Wednesday, June 17, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 5
Sunflower Games success relies on athletes, volunteers
By Clint Hooker
Kansan staff writer
Thousands of amateur athletes will descend on Lawrence July 17-19 and July 24-26 to participate in the 1998 Sunflower State Games.
The games, in the eighth year, consist of 33 sporting events including basketball, soccer, frisbee and golf. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to the top finishers in each event.
Richard Konzem, University of Kansas associate athletic director, is a current board member and past president of the games.
He said that Kansas residents of all ages could participate in the games, including students enrolled at Kansas' universities. Participants in last year's games ranged from age 7 to 70.
Last year, more than 8,000 amateur athletes participated in the games. Konzem said he hoped that about 10,000 competitors would take part this year.
To conduct the games, offi
cials rely heavily on volunteers from Lawrence.
Kelly Mason, executive director of the games, said that more than 400 people volunteered last year and that the anticipated increase in the number of competitors could require at least 500 volunteers this year.
Volunteers can perform a variety of tasks including answering phones, registering athletes and helping with individual sporting events.
"If they have
an interest, a sport that they u like to work or something specifically that they'd like to do, we try to accommodate them," Mason said. "We have 33 different sports, so there's obviously plenty of opportunity."
those working during mealtimes.
Volunteers can work part time or full-time. Every volunteer will receive a free T-shirt, and food will be provided to
"Lawrence has just been great, in my experience, with supporting the Games as far as volunteerism and the facilities we use," Mason said.
Several events will be held at the University in Allen Field
House, Robinson Center and the Shenk Complex. Track and Field events will be held at Baker University because Memorial Stadium is closed for renovations.
The combination of outstanding community support and excellent facilities for the games has brought them back to Lawrence every year. Konzem said that the board voted recently to hold the games here for three more years.
Deadlines to register for sporting events vary by sport.
"If they have an interest, a sport that they'd like to work or something specifically that they'd like to do, we try to accommodate them. We have 33 different sports, so there's obviously plenty of opportunity."
Kelly Mason Executive Director
although most are open through the first week of July. Some sports allow late entries for an additional charge. Entry fees differ for each event.
For more information about competing or volunteering, visit the Sunflower State Games' offices at 1414 W. Sixth St., Suite 200 or call (785) 842-7731.
The games' Web site is at http://www.sunflowergames.org
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