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Bay State Games : ウィキペディア英語版 | Bay State Games
The Bay State Games are an Olympic-style athletic event for amateur athletes in the state of Massachusetts, which includes several divisions and allows athletes of all ages to compete. The Games are divided into Summer and Winter Games. The Summer Games include 25 sports and are usually held in late July. The Winter Games include three different sports and are usually held in late January or early February. The Bay State Games is a member of the National Congress of State Games. == Overview == The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation (MASF), organizer of the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, provides Olympic-style athletic competitions and developmental programs for Massachusetts amateur athletes of all ages and abilities. The MASF operates statewide and year-round to promote personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and mutual respect. The MASF is a member of the National Congress of State Games, which comprises 42 states nationwide that conduct State Games events. In 2009, the Bay State Summer Games celebrated its 28th anniversary, while the Bay State Winter Games enjoyed its 24th year. From a modest beginning of four sports and 300 athletes, the Games have grown to include almost 10,000 athletes in 28 different sports from more than 300 Massachusetts cities and towns. Each sport is organized according to national governing body rules. Age and skill divisions have been created to allow medal opportunities for a broad range of athletes. The Bay State Games is the largest amateur multi-sports organization in the state of Massachusetts. This non-profit organization is a member of the National Congress of State Games, associated with the US Olympics and the multi-sport organization council. The Bay State Games’ mission is to promote personal development, education, health, physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship through recreational and educational programs. Over 30,000 Massachusetts residents ranging in age from 6 to 86 participate in these programs each year. The majority of athletes are from the middle school, high school, and college levels. The events by the Bay State Games generate an economic impact for the commonwealth of Massachusetts that is estimated at $3–4 million annually. Each year, the Bay State Games has over 1,500 volunteer including coaches, referees, and medical staff.
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