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Big Sky State Games kicks off its 32nd year The Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies will begin the 32nd Annual Games on Friday, July 14 at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., to the pregames festival featuring interactive booths, climbing wall, obstacle course, food trucks, music, interactive booths and souvenirs. At 6:15 p.m., the 4th Annual Soaked fun run/walk first wave begins in and around Pioneer Park. On typically one of the hottest days of the summer, the Soaked fun run includes Billings Fire Department fire hoses, sprinklers, foam machine, two slip-’n’-slides, and loads of water. The run wraps up with a lap around the track inside Daylis Stadium. Pre-parade entertainment includes performances by Big Sky State Games Dance Sports Gold Medalists and Overall High Point Winners. At 7:30 p.m. the Parade of Athletes will begin with all 37 sports of the games represented and recognized. The parade marshals are the Big Sky State Games Character Counts Scholarship winners Maysen Whitney of Billings Senior High School, Madison and Makenzy Gilsdorf of Billings Senior High School, and Skyler Robinson of Baker High School. The evening’s program includes State Games Hot Money Give Away of 20 $100 bills, Aerial Assaults performance, torch lighting by world record setting triple

Olympic softball gold medalist Dot Richardson cheers after lighting the torch symbolizing the start of the 2016 Big Sky State Games. HANNAH POTES/ Gazette Staff

2017 Big Sky State Games opening ceremony timeline  5:30 p.m. – Gates open, T-shirt pick-up, souvenir sales, food trucks, sponsor booths, climbing wall, massage and other interactive events.  4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Soaked check-in and last-minute registration (in the southeast corner of Pioneer Park near tennis courts)  6:15 p.m. – Soaked run/walk – first wave  6:30 p.m. – Soaked finishing in Daylis Stadium  7:10 p.m. – 2017 Big Sky State Games dance sports gold medalists and overall high score winners  7:30 p.m. – Parade of Athletes The following activities are scheduled  20 $100-bill cash giveaway (must be present to win)

jumper Willie Banks and the Montana Mile (Montana’s fastest male and female milers). Other highlights at opening ceremonies include State Games national anthem contest winner Abbi Lemelin, Billings Mayor Tom Hanel, Marine Corps League Color Guard, Billings Senior High Drum Corps and the 2016 Ath-

 Senior High cheerleaders, Skyview High cheerleaders  Marine Corps Color Guard and Eugene Sara Detachment of the Marine Corps  Big Sky State Games National Anthem Contest winner Abbi Lemelin  Billings Mayor Tom Hanel  Sacred Heart School unicyclists  Aerial Assaults performance  Willie Banks – world record holder in Triple Jump  Torch lighting ceremony featuring the 2016 Athletes of the Year and Willie Banks  Senior High Drum Corps  Montana Mile (featuring Montana’s fastest milers)

letes of the Year. Admission is $5 and free to children 6 and under. Athletes are admitted with their Opening Ceremonies ticket. Major sponsors of the Big Sky State Games are Kampgrounds of America, First Interstate Bank, and BlueCross BlueShield of Montana. Wendy’s sponsors Opening Ceremonies.

Aerial Assault performs at opening ceremonies Aerial Assault will perform at the Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies, Friday, July 14t at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium. They are an extreme trampoline show and the only touring trampoline show on Earth performing mid-air costume changes. They tell the story of three very unlikely friends — Captain No Beard,

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Slayer the Ski Bum, and Mr. Goodlooking. These three professional athletes compete to gain the crowds love and attention through bantering, skill, and unique antics. Each show includes this amazing act plus skis, snowboards, Olympic type routines, and the Triffus (this is a triple flip with a twist).

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Park and drive safely For the safety of the participants and to avoid traffic congestion, please follow these guidelines: Opening Ceremonies (Friday Evening): SOAKED Run begins at 6:15 p.m. Drivers: No parking on the West side of Third Street West from Grand Avenue to Parkhill. Please be cautious, runners and walkers will be on Third Street West, Parkhill, and Virginia Lane surrounding Pioneer Park. Parking: Park in the YMCA and Transwestern Building lots (Grand and North 32nd St.) and ride the shuttle vans to and from Opening Ceremonies. Road Race: 5K, 10K & ½ marathon (Saturday Morning): ½ Marathon begins at 7 a.m.; 10K race begins at 7:30 a.m.; and the 5K race begins at 7:35 a.m. Route: The 5K, 10K and ½ Marathon course will begin and end on Thiel Road/ River Road between U.S. Hwy. 212 and Duck Creek Road south of Laurel. Drivers: Park in Riverside Park, off Hwy. 212, south of Yellowstone River south of Laurel, Exit 434 from Interstate 90. Absolutely no parking on Thiel Road. Cycling Road Race 12 mile, 25 mile and 40 mile (Saturday Morning): Race begins at 8 a.m. at Pompeys Pillar Historical Monument, 3001 Highway 312, Worden, Montana. Route: All three races will travel east on Custer Frontage road and ride back the same way. Drivers: Use caution, cyclists on road. Please be cautious and drive slowly on Custer Frontage. Cycling Time Trial (Saturday Evening): Race begins at 6 p.m. in Molt. Route: The start line and finish line are at the Molt Community Center. Riders proceed East and turn around four miles out and head back to Molt Community Center. Drivers: Please be cautious and drive slowly on Molt road from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cyclists will be instructed that cars will be on both roads during the race. Cyclists are to ride as far to the right side of the road as is safe and practical during the race. Triathlon/ Duathlon (Sunday Morning): Triathlon race for adult and teams begins at 6:30 a.m. at Lake Elmo State Park. Youth triathlon begins at 9 a.m. Duathlon race starts at 6:35 a.m. at Lake Elmo. No Parking: Lake Elmo Drive, Wicks, Riveroaks, or on any side street around Lake Elmo State Park. Route: Runners will be on a three-mile course on dirt trails, beach sand, gravel and paved roads. Participants will run on out and back on Lake Elmo Drive and around Lake Elmo Park before finishing near the transition area. The bike course is 16 miles. The course exits out of the park and takes a right at the corner of Rolling Hills Road, proceed on Rolling Hills straight on to Pemberton Lane. The course turns left on Main and left on Roundup Road. Participants ride on the very wide shoulder of the proceed to turn around and return to Billings on U.S. Highway 87. At the Shepherd Acton Road, turn right ¼ mile with traffic the entire way back to Lake Elmo. Bike courses will be open to traffic. Drivers: If you are in the Heights area or on Roundup Road race day, please use caution and yield to cyclists and runners. Please be cautious and drive slowly. There will be no parking on Lake Elmo Drive, Wicks Lane, Riveroaks, or on any side street around Lake Elmo State Park. Athletes and fans: Please use the main Lake Elmo State Park parking lot. The parking area located near the boat ramp will house the transition area and will be closed to all non-race vehicles. Please refrain from parking along side streets around the park. Vehicles will not be permitted to leave the park until the final youth cyclist has returned to the transition area.

