Nutmeg State Games

MISSION OF THE "GAMES": "Helping Good Kids Make Good Choices"
To recognize and reward Connecticut residents, of all ages, who have chosen to participate in healthy, wholesome activities that reflect positively on them, their families and respective communities.
To promote and reinforce the Olympic spirit of Competition that values sportsmanship, effort and achievement.
To motivate personal development in physical fitness and health through attainable goals.
To provide a forum that initiates and encourages camaraderie between different ages, socioeconomic and cultural groups through athletic competition and fair play.

The Nutmeg State Games, through the venue of competitive sports, seeks to contribute positively to the physical, mental and emotional growth of our athletes. We believe that participation in athletics provides opportunities to develop the qualities of leadership, hard work, self confidence and mental and physical toughness. Competitive athletics lays the foundation for positive lifelong habits that contribute to a healthy life style and teaches team work, sportsmanship and respect for others. The Nutmeg State Games includes participants from all religious, racial and socio economic groups contributing to a truly statewide Connecticut event.

MORE THAN JUST A GAME: Personal Development, Sportsmanship, Physical Fitness, Teamwork, Volunteerism.

WHO: Since the inception of the “Games” in 1989, more than 150,000 amateur athletes have participated in the “Games”. The Nutmeg State Games is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to providing a forum that initiates and encourages camaraderie between different ages, socioeconomic and cultural groups through athletic competition and the Olympic spirit. The event assists in the development of physical fitness and promotes positive healthy activities for the participants, their families and the communities where they live.

WHERE: The “Games” will be hosted by the City of New Britain in 2016. The City of New Britain has hosted the "Games" longer than any other City in Connecticut (1991 - 1994, 2010 - 2020). Competitions will also take place around the state of Connecticut at top college, high school and municipal venues.

WHEN: July 16th through August 7th, 2016.
PARTICIPANTS: More than 7,000+ participants, 600+ coaches, 500+ officials, 1000+ volunteers and over 20,000+ spectators will take part in the 2016 Nutmeg State Games representing every one of the 169 cities and town in the State of Connecticut. Participants range from six to eighteen years of age.