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What are the entrance fees for the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field?
A: With the addition of Qualifying Trials in the six Liberty Games regions, and all the Adirondack USATF Championships, we can no longer post Entry Fees, Registration Deadlines, or Meet Eligibility in any flyer, brochure or in the space provided here. However, the entrance fees are all listed on the Registration Forms for each individual […]
Who can participate in the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series?
A: The Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series is open to Youth Boys & Girls in the Junior Olympic divisions, and all Men & Women in both the Open & Master’s divisions. Be aware that the Championship events do have certain restrictions. Please be sure to check the eligibility guidelines for each meet, which […]
Where do the meets take place for Empire State Liberty Tour?
A: There are currently a minimum of six (6) meets on the annual Liberty Tour schedule. They include the Patriot’s Invitational, Constitution Classic, President’s Open, USATF Adirondack Championships, Independence Invitational, and the Empire State Track & Field Championships. Each of these meets has historically been located somewhere inside of the Adirondack Region, whose borders are […]
A New State Games is Coming in 2012!
It is likely a safe guess that many of you that have visited this site in the past couple of weeks are wondering what in the world are the Liberty Games? Some of you have asked questions about the number of sports being contested, and others are keenly interested in where the Liberty Games will […]
When Can I Register?
A: Online Registration is expected to be ready by late March to mid April. Keep checking back to the Sports Council website at www.ESSportsCouncil.org, or www.TheLibertyGames.com for updates on any and all information.
Do I need to compete in a Regional Qualifier?
A: Not in 2013!! Due to the length of time to build the proper infrastructure to the Liberty Games, none of the Sports will contest Regional Qualifiers. However, in 2014 there will be Regional Qualifiers for some sports, but it is not a “Try-Out” model. Instead, Teams will compete at the Regional Qualifier and advance as a Team (for […]
What Sports will be contested at the Liberty Games?
A: The Sports Council staff is working diligently to be sure that each of the Sports contested at the previous State Games will be contested at the Liberty Games. In fact, the Liberty Games is expected to add a couple of additional Sporting events such as Flag Football, Cross Fit, BMX Racing, and Paint Ball.
Will there be a fee to participate in the Liberty Games, or will they be Free?
A: There are a few improvements, enhancements, and changes that will be encompassed in the Liberty Games. One that will not change from the 2010 State Games is that there will be a minimal “Registration Fee” for each participant. However, with attention given to the fact that the qualifying model has been improved; for many […]
Where will the Liberty Games be hosted?
A: The 2013 Liberty Games will be hosted in Albany and the surrounding Capital/Saratoga Region. There will be several Sports Venues that will take part in order to accommodate the various sports to be contested.
Are the Liberty Games the new State Games?
A: The former “Empire State Games” were cancelled due to necessary budget cuts, and the infrastructure to organize and coordinate the State Games was dissolved. The Liberty Games were developed in order to fill the void of the previous State Games, and at the same time launch them with a new name and identity, now […]