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Willie Banks set to light torch at state games opening World record setter and threetime Olympic triple jumper (1980, 1984, 1988) Willie Banks is the special guest athlete of the 32nd Annual Big Sky State Games Friday, July 14. He will speak and light the torch during Opening Ceremonies at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium in Billings. Banks is one of the greatest triple jumpers in the United States. He had his best moment on June 16, 1985 when he set a world record of 58 feet, 11 ½ inches at the National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. That was the highlight of a career that started in Oceanside, California. Banks attended UCLA and

was twice runnerup in the NCAA Championships. It was after college that he achieved his greatest success, setting his first American record in 1981 by BANKS jumping 56 feet, 7 ¾ inches and improving that record six more times—by more than two feet—before he was through. A four-time AAU champion, Banks represented the U.S. in 18 international competitions and was a member of the 1980 (boycotted), 1984 and 1988 Olympic teams. He captured a silver medal

as a member of the U.S. team at the 1983 World Championships and was also a member of the 1987 World Championship team. In 1985, Banks was the Track & Field News and U.S. Olympic Committee Athlete of the Year. After graduating from UCLA, Banks went on to the university’s law school. During this period, he became known as the “Bouncing Barrister.” He popularized the triple jump by encouraging the crowd to clap as he prepared for his run-up and by engaging spectators during a meet. Banks earned his bachelor’s and juris doctorate from UCLA. Banks was inducted into the

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State Games opening ceremonies festivities include the Soaked Run, climbing wall, Sacred Heart School unicyclists, aerial assault, trampoline tumbling, Parade of Athletes, Montana Mile, and torch lighting. State Games participants are admitted free with their Opening Ceremonies tickets. Tickets are $5, children under 6 are admitted free. Wendy’s sponsors Opening Ceremonies. Major sponsors of the Big Sky State Games are Kampgrounds of America, First Interstate Bank, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana. For more information go to bigskygames. org or call (406) 254-7426.

‘Finding Dory’ headlines Outdoor Movie Night

‘Soaked’ race kicks off Big Sky State Games The Big Sky State Games is hosting the 4th Annual SOAKED run at Pioneer Park on Friday, July 14 in Billings. The nontimed two-mile fun run includes water features, foam machine, slip-and-slide and more. The first wave starts at 6:15 p.m., in Pioneer Park and ends in Daylis Stadium. The run is open to everyone — runners, walkers, fast or slow. Just be prepared to get soaked! Registration is available onsite at packet pick-up in Pioneer Park on Thursday, July 13 at 490 N. 30th, Tranwestern Building No. 2 and Friday July 14 at the south east corner of Pioneer Park from 4 to 6 p.m. Soaked finishes in Daylis Stadium, kicking off the Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies. The evening includes music, food, kids events, Parade of

U.S.A. National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1999. He served as chairman of USA Track and Field’s Athlete Advisory Committee and President of the U.S. Olympians Association from 2005 to 2008. During the Big Sky State Games Banks will also conduct the World Record Track and Field Camp on Friday, July 14 at Billings West High School Track. The Track and Field Camp features Banks, along with other former Olympians and elite coaches: Dick Fosbury Olympic gold medalist (high jump), Tom Pukstys, American record holder and two-time Olympian (javelin) and Tom Hintanaus twotime Olympian (pole vault).

State Games to Feature Third Annual Pancake Breakfast and Movie in the Park The Third Annual Big Sky State Games Pancake Breakfast and Movie in the Park will be held on Saturday, July 15 at Pioneer Park. The Pancake Breakfast will be at the Tennis Courts from 7 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per plate. This includes coffee, juice, a short stack and sausage.

The Pancake Breakfast proceeds benefit the Billings Tennis Association in effort to help Billings Parks and Recreation rebuild courts. The Big Sky State Games Outdoor Movie Night in the Park will begin approximately at dusk. This event is free and sponsored by Firefly Outdoor Movie Company. The featured movie is “Finding Dory.”

Dillon’s Lemelin selected as National Anthem Contest winner

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Runners jog through a field of foam during the Soaked run before the Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium.

Athletes, entertainment, torch lighting ceremony and the Montana Mile. The Big Sky State Games Major Sponsors are Kampgrounds of America, First Interstate Bank, and BlueCross BlueShield

of Montana. Wendy’s sponsors Opening Ceremonies. SOAKED Event Sponsors include Visit Billings, Billings Fire Department, Billings Parks and Recreation, Q360 Health, and Meadow Gold.

The eighth annual Big Sky State Games National Anthem Contest winner is Abbi Lemelin of Dillon. The 11-year-old finished her 5th grade year at Park View Elementary. Lemelin will sing the National Anthem at the 32nd Annual Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies on Friday, July 14 in Billings. She began performing at the age of 6, singing at her church. At nine, Lemelin started singing the National Anthem at school sporting events. Since then she has performed for numerous University of Montana Western

football and basketball games. Lemelin also has sung the National Anthem at softball events for Beaverhead County High School and for several middle school events. Other than singing, Lemelin enjoys riding horses and playing basketball and softball. One hobby Lemelin enjoys more than anything is spending time with her grandpa at the ranch. She is excited to sing the National Anthem for Opening Ceremonies. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the Parade of Athletes begins at 7:30 p.m. at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium. 2017 Big Sky State Games

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Fencing 36. YWCA, 909 Wyoming Ave. Flag Football 7. Lewis and Clark Middle School, 1315 Lewis Ave. 21. Will James, 1200 30th St. W. Golf 22. Peter Yegen Golf Course, 1390 Zimmerman Trail Handball 6. YMCA, 402 N. 32nd Karate 10. Orchard Elementary School, 120 Jackson St. LaCrosse (Chumash) 43. Castle Rock Park, W. Wicks Lane Opening Ceremonies 24. Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium, 3rd St. West and Grand Avenue. Pickleball 41. Elks Tennis Center, 934 Lewis Ave.

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Archery 1. Billings Rod & Gun Club, Hwy. 3, 2.5 miles west of Airport Armwrestling 2. Scheels Training Room-2nd Floor, 1121 Shiloh Crossing Basketball 3. Rocky Mountain College, 1500 Poly Dr. 4. MSU-Billings, 1500 North 27th St. 5. Medicine Crow Middle School, 900 Barrett Rd. 6. YMCA, 402 N. 32nd 39. Senior High School, 425 Grand Ave. 9. Billings Central Catholic High School, 3 Broadwater Ave. 42. Riverside Middle School, 3700 Madison Ave. 37. West High School, 2201 St. John’s Ave. Biathlon (Summer and Mountain Bike Biathlon) * Bohart Ranch, 16621 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman *Outside Yellowstone County Billiards 11. Adult-Eagles, 526 Laurie Lane 44. Youth- Boy and Girls Club, 505 Orchard Lane Bowling 12. Fireside Lanes, 1431 Industrial Ave. Cycling * (Road Race) Pompeys Pillar Historical Monument, 3001 Highway 312, Worden, Montana. 14. (Mountain Biking) Yellowstone Kelly Grave Site at Black Otter Trail, turn off of East Airport Road. 15. (Time Trial) Downtown Molt (west of Billings on Molt Road) Disc Golf 16. Diamond X, Phipps Park (Take Rimrock Road out past the Yellowstone Country Club, take an immediate left after the train trussel into the parking lot) 17. Pioneer Park, near Zimmerman Center, 1801 Virginia Lane Equestrian (Horse and Pony Show) 18. Metra Park Super Barn, 308 6th Ave. N. Equestrian (Jumping and Dressage) 19. White Aspen Ranch, 481 S. 56th St. W.

