The Tri State Games began in 1986 in the town of Mildura with staff and clients of the Christie Centre inviting other centres to come and enjoy some fun competition and social interaction. Since then the games have been held each year at various regional areas including:
Portland (Vic) 2024/2025
Cobram/Barooga (Vic/NSW) 2022/2023
Cobram/Barooga (Vic/NSW) 2020/2021 - Cancelled due to Covid restrictions
Port Adelaide / Semaphore (SA) 2018/19
Horsham (Vic) 2015/16/17
Murray Bridge (SA) 2013/14
Adelaide Hills (SA) 2011/12
Grampians (Vic) 2009/10
Mildura (Vic) 2007/08
Adelaide Hills (SA) 2005/2006
Echuca (Vic) 2003/2004
Seymour (Vic) 2002
Murray Bridge (SA) 2000/2001
Victor Harbor (SA) 1998/1999
Benalla (Vic) 1996/1997
Riverland (SA) 1994/1995
Broken Hill (NSW) 1992/1993
Wodonga (Vic) 1989/1990/1991
Mildura (Vic) 1986/ 1987/1988
The Tri State Games have grown and developed over the years to become Australia’s largest ‘grass roots’ sporting event for people with a disability. Currently around 300 athletes compete each year for individual medals and awards. Each medal awarded counts for points which are allocated to their team. Teams are then able to win the coveted 'Perpetual Shield'. Athletes are well supported by around 100 coaches, carers and other assistants from across the three states.
PAST TEAM WINNERS OF THE 'PERPETUAL SHIELD'
2023 - Pals Panthers / Arrows SA
2022 - Arrows SA
2019 - Pals Panthers and Arrows SA
2018 - Arrows SA
2017 - Arrows SA
2016 - Arrows SA
2015 - Arrows SA
2014 - Arrows SA
2013 - Arrows SA
2012 - Arrows SA
2011 - Mildura Magic
2010 - Arrows SA
2009 - Arrows SA
2008 - Arrows SA
2007 - Arrows SA
2006 - Arrows SA
2005 - Port Augusta Spencer Sprites
2004 - CC Crickets
2003 - CC Crickets
2002 - CC Crickets / Strathalbyn Hookers Hornets
2001 - Strathalbyn Hookers Hornets
2000 - Riverland Rockets
1999 - Victor Harbor Sharks
1998 - Port Augusta Spencer Sprites
1997 - Riverland Rockets
1996 - Riverland
1995 - Riverland
1994 - Murray Bridge Magpies
1993 - Victor Harbor Sharks
1992 - Wodonga Bulldogs
1991 - Riverland SRAIDP
1990 - Riverland SRAIDP
1989 - Riverland SRAIDP
1988 - W.J. Christie Centre – Mildura
1987 - Murdoch House – St Arnaud
1986 - Mt Gambier
AWARDS
2005 - Best Community Event (Adelaide Hills)
2006 - Best Sporting Event (Adelaide Hills)
2009 - Best Community Event (Stawell)
2010 - Best Community Event (Ararat)
2011 - Best Sporting Event (Adelaide Hills)
2020 - Emerging Event/Community Group of the year (Port Adelaide)
2023 - Community Event of the Year (Cobram/Barooga)