GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION AREA
General Athlete Registration will be held at the following times listed below at the Pegula Arena - GATE B. All athletes, coaches, and volunteers are encouraged to register prior to competing.
Athletes, coaches, and volunteers will need to receive their identification credentials at the general registration area in order to attend events outside of their registered sport, athlete festival, or opening ceremonies.
General Registration will be held during the following times: Pegula Arena - GATE B
Friday, July 24…...................................................... 9am-12noon
Saturday, July 25.................................................... 9am-12noon
Sunday, July 26....................................................... 9am-12noon
Tuesday, July 28……………………………………... 5pm-7pm
Wednesday, July 29............................................... 9am-12pm & 5pm-7pm
Thursday, July 30…................................................ 9am-12pm & 5pm-7pm
Friday, July 31…...................................................... 9am-3pm
Saturday, August 1................................................. 9am-12noon
Sunday, August 2................................................... 9am-12noon
At registration each athlete, coach, and volunteer will receive additional Finals information pertinent to State Games of America. Athletes will receive: athlete identification credentials, souvenir gift, directions to venues, and other important information. Volunteers and registered coaches will receive volunteer shirt and identification credentials.
*Golfers competing at the Keystone Games Classic Golf Tournament will register directly at the golf course.
*Ice Hockey athletes will receive their Regional jerseys at the ice rink with their coaches. Ice Hockey individual athletes will register at general registration area and have a 1 game grace period if needed.
*Senior Games athletes will register at the general registration area and receive their official Sr Games t-shirt
INFORMATION / HOSPITALITY AREA
An Information/Hospitality Area will be located at the registration site. All Event Passes, Directions, and Souvenirs may be obtained at this location.
SOUVENIRS
A complete line of State Games of America souvenirs will be available during registration hours in the main lobby and at scheduled locations, as well as primarily online.
TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING
All persons attending are responsible for transportation to and from their competition sites.
Athletes attending the 2026 State Games of America are responsible for their own lodging and meals. Athletes are urged to make room reservations early. Staying in Centre County is easy.
Click Here to Visit the online housing bureau to make reservation
AWARDS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event at the State Games of America. Engraving opportunities will be available.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
The State Games of America has a General Liability Policy for the Games. This insurance covers medical costs only when accident or injury is caused by our own negligence. It is expressly understood that this insurance does not cover property loss or damage to the participant or medical costs if an accident or injury occurs during the normal routine or competition or during travel to and from competition. EACH PARTICIPANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER OWN MEDICAL INSURANCE.
PROTESTS
No protests on judgment calls or rules interpretations are allowed. Any disagreements must be resolved before continuation of play. The referee's decision is final. The only protests allowed are for ineligible players - an older division player participating in a younger division. A younger division player playing in an older division is not cause for protest. The Competition Committee is the final authority on all protests.
MEDICAL SERVICES
There will be athletic trainers, EMT, and other medical personnel on duty during times of competition. First Aid will be administered on site. In the event of injury or illness requiring hospital treatment, expenses must be paid by the participant. The agreement and consent form previously signed by the participant and/or parent contains a medical treatment clause, which is important in case treatment is necessary.
CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be NO refunds of entry fees for events cancelled due to weather or other acts of nature.
The only exceptions to the no-refund policy are:
No refund will be permitted once tournament schedules have been set or received from sport directors.
REGISTRATION AREA
General Athlete Registration will be held at the following times listed below at the Pegula Arena - GATE B. All athletes, coaches, and volunteers are encouraged to register prior to competing.
Athletes, coaches, and volunteers will need to receive their identification credentials at the general registration area in order to attend events outside of their registered sport, athlete festival, or opening ceremonies.
General Registration will be held during the following times: Pegula Arena - GATE B
Friday, July 24…...................................................... 9am-12noon
Saturday, July 25.................................................... 9am-12noon
Sunday, July 26....................................................... 9am-12noon
Tuesday, July 28……………………………………... 5pm-7pm
Wednesday, July 29............................................... 9am-12pm & 5pm-7pm
Thursday, July 30…................................................ 9am-12pm & 5pm-7pm
Friday, July 31…...................................................... 9am-3pm
Saturday, August 1................................................. 9am-12noon
Sunday, August 2................................................... 9am-12noon
At registration each athlete, coach, and volunteer will receive additional Finals information pertinent to State Games of America. Athletes will receive: athlete identification credentials, souvenir gift, directions to venues, and other important information. Volunteers and registered coaches will receive volunteer shirt and identification credentials.
*Golfers competing at the Keystone Games Classic Golf Tournament will register directly at the golf course.
*Ice Hockey athletes will receive their Regional jerseys at the ice rink with their coaches. Ice Hockey individual athletes will register at general registration area and have a 1 game grace period if needed.
*Senior Games athletes will register at the general registration area and receive their official Sr Games t-shirt
INFORMATION / HOSPITALITY AREA
An Information/Hospitality Area will be located at the registration site. All Event Passes, Directions, and Souvenirs may be obtained at this location.
SOUVENIRS
A complete line of State Games of America souvenirs will be available during registration hours in the main lobby and at scheduled locations, as well as primarily online.
TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING
All persons attending are responsible for transportation to and from their competition sites.
Athletes attending the 2026 State Games of America are responsible for their own lodging and meals. Athletes are urged to make room reservations early. Staying in Centre County is easy.
Click Here to Visit the online housing bureau to make reservation
AWARDS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event at the State Games of America. Engraving opportunities will be available.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
The State Games of America has a General Liability Policy for the Games. This insurance covers medical costs only when accident or injury is caused by our own negligence. It is expressly understood that this insurance does not cover property loss or damage to the participant or medical costs if an accident or injury occurs during the normal routine or competition or during travel to and from competition. EACH PARTICIPANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER OWN MEDICAL INSURANCE.
PROTESTS
No protests on judgment calls or rules interpretations are allowed. Any disagreements must be resolved before continuation of play. The referee's decision is final. The only protests allowed are for ineligible players - an older division player participating in a younger division. A younger division player playing in an older division is not cause for protest. The Competition Committee is the final authority on all protests.
MEDICAL SERVICES
There will be athletic trainers, EMT, and other medical personnel on duty during times of competition. First Aid will be administered on site. In the event of injury or illness requiring hospital treatment, expenses must be paid by the participant. The agreement and consent form previously signed by the participant and/or parent contains a medical treatment clause, which is important in case treatment is necessary.
CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be NO refunds of entry fees for events cancelled due to weather or other acts of nature.
The only exceptions to the no-refund policy are:
- Entries received after the maximum number has been accepted.
- Entries received in a division that is cancelled due to minimal entries.
- Entries of non-qualified participants.
- Entries received after the registration deadline.
No refund will be permitted once tournament schedules have been set or received from sport directors.
Just a moment...