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1. (Cowboy Action Shooting) Billings Rod & Gun Club, Hwy 3, 2.5 miles west of airport 28. (Trapshooting) Billings Trap Club, Lake Elmo Road and Pemberton Lane 29. (Sporting Clays & 5-Stand) Blue Creek Sport Shooting Complex, 1767 Bender Rd. 29. (Skeet) Blue Creek Sport Shooting Complex, 1767 Bender Rd. 29. (Action Pistol/.22 Rifle) Blue Creek Sport Shooting Complex, 1767 Bender Rd. Soccer 31. Amend Park, (5101 King Ave. E. ) Softball 32. Stewart Park, 25th St. W. and Central Avenue Swimming * Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main St., Bozeman (*Outside Yellowstone County)

Table Tennis 3. Rocky Mountain College, Auxiliary Gym, 1500 Poly Dr. Taekwondo/Judo * Huntley Project High School — located in Worden, 25 miles east of Billings, 1477 Ash St., Worden Tennis 4. MSU-Billings, 1500 N. 27th Street 17. Pioneer Park, 3rd Street West and Avenue D (junior and adult Hheadquarters) 34. Rose Park, turn on 21st Street West off Grand Avenue. 43. Castle Rock Park, West Wicks Lane Track & Field 24. Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium, 3rd Street West and Grand Avenue. 18. MetraPark, 308 6th Ave. North (Hammer Throw only) Triathlon/Duathlon 38. Lake Elmo State Park, Billings Heights, 2300 Lake Elmo Dr.

T-Shirt Pickup 24. Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium, 3rd Street West and Grand Avenue. Ultimate Frisbee 37. West High School, 2201 St. Johns Ave. Volleyball 6. (Grades 7 through 10) YMCA, 402 N. 32nd 9. (Scholastic 9 and 10) Billings Central Catholic High School, 3 Broadwater Ave. 39. (Scholastic 11 and 12) Senior High School, 425 Grand Ave. 8. (Open & Coed) Skyview High School 1775 High Sierra Blvd. 37. (Doubles)West High School front lawn, 2201 St. John’s Ave. Weightlifting (Olympic) 40. Alternative Athletics/Cross Fit, 808 4th Ave. N. Wrestling 37. West High School, 2201 St. John’s Ave.

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Big Sky State Games 2017 events Archery Sponsor: Montana Fitness Magazine Commissioners: Travis & Lynisa Hoem, 406-839-3729, straightnarrow@ snaarchery.com Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16 Entries Accepted Day of Event On Site Entry Fees: First event $35, Second event $5 (Limited to one event per day); $10 target fee is included in entry fee except Cub division, ($10 covers if you shoot one or both days). Cubs - no target fee. Site: Billings Rod & Gun Club, Lavina Rd., West of Airport Times: 6:30-7:30 a.m. on-site registration (each day) 8:00 a.m. competition begins (each day) – No late starts Events: 14 NFAA Field 14 NFAA Hunter 28 NFAA Animal

Armwrestling

Sponsor: Radisson Hotel of Billings & 94.1 K-Sky Commissioner: Ruth Michel, rmichel10@msn.com Saturday, July 15 Entries Accepted Day of Event On Site Entry Fees: $30 first event, $10 each additional event Site: Scheels Store Training Room – 2nd Floor, 1121 Shiloh Crossing Times: 10 – 11:30 a.m. Weigh-in at Scheels Store Training Room – 2nd Floor 12 p.m. Competition begins

Basketball

Boys 7 & 8 Grade- Billings Central Boys 9 & 10- Senior High School Boys 11 & 12- Senior High School Adult Basketball Men’s Elite-MSU-Billings Men’s Open- MSU-Billings & Rocky Mountain College Men’s Masters-MSU-Billings Women’s Open- YMCA Women’s Elite- YMCA

Biathlon (Summer and Mountain Bike) BRONTË WITTPENN/Gazette Staff

Sponsor: Avis & Budget Commissioners: Kelly Kjorlien, kelly@ bridgerbiathlonclub.org Biathlon took place July 9 at Bohart Ranch in Bozeman

Billiards

Adults Sponsor: Coca-Cola Commissioner: Doug Asleson, 406-698-4559(cell) or 406-6562887(home) Saturday, July 15 Entries accepted day of event – one hour before competition Entry Fee: Adults: $30 per player, as many as 2 events (includes green fees) Site: Eagles Lodge, 526 Laurie Lane Times: 10 a.m. Singles competition begins 2 p.m. Doubles competition begins Youth Sponsor: Coca Cola Commissioner: Ken Keirleber, 406-2811980 Saturday, July 15 Entries accepted day of event – one hour before competition Entry Fee: Youth: $20 per player (no green fees) Site: Boys and Girls Club, 505 Orchard Lane. Times: Competition starts at 11 a.m.

Bowling Sponsor: PayneWest Insurance Commissioners: Rodd Hamman, Dick Zier, Kyle Schlichenmayer, Devan Hoiness, and Kolten Knatterud Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16 Admission: $5 (18 and Up), $2 (7-17 years), Free (Kids Under 6) Sites: Scholastic Basketball Girls 3 & 4 Grade- Billings Central Girls 5 & 6 Grade- YMCA Girls 7 & 8 Grade- Medicine Crow Girls 9 & 10 Grade– West High School Girls 11 & 12 Grade-West High School Boys 3 & 4 Grade- Billings Central Boys 5 & 6 Grade- Riverside Middle School

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Sponsor: The Pita Pit Commissioner: Rich Marquess, 406672-8119 Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16 Entries Accepted Day of Event Entry Fee: One event - $35; Each additional event $10 Site: Fireside Lanes, 1431 Industrial Ave. Times: Saturday: 9 a.m. Youth 11 and under Youth 12 and older

Bode Barnett, 8, was one of the youngest cyclists to compete in last year’s Big Sky State Games road race near Pompeys Pillar. 11 a.m. Ages 80 + Ages 70-79 Ages 55-69 1 p.m. Youth open Adult open 3 p.m. Ages 19–54 6:30 p.m. Adult/Youth Teams Sunday: 10 a.m. Adult/Youth Teams 1 p.m. Adult/Youth Teams

Curling

Sponsor: Visit Billings Curling took place May 5, 6 and 7. Results are available at bigskygames.org

