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HISTORY OF THE CHIROPRACTIC GAMES
The Chiropractic Games started in
1992 and have since become an annual tradition ranking as one of the athletic
and social highlights of the academic year for many chiropractic students.
beginning at Logan College in St. Louis, as the idea of student (now Doctor)
Karm Virk, the initial Chiropractic Games attracted 225 students representing
seven schools. The five original sports were volleyball, basketball, golf,
soccer and softball. Over the next couple of years the Chiropractic Games grew
in popularity and scope; 350 students attended the second tournament in 1993 and
450 traveled to Parker in 1994. During that time flag football, ice hockey,
mountain biking, women’s soccer and a 5K run were added to the program. In
1995, the event exploded as 725 student athletes representing nine schools
convened at Palmer College to both compete and pay homage to the Centennial
Anniversary of our profession at its birthplace in Davenport, Iowa. In 2000 the
Chiro Games continued to flourish as 1100 students from 12 schools ventured to
New York College of Chiropractic in Seneca Falls. Past hosts Logan, New York, Parker and Palmer Colleges have
created a glorious legacy. We sincerely thank them for their efforts and will
endeavor to uphold the tradition.
The Chiropractic Games offer student athletes the chance to meet, compete,
socialize and forge friendships that could last a lifetime. During the day
everyone plays hard eager to prove that their school has the best athletes. The
evenings provide a more relaxed, social atmosphere allowing everyone a chance to
experience the nightlife of the host city and share good times with colleagues
from the other schools. The event culminates on Saturday evening with an awards
ceremony to honor the victors of the athletic competitions.
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