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Performance = Points!

Patriot’s Invitational 2015      It is a new decade for the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Series, and that means there are several “NEW” and “EXCITING” things to set the pace for the next decade, which takes us to 2024. However, let’s NOT get too far ahead of ourselves, as I would like to […]

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Patriot’s Invitational, A New Look for a New Decade

            It has been 10 years since the inaugural season of the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series, and on Saturday, May 23rd, the Liberty Tour will begin the next 10 years with a new look for each of the events, and we are certain you will like each one!  Patriot’s Invitational – […]

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FOOTGOLF Debuts @ the Liberty Games

Is it true?  Is Footgolf actually a game?  Click and play the video above to get a glimpse of this new phenomenon, and then check out some of the information below: Footgolf is a precision sport where players kick a Soccer Ball (coined a “Football” in Europe) into a cup in as few shots as possible. Its name is a portmanteau of […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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BEAUTIFUL DISASTER

Based out of the Capital Region of New York, Beautiful Disaster was founded in March 2013, and the group focuses on original music under the genre of “Alternative Rock”. They are influenced by bands like Dave Matthews, Gaslight Anthem, Incubus, and many more. The Empire State Sports Council is pleased to announce that Beautiful Disaster […]

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Little Patriot, BIG Effort!

Patriot’s Invitational 2014      One of the exciting trademarks of the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series, is the fact that Athletes of all ages can compete!  This provides opportunities for Young Athletes to mix it up with the more “Experienced” Athletes (that has a much better tone than “older” athletes).  I did […]

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BOLEN CAPTURES 2nd NATIONAL TITLE

Reno, NV – Brad Bolen (25), from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) in Glenville, NY captured his second US Sr. National title winning the 66kg division on day two (2) at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Sunday, May 4, 2014. This was Bolen’s 5th overall Medal at the Nationals having been in the […]