Cycling

7:55 a.m. Racers meeting at start area 8 a.m. Race starts Divisions: 12 mile, 25 mile, 40 mile All races will travel east on the Custer Frontage Road and back the same way. Participants must continue to ride bike back to Pompey’s Pillar from the finish. See www.bigskygames.org under Sports/Cycling for description of all courses. Time Trial Saturday, July 15 Site: Molt Community Center Times: 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Check-in (No check in after 5:30 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. Race starts Time Trial will start and finish in front of the Molt Community center. The race distance is approximately eight miles. Mountain Bike Sunday, July 16 Site: Black Otter Trail, Swords Park Time: 8:00 a.m. Expert Men/Women (7 Miles approximately) 9:30 a.m. Novice Men/Women (4.2 Miles Men, 2.8 Miles Women approximately) 10:30 a.m. Junior Ages 9-14 (1.4 Miles approximately) 11:30 a.m. All Youth Ages 8 and Under (0.5 Miles) and Strider

Dance Sports Sponsor: The Spoke Shop and Velum Skin Commissioners: (MT Bike) Chad McNeese mcneese.chad@gmail.com (Time Trial) Chris Cook cctcook@ msn.com (Road Race) Brenda Rose toddwrose@ bresnan.net Troy Charbonneau troy.charbonneau@ gmail.com Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16 Entries accepted day of event for Mountain Bike Entry Fee: $45 First event, $15 each additional event Road Race Saturday, July 15 Site: Pompey’s Pillar Historical Monument, 3001 Highway 312, Worden, Montana. Times: 7 – 7:30 a.m. Check-in (No check in after 7:30)

Sponsor: Big Horn Resort Dance Sports took place April 21-23. Results are available at bigskygames.org

Disc Golf

Sponsor: Northern Sports Network Commissioners: Sawyer Bracy, sawyer. bracy@gmail.com

Saturday, July 15 Entries accepted the day of the event Adult Entry Fee: $35 High School and Youth Entry Fee: $30 Sites: Diamond X (Phipps Park): Take Rimrock Road West past the Yellowstone Country Club, take an immediate left after the train trestle into the parking lot. Site subject to change due to a rockslide. Pioneer Park, Meet near Zimmerman Center (parking at the Zimmerman Center 1801 Virginia Lane (across from Blanco Blanco). Site Locations for Divisions Youth (13 & Under) 2 Rounds Pioneer Park High School (14-18) 2 Rounds Pioneer Park Women’s 1 Round Diamond X – 1 Round Pioneer Park Men’s Amateur 1 Round Diamond X – 1 Round Pioneer Park Men’s Masters (40-49) 1 Round Diamond X – 1 Round Pioneer Park Grand Masters (50 & Over) 1 Round Diamond X – 1 Round Pioneer Park Men’s Open 1 Round Diamond X – 1 Round Pioneer Park Times: Diamond X 8:30 – 9 a.m. Adult registration 9:15 a.m. Meeting for players 9:30 a.m. Tournament begins Pioneer 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Youth/high school registration 2 p.m. Meeting for players 2:15 p.m. Tournament begins (youth/ high school) 2:45 p.m. 2nd round adults

Equestrian Jumping and Dressage Sponsor: Wal-Mart Commissioner: Emily Luoma-Brester 406-698-9646, e_luoma@hotmail. com Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16 Entry fee: Dressage $35 each class entered. Jumping $35, plus $10 each additional class Site: White Aspen Ranch, 481 S. 56th St W. Jumping: Saturday, July 15, 8 a.m. Dressage: Sunday, July 16, Times are posted at bigskygames.org under Equestrian Jumping and Dressage

Equestrian Pony and Horse Show Sponsor: Wal-Mart Pony Show Commissioners: Roz Robinson 307-752-3141 Horse Show Commissioner: Melody Bilden 406-962-9837

Pony Show: Saturday, July 15 Horse Show: Sunday, July 16 Entries accepted on the day of the event Entry Fee: $23 first class (per person), $7 each additional class (per person) Site: Metra Super Barn, 308 6th Ave. N., Billings Time: 7:30 a.m. Check-in begins 9 a.m. Competition begins

Fencing

Sponsor: Old Dominion Freight Line Commissioner: Bryan Stafford (406) 655-9758, director@bigskyfencing. com Patrick Kuntz 406-861-0264, archaeopat@bresnan.Net Sept. 1-4 Entries accepted the day of the event Entry fee: See bigskygames.org under fencing Site: YWCA, 909 Wyoming Ave., Billings Fencing will be electric. No dry fencing – safety gear required. Bring your own equipment. Time: Laurie Schiller Fencing Clinic and Big Sky State Games Friday: Bouting and private lessons begin at noon Satuday: Epee clinic begins at 9 a.m. Sunday: Foil clinic begins at 8:30 a.m.

Figure Skating

Sponsor: Downtown Billings Figure Skating took place Jan. 13-15. Results available at bigskygames.org

Flag Football

Sponsor: Red Lion Hotel Commissioner: Dwite Johnson, 406252-8775 Debbie Kobold 406-545-9127 Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16 Bracket Information: Brackets and times are available at bigskygames.org Site: Lewis and Clark Middle School and Will James Middle School

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2017 Big Sky State Games

2017 Big Sky State Games Special Events Special Events – State Games Weekend

tion fee is $135 and includes camp and BSSG registration. The coaches fee is $50 or Soaked, Two-Mile Fun free if three or more of your Run: Friday, July 14. Want to athletes attend. stay cool during one of the Torch lighter Willie hottest days of the summer? Banks will be hosting the Come join us in a non-timed World Record Camps. The two mile crazy fun water camp will also feature World walk/run around and through Record Holders and previPioneer Park. All ages, slow ous Olympians. Triple Jump or fast are encouraged to (Willie Banks), Dick Fosbury participate. Be prepared to (High Jump), Javelin (Tom run through foam stations, Pukstys), and Pole Vault (Tom slip and slide down the hill, Hintanaus) will be featured jump through sprinklers and at the camp. World Record dodge water guns in this fun Camps are designed by filled race. First wave starts proven winners and dedicated at 6:15 p.m. Register onsite young athletes. Ultimately, at the southeast corner of the goal is to unlock each Pioneer Park from 4 to 6 p.m. person’s full potential and World Record Track and improve their performance Field Camp, Friday, July 14 so they can compete at the from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Billhighest level and have fun ings West High School Track, doing it. 2201 St Johns Ave. RegistraTaekwondo/Judo Clinic: tion forms can be found at Friday, July 14. www.bigskygames.org under Contact Dave and Eve “Track & Field.” The registra- Allen at 406-860-7959 for

more information about the clinic. Dr. Bergman will be the Judo Coach Clinic and James Corbin will do the sparring clinic. 3rd Annual Big Sky State Games Pancake Breakfast: The Pancake Breakfast will be in the southwest corner of Pioneer Park from 7 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per plate, includes coffee, juice, a short stack and sausage. All proceeds will benefit the Billings Tennis Association. The association uses proceeds to refurbish tennis courts. BSSG Movie Night in the Park: The Big Sky State Games Third Annual Outdoor Movie Night in the Park will begin approximately at dusk in Pioneer Park, Saturday, July 15. Movie night is free and sponsored by Firefly Outdoor Movie Company. The featured movie is “Finding Dory.”

