The Des Moines Corporate Games are an annual company-based competition normally held June 1–July 31. Events range from team-based to individual and competitive to recreational. Activities are held in the evening and on weekends, and are free (except cart rental for golf). The games are open to all full-time and regular part-time employees, interns, and retirees.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Iowa Sports Foundation to get creative with these games. They are developing plans for alternative activities that allow employees to have a positive experience while maintaining social distancing. This will include launching a Des Moines Corporate Games Virtual Challenge. This weekly challenge will be designed to allow companies to compete and earn points while keeping safe. Some of the traditional events will be given this virtual option including the fitness walk, yoga, fitness class, and trivia. Other events may be postponed and moved to a later date in the summer (if possible). They are also planning to add additional opportunities for employees to be active and earn company points.

Corporate Games is still working through the changes but are anxious to get teams put together to start the process.

If you are interested in more information or to register for these games, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources