State Summer Games

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University of Missouri
City of Columbia
May 30 - June 2, 2013

More than 2,500 athletes and coaches, along with family and friends from across Missouri will converge in Columbia May 30 - June 2, 2013, for the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games. This will be the second of a four-year term in the city.

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VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers are still needed to fill over 500 volunteer jobs over the course of the four days, especially on Saturday & Sunday. Please sign up and encourage your friends and family to sign up as well.

Volunteer on Thursday, Friday (registration is full), Saturday, or Sunday (May 30 - June 2).

Volunteer Handbook - click to download.

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FEATURED SPORTS:

Athletics (Track & Field)
Aquatics
Basketball
Bowling
Powerlifting
Volleyball

Schedule

Thursday, May 30
11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Basketball (Mizzou Student Rec Center)
7-9:30 p.m.: Movie (Anheuser-Busch Conservation Hall)

Friday, May 31
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Basketball (Mizzou Student Rec Center)
9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Volleyball (Columbia College)
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Healthy Athlete Park (Mizzou Student Center, 2nd Floor)
7:30-9 p.m.: Opening Ceremony (Mel Carnahan Quadrangle)

Saturday, June 1
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: Track and Field (Hickman High School)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Bowling (Town & Country Lanes)
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Aquatics (Mizzou Student Rec Center)
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Healthy Athlete Park (Hickman High School)
1 p.m.-4 p.m.: Powerlifting (Mizzou Student Rec Center)
5:30-7:30 p.m.: Victory Village (Dairy Lawn)
7-9 p.m.: Dance (Dairy Lawn)
7-9 p.m.: Bingo (Eckles Hall -- Room 113)

Sunday, June 2
8 a.m.-2 p.m.: Track and Field (Hickman High School)
8 a.m.-3 p.m.: Bowling (Town & Country Lanes)

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Healthy Athletes
Health professionals will be offering free screenings:

Special Smiles
Health Promotion
Healthy Hearing
FunFitness
Fit Feet

Opening Ceremony
Go Wild! Join us for the traditional Parade of Athletes, some wacky entertainment from the Zooperstars, special guests and, of course, the culmination of the statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run!

DOWNLOADS:

Click here to download every Summer Games document

COACHES' HANDBOOK:

2013 Summer Games Coaches' Handbook

COACHES' HANDBOOK MAPS:

Coaches' Maps

EVENT GUIDE:

2013 Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games Event Guide by SOMissouri

MAP:

2013 SOMO Summer Games map

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 * Please note that there is construction at I-70 and Stadium, use the following directions.
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 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
Take left onto Hospital Drive and park in lots immediately on left or right

From Interstate 70 * Please note that there is construction at I-70 and Stadium, use the following directions.
Exit at Range Line Road and go South
Turn Left onto Business Loop 70
Turn Right on College Avenue
Take Left onto Hospital Drive and park in lots immediately on left or right

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 and Suites $69/night
801 Keene St., Columbia, Mo.
573-449-4422

Candlewood Suites $75/night
3100 Wingate Court, Columbia, Mo.
573-815-9825

Comfort Suites $90/night
1010 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo.
573-443-0055

Ramada Inn $80/night
901 Conley Road, Columbia, Mo.
573-443-4141

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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 - 2013 State Summer Games, 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 800, Jefferson City, MO 65109.