Christian rock concert: Saturday, July 15 there will be a free Christian rock concert featuring “Disciple” at Pioneer Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Yellowstone Valley Farmer’s Market: Opening Day for the Farmer’s Market is Saturday, July 15 from 8 to noon in downtown Billings. Shrine Football Game: Saturday, July 15, 7 p.m. at Rocky Mountain College Billings Mustangs Baseball Game vs. Orem: Saturday, July 15 at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 at 1:05 p.m. at Dehler Park located at 2611 Ninth Ave. N. OSOS Wrestling Clinic, July 23-26 Time: K-3rd: MondayWednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4th-12th: Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: West High School (Main Gym), 2201 St. Johns Ave. Clinic Registration: Registration is available at www.bigskygames.org under “Wrestling” Registration Fee: $150 (Wrestler needing host families fee: $180) The camp will feature director Jeremy Hernandez, who is a three time Montana State champion and wrestled at Concordia College. Camp clinicians includes Terry Brands, Assistant Head Coach at University of Iowa and 2000 bronze medalist; Matt McDonough two-time NCAA champion and three-time NCAA All-American; Brandon Sorensen four-time Iowa State champion and threetime NCAA All-American; and Alex Marinelli, four-time Ohio State champion and Iowa Hawkeye freshman.

BSSG Special Events throughout the year

Yellowstone Valley Elementary Cross-Country Meet: A free one-mile run through Pioneer Park for third through fifth graders. Register at bigskygames.org starting September 2017. Race day is October 4, 2017. Big Sky Fit Kids: February through March 2018. Big Sky State Games offers a free statewide team youth (18 and under) wellness program where kids track their physical activities, and participate in Fit Kids Day and Fit Kids Clubs. For more information please visit bigskyfitkids.org. Shape Up Montana: February through May 2018. Big Sky State Games conducts a statewide team fitness program, two categories, weight loss and physical activity. For more information please visit shapeupmontana.org.

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Golf David Kuhns Sponsor: Stifel David Kuhns and Chris Molvig Commissioner: Barb Lawson 406656-1385, letst1up@hotmail.com Registration: Contact commissioner for availability. Saturday, July 15 Site: Peter Yegen Golf Course, 1390 Zimmerman Trail Tee Times: 12 p.m. Tee times begin. Tee times will be posted on Wednesday, July 12 at bigskygames.orgunder Sports/Golf

Entries Accepted Day of Event On Site Entry Fee: $40 Site: Orchard Elementary School, 120 Jackson St. Tentative Schedule: 7:30 a.m. All breaking competitors check-in (including black belts) 7:30 a.m. Set-up for breaking competition (including black belts) 8 a.m. Breaking competition begins (including black belts) 8:45 a.m. All competitors check-ins for Kata, Sparring, and Weapons 9 a.m. Black belt meeting, bow in, black belt Kata, weapons 10 a.m. Age 6-15 Weapons, Kata, sparring 1:30 p.m. Adult weapons, Kata, sparring 3 p.m. Black belt, sparring 4:30 p.m. Adult team sparring

Lacrosse (Chumash)

Racquetball

Sponsor: Homestead Self Storage Commissioners: Ryan Weber, 406696-2535 Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16 (plan to play on Sunday) Site: Billings Athletic Club, 777 15th St. W., 406-259-2626 Time: 8 a.m. both days

Road Race

Handball

Sponsor: Radio Billings 98.5 The Wolf & Hot 101.9 Commissioner: Craig Canfield 406860-0133, craig.canfield@kljeng.com Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15 Site: Billings YMCA, 402 N. 32nd St. Time: Play begins Friday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Call Craig Canfield for specific start times.

Sponsor: Best Western Clock Tower Inn & Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery Commissioner: Blake Wahrlich, 406839-6678 Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16 Site: Castle Rock Park (W Wicks Ln) Time: Check bigskygames.orgunder Sports/Lacrosse. Divisions: Boys U11, U13, U15, High School (3-vs.- 3 Format) Girls U11, U13/U15 Combined, High School (3-vs.-3 Format) 18 and older division

Sponsor: CHS Refinery and Pipeline Operations Commissioners: Exel “Ekkie” Wedul, 406-698-7422 Bill Harrington, 406-855-1069 Saturday, July 15 Site: 5K, 10K, and half-marathon- starts and finishes on Thiel Road/River Road between U.S. Hwy 212 and Duck Creek Road at Giddeon Trucking Company. Late Entry Fee after June 30 at 5 p.m.: 5k & 10k: $35 Half Marathon: $40 Time: 7 a.m. Half-Marathon starts 7:30 a.m. 10K Run starts 7:40 a.m. 5K Run starts

Roller Skating

Pickleball

Ice Hockey

Sponsor: 730 KYYA News Talk Commissioner: Janine Hieb 406-8998091 Assistant Commissioner: Jen Peters Saturday, July 15 Site: Wheels of Thunder Skating Center, 1609 12th Ave. N., Great Falls, Montana. Time: 8 a.m.

Rugby Sponsor: Radio Billings 98.5 The Wolf & Hot 101.9 Ice Hockey took place April 21-23. Results available at bigskygames.org

Karate

Sponsor: MY 105.9 & ProBuild Commissioners: Ellis & Nelsa Heggen, 406-452-5527 Saturday, July 15

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Sponsor: Perma Letter Sign Company & Elks Tennis Center Commissioner: Larry Seekins, 406248-4567, liseekins@aol.com Assistant Commissioners: Jason Bough, 406-591-4188, jlbough1@msn.com Chris Watts, 406-248-4567, ewatts@ billingsymca.org Late Entry Fee after June 30 at 5:00 pm : Adults: $40 (includes all events), Youth: $30 (includes all events) Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16 Site:Elks Tennis Center, 934 Lewis Ave. Times: Saturday: 8 a.m. Youth; 9 a.m. Adults doubles Sunday: 10 a.m. Singles

Commissioner: Misty Zahn 406-2102610, mtyouthrugby@gmail.com Saturday, July 15 & 16 (if needed) Site: Fort Missoula Regional Park, 3401 South Ave. West, Missoula, Montana. Time: check www.bigskygames.org under Sport/Rugby for current times and sites for each division. Brackets will be available a week before the competition.

