The ASF Foundation’s

43 year sports tradition

Opening Ceremony

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For more than 25 years, the ASF Foundation has awarded an average of $14,500 annually in academic scholarships through its various programs, totaling more than $416,000 invested in Alabama’s student-athletes.

We are proud to champion academics and will always invest in our future, the youth of Alabama. At the 43rd Opening Ceremony of the Alabama State Games, the ASF Foundation Scholarship Initiative will award 17 scholarships of $2,500 each. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded at the conclusion of GRIT 101, one $2,500 scholarship will be presented at the end of the Athlete Leadership Summit, and fifteen $2,500 scholarships will be awarded during the Opening Ceremony to registered athletes in attendance.

WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

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