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i I 1993 Star of the North 11/ Summer Games The Star of the North Summer Games,founded in 1988,provides all Minnesota citizens with the opportunity to experience amateur MEDALS &AWARDS sports in a friendly atmosphere of fun and open participation that promotes health,fitness and good sportsmanship. Commemorative gold,aver and bronze medallions will be The purpose of the Games is threefold in that it promotes the awarded to the top three finishers in each competitive category. concepts of health and fitness through participation regardless of age Each participant in the 1993 Star of the North Summer Games will or ability;supports Minnesota's amateur sport associations;and receive a t—shirt and participant packet,as well as an a1-events generates significant soda)and economic benefits for communities pass for free admission to all activities and special events. hosting the Games. WHEN ARE THE GAMES? OLYMPIC PAGEANTRY The 1993 Star of the North Summer Games will be hosted by the The Star of the North Summer Games includes all the drama and Twin Cities north metro communities of Blaine,Circle Pines,Fridley, excitement of the Olympic Games,with a torch run and opening Mounds View,New Brighton and Spring Lake Park on June 25—27. ceremony.There will also be a free family fitness walk,athletes dinner and community dance as part of the opening ceremony PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS festivities.M special events associated with the Summer Games are designed to be fun and entertaining for the entire family. The Star of the North Games is open to all Minnesotans, regardless of age or ability,who have resided in the state for at least 30 days prior to the start of the event. OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE COMPETITION CATEGORIES It takes significant support from hundreds of volunteers to stage the Star of the North Summer Games. If you would like more Competitions are generally divided by age groups for males and information on how to serve as a volunteer or help sponsor the 1993 females,with selected events for physically challenged and special Summer Games,please contact the Star of the North State Games athletes. A tentative schedule of events for the 1993 Summer offices. Games indudes: Archery Horseshoes Synchro Swimming Badminton Judo Taekwondo FOR MORE INFORMATION Baseball Karate Tennis 1993 Star of the North Summer Games Basketball Powertifting Track&Field North Metro Organizing Committee Cycling Racquetball Volleyball 1700—105th Avenue N.E P.O.Box 49144 Diving Soccer Water Siding Blaine,MN 55449 Golf Softball Weightlifting Telephone:612-785-5678 Gymnastics Swimming Wrestling Toll Free(Greater Minnesota)1-800-756-STAR