Stockton Community Games

Fun and Friendly Competition Between Neighborhood Groups

The City of Stockton Community Services Department is introducing a new fun and friendly competition between neighborhoods – the Stockton Community Games. These events are free and open to the entire community. Neighborhoods associated with their local Community Center will compete in 12 events: 3-legged races, a 40-yard dash, free throw contests, cornhole, giant Jenga, hula hoop, football accuracy throw, pickleball, relay races, soccer kick, tug of war, and wiffleball home run derby. Registration is open to everyone. The final games will be held in July.

“Not everyone is an athlete, but everyone is good at something,” said Kris Farro, Community Services Director. “The fun is in competing across neighborhoods – all skill levels and age groups – with the opportunity to ultimately represent your neighborhood at a city-wide competition and possibly be crowned champion…until next year when you have another opportunity to become the reigning champion or “medal” in your selected activity.”

Community members participate by registering for various activities at Arnold Rue, Seifert, Stribley or Van Buskirk Community Centers. Community Centers will coordinate participants who want to get together and practice or polish their skills, and qualifiers will be determined in June. The winners of the qualifying rounds will be invited to compete against the other Community Center qualifiers in July. Championships are awarded under each of the 12 competitions, with one, overall reigning championship for the neighborhood placing highest in the most events.

“We’ll host the Stockton Community Games annually,” continued Director Farro. “We’re very excited to see everyone having fun, learning about other neighborhoods, and building relationships with others throughout Stockton. As they say at the Olympics, “Let the games begin!””

Register today! For details or to sign up for the Stockton Community Games, please visit the Stockton Activity Guide website, visit your local Community Center to register, or contact the Community Services Department at (209) 937-8206.