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.

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

1 $2,500 scholarship awarded at conclusion – present registered athletes eligible

5:00 PM

North Hall BJCC

State Farm Athlete Leadership Summit
1 $2,500 scholarship 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

43rd Opening Ceremony at Legacy Arena at the BJCC

Televised live statewide

15 $2,500 Scholarships will be awarded at the conclusion

Present registered athletes eligible