New York's State Parks... Fun and Games!
With a network of the nation's finest 200 state parks and historic sites, what more could you ask for in a state park system?
How about the nation's largest and finest amateur sports competition? That's the Empire State Games' programs. Four distinct
programs, four wonderful opportunities to compete, and four Games taking in all ages and abilities.
The Empire State Winter Games make the beautiful Adirondack village of Lake Placid the winter
place to be, with 11 sports in Olympic-style competition and plenty of things to see and do around town. Many of the same venues
used in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games are enjoyed by Games' participants and spectators alike, with some of the finest athletes
in the state competing.
The 2010 Empire State Winter Games will take place February 19th-21st.
The Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged offer
opportunities in the joy of self-accomplishment in a variety of sports for youngsters with physical challenges as they strive to be the
best they can be. Games are held on Long Island and in Brockport, with various clinics statewide.
The Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged 2010 dates: Long Island, June 3rd-5th and Brockport, October 15th-16th
The Empire State Senior Games bring to life its motto, "You don't
stop playing when you grow old; you grow old when you stop playing." The Senior Games, for men and women 50 and older, are
held at SUNY Cortland with a wide variety of sports, clinics, activities and social events. They also are the only New York State
qualifier for the National Senior Sports Classic.
The 2010 Empire State Senior Games will be conducted June 8th-13th.
The Empire State Games (summer competition) was the first
statewide amateur sports program in the nation. Now, with 28 sports for New York's finest athletes, the Empire State Games is one
of the largest and finest amateur sports competitions in the country. Thousands compete in regional trials across the state to be
one of nearly 6,000 finalists at the Summer Games, bringing participants, spectators and considerable economic benefits to the
host city and colleges.
The 2010 Empire State Summer Games will be held in the Buffalo/Niagara Region July 21st-25th.