SMSG News

January 15, 2019

New Hip Offers Pain-Free, High-Quality Life

Mary Mason is an athlete who enjoys a bevy of exercises. Several years ago, she and her husband moved to Linn Creek near the Lake of the Ozarks so they could spend their days waterskiing. Her desire to stay fit took a serious turn in 2013 when she experienced a brain aneurysm. Surgery kept her … Continued

January 8, 2019

Accomplish your New Year’s Resolution with SMSG

With a new year, comes the tradition of making a resolution to achieve personal goals or improve some aspect of your life. According to a survey by Inc., this year’s top 10 resolutions in order are: 1. Diet or eat healthier 2. Exercise more 3. Lose weight 4. Save more and spend less 5. Learn a … Continued

Show-Me State Games Hoopin It Up Basketball Tournament

December 6, 2018

Hoopin’ It Up Basketball is back!

The 2019 Hoopin’ It Up Basketball events are set for February 22-24 and March 29-31. Our February event, sponsored by Mpix, gives 3rd-8th grade boys and girls the opportunity to participate in a recreational or competitive basketball tournament. The March weekend also includes 9th grade and high school divisions. Games will take place at various locations around Columbia, … 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!