The Independent
On Thursday, June 11, at 8:30 p.m., The Utah Summer Games opening ceremonies will take place at Eccles Coliseum on the campus of Southern Utah University. The ceremonies are set to include a parade of athletes, fireworks, live music, and a torch lighting by Britton Shipp.
The ceremonies have become a tradition in Cedar City, and this will be the Utah Summer Games’ 30th year. The opening ceremonies traditionally have an Olympic feel, amplified by the Greek theme of Eccles Coliseum.
The Utah Summer Games mission is to celebrate excellence in the human spirit and healthy lifestyles through extraordinary sporting events and competition. The games include running, archery, cycling, gymnastics, karate, racquetball, pickleball, rugby, swimming, tae kwon do, water polo, wrestling, and much more.
The 2015 Utah Summer Games are sponsored by Upper Limit Aviation, Intermountain Health, Southern Utah University, Select Health, Cedar City Corp, Cedar City and Brian Head Tourism Bureau, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies.
Tickets to the Utah Summer Games opening ceremonies are $10 for chair-back seating and $7 for general admission is $7. Tickets are $5 each when purchased six or more at a time and can be purchased at the SUU Centrum Box Office or online at www.tbirdtickets.com.
