MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2024) — Special Olympics Illinois will be hosting the annual Region F Spring Games in Monmouth this Saturday, May 4. Spring Games is an event for athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete in track and field events. Over the next month, each region will host Spring Games for their athletes to participate in.
This event serves as the qualifying event for the annual Summer Games held in Bloomington-Normal. Those who win gold will be invited to compete at Summer Games. Summer Games is held on June 7-9, 2024, on the Illinois State University campus.
Athletes will compete in the 50-, 100-, 200-, 400-, 800-walk races; standing and running long jumps; shot put; mini javelin, tennis and softball throw; 100-, 400- and 800-meter run races; wheelchair competitions and assisted races.
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About Special Olympics Illinois
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in eighteen sports to a community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership, and personal development.
If you are interested in being a part of Special Olympics Illinois and its vision, contact your local region, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website at soill.org. Follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
