PLEASE REVIEW the following information before you proceed with the Registration Process. Having the appropriate athlete information ensures that your trip to the Alabama State Games will be as seamless as possible.

Every athlete who competes in the Alabama State Games MUST have a completed player waiver on file. 
You will not be allowed to compete if you have not completed a player waiver. The Waiver for Baton is included as a part of the registration form.

Sport Coordinator: Griffin Pritchard (256)496-0032 | griffin.pritchard@asffoundation.org 
Competition Director: Walter Hayden (205) 389-4716 | whayden@icloud.com 
Clinic Director: Michaela Rader (515) 310-0228 | mrader@southalabama.edu 

Registration Closes: May 30

Chelsea High School: 10510 Co Rd 11, Chelsea, AL 35043

• Individual Events $15 each

• Championship Events: $25 each

University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching Band Feature Twirl Clinic 

• $30 to sign up

Competition Starts: 9 a.m.  | Clinic Starts (roughly) 2:30 or 3 p.m. 

Register your HERO to be recognized during the Honoring Our Heroes portion of the Opening Ceremony:

The Honoring Our Heroes program recognizes individuals and families who have served, sacrificed, and made lasting contributions to their communities and the state of Alabama. Registered Heroes will be recognized during the 43rd Alabama State Games Opening Ceremony and will receive a commemorative Honoring Our Heroes medal. Eligible honorees include:

• Native Americans and their descendants

• Active-duty military and their descendants

• Descendants of anyone who has served in the military since the Revolutionary War

• First Responders

• Descendants of individuals who have made significant contributions to Alabama through areas such as science, music, literature, the arts, civic service, business, and finance

Register your HERO here: Honoring Our Heroes Registration

Opening Ceremony | June 12 | BJCC North Exhibition Hall & Legacy Arena

Join us as we kick off the 43rd Alabama State Games with the Opening Ceremony — free and open to the public. All registered athletes are encouraged to attend and participate in the Parade of Athletes.

Must-Know Information

• Athlete Check-In:

• 3:00–6:30 p.m. at the North Exhibition Hall - 1160-1582 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203

• Athletes will check in for the Opening Ceremony (not their sport)

• Athletes attending the Opening Ceremony will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a scholarship drawing wristband.

• To be eligible for scholarship drawings, athletes must check in before 6:30 p.m. and attend the Opening Ceremony.
  
  

• Honoring Our Heroes Check-In:

• 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the North Exhibition Hall - Heroes will check in and pick up their packets

• Register your HERO here: Honoring Our Heroes Registration

• Heroes and those honoring them may pick up their packet at the North Exhibition Hall. Please follow the packet instructions during the Honoring Our Heroes program at the Opening Ceremony

• Scholarships:

• 17 total $2,500 academic scholarships will be awarded throughout the evening.

• Scholarship winners need to have a parent or guardian present when receiving the award

• Special Events:

• 4:00 p.m. — GRIT101 for Teens - 1 Scholarship Awarded (must be present to win)

• 5:00 p.m. — Athlete Leadership Summit featuring Noah Galloway - 1 Scholarship Awarded (must be present to win)

• Legacy Arena Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.

• 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

• The BJCC is a clear bag facility. Please review the BJCC Clear Bag Policy
  
  

• Exhibition Hall Locked:

• 6:30 p.m. — Doors to the Exhibition Hall will lock at 6:30 p.m. There will be no opportunity to check in after 6:30 p.m. Please complete the check-in before then to remain eligible for your complimentary t-shirt and the scholarship drawing.
  
  

• Parade of Athletes Line-Up:

• 6:15–6:45 p.m.

• Athlete Lineup will take place at the South Exhibition Hall promptly at 6:15 p.m.

• Athletes will line up by assigned region/color.
  
  

• Opening Ceremony:

• 7:00–8:00 p.m. Parade of Athletes, athlete oath, Honoring our Heroes, cauldron lighting, live entertainment, and more.

• 15 Scholarships Awarded (must be present to win)

• The 2026 Alabama State Games Opening Ceremony will be televised live on the following Gray Media Affiliates: WBRC (FOX, Birmingham), WSFA (NBC, Montgomery), WALA (FOX, Mobile), and WAAY (ABC, Huntsville)
  
  

• Parking Information

• Parking is available to purchase online now. We recommend you use the following link to reserve/pre-pay for your parking. This will be the easiest way to purchase parking for the Opening Ceremony event.

Helpful Links

• Traffic Map: ALGO Traffic Map

• Parking Information: BJCC Parking & Directions

• Clear Bag Policy: BJCC Clear Bag Policy

• Book a Discounted Hotel