2024 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games
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Available on the Special Olympics Illinois website: https://www.soill.org/blog/events/summer-games-116-175/ Is a copy of the Special Olympics Illinois final division schedule for the 2024 Summer Games in Athletics, Powerlifting, Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Artistic Gymnastics as well as various flyers.
Agency registration will be held at Horton Field House on the campus of Illinois State University. Competition Locations:
HEAD COACHES MEETINGS Friday, June 7, 2024 Athletics 11:00 am Bleachers at south end of track Artistic Gymnastics 10:45 am Grossinger Motors Arena, Floor Mat Bocce 11:30 am ISU Soccer Field Soccer 11:30 am ISU Intramural Fields, Officials Tent Saturday, June 8, 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics 8:00 am Main Gym, Normal Community HS Swimming 8:00 am Normal Community HS Powerlifting 8:00 am & 11:30 am Main Gym, Kingsley Jr High Sunday, June 9, 2024 Powerlifting 8:00 am & 11:30 am Main Gym, Kingsley Jr High Attendance by the Head Sport Coach is mandatory All competitions will begin on schedule. If the athletes are not at their events on time, they will not participate. IMPORTANT HOUSING REMINDER PLEASE READ: For individuals that are staying in provided housing, check-in will take place at the dorm/hotel you have been in which your agency has been assigned. Housing assignments will be posted on the website as soon as they are finished. IMPORTANT DINING REMINDER PLEASE READ: Depending on your sport and your housing, your lunch location will vary: Athletics, Bocce & Soccer Yes - Staying in assigned housing Friday - Eat at assigned dining hall Saturday - Eat at assigned dining hall Sunday - No lunch Powerlifting Yes - Staying in assigned housing Friday - Eat at assigned dining hall Saturday - Lunch will be delivered to Kingsley Jr High Sunday - Lunch will be delivered to Kingsley Jr High Artistic Gymnastics Yes - Staying in assigned housing Friday - Lunch will be delivered to Grossinger Motors Arena Saturday - Lunch will be delivered to Grossinger Motors Arena Sunday - No Lunch Rhythmic Gymnastics Yes - Staying in assigned housing Friday - Eat at assigned dining hall Saturday - Lunch will be delivered to Normal Community HS Sunday - Lunch will be delivered to Normal Community HS Swimming Yes - Staying in assigned housing Friday - Eat at assigned dining hall Saturday - Lunch will be delivered to Normal Community HS Sunday - No Lunch Meals will only be provided to those staying in assigned housing. You must eat at your assigned location for breakfast and dinner:
IMPORTANT POWERLIFTING REMINDER PLEASE READ: Athlete Weigh-Ins will again, take place on the Friday of Summer Games. This year athletes will weigh-in at Kingsley Junior High from 12:00-1:30 p.m. IMPORTANT TRACK AND FIELD REMINDERS PLEASE READ: All athletes need to be at your staging area at the start time of your events. For efficiency, no heats will be held if an athlete is not where they need to be when their division is called. Athletes who are not present will be scratched and will not be able to compete in the event. If you have a conflict with an athlete in two events scheduled at the same time, this needs to be communicated as soon as possible on the conflict form. Track events take precedent over field events. Please remember No advertising or sponsorship is allowed to be worn on competition uniforms or warm-ups. Athletes will not be allowed to wear jewelry or awards during competition. No jeans, jean shorts, street shoes or other non-athletic attire will be allowed to be worn during the competition. Athletes will be expected to dress appropriately for the weather and competition. Athletes not in the proper attire will be disqualified. All participants in Athletics events must wear athletics shorts or sweat pants, appropriate running shoes and competition tops In the previous Coach Handbook, it stated the Pentathlon Running Long Jump was tentatively slated for Friday afternoon. That has moved to Saturday morning beginning at 8:00 AM. That has been corrected on the Schedule on the website. |
Summer Games | Special Olympics of Illinois Website
Supporting Documents
2024 Summer Games Delegation Report 2024 Track and Field Schedule 2024 Powerlifting Schedule 2024 State Powerlifting Weigh In Information 2024 Summer Games Event Handbook 2024 Summer Games Event Handbook Memo 2024 Summer Games Families Information 2024 Swimming General Schedule New Artistic Gymnastics Venue Memo 2024 Gymnastics FAQ Grossinger Arena 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics General Schedule 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics Rotation Schedule 2024 Artistic Gymnastics General Schedule 2024 Artistic Gymnastics Rotation Schedule 2024 Artistic Gymnastics Female Groups 2024 Artistic Gymnastics Male Groups 2024 Menu 2024 Summer Games Souvenir Flyer 2024 Healthy Athletes Information 2024 Unified Bags Demonstration 2024 Olympic Town Information 2024 Entertainment Schedule of Events Text Alerts and Event Status Updates
Please sign up for the text alert system. This alert system will send you any last minute changes to the Summer Games schedule, reminders for upcoming events, and other pertinent event information. To register, please text Summer to 844-393-0980. 
