Summer Games Begin in Cedar City 2014

Summer Games have begin, come out and join the excitement happening now in Cedar City.  Since 1986, aspiring athletes from throughout Utah have descended upon Cedar City to challenge themselves in 40 different sports in the Utah Summer Games.  Slated for the second and third week of June in Cedar City, Utah, the events are hosted by Southern Utah University, Iron County School District and the Cedar City Parks and Recreation Department.Providing an "Olympic" style experience for Utah athletes of all ages and skill levels, the highlight of the Summer Games is the Opening Ceremonies, complete with an athletes march, torch run, grand fireworks and entertainment--all in the Greek-themed Eccles Coliseum.

Almost 10,000 athletes participate. Athletes must be Utah residents to compete. Soccer is the largest of all Utah Summer Games sports with 3,300 athletes, followed by basketball (900), track & field (500) and gymnastics (250). There is the popular triathlon, fast pitch softball, mountain biking, water polo, power tumbling, 5K and 10K races and many more sports.
For more information, please visit the Games website at www.utahsummergames.org

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