HB 5268
Mountaineer Games Sports League
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Mountaineer Games Sports League (MGSL) in West Virginia, aiming to promote physical activity among residents. The league will be overseen by a board of directors appointed by the Governor and will operate through affiliated institutions like colleges and community organizations. The MGSL will offer a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, and tennis, across different age divisions, and will culminate in the Mountaineer Games Governor’s Cup, a series of games between West Virginia University and Marshall University athletic teams.
Key provisions
- Creates the Mountaineer Games Sports League (MGSL) and establishes its objectives.
- Establishes a board of directors appointed by the Governor to oversee the league.
- Allows league affiliates, such as colleges and community organizations, to participate.
- Defines various divisions within the league, including high school, adult, and masters divisions.
- Requires the board to develop shared-use agreements for sports facilities.
- Mandates the dissemination of information about the benefits of sports.
- Creates the Mountaineer Games Governor’s Cup, featuring games between WVU and Marshall University athletic teams.
- Specifies that the board members serve at the Governor’s pleasure.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
- Adult Residents
- Colleges and Universities
- Community Organizations
- The Governor's Office
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