Make sure to visit Olympic Town at Summer Games!! So many fun booths and entertainment!! The Without Limits - Team Galaxy Special Olympics Cheer Team will also be performing!! Saturday, June 8th - two performances: 11:30 and 12:30pm. Don’t miss out on the fun!!
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Housing
Housing for WLTG athletes and coaches is at Illinois State University: Haynie Hall 8th Floor.
Please see link for “Suggested Packing List” link above for dorms. Please remember to TRY to pack light. We may have a top floor and if the elevators are not working that means we are carry them up. I once had an athlete that brought TEN bags for the weekend!!! Wristbands must always be worn, including coaches, Unified partners and athletes. Please assure your athlete keeps it on until they depart the Summer Games. Wristbands are color coded to indicate where individuals are staying and dining. Wristbands are needed for access into the residence and dining halls. All registered coaches, Unified partners and athletes assigned housing will have access to residence halls 24 hours a day.
Pets are not allowed in the residence halls. Only official service and trained guide dogs are allowed in residence halls. It is recommended that spectators not bring dogs to Summer Games. General guidelines would be to group coaches with athletes first by sport then by sex, age, and finally by event. Coaches or volunteers will be given a separate room unless it is their own child they wish to share a room with in the dorms.
WLTG should be completely familiar with the medical conditions, precautions and medication requirements of the athletes. If they are taking medications or have a specific condition, WLTG needs to be aware of please email me so I can put it on a tracking sheet. Please put medications in a separate envelope if they are staying in the dorms. I am well aware of medical procedures as I once was a paramedic for years and we do have several nurses as parents. It is the coach’s responsibility to administer medication. Knowledge of the medication regimen (what, when and how much) is essential. Refrigerators will not be available for storing medications. Special Olympics Illinois will not have volunteers available to administer medication or injections. Arrangements should be made to have injections given by the agency’s own qualified staff or at a local hospital.
Please see link for “Suggested Packing List” link above for dorms. Please remember to TRY to pack light. We may have a top floor and if the elevators are not working that means we are carry them up. I once had an athlete that brought TEN bags for the weekend!!! Wristbands must always be worn, including coaches, Unified partners and athletes. Please assure your athlete keeps it on until they depart the Summer Games. Wristbands are color coded to indicate where individuals are staying and dining. Wristbands are needed for access into the residence and dining halls. All registered coaches, Unified partners and athletes assigned housing will have access to residence halls 24 hours a day.
Pets are not allowed in the residence halls. Only official service and trained guide dogs are allowed in residence halls. It is recommended that spectators not bring dogs to Summer Games. General guidelines would be to group coaches with athletes first by sport then by sex, age, and finally by event. Coaches or volunteers will be given a separate room unless it is their own child they wish to share a room with in the dorms.
WLTG should be completely familiar with the medical conditions, precautions and medication requirements of the athletes. If they are taking medications or have a specific condition, WLTG needs to be aware of please email me so I can put it on a tracking sheet. Please put medications in a separate envelope if they are staying in the dorms. I am well aware of medical procedures as I once was a paramedic for years and we do have several nurses as parents. It is the coach’s responsibility to administer medication. Knowledge of the medication regimen (what, when and how much) is essential. Refrigerators will not be available for storing medications. Special Olympics Illinois will not have volunteers available to administer medication or injections. Arrangements should be made to have injections given by the agency’s own qualified staff or at a local hospital.
WLTG - Special Events
OPENING CEREMONY
Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 8:00 pm Friday, June 7, at Hancock Stadium and will include the Parade of Athletes, National Anthem, Athlete Oath and lighting of the Special Olympics Flame of Hope. Athletes and coaches should wear uniforms. We allowed one athlete per sport to take part in the opening ceremonies.
DORM OLYMPIC:
We will be holding games in the dorms when schedules allowed. Prizes are given out for top three finishers in each event. You do not have to stay in the dorm to take part. Saturday evening, we will be having an ice cream party after the dance. All are welcome. We will be asking for a $5.00 donation for the ice cream party.
OLYMPIC TOWN
Olympic Town is located in the Turner Hall parking lot of Turner Hall, right next to Redbird Arena. Vendors, Torch Run Central, games, entertainment, give away items, the dunk tank, police vehicles and much more will be open from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm on Saturday. In addition, local DJ, Tom O’Brien, of Eman Productions will spin music from 9am- 1pm.
