OUR MISSION
The Nebraska Sports Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission of providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities and promoting healthy and active lifestyle choices. We function as Nebraska’s leader in sports and wellness events management.
WHO WE ARE
The NSC is pleased to offer opportunities for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities! We create opportunities for members of our community to showcase athletic talents, participate for pure enjoyment, meet new friends, make family memories, test mental and physical limits and achieve healthier lifestyles.
Thank you to our Platinum Partners!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEBRASKA SHOWDOWN
Nebraska Showdown Volleyball Tournament features competition for 11-18-year-old age groups Approximately 150-200 teams from across the Midwest attend this event.
NEBRASKA DIAMONDFEST
Held annually in Kearney, serves as a thrilling showcase of the extraordinary skill, unwavering dedication, and fierce competitive spirit exhibited by elite fast-pitch softball players from across the region.
CORNHUSKER STATE GAMES
The 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games are scheduled for July 10-20, 2025Â with more than 70 sports taking place across the state.
LATEST NEWS
STATE GAMES ENTRY FEES TO INCREASE AFTER FEB. 21
Summer Fun Freebies Valued at $55 Included With Registration Again This Year LINCOLN, Neb. (Feb. 20, 2024) — Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) officials issued a reminder today to register for the Cornhusker State Games on or before Feb. 21 to enjoy the lowest...
Gov. Pillen to Lead Annual Governor’s Wellness Walk – January 11, 2024
LINCOLN (Jan. 12, 2024) – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will lead the annual Governor’s Walk today at 11 a.m. at the State Capitol. The event begins with a brief news conference in the Warner Chamber followed by a 20-minute walk through the second-floor hallways. The...
Nebraska Sports Council Launches Exclusive Line of Licensed Apparel to Support Community Wellness
Lincoln, NE (December 11, 2023) – The Nebraska Sports Council is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural line of licensed apparel, designed to celebrate the state's rich sporting heritage and support the organization's mission to promote health, fitness, and...
Sports Council Honors Top Athletes and Volunteers
Lincoln, NE (November 10, 2023) – The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) presented awards Tuesday to several top athletes and volunteers at its annual awards banquet at the Graduate Hotel in Lincoln. Cornhusker State Games (CSG) 2023 Athletes of the Year included: Youth...
HEARTLAND HAVOC November 11-12, 2023
LINCOLN, Neb. (November 2, 2023) – Wrestling enthusiasts and sports fans in Lincoln, Nebraska, are in for a treat as the "Heartland Havoc" is set to grace the city. This highly anticipated event, scheduled for November 11th & 12th at the Lincoln Sports Foundation...
Nebraska Sports Council Elects Officers, Board Members
Lincoln, Neb. (Oct. 30, 2023) — The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) Board of Directors has elected Scott Haas as its 17th Chairman. Haas, Division Director for Orthopedics at CHI Health, succeeds Rob Trebilcock, Senior Manager—Public Affairs at Cox Communications, who...
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