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Registration is now open for the 41st Alabama State Games—meet 2 awesome athletes
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The 41st Alabama State Games is approaching and athletes of all levels across the state are now officially able to register.
This year’s Games will be one for the books. Read on to meet two incredible women athletes and learn everything you need to know about the event, June 7-9 in Birmingham and across Jefferson County.
The Games offer scholarship opportunities for athletes
The 41st Alabama State Games will be a special event for participants, no matter their sport, age or skill level.
New this year—The Alabama State Games has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving athletes of all ages and abilities. This year, Jacksonville State University has agreed to match the amount of soon-to-be Gamecocks who receive scholarship awards as part of the ASF Foundation’s Scholarship Initiative.
This year, $40,000 of scholarships will be awarded, including two $5,000 scholarships. Anyone planning to participate is eligible for these.
- When: June 7-9, 2024
- Where: Locations across the Birmingham + Jefferson County area, with the opening ceremony inside the Legacy Arena at the BJCC
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- Register
The 2024 Alabama State Games will feature a mix of new and familiar sporting events. Here are some new ones to look out for:
Meet two inspiring Alabama State Games athletes + learn how you can join them
Each year, the Alabama State Games honors Athletes of the Year based on their participation in the event, community achievements and other athletic accomplishments.
This year’s honorees are as inspiring as ever—from a retired Marine who’s become queen of the pickleball court to a 14-year-old archer with a passion for the next generation of athletes.
Looking to prove yourself in your sport like these athletes? Register to compete in the 41st Alabama State Games today.
Meet the Adult Female Athlete of the Year
The current Adult Female Athlete of the Year is Jasmine Williams, a phenomenal pickleball player, mother and retired Marine.
After retiring from active duty, Jasmine was looking for a way to stay fit when she discovered pickleball. She tried it out at her local YMCA and immediately fell in love.
After playing casually for a year, her pickleball coach convinced her to take the competitive path. She’s been playing in tournaments for two years now with her partner Lesia Williams.
“Lesia encourages me to go all over the courts across Alabama with her whenever she sees a competition. That’s how we got into the Alabama State Games.
I like how well the Alabama State Games are organized compared to some of the other tournaments I’ve been in. The competition is really good.”
Jasmine Williams
Meet the Youth Female Athlete of the Year
14-year-old Jordyn Hill has a passion for teaching archery to the next generation and has made a huge impact on her local archery community.
When nominations opened for Youth Female Athlete of the Year, the Alabama State Games committee quickly received six nominations for Jordyn.
Take a look at what she’s accomplished so far:
- Alabama State Games Gold Medalist
- Three-time Shooter of the Year for the State of Alabama
- 2nd and 3rd place finisher in the National Archery Youth Tour (2021 + 2023)
After participating in the Alabama State games for six years, Jordyn said being named Female Youth Athlete of the Year was something she’s wanted to accomplish for a while.
She was able to celebrate via Facetime with her dad, Zach, who is currently deployed.
Her mother described Jordyn’s passion for the sport and for helping others in her nomination:
“She does fundraisers to help lower-income kids to have access to equipment and targets. She volunteers her time teaching younger kids archery and does what she can to give them the confidence to do their best.”
Debbie Hill
The 41st Alabama State Games is coming up in Birmingham + Jefferson County, June 7-9. Learn more + register today.
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