Bay State Games begins partnership with Gentle Giant Moving Company

WOBURN (February 4, 2020) – Bay State Games and Gentle Giant Moving Company are excited to announce a partnership. Through this partnership, Gentle Giant will serve as the official moving and storage company of Bay State Games for the Summer Games.

“The Bay State Games’ mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship directly aligns with Gentle Giant’s core focus of developing exemplary leaders and our history of employing high level athletes. We’re very excited to be able to support the Bay State Games and connect with their network of athletes,” says Craig Averett, Gentle Giant Recruiting Manager and 1995 Bay State Games competitor.

Of the budding relationship, Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings says, “since 1982, Bay State Games has produced programs that develop students, athletes, and the future leaders of tomorrow. Gentle Giant shares many of these same values and we look forward to our partnership which will focus on providing opportunities for student-athletes.”

Gentle Giant has a 40-year history of hiring the best and brightest athletes at their offices across New England and in several other regional locations. If you are looking for a paid work out, a flexible schedule, and competitive benefits please visit www.gentlegiant.com/careers for more information or to fill out the preliminary application

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

About Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant was founded in 1980 by Larry O’Toole, a former Northeastern University rower. He wanted to build the best team of movers ever assembled and guarantee clients a stress-free move at a competitive price to create customers for life. Gentle Giant is now an award-winning national moving and storage company. Its commitment to customer service is still its greatest strength.

About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games
The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned state games of the Commonwealth. It operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. The Foundation is recognized for hosting high quality, Olympic-style events through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, as well as educational programs including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, a Sportsmanship Initiative and the High School Ambassador Program.

Bay State Games Presents 2020 Berkshire Hero Awards

Pictured: Nate Cariddi (left) and Sue Briggs (right) receive Berkshire Hero award from Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (January 5, 2020) – Bay State Games awarded the Berkshire Hero Award to two staunch supporters of the Bay State Winter Games Saturday evening. The 2020 award recipients are Nate Cariddi from Williams College and Susan Briggs of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce. The two recipients received their awards during the Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show, which took place at Lansing Chapman Rink on the campus of Williams College on Saturday, January 4. 

Nate Cariddi is the Groundskeeper Lead at Williams College with responsibilities including the Williams Ice Rink. Nate has served as an important contact between the Games and Williams College. Nate and his crew put in a lot of extra work and care during the Bay State Winter Games Figure Skating competition to ensure that all participants have a first-class experience. Nate has had a long association with Bay State Games as he was a member of the Summer Games West Region Baseball team when he was in high school.

Sue Briggs is the Executive Director of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce and has been a strong supporter of the Bay State Games for many years. Sue has worked to engage Williamstown businesses to support the Bay State Games through offering local discounts and putting up promotional posters in their storefronts. Sue has also helped to enhance the Bay State Games participant experience by providing athletes and their families with information on Williamstown and the lodging, restaurant, and attraction options in the area.

The Berkshire Hero Award was created in 2008 to recognize individuals, businesses, facilities, and organizations within Berkshire County that go above and beyond to ensure that the Bay State Winter Games are a success.

For a list of past Berkshire Hero recipients, click here.

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/ Bay State GamesThe Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned state games of the commonwealth. It operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. The Foundation is recognized for hosting high quality, Olympic-style events through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, as well as educational programs including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, a Sportsmanship Initiative and the High School Ambassador Program.