Friday, May 06, 2005

Diamond State Games IV Opens Registration

For Immediate Release
Contact: Marshal Manlove, 302-731-1676

Diamond State Games IV Opens Registration

NEWARK, DE- Athletes interesting in competing in Diamond State Games IV this coming June can now begin to register for the events in which they would like to compete.

The annual sports festival will operate on three consecutive weekends in June on the 11th and 12th, the 18th and 19th, and the 25th and 26th. There is a Mid-Event Bash that will take place on Friday, June 24 at Blue Diamond Park in New Castle that will feature eight local bands and will benefit the Philip Cameron DeMesse Memorial Foundation.

Track and Field, Adult Doubles Volleyball, Wrestling, Submission Grappling, Girls Volleyball, Field Hockey, Adult Flag Football, High School Flag Football, 5K, Cross Country, Bowling, Lacrosse, Men's Softball, and 3-on-3 Basketball are the events that are on the schedule for this year.

Registration is open to athletes of all ages and it is not required to live in Delaware to compete. Over 4000 athletes from 16 states and 4 countries competed in the first three Diamond State Games.

Complete details, along with downloadable registration forms, can be found on the DSG home website www.diamondstategames.com or can be obtained by calling 302-731-1676.