WV HB3398

Creates the Mountaineer Games Sports League (MGSL) to provide organized sports opportunities for West Virginia residents at little to no cost, with the goal of improving physical health and wellness

Establishes a seven-member board of directors appointed by the Governor to manage the league, with members serving four-year terms and meeting quorum requirements of four members

Requires league affiliates to be based at institutions of higher education and community and technical colleges, with labor organizations and other local groups able to opt in by application

Offers nine sports (basketball, baseball/softball, flag-football, volleyball, tennis, cycling, golf, soccer, and weightlifting) across multiple divisions: high school, open (18+), masters (50+), and college

Creates the Mountaineer Games Governor's Cup beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, requiring West Virginia University and Marshall University to schedule one game between each school-sponsored athletic team, with the school winning the most matchups receiving an annual trophy