The
Iowa Games formally is opened for competition with the Opening Ceremony
on Friday night. This event is an exciting way for the whole family
to share in the spectacle and pageantry of the Games.
The
Opening Ceremony will be at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Friday,
July 18, 2008 starting at 8 pm. WHO Radio (AM 1040) will broadcast
live from Jack Trice Stadium during the Opening Ceremony.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
Other highlights
of the evening
include the parade
of athletes,
entertainment, arrival
of the Olympic-style torch, athletes' oath, parents' and coaches'
oath, parachutists and more. The Parade of Athletes will begin lining
up at 7:30 p.m. at the northwest gate of the football stadium.
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Brought to you by: U.S. Bank
In 1987, Iowa became the first state to use the
United States Olympic Committee's flame for a statewide torch run.
That same flame will be carried by runners from all walks of life
for the Summer Iowa Games' annual torch run.
The torch run will depart from Des Moines on Friday, July 18, and
travel north to Ames. The journey will culminate with the lighting
of the Olympic-style cauldron at Jack Trice Stadium during the Opening
Ceremony later that evening.
Torch
carriers will run on hard-surface roads between Des Moines and Ames
on US Highway 69. Applicants will receive details in the mail after returning
their application to the Iowa Games office. All runners will receive
a commemorative t-shirt. Runners under the age of 12 must be accompanied
by an adult.
If you would like to
carry the torch in
the run, please
register online or
download the
registration form
below and return it to
the Iowa Games office or contact the Iowa Games at info@iowagames.org.
Click here to
register for the
Torch Run Online
Click here for the
Torch Run
Registration
VIEW ENTRANT LIST
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Brought to you by:
Iowa Medical Society
Finals Fest will
showcase
entertainment,
inflatable games and
a festive
atmosphere.
When
Friday, July 18,
2008
Where
Iowa State Center
parking lot B-6
(north of Jack Trice
stadium)
Time
Excitement begins at
5:00 pm- 7:30 pm
Admission & Parking
FREE
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Brought to you by:
Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
On
10:30 am on Sunday morning, July
20, under the tent
in the northwest
corner of parking
Lot B6, the
Fellowship of
Christian Athletes (FCA)
will hold a chapel
service. Dave
Turnbull, the state
FCA director will
present. FCA
is the largest
interdenominational,
school-based,
Christian sports
organization in
America. FCA
focuses on serving
local communities by
equipping,
empowering and
encouraging people
to make a difference
for Christ.
All participants and
parents are welcome
to attend.
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Brought to you by:
Olde Main Brewing
Co. & Restaurant
On
Saturday, July 26,
from 6-11 pm Olde
Main Brewing Co. &
Restaurant will
provide
entertainment in
downtown Ames for
athletes
participating July
25-27.
Highlights for the
bash include: live
entertainment, beer
garden, food and
drink discounts and
free admission for
athletes
participating on
July 25-27.
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