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Oh, The Weather Outside Burns Calories!

It can be easy to allow the Winter weather to become overwhelming, or even depressing!  In fact, some folks use it as a reason NOT to exercise!  BIG Mistake! Did you know that Shoveling Snow can be a very intense activity, that can potentially improve your aerobic fitness, muscular endurance, and aid in weight loss?  […]

Jim Kipp

Jim Wesley Kipp has been competing in powerlifting meets, both Full and Bench Only, since 2011 when he attended his first National competition. In addition to competing, Jim has run the Northeast Iron Beast winter classic for 2014 and 2015, and the NY State Championships in 2014. …. This year’s Iron Beast weekend meet will have  85 […]

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Freedom Isn’t Free

It was just another day at the Barrel Drive, until we met Don Matthews, a WWII Veteran, who found great pleasure in singing along as we played.  The state games were re-branded as the Liberty Games, and we are indebted to everyone that has served, is serving, and those that will serve to keep us […]

2015

Patriot’s Invitational Constitution Classic President’s Open Adirondack Championships Independence Invitational Liberty Tour Champs/Liberty Games

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ES SPORTS PHOTO SHOOT – A Picturesque Opportunity

The Empire State Sports Council (ES Sports) held its 1st Annual Photo Shoot, on Saturday, November 15th, at the Fan Zone in Crossgates Mall, under the direction of Jacquelyn (Jackie) White, the new President of the ES Sports Board of Directors. Fostered from the need to improve the exposure of the NEW Sports Apparel lines […]

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A New Leader, A Fresh Perspective

            The Empire State Sports Council (ES Sports) is very pleased to announce Jacquelyn (Jackie) White, as the new President of the Board of Directors.  This is the first time there has been a change in the position of President in the three (3) years of ES Sports, as she replaces former President, Ken Rechnitzer, […]

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You’ve Been Challenged!

The Empire State Sports Council (ES Sports for short) is the Non Profit organization that produces the Liberty Games, which are now the new state games in New York. As part of our Fall Fundraising Campaign to assist ES Sports in its efforts to continue to keep the Flame of the Liberty Games burning brightly, […]

BMX – 2014

July 18, 2014 Tri City Track, Rotterdam, NY 3yr. Strider 1. Cayden Smith 2. Abigail Pflieger 3. Ryder Meyers 4yr. Strider 1. Ian Fagel 2. Wyatt Rock 10 yr. Cruiser 1. Calan Smith 2. Andrew Hurst 3. Garrett Poland 36-40 yr. Cruiser 1. Scott Doland 2. John Bonetsky 3. Shawn Morris 51-55 yr. Cruiser 1. […]

Judo 2014

LIBERTY GAMES JUDO MEKEEL ACADEMY JULY 20, 2014 5-6 YEARS – LIGHT 1. Ariel Roitman              Taifu Judo 2. Nikolaos Sofianos       West Hempstead Judo 3. Ruben Melkonian        Taifu Judo 5-6 YEARS – MIDDLE 1. Nikita Tretiacov           Taifu Judo 2. Daniel Tcherniavski    Taifu Judo 3. Ruben Melkonian        Taifu Judo 7-8 YEARS – LIGHT […]