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Gopher State Games

Courage Kenny is partnering with USA Track and Field to put on Gopher State Games, an inclusive event. This is a unique track & field event that will be ran in conjunction with the 2024 USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Championships, and both para and non-para-athletes will be competing! Gopher State Games is a qualifying track & field event for the Move United Nationals and is open to all age divisions (youth & adult).

Registration will open April 1st

Deadline to register is June 7th

Event Dates: June 14-15

Field events, 3000 meters and 5000 meters will be on Friday, June 14. Running events will be on Saturday, June 15. 

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Who it is for

For athletes with disabilities of all age divisions (youth & adult), who are wanting to compete and get qualifying times for Move United Nationals.

Eligibility

  • Who can compete? All para-track and field athletes- intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and visual impairments
  • Age: All age (6-60+) divisions are welcome to compete. (youth & adults)

Classifications: We will not being doing classifications at this track and field meet. If an athlete does not know what their classification is, please visit  the Adaptive Track & Field USA website to get an idea on what their classification might be. If they need farther assistance or have additional questions about classification, please reach out to Shannon.Newman@allina.com!

Good to know

Event dates: June 14-15 

 2024 Gopher State Games Schedule 

  • Friday June 14: Gates open at 9am, Events start at 10:00am
  • Saturday June 15: Gates open at 8am, Events start at 9:00amm 

Location: Lakeville South High School, 21135 Jacquard Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044 

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For information and to register

Contact information

Shannon Newman
Phone: 612-775-2279
shannon.newman@allina.com

Fee information

$25 entry fee for the event.

No athlete will be turned away due to financial hardships.  Please contact shannon.newman@allina.com for more information and help.

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