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Don’t miss any of the action this August as the Salt City Games for Youth, Syracuse’s own Olympic-style sports festival, returns for its 7th year!  The traditional end-of-summer spectacular invites children from all over the city to participate in a variety of individual and team competitions at venues throughout Syracuse.  All competitions are FREE! Youth may register by downloading the official entry form from this site and returning to the City Parks Department. 
The Games conclude on Thursday August 11th with championship round action in team basketball, the Mayors Cup Golf and Tennis Finals, and with the All City Track and Field Meet.
Salt City Games REGISTRATION Form (Individual Competitions)…click here

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS (open to youth ages 7-16 unless otherwise noted):

GOLF…compete for the coveted Mayors Cup at the Salt City Games.  All participants will play one qualifying round of 9-holes at either Sunnycrest Park Golf Course on August 1st , or at Burnet Park Golf Course on August 4th.  Low scores in several age categories advance to the Championship Round on August 11th.  Register today for your preliminary round. 
Date: August 1st or 4th; 9am…For more information, contact either golf course clubhouse: 487-6285 (B) or 473-2674 (S). Championship Round: August 11th

SWIMMING – All City Swim Meet…Within several age categories, participants may choose from a number of events including: Freestyle, breaststroke, and butterfly.  Pre-registration is advised, although on-deck registration will be accepted, beginning at 5pm.
Date: Wednesday August 10, 5pm  Location: Nottingham High School
 

TENNIS...Participants compete within age groups on the refurbished courts at Sunnycrest Park. Younger participants compete in fun challenge games (no serve).  
Date: Thursday August 11th, 11:00am.  Location: Sunnycrest Park courts

ALL CITY TRACK & FIELD MEET…Registered participants may choose up to 3 events from the following: 55M Sprint, 100M Sprint, Mile, High Jump, Long Jump, and Olympic Throws.  Must be registered by 4:30 pm on the day of the meet.  Certified officials!  
Date: Thursday August 11th, 5pm  Location: Sunnycrest Athletic Complex. 
 
JUNIOR OLYMPICS…Specifically for our youngest Olympians (ages 7-12), the Junior Games (formerly All City Sports Day) will feature a variety of Olympic-style events and fun contests such as 55M sprint, hot shot basketball, obstacle course, relays, and cup stacking.  Radio Disney is also on hand with entertainment and fun games! Pre-registration required.  Register individually, or with your youth center.
Date: Wednesday August 10th, Noon  Location: Meachem Field Pre-REGISTRATION Required

TEAM EVENTS:

The Salt City Games Team Events (basketball, soccer, kickball) encourage friendly competition among city youth-serving agencies and recreation centers.   Age group for team tournaments: 13-under.  To participate, agency directors may contact Jesse Brantley at the City Parks Office (473-4330, brantleyj@ci.syracuse.ny.us) Space is limited!

3on3 BASKETBALL:  Preliminary rounds: Monday August 8th at McChesney Recreation Center Championship game is played on Thursday August 11th.  Register with a 4-person team (one sub).
Age: 13-under. Call 473--4330 or e-mail brantleyJ@ci.syracuse.ny.us for details.

KICKBALL: Preliminary rounds will be on Tuesday August 9th at Burnet Park fields. Age: 13-under.  Have fun with this one! Must register as an agency team. e-mail brantleyj@ci.syracuse.ny.us for info.

SOCCER: Tournament consists of small-sided soccer games, played Thursday August 11th.  e-mail brantleyj@ci.syracuse.ny.us for info.