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- Kansas Athletes Bring Home Gold in State Games of America
The Sunflower State Games sent over 200 medal winners from the 2007 and 2008 Games to Colorado Springs, Col. to compete in the State Games of America July 31 – August 2, 2009
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- SSG: Handball Underway at Downtown YMCA
Handball got underway Friday at the Downtown YMCA. Our own Tanner Knowland participated in the singles part of the tournament. In the first round Knowland fought hard but eventually loss 21-6, 21-18. - SSG: Sunday Wraps Up Second Week Of Competition
The second Sunday of the Sunflower State Games, and second week of competition has come to end.
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- Sunflower Games Friday
The 20th annual Sunflower State Games continued on Friday. - SSG: Handball On The Court
4 Wall Handball, no it's not what your thinking, team handball. Handball is a game governed by the United States Handball Association. The sport is making its 2nd appearance in the Sunflower State Games this year.
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- Sunflower State Games Underway
The Sunflower State Games have started in Topeka, with a record 43 athletic events being held over three weekends.
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- Joyce Baker: SSG 2009 Female Athlete of the Year
Each year the Sunflower State Games name a female and male athlete of the year. The 2009 Female Athlete of the Year is Joyce Baker.
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- Suflower State Games Cross Country 5k
Brock Ternes and Avery Clifton were the overall winners at the Sunflower State Games 5k race at Iliff Commons Saturday morning.
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- Two down, One Week to Go at Sunflower State Games
The event, which started a week ago, turned two weeks old with the lighting of the cauldron on Friday, 22 events on Saturday, and then Sunday's championship round in several events.
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- Shooting Pals Duel Over Technique at Shooting Clays in SSG
Some competitors who entered the Sunflower State Games in sporting clays took the opportunity to turn their weekend outing into a medal chase. For example, take this pair of shooting buddies...
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- Bowling Commissioner Says Sport Perfect For Sunflower State Games
Sunflower State Games commissioner Rex Haney says bowling is perfect for games. The long time director of the sport talks about the wide variety of competitors who take part.
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- SSG Archery
Sunflower State Games Archery video!
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- SSG Youth Golf
Sunflower State Games Youth Golf video!
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- SSG Sanctioned Tennis
Sunflower State Games Sanctioned Tennis video!
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- SSG Powerlifting
Sunflower State Games Powerlifting video!
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- SSG Pickleball
Sunflower State Games Pickleball video!
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- SSG Bowling
Sunflower State Games Bowling Video! - SSG Youth Basketball
The Sports Zone was buzzing with activity for Saturday's youth basketball competition for the Sunflower State Games. Grades 9-10 were featured there, while 11-12 played at Washburn University.
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- SSG 3-on-3 Soccer
While the adults played the regular game, youngsters took the pitch for 3-on-3 soccer at the Sunflower State Games.
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- SSG Track and Field
Track and field events burned up the Hummer Sports Park oval Saturday during the Sunflower State Games.
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- ESU's Sommers, KSU's Messick Win 10 K Governor's Cup Races
Here are the winner's of the 2008 Governor's Cup races.
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- Sunflower State Games Male Athlete is this week's "Personal Best"
Cool is a junior as Kansas State University where he competes on the Cross Country and Track team. In his past four years competing in the Sunflower State Games, he is undefeated in earning overall gold in the Governor’s Cup 10K.
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- Athlete and Volunteer Opening Ceremony Ahead
The Athlete & Volunteer Festival is the Opening Ceremony party with games, music, food and fun! Participants and supporters of the Games are invided to join us in celebrating the 19th Annual Sunflower State Games.
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- SSG: Rowing
The Sunflower State Games began Friday morning by churning up the waters at Lake Shawnee in the rowing competition. And despite a short delay from mother nature, everything went off without a hitch.
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- Equestrian Among Early Events at Sunflower State Games
Equestrian returns for another year at the Sunflower State Games. Commissioner Shelly Davis talks about what's ahead.
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- Sunflower State Games Puts Topeka on Display
For the next three weekends, Topeka and Northeast Kansas will be putting its reputation on the line in trying to insure that every participating athlete has the kind of experience that will continue to make the event grow.
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- Sunflower State Games Deadline Approaches
Topeka will host the 19th annual sports festival July 11-27 completing its seventh year in the Capitol city. Kansans of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the 40 different sports.
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- Deadline Approaching/Volunteers Needed for Sunflower State Games
Many of the 40 sports accept day-of registrations. Please visit www.sunflowergames.com and the specific sport information page to inquire about day-of registrations.
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- Personal Best: Alice Lackey
Clinton Corley profiles this week's Personal Best, Alice Lackey. - Disc Golf is SSG Event For Everyone
Sanctioned by the Oz Tour for 10 bonus points. Age determining date is July 1, 2008. Athletes from different age groups may pair for doubles but must compete in “toughest” of the two categories.
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- Table Tennis Will Be New Addition to SSG in 2008
All matches will be best of 3 out of 5 games to 11 points. Round robin groups will ideally consist of 4 players. Tournament tables, nets and balls will be provided.
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- Cross Country Will Include Fitness Walk
Pre-registered entries must be received by Friday, July 11 Fee: $22 per person. Save $2 by entering online. $5 late fee if received after July 11
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- SSG Shooting & Skeet Preview
Site: Capital City Gun Club, At I-70 and West Union Road, go North ½ mile to NW 4th St., East ½ mile to the range gate on the North side of the road.
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- Softball Rates as One of the Most Popular Events of the Games
Brackets for weekend warriors have been added to SSG softball.
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- Wrestling to Add new Twist to Sunflower State Games
The Folkstyle event is on Saturday July 12th. Competition begins at 10 in the morning at Seaman High School. The deadline for registration is July 3rd. Wrestlers will be grouped by weight after entry and weigh-in.
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- First Deadline for Registration Draws Nearer
The deadline for sports competing on the first weekend of the Games including all Softball Events, Adult Basketball, Equestrian - Barrels & Poles, Rowing, Volleyball and Wrestling is Thursday, July 3rd.
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- Topeka Couple Recommends Volunteering for Games
The Sunflower State Games is searching for volunteers to lend a hand at the 19th Annual Games, the weekends of July 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27 in Topeka.
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- SSG Fund Raiser at "Old Chicago" Turns Out Successful
The restaurant helps support the costs of running the annual games. An interview with SSG director Mitch Gross and general video of the restaurant are included.
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- Old Chicago Benefit Party On Tap Tonight
Support SSG by joining us at Old Chicago. A portion of your purchase will be donated to SSG! - Handball Hoping to Draw Competitors to Sunflower State Games
Handball will be conducted at the Downtown YMCA during the third weekend of July.
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- Cold Stone Creamery Sponsoring Sunflower State Games
The store, located on 1227 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka donated 10% of its purchses made between those hours to the Sunflower State Games.
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- Introductions to the Sunflower State Games 2008
The festival is open to all athletes and volunteers and will include the annual lighting of the torch, the 5K/10K Governor’s Cup Road Race, Hot Dog Eating Contest and much more.
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- Letter from Sunflower State Games: Volunteers Needed
Our event would not be possible without the valuable assistance that we receive from volunteers in the community. Hosting such a sizable event requires over 400 volunteers. - HealthyKansas Sponsors 2008 Sunflower State Games Essay Contest
The contest lets students write about the impact of healthy activities on their lives.
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