Newsletter - June 11

Congratulation to all the Without Limits-Team Galaxy athletes who medaled this weekend at the Summer Games.

Fishing Derby
Without Limits-Team Galaxy will be holding its first ever “Fishing Derby” on 10 August 2024. We will be conducting in Mascoutah from 10 to 2. Awards for most fish caught, biggest fish, smallest fish and many more. The Illinois Fish and Game will also hold some classes. It will be a partner or unified event. Most also meet all Illinois Fishing requirements.

​More details to come. If interested, please sign up at [email protected].
Sign up before 1 August

Mascoutah Homecoming Parade
Without Limits-Team Galaxy will be taking part in the Mascoutah Homecoming parade on 3 August. The theme is “Sport: What is your favorite pastime.” We will be taking a list of interested coaches, athletes and volunteers who would like to walk in the parade. If interested, please sign up at [email protected]
Sign up before 17 July 2024

PROM -- Dancing, Dinner and Dessert  
Date:  Friday, June 14, 2024
Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:  Moose Lodge, 2425 North Illinois Street, Swansea, IL
Must be registered to attend.
https://www.withoutlimits-teamgalaxy.com/june-14-2024.html

Unified Bags Age Requirement Change
The 18 and older age requirement has been adjusted to 8 and older. Hopefully this will help generate more interest in the game. It is still in the exhibition phase until more events and more participants are entered. If you would like to try Unified Bags, we have sets at the office for you to borrow.  Katy Gruen to arrange pick up. 

Unified Bowling become OFFICIAL
Special Olympics Illinois is thrilled to announce the newest sport option for our Athletes and
Unified Partners – Unified Bowling!

Unified Bowling
A fully sanctioned division at all Sectional Tournaments around the state. Unified Bowling divisions include Unified Bowling Doubles (1 Special Olympics Athlete and 1 Unified Partner) and Unified Bowling Teams (2 Special Olympics Athletes and 2 Unified Partners). Those who receive a gold medal in their divisions will advance to the State Bowling Tournament. Unified Partners may not be listed as a coach, will need to have a Unified Partner Class A on file, and are subject to the same training requirements as the Special Olympics Athletes.

In 2024 and 2025, Unified Bowling will be offered at the Sectional Bowling Tournaments with gold medal advancement to state. There will be no regional for these divisions. Athletes who do not advance to Sectionals from the Regional are eligible to register with a Unified Partner for Unified Bowling Doubles or with a team for Unified Bowling Team divisions at the Sectional Events.
 
In 2026, Athletes competing in Traditional Bowling divisions will not be eligible for Unified Bowling divisions.
 
Unified Bowling rules have been added to the updated Bowling Rule Interpretations within the 2024 Policy and Procedures Google Drive. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Spirit Wear
Below is a link to our spirit wear fundraiser for Without Limits-Team Galaxy sports teams https://warriorlogowear.com/team_galaxy/shop Please check it out and feel free to place your order! To order, all you must do is open an account and place your order.  Thank you so much for supporting Without Limits-Team Galaxy!!

Pickleball

• (schedule at Chicken ‘n Pickle, in St. Charles, MO)
• Sunday, June 23, 2024 7:00 to 8:00
• Sunday, July 7, 2024 7:00 to 8:00
• Sunday, July 21, 2024 7:00 to 8:00

Softball

• Practices will start back up on 17 June 2024. Practices will be at Mascoutah High School
• Regionals will be on 27 July in Springfield. State will be in September.7-8
• If you plan on playing, please email [email protected]

Golf

• Golf will be held on Thursdays 13 June at the Orchards Golf Course at 6:00
• Regionals are on 2 August and State on 7-8 September

Flag Football
Flag football will start on 18 June at Laderman Park in Belleville at 6:00. This will be the first assessment day. The next assessment will be 25 June at Laderman at 6:00. No third assessment will be conducted due to the holiday. You must make one of these assessments to play in the upcoming season. The first official practice will be on 9 July. Practices will be on Tuesdays at Laderman or Mascoutah at 6:00. Without Limits is taking an interest list currently.

If you plan on playing, please email [email protected].
We need your name, date of birth, Med app date, and shirt size.

• Saturday, September 7 – Area Flag Football Tournament at Holt High School (tentative)(St. Louis)
• Regionals will be in Mascoutah on 29 September
• State will be in November

Volleyball

• Volleyball will start on 10 July.
• Practices will be on Wednesdays at 6:00 at the Leu Civic Center
• Without Limits is taking an interest list currently.
• If you plan on playing, please email [email protected]
• ​We need your name, date of birth, Med app date, and shirt size

Tennis

• Practice this Saturday 15 June at Mascoutah Tennis Courts at 9:00.
• I need a list of athletes who will be attending the tennis camp.
• Dave Lipe is doing a camp on Friday.

Here is the Tennis Info for 2024.

• Regionals: Sunday, June 30, 2024, Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington
• State Tennis is August 17, 2024, at the same location as the Region G Qualifier.

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