SMSG News

June 6, 2019

The 2019 GAMES are here!

The 35th annual Show-Me STATE GAMES kick off this weekend with sports including high school basketball and volleyball, swimming, adult soccer, pickleball and par-3 golf. The 25th Anniversary Missouri State Senior Games, open to athletes age 50 and older, will also take place starting Thursday, June 6. Seniors from all over the state and beyond will … Continued

June 5, 2019

2019 Programs

Please check out our programs for our 2019 events. They include event schedules, heat safety tips, dining/hotel guides and more. We encourage you to support our sponsors, hotels and dining partners! We are happy to mail you a copy if you would like! Please email Emily at lorenzep@missouri.edu. Senior Games 2019 program 2019 SMSG … Continued

April 19, 2019

Summer-Related Injuries

Athletes run the risk of injury in any sport. However, during summer, a higher risk of heat-related illnesses and head injuries calls for extra caution. Heat-related illnesses include: Dehydration: dry mouth, thirstiness, dry lips, fatigue, lightheadedness and headache. Drink plenty of water or liquids such as sports beverages that hydrate and replace electrolytes. Heat … Continued

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About SMSG

The Show-Me STATE GAMES is a non-profit program of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health and is hosted by the University of Missouri. The mission of the Show-Me STATE GAMES is simple: to provide all Missourians the opportunity to participate in activities of health, fitness, family and fun. 32,001 athletes come to Columbia throughout the year to be a part of our events – this includes athletes from 113 out of 114 counties in the state!