2011 WORLD SCHOLAR-ATHLETE GAMES

"The Scholar-Athlete Games is one of the most impressive and remarkable gatherings of young people I have ever witnessed."
- Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, keynote speaker, 2003 United States Scholar-Athlete Games

KEY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE GAMES FACTS

"Dan Doyle and his team are on a historic mission to world peace. This is one of the most compelling peace initiatives I have seen in years"
- General Colin Powell, stated during his
2008 United States Scholar-Athlete Games keynote address

• Dates of 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games: June 26-July 4
• 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games Venue: The University of Connecticut
• Number of Countries represented at the first four World Scholar-Athlete Games: 192
• Number of Countries expected at the 2011 World Youth Peace Summit: Virtually every country in the world.
• Participation in World Youth Peace Summit: All participants in the 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games will also participate in the 2011 World Youth Peace Summit. Full details on the Games/Summit will be posted on this website on February 15, 2010.
• Past Scholar-Athlete Games Speakers: The World Scholar-Athlete Games has attracted some of the most renowned speakers in the world, including President Bill Clinton, General Colin Powell, Senator Bill Bradley, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Senator George Mitchell, and Vint Cerf, one of the founders of the Internet.
• Past Performers at the World Scholar-Athlete Games: The Beach Boys, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin - who sang at the 1993 closing ceremonies with the World Scholar-Athlete Games choir - and many, many others.
• View past speakers/performers at the Games, and other Institute for International Sport activities.
• Testimonials: The World Scholar-Athlete Games is judged by many to be the finest international sports/arts event in the world. View testimonials from past participants.
• Sports activities to be offered will include: Baseball, Basketball, Chess, Crew, Golf, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
• Arts/Cultural activities to be offered will include: Art, Choir, Culinary Arts, Dance, Digital Photography, Symphony, Theater, Writing/Poetry.
• Theme Days: Environment, World Peace, Ethics & Journalism, Sportsmanship & Fair Play, Leadership, Technology.

2011 PARTICIPATION

If you would like to participate in the 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games as a scholar-athlete, scholar-artist, coach, administrator or volunteer, simply email us at: iis102@etal.uri.edu. After March 15, 2010, we will respond to your email with full participation details. These details will also be posted on this website on March 15, 2010.

"I know of no organization that does more to help young children on a worldwide basis than the Institute for International Sport. The World Scholar-Athlete Games is a great example of the inspiring work done here at the Institute."
- Senator George Mitchell, in his Institute for International Sport 20th anniversary address, delivered at the 2006 World Scholar-Athlete Games