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All Team event registration is now closed.  You may still register for all individual events up to the start of the event.

Corrections:  
The Snox event on Saturday has a $5 spectator fee.

The Downhill Ski Bike Competition is Friday night immediately following the Ski and Snowboard Comp.

Take part in the Des Moines Winter Games Kick - Off Party!
The DMWG kicks off January 30 at 5:00 PM with the Polar Plunge Kick - Off Party.  The party starts at 5 and lasts 'till 1 AM.  Enjoy some great winter weather at the Snow Bar at Sleepy Hollow, participate in the Polar Plunge or just cheer on some friends.  Stick around all night for the ski and snowboard competition, or head to Brenton Plaza for the Broomball Tournament.  Click the events tab above for more information on all the events at the Des Moines Winter Games!

ONLINE Registration - Our online registration hasn't been working the way we hoped.  You can still pre register by calling 515.248.6310 and paying over the phone.  You can then either fax in your registration or bring it to the event.  All registrations will start an hour before the event, so feel free on the individual events to register the day of at this point.  A printable form is located at this link:
2009 DMWG Registration.

Be a part of Des Moines Winter Games Night with the Iowa Chops!
  Call Rob at 515-564-8722 or by emailThe Iowa Chops rschreurs@iowachops.com and you can be a part of the Des Moines Winter Games Night on January 16th . Tickets are only $9 and you receive a free cowbell and program with your purchase!

(12/1/08)
The Des Moines Rail Jam will be held on Court Avenue January 31st.  

(12/4/08)
Volunteering for the Des Moines Winter Games is a great way to get involved in your community and meet lots of great people.   
Now is your chance.  Click this link to sign up!
More updates to come soon!

 

New Events For 2009!

SnoCross Amateur Snowmobile Races - Sleepy Hollow
Ice Fishing Derby - Easter Lake
Des Moines Rail Jam - Court Avenue
Chili Cook-off -
Brenton Skating Plaza
Click here to view all the events

 

 
Friday, January 30th Saturday, January 31st Sunday, February 1st

SLEEPY HOLLOW SPORTS PARK

6:00 PM - 24hr “Mascot” Snow Sculpting Competition Starts

5:00-6:10 PM - Polar Plunge Pre-Party and Registration

6:17 PM - Polar Plunge Live on KCCI

7:00 PM - Skiing Snowboarding
7:00p.m.   Slopestyle
8:00p.m. Big Air Best Trick

9:00 PM - Downhill Mountain (Ski Bike) Competition

BRENTON SKATING PLAZA

9:00 PM  - Broomball Tournament
Rules

 

SAVAGE SOFTBALL COMPLEX & CARNEY PARK

8:00 AM -  “Snowball” Softball Tournament
Roster Forms

JAMES COWNIE 
SOCCER PARK

8:00 AM - “Snobowl” Flag Football Tournament

SLEEPY HOLLOW SPORTS PARK

Ongoing - 24 hr “Mascot” Snow Sculpting Competition Ongoing

6:30 AM - Snowmobile Snocross Race 
Rules

Flyer

9:00 AM - Races start

5:00 PM -  Design Your Own Sled Competition

5:00 PM - Downhill Kayaking

6:00 PM - Winners of Snow Sculpting Competition Announced

BRENTON SKATIng PLAZA

9, 10, 11:00 AM - Freestyle Skating Demonstrations

10:00 AM -  Children’s Events 12 and under
Big Dig, Snowshoes Race, Snowman Building Contest
Flyer

Chili Cookoff Flyer

10:00 AM - Chili Cook-Off Competition Begins

    9:00 PM - Broomball Tournament
Rules

Court AVENUE

7:30 PM -  Des Moines 
Rail Jam
Flyer

 

EASTER LAKE

6:30 AM - Registration Begins for Ice Fishing Derby
Rules

Map

8:00 AM - Ice Fishing Derby Begins
Rules
 

SAVAGE SOFTBALL COMPLEX & CARNEY PARK

8:00 AM -  “Snowball” Softball Tournament  
Roster Forms 

JAMES COWNIE SOCCER PARK

8:00 AM - “Snobowl” Flag Football Tournament  

WAVELAND GOLF COURSE

8:00 AM - Registration Begins for Extreme Cross Country Race

9:00 AM - Extreme Cross Country Race Begins
Flyer

Make all payments out to:
Des Moines Park and Recreation
3711 Easton BLVD
Des Moines, IA 50317
515.248.6310

For information on the ISSA and snowmobiling visit http://www.iowasnowmobiler.com

 

 

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