State Summer Games
University of Missouri
City of Columbia
May 29 - June 1, 2012
More than 3,500 athletes and coaches, along with family and friends from across Missouri will converge in Columbia May 29 - June 1, 2012, for the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games. This will be the first of a four-year term in the city.
VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteers are needed to fill approximately 1,500 volunteer jobs over the course of the four days. Choose the day you want to volunteer, the location and the time all online at the link above. Contact us at volunteer@somo.org with any questions.
TEXT UPDATES:
To have updates sent to your phone during the event, text Follow SOMObrief to 40404.
FEATURED SPORTS:
Athletics (Track & Field)
Aquatics
Basketball
Bowling
Powerlifting
Volleyball
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, May 29
REGISTRATION - College Ave Hall 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
COMPETITION:
ATHLETICS - Walton Track 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Low Motor Events – 25M Walks/Runs, 50M Walks/Runs, Standing Long Jump, Softball Throw, All Wheelchair events, and T-Ball Throw
BOWLING -Town & Country Lanes - 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Ramp Bowling Events – 1:00 pm
• 2-Game Bowling Events – 3:30 pm
OPENING CEREMONIES – Carnahan Quad – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, May 30
REGISTRATION - College Ave Hall 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
COMPETITION:
ATHLETICS - Walton Track 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
• Regulation Events
BOWLING -Town & Country Lanes - 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• 8:00 am – 3-Game Singles
• 10:30 am – 3-Game Doubles & Ramp
• 1:00 pm – 3-Gamd & Unified Teams
• 3:00 pm – 3-Game Singles & Unified Doubles
(Note: The Bowling Schedule is subject to change)
AQUATICS – MU Rec Complex, Aquatics Center 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
POWERLIFTING – MU Rec Complex, South Gym – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
HEALTHY ATHLETES – MU Student Center 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
VICTORY VILLAGE – MU Student Center/ Kuhlman Court 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
DANCE/BINGO – Kuhlman Court 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, May 31
REGISTRATION - College Ave Hall 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
COMPETITION:
BASKETBALL – MU Rec Complex, North & Rothwell Gym 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
VOLLEYBALL – Columbia College 9:00 am 1:00 pm
HEALTHY ATHLETES – MU Student Center 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
VICTORY VILLAGE – MU Student Center/ Kuhlman Court 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
DANCE – MU Student Center/Kuhlman Court 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, June 1
REGISTRATION - College Ave Hall 7:30 am – 1:45 pm
COMPETITION:
BASKETBALL – MU Rec Complex, North & Rothwell Gym 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Healthy Athletes
Health professionals will be offering free screenings (Wednesday and Thursday):
Opening Eyes
Special Smiles
Health Promotion
Healthy Hearing
FunFitness
Fit Feet - NEW!
Opening Ceremonies
Let the good times roll! Join us for the traditional Parade of Athletes, some great blues music, special guests, the announcement of our 2011 statewide award winners and, of course, the culmination of the statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run!
LINKS:
Driving Directions:
To Registration in College Avenue Hall
From Hwy 63
• Exit at Stadium Blvd and go West
• Go North on College Avenue
• Turn Right on to Rollins St
• Take first right to College Ave Hall
From Interstate 70
• Exit at Range Line Road and go South
• Turn Left onto Business Loop 70
• Turn Right on College Avenue
• Turn Left on to Rollins St
• Take first right to College Ave Hall
To Parking
From Stadium Blvd
• Go North on College Avenue
• Turn Left on Hospital Drive
• Turn Left on Virginia Avenue
• Park in CG 1
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Families and friends of athletes have the opportunity to stay at the following Columbia hotels with special rates! Be sure to ask for the Special Olympics Rate when you book your room.
Baymont Inn ($60.00/night, 573-449-4422)
Candlewood Suites ($69.00/night, 573-817-0525)
Holiday Inn Executive Center ($89.95/night, 573-445-8531)
Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center ($99.00/night, 573-219-5107)
Wingate ($79.00/night, 573-817-0500)
RENTING A VEHICLE?
Choose Enterprise at this link for a special deal for SOMO fans.
Donations
Donations are needed to cover the cost of this event. Businesses interested in sponsoring this event should contact Susan Stegeman at 800.846.2682. Donations can also be mailed to Special Olympics Missouri - 2012 State Summer Games, 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 800, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Thank you to these generous sponsors:
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