SWIM PARTY
Swim party at the water park will be figured out once we have everyone’s schedule. It is free for the athletes and coaches. Young ladies must wear appropriate swim wear.
VICTORY DANCE
The Victory Dance will once again take place in the heart of Uptown Normal on North Street between Broadway and Fell Avenues. This joint venture between Special Olympics Illinois and the Town of Normal will be held from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Saturday, June 8. If schedules allow it, parents can pull their athlete to attend these events as long as it does not conflict with their game schedules. These events are worth the effort.
SPECIAL SMILES - Friday Noon – 4p
The Special Smiles discipline of Healthy Athletes provides comprehensive oral health care information, including offering free dental screenings and instructions on correct brushing and flossing techniques to participating Special Olympics athletes.
HEALTHY HEARING - Friday Noon – 4p & Saturday 9a – 4p
The Healthy Hearing program provides free ear and hearing screenings designed to ensure proper audiology care for Special Olympics athletes.
OPENING EYES - Friday Noon – 4p & Saturday 9a - 4p
The Opening Eyes program is a vision and eye health screening in partnership with the Lions Clubs International Foundation. Led by volunteer vision care professionals, Opening Eyes offers prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and sports goggles to Special Olympics athletes.
FUN FITNESS - Saturday 9a – 4p
This Healthy Athletes discipline provides free screenings to measure athletes' flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness.
Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 8:00 pm Friday, June 7, at Hancock Stadium and will include the Parade of Athletes, National Anthem, Athlete Oath and lighting of the Special Olympics Flame of Hope. Athletes and coaches should wear uniforms. We allowed one athlete per sport to take part in the opening ceremonies.
DORM OLYMPIC:
We will be holding games in the dorms when schedules allowed. Prizes are given out for top three finishers in each event. You do not have to stay in the dorm to take part. Saturday evening, we will be having an ice cream party after the dance. All are welcome. We will be asking for a $5.00 donation for the ice cream party.
OLYMPIC TOWN
Olympic Town is located in the Turner Hall parking lot of Turner Hall, right next to Redbird Arena. Vendors, Torch Run Central, games, entertainment, give away items, the dunk tank, police vehicles and much more will be open from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm on Saturday. In addition, local DJ, Tom O’Brien, of Eman Productions will spin music from 9am- 1pm.
SWIM PARTY
Swim party at the water park will be figured out once we have everyone’s schedule. It is free for the athletes and coaches. Young ladies must wear appropriate swim wear.
VICTORY DANCE
The Victory Dance will once again take place in the heart of Uptown Normal on North Street between Broadway and Fell Avenues. This joint venture between Special Olympics Illinois and the Town of Normal will be held from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Saturday, June 8. If schedules allow it, parents can pull their athlete to attend these events as long as it does not conflict with their game schedules. These events are worth the effort.
SPECIAL SMILES - Friday Noon – 4p
The Special Smiles discipline of Healthy Athletes provides comprehensive oral health care information, including offering free dental screenings and instructions on correct brushing and flossing techniques to participating Special Olympics athletes.
HEALTHY HEARING - Friday Noon – 4p & Saturday 9a – 4p
The Healthy Hearing program provides free ear and hearing screenings designed to ensure proper audiology care for Special Olympics athletes.
OPENING EYES - Friday Noon – 4p & Saturday 9a - 4p
The Opening Eyes program is a vision and eye health screening in partnership with the Lions Clubs International Foundation. Led by volunteer vision care professionals, Opening Eyes offers prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and sports goggles to Special Olympics athletes.
FUN FITNESS - Saturday 9a – 4p
This Healthy Athletes discipline provides free screenings to measure athletes' flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness.
Souvenirs
Minerva Promotions is selling souvenirs at ISU in the North Gym from 9:00 am-4:00 pm on both Friday and Saturday.
Use this link to connect to Summer Games merchandise options:
https://orders.minervapromotions.com/soill_summer_games/shop/home
Special Olympics Illinois will also offer Law Enforcement Torch Run, Respect merchandise and sale items at the North Gym venue.
Mystery Bags will be for sale in the North Gym location. Each bag contains at least $20 of merchandise.
Bags are offered by size and a few contain some surprise gift cards.
Use this link to connect to Summer Games merchandise options:
https://orders.minervapromotions.com/soill_summer_games/shop/home
Special Olympics Illinois will also offer Law Enforcement Torch Run, Respect merchandise and sale items at the North Gym venue.
Mystery Bags will be for sale in the North Gym location. Each bag contains at least $20 of merchandise.
Bags are offered by size and a few contain some surprise gift cards.
