The ASF Foundation’s

43 year sports tradition

Opening Ceremony

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For over 25 years, the ASF Foundation has awarded an average of $14,500 annually in academic scholarships through the different Foundation programs, for a total of $416,000.

​We take pride in supporting academics and we will always invest in our future, the youth of Alabama! At the 42nd Opening Ceremony for the Alabama State Games the ASF Foundation’s Scholarship Initiative will be giving out 34 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to registered athletes that attend the opening ceremony and participate in the parade of athletes and the State Farm Leadership Summit — for a total of $50,000 in scholarship giveaways!

WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025

WHERE: LEGACY ARENA at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex

3:00 PM

North Hall BJCC

Registered Athlete Check-In

4:00 PM

North Hall BJCC

GRIT 101

5:00 PM

North Hall BJCC

State Farm Athlete Leadership Summit
12 $1,000 scholarships awarded at conclusion – present registered athletes eligible 

6:30 PM

Check in Closes

SHIRTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE 

6:15 – 6:45 PM

South Hall BJCC

Parade of Athletes line up

7:00 – 8:00 PM

43nd Opening Ceremony at Legacy Arena at the BJCC

Televised live statewide

20 $1,000 scholarships awarded at conclusion

2 $5,000 scholarships (The Fred and Rheta Skelton Memorial Scholarship) awarded at conclusion

Present registered athletes eligible