August 11th 2025 newsletter

🎯 Congratulations Athletes!!!
Congratulations Without Limits - Team Galaxy Softball Team and Skills Team!!
SOILL Softball Regional Tournament!!
Without Limits - Team Galaxy 1st Place GOLD STATE QUALIFIERS!!!
Skills Team:  Leslie Gold State Qualifier , Kari Gold State Qualifier, Kayley Silver, Jack Bronze

Region J Regional Golf Tournament was a huge success!!
Congratulations to Without Limits - Team Galaxy Golf Team!!
So proud of all these athletes. Thank you SO much to our amazing coaches!!! Dan Polites, Kate Elder, Jeff Elder and Rob McCaskey. Kate Elder Jeff Elder DP Golf Indoors. Another huge thank you to Orchards Golf Club for giving our Without Limits - Team Galaxy a place to practice!!!

👥 Arts Committee Meeting - August 15th

• Held at the Starts R Us Studio on August 15th @ 6PM.

👥 Finance Committee Meeting - September 4th

• Finance Committee approved the purchase of new footballs for flag football, new volleyballs for Skills, and new chest protector and batting tee for softball.
• Finance Committee elected to move to a bi-monthly meetings vs. quarterly to allow for great efficiency.
• Our next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday Sept 4th from 6:30-8:30.
• If you are interested in joining the finance committee please send email to [email protected]

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👕 WLTG Merch Store – Now Open!
Check out our updated merchandise with the new logo!

⚽ Sports Updates & Opportunities

With the extreme heat effecting sport schedules this week, please check your email, Facebook or contact your coach directly before you leave for any practice or event to confirm it is still happening.  

👉 As always, please stay hydrated, take breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas, and follow all heat safety protocols. Your well-being is our top priority.

📌 Sports Practice Info
Requirements to Participate in WLTG Sports:

1. WLTG membership
2. Registered in the Special Olympics Digital CoE Portal
3. Completed WLTG Waiver & Release

💡 Questions? Contact Amanda Lutz or Ellen Schwoebel.

📢 Bowling Practice

• Bowling will continue this Sunday @ August 17th @ 6:00PM at the Bel Air Bowl
• Please let Coach Lisa or Mari know if your athlete will not be there.  
• Interested in helping or to be a unified partner, you will need to get registered as a Special Olympics Class A Volunteer

⛳ Golf Practice

• Golf practice will be this Thursday, August 14th | Orchards Golf Course
• Be aware of possible weather cancelation due to excessive heat / Stay hydrated!
• 📞 Contact: Jeff Elder | 314-780-1696

 
🏈 Flag Football Practice

• Practice on Tuesday,  August 12th | Tuesday @ 5:45 to 6:45PM 
• Practice will be held at large field @ 8012 Savannah Hills Blvd, OFallon, IL
• Be aware of possible weather cancelation due to excessive heat / Stay hydrated!
• ​Regionals: September 28 | Mascoutah
• Contact Randy Homberg for details.

🥎 Softball Practice (NEW LOCATION)

• Mondays @ 6PM held at Shiloh Field B in the Shiloh Community Park.
  • It is located behind the Shiloh Senior Center that is located at 7 Park Drive Shiloh, IL 62269.   
  • The field is on the other side of Seibert Road.
• Be aware of possible weather cancelation due to excessive heat / Stay hydrated!
• State: September 6 (if qualified)
  📧 Contact:  Jenn for questions

🏐 Volleyball Practice / Tournament

• Competitive & Modified Volleyball Practice this Wednesday, Aug. 13 @ 6PM & 7PM | Leu Civic Center
• Skills Volleyball Practice is canceled for this week. 
  We will return be this Thursday  Aug. 21 @ 6PM & 7PM | Leu Civic Center
• Regionals - Region I Volleyball Tournament will be Sunday, September 28th at the Millikin University at 1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522.  Skills, Competitive and Modified teams will all be included.  

🏐 Tennis Practice

• Tennis Practice is on for this Saturday, Aug. 16th

🎯 Bags / Cornhole
🎉 Summer tournament coming soon! Stay tuned.

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