Opening Ceremony
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!
IMPORTANT: Know your region before arrival. Out of state athletes will be sorted upon arrival.
WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025
WHERE: LEGACY ARENA at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
3:00 PM: Registered Athlete Check-In North Hall BJCC
4:00 PM: GRIT 101 North Hall BJCC
5:00 PM: State Farm Athlete Leadership Summit North Hall BJCC
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: Parade of Athletes line up South Hall BJCC
7:00 – 8:00 PM: 42nd 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
