National Anthem Contest, Torch Run Sign-Up Open for Cornhusker State Games

The Nebraska Sports Council (www.NebraskaSportsCouncil.com) has announced the 2017 Cornhusker State Games Torch Run

(CornhuskerStateGames.com) route/schedule and opened the search for a national anthem performer for the Games’ Opening Ceremonies.

The Torch Run, which is sponsored by the Nebraska National Guard, will kick off on June 19 in a swing through Sarpy and Douglas counties via the Omaha Trails network before heading to the Panhandle to begin the west-to-east legs on June 21. Applicants for the Torch Run will be assigned one-mile segments, using highway mile markers in most cases. Runners will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no fee for the Torch Run although donations are encouraged. Participants will each receive a T-shirt. The schedule, route map and entry information are available at CornhuskerStateGames.com/torch_run.

Those wishing to audition to perform the national anthem may now upload one audition video to www.YouTube.com and email the video link to anna@nebraskasportscouncil.com by April 9 at midnight. A judging panel will determine up to five finalists by April 14. Online voting on social media will determine the winner. This year’s contest is open to individual performers only; vocalists or instrumentalists are welcome. There is no cost to enter the anthem contest, which is sponsored by Amigos/Kings Classic.

The Torch Run and Opening Ceremonies are precursors to the 33rd annual Cornhusker State Games, taking place July 21-30. For entry information and forms log onto CornhuskerStateGames.com, call (402) 471-2544, or email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.