Shooting Sponsor: Scheels Friday, Saturday, and Sunday July 14 to 16 Rifle/Pistol Commissioners: Duff Gray, grmchn@ msn.com Irv Wilke, 406-670-6268 Koby O’Rear, 406-861-1845 Entry Fee: First event $20; $5 each

additional event Rifle/Pistol Events Target Fees: $5 per competitor paid at each event site (Do not send target fees with state games entry fee). The one-time fee covers all rifle/pistol events at event site. Firing times, relays and other info will be at bigskystategames.org under Shooting I. Bull’s Eye Events – Onsite registration subject to availability Bull’s Eye Pistol Events: Site: Yellowstone Rifle Club Time: Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to noon Smallbore Rifle Prone: Site: Yellowstone Rifle Club Time: Saturday, July 15, 8 a.m. to noon Smallbore Rifle 3-position: Site: Yellowstone Rifle Club Time: Saturday, July 15, 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Precision Air Rifle Site: Yellowstone Rifle Club Time: Saturday, July 15 or Sunday, July 16 Sporter Air Rifle Standing, 3 Position, and Air Pistol: Site: Yellowstone Rifle Club Time: Saturday, July 15 or Sunday, July 16 Air Pistol Site: Yellowstone Rifle Club Time: Saturday, July 15 or Sunday, July 16 BB Gun: Site: Jaycee Building at Laurel Riverside Park Time: Friday, July 14, 6 p.m. High Power Rifle: Site: Yellowstone Rifle Club Time: Sunday, July 16, 7 a.m. II. Silhouette Events Information – Onsite registration subject to availability NRA 10-pound, 2 oz., Silhouette Rifle Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Friday, July 14 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), Saturday, July 15 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), or Sunday, July 16 (7 a.m.to 11 a.m.) Production Sporter Rifle Scope Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Friday, July 14 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), Saturday, July 15 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), or Sunday, July 16 (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Production Sporter Rifle Open Sights Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Friday, July 14 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), Saturday, July 15 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), or Sunday, July 16 (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Production Sporter Rifle Peep Sights Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Friday, July 14 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), Saturday, July 15 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), or Sunday, July 16 (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Smallbore Pistol Silhouette (M.S.) Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Saturday, July 15 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) or Sunday, July 16 (7 a.m. to noon) Smallbore Pistol Silhouette (O.S.) Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Saturday, July 15 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) or Sunday, July 16 (7 a.m. to noon) Centerfire Handgun Silhouette Open Sights (M.S) Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Friday, July 14 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), Saturday, July 15 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), or Sunday, July 16 (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Centerfire Handgun Silhouette Optical Sights (O.S) Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Friday, July 14 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), Saturday, July 15 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), or Sunday, July 16 (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.) III. Muzzle Loading Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club Date: Saturday, July 15 First relay starting at 7 a.m. and last relay starting at 3 p.m. Divisions: Women’s Aggregate, Juniors’ Aggregate, Seniors’ Aggregate, Percussion Aggregate, Flintlock Aggregate, Pistol Aggregate, Bench Aggregate, One

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Crystal West looks to her teammates during a 2016 Big Sky State Games ultimate frisbee match. Gun Aggregate, Curly Wolf Shooting Action Shooting Sports Pistol/.22 Rifle: Sponsor: Scheels Commissioners: Andrew Lauckner and Mike Bergman Site: Blue Creek Sport Shooting Complex, 1767 Bender Road, Billings 406-670-1183 Event took place June 3- 4. Results are available at bigskygames.org. Shooting Cowboy Action Shooting Sponsor: Scheels Commissioners: Stan Bayley, 406656-4097 Mike Radecki, 406-254-9414 Saturday, July 22 Entries accepted the day of the event Entry Fee: First event $20; each additional event $5 Target Fees: $5 per competitor paid at event site. (Do not send target fees with State Games entry fee). Time: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Registration/ Check-in 9 a.m. Safety briefing/match Site: Billings Rod and Gun Club, 2931 Rod and Gun Club Road Shooting Skeet: Sponsor: Scheels Commissioner: Mike and Angela Bergman, info@bluecreeksport.com, 406-670-1183 Site: Blue Creek Sport Shooting Complex, 1767 Bender Road, Billings 406-670-1183 Event took place June 3-4. Results are available at bigskygames.org. Shooting / 5- Stand: Sponsor: Scheels Commissioner: Mike and Angela Bergman, info@bluecreeksport.com, 406-670-1183 Site: Blue Creek Sport Shooting Complex, 1767 Bender Road, Billings 406-670-1183 Event took place June 3-4. Results are available at bigskygames.org. Shooting Sporting Clays: Sponsor: Scheels Commissioner: Mike and Angela Bergman, info@bluecreeksport.com, 406-670-1183 Site: Blue Creek Sport Shooting Complex, 1767 Bender Road, Billings 406-670-1183 Event took place June 3-4. Results are available at bigskygames.org.

Shooting Trapshooting: Sponsor: Scheels Commissioners: Dave Rahn, 406-8607979, dave.rahn@hotmail.com Helen Shandy 406-698-4316 Entries Accepted Day of Event On site entry fee: $20 first event, $5 each additional event (Second event fee available if registered by July 13) Target Fee: $20 per 100 targets payable at Trap Club on day of event Divisions: Beginner, Experience, ATA Member, Team Event Site: Billings Trap Club, Lake Elmo Road and Pemberton Lane. Time: Friday, July 7 8 a.m. ATA Member Concurrent with Montana State Trapshoot Sunday July 16: 9 a.m. Registrations, squadding and practice opens 9:30 a.m. Shooting safety clinic (required for beginner shooters) 10 a.m. Beginner and experienced competition begins Immediately following is the ATA registered shoot them team event

Soaked (Fun Run/Walk) ‘Plan to get Soaked’

Sponsors: Billings Parks and Recreation, Visit Billings, Q360 Health, Meadow Gold, Billings Fire Department Entry Fee: Ages (6 & under): $25; (714) $30.00; (15& up): $35 Site: Pioneer Park by Tennis Courts (3rd St. W. & Avenue D) Onsite registration and packet pickup 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Time: Friday, July 14, First wave begins at 6:15 p.m.

Soccer- 3v3 Youth Sponsor: ExxonMobil Youth Commissioner: Paolo Gerbasi, gerbasi7@msn.com Jim Bentler, 3v3bentler@gmail.com Saturday and Sunday July, 15 and 16 Site: Amend Park (5101 King Ave. E.) Bracket Info: Bracket information will be e-mailed to the team contact and posted at bigskygames.org under sports/soccer. Divisions may be combined.

