games of America, Tourism

The Rocky Mountain State Games were expected to generate $6.5 million in economic activity over the course of the three-day event this past weekend. That makes the games, hosted by The Colorado Springs Sports Corp., one of the city’s top revenue-generating events. By comparison, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which happens to draw an international [...] [...]

State Games called a “home run” for city (access required)

by John Hazlehurst Published: August 11,2009

Tags: athletes, Colorado Springs, State Games of America

The final athlete participation count hit a near-record 10,312 with competitors from 48 states coming to Colorado Springs for the third straight year.Opening ceremonies were held on July 30 at the Colorado Springs World Arena drew a sellout throng of 9,522 fans to see 2008 Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medalist and hometown hero Henry Cejudo [...] [...]

Don’t let the State Games of America pass you by (access required)

by Contributing Writer Published: May 29,2009

Tags: Colorado Springs Sports Corp, State Games of America

By Mike Moran Every resident of Colorado will have a chance this summer to compete in a healthy and positive sports event that celebrates the state’s love of the outdoors and fitness – and, they can be a part of Team Colorado while enjoying it. It will take place in Colorado Springs when the National [...] [...]

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