News Releases

Organizers Hoping for 93-County Representation LINCOLN, Neb. (May 10, 2023) — The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) has announced that the Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Torch Run is open for registration. Runners are invited to sign up and run a minimum of one mile during...

Summer Fun Freebies Valued at over $50 Included With Registration This Year LINCOLN, Neb. (April 10, 2023) — Registration is open for most sports in the 39th annual Cornhusker State Games, which take place July 14-30, 2023 in Lincoln, Omaha and several other Nebraska...

LINCOLN, Neb. (February 8, 2023) — The Nebraska Sports Council is now accepting applications for its Cornhusker State Games High School Ambassador Program. To qualify, applicants must be high school student-athletes with a passion for sports, an interest in marketing...

Lincoln, NE (November 7, 2022) – The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) presented awards Thursday to several Cornhusker State Games (CSG) athletes and volunteers at its annual awards banquet at the Graduate Hotel in Lincoln. Cornhusker State Games 2022 Athletes of the Year...

Lincoln, NE (July 21) – The final weekend of competition in the 2022 Cornhusker State Games (CSG) features action in 28 sports, including six of the Games’ 10 shooting sports. Altogether, shooting sports account for 505 of the Games’ 8,550 participants registered thus...

Papio/OU Softball Star Highlights Action-Packed Opening Ceremonies Lincoln, NE (July 15) – Jordy Bahl, a key member of Oklahoma University’s 2022 NCAA National Championship Softball team and the NFCA 2022 National Freshman of the Year in softball, was introduced...

10 Sports Slated for July 8-10 Lincoln, NE (July 8) – More than 600 athletes will compete in the Cornhusker State Games this weekend beginning with youth swimming at the Fremont YMCA, which got under way earlier today. In all, 10 sports are scheduled in six different...

Lincoln, NE (June 27) – Nebraska Sports Council officials announced today that Husker Softball players Olivia Ferrell, Courtney Wallace and Karlee Seevers will lead the Oath of Athletes at the Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Opening Ceremonies on Friday, July 15 at...

LINCOLN, Neb. (May 25, 2022) —Nebraska Sports Council officials have issued a reminder to athletes that the deadline to receive a free shirt with paid registration in the Cornhusker State Games is June 1. Those who register on or after June 2 can purchase apparel in...