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2017 Big Sky State Games

Four winners take the BSSG Character Counts! Scholarship The Big Sky State Games has selected Maysen Whitney, Madison Gilsdorf, Makenzy Gilsdorf all of Billings Senior High School, and Skyler Robinson of Baker High School, as the recipients of the 2017 Big Sky State Games Character Counts! Scholarship. The $500 scholarship winners will be recognized at the 32nd Annual Big Sky State Games Opening Ceremonies event, July 14. The winners were chosen based on their character, community involvement, and participation in sports. Character Counts! promotes sportsmanship and fosters good character by teaching, enforcing, advocating and modeling, the “Six Pillars of Character”: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. High school juniors during the 2016-2017 school year were eligible to apply for the scholarship. Selecting students who are finishing their junior year in high school ensures the winners may be observed as role models during their senior year. Whitney has competed in the Big Sky State Games for three years in

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soccer. She has been a high school varsity athlete since her freshman year. Whitney’s honors include academic all state from 2014-2017, Rookie of the Year in soccer, sophomore of the year in track, and Billings Senior High outstanding participation in soccer in 2015. She is a ninetime all state track and field athlete. Whitney’s volunteer work has included World Water Day, ColorFun Run, Super Hero Run, and Thunder Ridge Kennels. She routinely works with younger athletes to help them achieve their goals. Madison Gilsdorf has participated in Big Sky State Games Track and Field for eight years. She is a member of the Key Club, Stem Club, Senior Advocates, and church youth group. Madison participates in high school soccer, cheerleading, and track and field. She has earned academic allstate multiple times and was a recipient of the YMCA Principals Youth Leadership Award. Madison was chosen twice to represent Montana at the Hershey Track and Field North American Finals in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She has also been an active member of the Billings Gymnastics

School for 11 years, currently competing as a Level 8 gymnast. Makenzy Gilsdorf has participated in the Big Sky State Games for three years in TenWHITNEY nis and one year in track and field. She is involved in a variety of service projects and student clubs including Key Club, Spanish Club, STEM Society, Senior Advocates, The Platinum Project, MAKENZY Educational Talent GILSDORF Search and tennis. Some of her accomplishments have been serving as Key Club President and in academics. Makenzy earned academic all state for tennis and she competed at AA state tennis. She is a member of the Billings Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership and Team Black at the Billings Elks Center. As a high school student, Makenzy has earned a 4.0 (4.4 weighted)

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grade-point average and is ranked No.1 in her class of 422. Skyler Robinson has participated in Big Sky State Games Track and Field for nine years and four years in SwimROBINSON ming. Robinson has been on the honor roll since the fall of 2013. She is involved in track and field and volleyball at Baker High School. Robinson has been a student council representative, MADISON Council Student GILSDORF District 6 President, student union representative, and the student union treasurer. She is a representative for Students Against Destructive Decisions, a Close Up member, and volunteers for numerous community and high school programs. The Character Counts! Scholarship is sponsored by Kenco Security and Technology.

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Soccer- 11v11 Adult and 7v7 High School Sponsor: ExxonMobil Adult and High School Commissioners: Sebastian Diaz, sdiaz.mtmed@ gmail.com Andres Moreano, andfrancme@ hotmail.com Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16 Site:Amend Park (5101 King Ave. E. ) Bracket Info: Adult division will be limited to 8 teams in the Co-Ed division and 8 teams in the Men’s Division. Time: Bracket information will be emailed to the team contact and posted at bigskygames.org under Sports/Soccer

Softball

Sponsor: RiverStone Health Commissioner: Wayne Ware, 406670-8798, warewynL@hotmail.com Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 14, 15 and 16 Site: Stewart Park, 2620 Stewart Park Rd. Time: Wednesday, July 13, brackets will be available at bigskygames.org

Swimming

Commissioner: Matt Yovick, 406539-8902 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 14, 15 and 16 Site: Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main St., Bozeman, Montana. Friday, July 14 Warm-up lanes open 2:30 p.m. Meet begins 10 minutes after the end of the final warm-up session. 200 IM (All Age Groups) 400 Freestyle (Qualifying Time Required for 24 and Under) Saturday, July 15 Morning Session: Warm-up lanes open 7:30 to 8 a.m. Meet starts at 8:45 a.m. 50 Free 8 & Under only 100 Free 9-10, 11-12 100 Back 8 & Under only 400 IM Qualifying Time Required 25 Back 8 and under only 50 Back 9-10, 11-12 50 Breast 8 and under only 100 Breast 9-10, 11-12 25 Fly 8 and under only 50 Fly 9-10, 11-12 200 Medley Relay (12 U Mixed) Afternoon Session: Warm-up lanes tentatively open at 11:45 a.m. Meet starts at approximately 12:45 p.m. 400 IM Qualifying Time (Required for 24 and Under) 100 Free 13 and over 100 Back 13 and over 200 Breast 13 and over 50 Breast Masters 25+ 200 Free 13 and over

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100 Fly 13 and over 200 Medley Relay 13 and over, mixed Sunday, July 16 Morning Division: Warm-up lanes open 7:30 – 8:10 a.m. Meet Starts at 8:20 a.m. 50 Free 13 and over 200 Fly 13 and over 50 Fly Masters 25+ 100 Breast 13 and over 200 Back 13 and over 50 Back Masters 25+ 200 Free Relay 13 and over, mixed 1500 Free All age groups (qualifying times required for 24 and under) Afternoon Division: Warm up lanes tentatively opens at 11:15 a.m. Meet starts at approximately 12:00 p.m. 25 Free 8 and under only 50 Free 9-10, 11-12 50 Fly 8 and under only 100 Fly 9-10, 11-12 25 Breast 8 and under only 50 Breast 9-10, 11-12 50 Back 8 and under only 100 Back 9-10, 11-12 100 Free 8 and under only 200 Free 9-10, 11-12 200 Free Relay (12 U Mixed)

Table Tennis

Sponsor: Yellowstone County Lodging Association Commissioner: Art Fust, 406-6561606, artfust@gmail.com Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16 Site: Rocky Mountain College Auxiliary Gym, 1500 Poly Dr. Participants and guests use lot on south side of the building (main entrance) Time: Check-in and practice - 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Late Entry Fee after June 30 at 5:00 pm: $30 Schedule of Events: OPEN A,B,C Divisions Saturday 9  a.m. OPEN Finals for A,B,C Divisions Saturday 1 p.m. Doubles All Age Round Robin Saturday 4 p.m. 16 and under Round Robin Sunday 9 a.m. 60 and over Round Robin Sunday 9 a.m. 11 and Under Round Robin Sunday 10 a.m. 70 and over Round Robin Sunday 10 a.m. 50 and older Round Robin Sunday 11 a.m. Hard Bat OPEN Sunday 11:00 a.m. 40 and Over Round Robin Sunday 1 p.m.

TaeKwonDo/Judo

Sponsor: Gainan’s Commissioners: Dave and Eve Allen, 406-860-7961 Saturday, July 15 Site: Huntley Project High School Main Gym

Located in Worden, 25 miles east of Billings, 1477 Ash Street, Worden, Montana. Times: TaeKwonDo Schedule: 8 a.m. Competitor check-In begins 9 a.m. TaeKwonDo Brown/Black Competitors check-in at staging 9:15 a.m. TaeKwonDo Brown/Black meeting 9:30 a.m. TaeKwonDo White/yellow/ Orange Belt Report to Staging (Forms will be completed in each division) 9:45 a.m. (Approximate) Opening ceremonies 10 a.m. TaeKwonDo competition begins Board breaking immediately after forms and free sparring after forms Judo Tournament Schedule: 8 a.m. Weigh-ins begin 9:15 a.m. Judo official meeting with brown and black belts 10 a.m. Judo competition begins

