Summer Games

June 1 - 2, 2024

Athletes from around the state will compete in Athletics (track & field)BocceCornholeSoftball Team, and Swimming

 

 

Venues:

Athletics, Bocce, Cornhole – Laidley Field

Softball – King Center/Watt Powell Park

Swimming – Charleston Family YMCA

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

SIGN UP TODAY!

 

Volunteers are needed both days to assist with competition, as well as presenting awards and at our Olympic Village.  Sign up one – or both – days!

 

  • Competition Assistants – will help measure, time, record, retrieve balls, etc.
  • Olympic Village Assistants – will help run the games, crafts and other activities athletes participate in when they are not competing. 
  • Awards Assistants – will help get athletes in correct order and help present their medals or ribbons in an official ceremony after their events.
  • Photographers – should have own equipment and be prepared to share photos with SOWV staff.

 

Come out with your group, co-workers, family & more for a great opportunity to see athletes shine and show off their skills & talents!

 

Volunteer age is 12 and older. 

Volunteers will receive a volunteer shirt that must be worn during their shift.  

 

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Special Thanks to our 2023 Summer Games venue sponsors!

Summer Games GOLD Medal Sponsors

Special Thanks to Encova Foundation of West Virginia for their 20+ year support of the SOWV Summer Games!  

From Morgantown to Charleston, the West Virginia Toyota Dealers have been sponsoring Summer Games for over 20 years!  Thanks Toyota!