Alabama Sports Festival 2008

June 20-June 22, 2008

Birmingham, Alabama

Official Alabama Sports Festival Website

Bobby Bowden to speak at Athlete Leadership Summit

Bobby Bowden, Head Football Coach of Florida State University, will speak at the Athlete Leadership Summit. Coach Bowden is the winningest coach in history of major college football. He enters the 2008 season with a career record of 373-119-4.

Friday, June 20th - 5:30 PM at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall. more info

Fitness Walk - Friday, May 16th

National Employee Health and Fitness Day Walk at the State Capitol in Montgomery 12 Noon on Friday, May 16th.more info

Honoring Our Heroes-Law Enforcement

Continuing with the Honoring Our Heroes theme, the 2008 Opening Ceremonies will honor Alabama Law Enforcement personnel. Governor Riley signed a joint resolution to honor all Alabama Law Enforcement on June 20, 2008 at the Alabama Sports Festival Opening Ceremonies. Honorees with 10 years or more of service will receive the specially minted Medal of Distinction. The Medal of Valor will be awarded in honor of all law enforcement who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and were killed in the line of duty. more info

Opening Ceremonies - Free and televised live!

ABC 33/40 - Birmingham and WSFA12 - Montgomery

The 2007 Opening Ceremony was awesome and had the second highest TV viewing rating that evening!!

  • Quick recap of the evening's highlights
  • - Parade of Athletes
  • - Oath to the Athletes
  • - Lighting of the Flame
  • - Musical Entertainment by
  • (Gardendale First Baptist Church Choir and Orchestra)
  • (Southeastern All-Stars Marching Band)
  • - Indoor Fireworks
  • - Special Tribute to Honor Our Alabama Heroes from Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

[Last updated: 2008-04-17 18:14:53]

Top Guns

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Selma Times-Journal

Selma Competes in Sports Festival

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The Birmingham News

Farley's honored for work in youth soccer program

A dozen years ago soccer in Gardendale was little more than kids playing kickball in the old civic center gym.

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Outlook

Comeback Kids

After losing their first two games in the Alabama Sports Festival, the Alexander City Middle School Wildcats came back to win their next three and ...

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The Birmingham News

State Games a smorgasbord for sports fans

As I looked in on the wrestling portion of the Alabama Sports Festival on Saturday, a man and his son approached me. Map in hand, they were trying to ...

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The Birmingham News

Games begin with Glance to the past

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St. Clair Times

Ashville's 12 & Under girls to play in Alabama Sports Festival

Several young seventh-grade students from the Ashville and Steele area are about to embark on a four-day adventure that most kids only dream about.

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Cleburne News

Athlete Leadership Summit is Planned

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ASF Podcasts are here!

Are you into podcasts? The ASF is starting our own podcast series so get your iPod ready...

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Volleyball State Champs

The Alabama Sports Festival Congratulates the 2008 AHSAA State Champions!

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Soccer's Tournament Directors Receive Recognition

Soccer Tournament Directors Randy and Sheri Farley were recognized last month for their work in the youth soccer program in Gardendale.

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ASAT Ambassadors Speak Out!

Ambassadors attended a public hearing to speak for, SB155, A Comprehensive Smoke-Free Bill.

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Got a Question?

If you have a general question about the Sports Festival, you will find a lot answers here in the frequently asked questions.

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Did You Know That...

How long has the Alabama Sports Festival been in existence? Where was the very first one held? ...

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