Tennis Sponsor: Merrill Lynch, Frank Witt, Jr. & Kristi Sevareid Junior & Adult Commissioner: Leonard Harkless, 406-670-0065, hdawards@msn.com 10 & Under Commissioner: Lisa Ullman, 406-672-1250, lisauteacher@ gmail.com Friday and Saturday, July 14-15 Sites: Pioneer Park (3rd Street West and Avenue D); Central Park (8th Street West & Central Avenue park in the alley); Castle Rock (1441 Governors Blvd.); Rose Park (off 21st Street West and Grand Avenue), Lillis Park (1298 24th St. W.), MSU-B (1500 N. 27th St). Junior & Adult Time: 8 a.m. Competition starts Friday (All juniors and adults will report to Pioneer Park). 10 & Under Time: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 15, Pioneer Park

Track & Field

Sponsor: Osteo 1 & Zimmer Biomet Commissioners: Bob Hogemark and Greg Mohl Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16 Site: Daylis Stadium (425 Grand Ave.) Saturday, July 15 8:00 a.m. 1,500 M (Age 8-15) Girls then boys Pentathlon (Age 16+)Women’s then men’s (Long jump, javelin, 200M, discus, 1500M) 8:15 a.m. Girls Shot Put (Age 8-15) Boys High Jump (Age 8-15) Boys Discus (Age 8-15) 8:30 a.m. Girls long jump (Age 8-15) girls then boys 80 H (Age 10-11) Girls then boys 100 H (Age 12-13) Girls then boys 100 H (Age 14-15) Girls 100 H (Age 16+) Girls 110 H (Age 14-15) Boys 110 H (Age 16+) Boys 9 a.m. Girls Pole Vault (Age 8-18) 9:15 a.m. 55 M (Age 8-15) Girls then boys

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Wrestler Makenzee Neal pins her opponent during a Big Sky State Games wrestling match at Billings West High School. 9:30 a.m. Girls High Jump (Age 8-15) 10 a.m. 800 M (Age 8-15) Girls then boys 10:30 a.m. 100 M (Age 8-15) Girls then boys Boys Pole Vault (Age 8-18) Boys Shot Put (Age 8-15) Girls Discus (Age 8-15) 11 a.m. Girls triple jump (Age 8-15) Girls then boys 11:15 a.m. 400 M (Age 8-15) Girls then boys 11:45 a.m. 200 M (Age 8-15) Girls then boys 12:15 p.m. Relay 4X100 M (Age 8-15) 12:30 p.m. Relay 4X400 M (Age 12-15) Sunday, July 16 7:15 a.m. 5,000 M (Age 16+) Heat 1* 7:45 a.m. 5,000 M (Age 16+) Heat 2 8 a.m. Women’s long jump (Age 16+) Men’s long jump (Age 16+) 8:15 a.m. 5,000 M race walk (Age 16+) Men’s shot put (Age 16+) Women’s dscus (Age 16+) Men’s javelin (Age 16+) Women’s pole vault (Age 16+) Women’s high jump (Age 16+) 9:15 a.m. 200 H (Age 12-13) Girls then boys 300 H (Age 14-15) Girls then boys 300 H (Age 16+) Women then men Women’s javelin (Age 16+) 9:30 a.m. Men’s pole vault (Age 16+) Men’s high jump (Age 16+) 9:45 a.m. 200 M (Age 16+) Women then men 10:00 a.m. 800 M (Age 16+) Women then men Men’s discus (Age 16+) Women’s shot put (Age 16+) 10:30 a.m. 100 M (Age 16+) Women then men 11 a.m. Women’s Triple Jump (Age 16 +) Women’s then men’s 11:30 a.m. 400 M (Age 16+) Women then men 12 p.m. 60 M (Age 40+) Women then men 12:15 p.m. 4 X 100 M Relay (Age 16+) Women’s then men’s M & W Hammer Throw (Metra Park) 12:30 p.m. 1500 M (Age 16+) women then men 12:50 p.m. 4X400 M Relay (Age 16+) Women’s then men’s 1:10 p.m. Anything Goes Relay 4X100 (All Ages) *5,000 M Heat 1(Men Sub 18:00 min. / Women Sub 20:00 min.)

Triathlon/Duathlon

Registration: Call for availability Commissioners: Kyle Reitz & Sue Dvorak (9th- 12th); Jenny Moodie 406794-4482 (7th & 8th); Laurie Kelly laurie.kelly@rocky.edu(Adult Coed and Women’s Open); Mike Nys, mikenys@ yahoo.com (Grass doubles) Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 14 through 16 7th & 8th GRADE Sites & Start Times: Girls 7th & 8th Grade – 7:30 a.m. Friday captains meeting; play starts at 8a.m. July 14, YMCA (402 N. 32nd ). Women’s/High School Grass Doubles – 8 a.m. Saturday, July 15, West High School (east lawn), 2201 St.Johns Ave. Coed Open – 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, Skyview High School, 1775 High Sierra Blvd. Women’s Open- 7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 16, Skyview High School, 1775 High Sierra Blvd. 9th – 12th GRADE SCHOLASTIC DIVISIONS – Finals competition took place Saturday, July 8

Weightlifting (Olympic)

Sponsor: The Planet 106.7 and American Title & Escrow Commissioner: Travis Hutchinson, hutch.travis@gmail.com Entry Fee: Youth Triathlon Ages 9-12: $35 Adult Triathlon Ages 13 and over: $65 Duathlon all ages: $65 Sunday, July 16 Site: Lake Elmo State Park, Billings Heights Times: Race packet pickup at Lake Elmo Saturday, July 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 5:30 a.m. Transition area opens 6:30 a.m. Triathlon Adults and Teams start 6:35 a.m. Duathlon Starts 9 a.m. Youth triathlon starts (approximately)

Sponsor: The Zone 96.3 and Pierce Commissioner: Lacey Gonzales, lkraft75@gmail.com Saturday, July 15 Time: Registration- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Weigh- ins: 8 a.m., to 9 a. m. Competition beings at 10 a.m. Entries accepted the day of the event Entry Fee: $35 Site: Alternative Athletics/Cross Fit, 808 4th Ave. North (South of Pacific Recycling)

Wrestling

Ultimate Frisbee

Sponsor: SteepWorld Commissioner: Myra Nurre, myra.nurre@gmail.com Saturday, July 15 Entries accepted day of event Entry Fee: $225 per team (team entry fee covers as many as 10 players, each additional player after is $20) Site: West High School, 2201 St. Johns Ave. (football field) Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.

Volleyball

Sponsor: Texas Roadhouse Commissioners: Amanda Daigneau, 406-672-5164, amandadaigneau@ hotmail.com Amanda Cortez, 406-794-1223, corteza2013@gmail.com Saturday, July 22 (Held before OSOS Wrestling Camp) Site: West High School Main Gymnasium, 2201 St. Johns Ave. Registration: On site registration will be taken Friday, July 14 Entry Fee: $35, each additional event $5 Friday, July 21: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Weigh-ins at West High School Main Gymnasium Saturday, July 22: 9 a.m. Referee and coaches meeting 9:30 a.m. Competition starts Freestyle- morning Greco - afternoon Folkstyle- after Greco

Sponsor: Tire Rama & Cooper Tires

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