Welcome to the 2008 Winter Games of Idaho!

The Winter Games of Idaho, presented by Visit Idaho is a sports festival created for amateur athletes of Idaho and the region. Initiated as part of the Idaho State Centennial celebration in 1990, the Winter Games is designed to showcase Idaho's winter sport opportunities and the state's winter resorts. The Games also provide a forum for training and competition among the region's recreational athletes and potential Olympians.

While winning plays an important role in the sports festival, the Winter Games strive to emphasize individual achievement and good sportsmanship. Idaho is one of more than 40 states that has joined the rapidly growing State Games movement. For more information about these state games, check out our Links of Interest page.

Winter Games of Idaho is incorporated as a non-profit organization and is governed by a four-member board of directors comprised of recreation and business leaders from throughout the state. The directors are:

  • Dave Christiansen, President
  • Larry Shake
  • Dr. Mike Bailey - Boise
  • Earl Kilian - Boise Parks and Recreation

Shows Etc. serves as Executive Director for the Winter Games.

Venues
Winter Games of Idaho is a statewide event with venues at:

Events
Competitions are offered in the following winter sports:

Awards
Medallions of gold, silver and bronze are awarded to the top three women and top three men in all age groups. A Games souvenir is provided to all Winter Games of Idaho participants.

Entry Fees
All entry fees are non-refundable except in cases of documented injury or family emergency. Entry fees include competition and a Winter Games souvenir. The event information included in this website specifies the entry fee for each competition. There may be additional costs for trail or lift passes with some events. Some events have different entry requirements. See specific event information for details.

Eligibility Requirements
Recreational competitions of the Winter Games are open to all amateur athletes. Sanctioned and scored Alpine events are open to licensed competitors of the United States Ski Association.

Medical Costs and Insurance
Winter Games of Idaho does not provide individual accident insurance to participating athletes. In the event of injury, medical costs must be paid by the athlete or his/her parent or guardian. If accident insurance is desired, the athlete must make arrangements to secure coverage on his/her own.