State Winter Games

This three-day event is held every January in Dubuque. More than 400 athletes compete in Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, figure skating and speed skating. Multiple venues are used to accommodate all the activities including: Sundown Mountain Ski Area, the Grand River Center, Albrecht Acres and the Mystique Community Ice Center.

A highlight of the Winter Games is the opening ceremonies on Monday evening at the Grand Harbor Hotel. It includes a parade along the River Walk to the River Center Patio, and athletes lighting the flame to officially kick-off the Games. In addition to the sporting events, there is a banquet at the Grand River Center, a dance and a pool party.

Click here for the 2012 Winter Games Schedule.

Click here for photos of the 2011 Winter Games.
 
Events: An athlete may be in 1 sport choosing 2 events

Alpine Skiing (Downhill)
Giant Slalom
Slalom
Super Glide
Clinic Glide
* Sit Skiing will no longer be offered

Nordic Skiing (Cross Country)
100 meter
500 meter
1 kilometer

 Snowshoeing 
  100m
  200m
  400m
  800m
  4 X 100m Relay

Speed Skating
25 meter assisted (skate-aid)
25 meter unassisted
100 meter
300 meter
500 meter
4 X 100 Unified Relay
2 X 100 Unified Relay 

Figure Skating
(Skills for these activities can be obtained by contacting the State Office)
 

The next Winter Games will be held January 14-16, 2013 in Dubuque.