05
May
2016
Grimes, IA –
WHO: Special Olympics Iowa
WHAT: 2016 Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games
WHERE: Iowa State University Campus, Ames
WHEN: Thursday May 19 through Saturday May 21
Special Olympics Iowa is hosting its 32nd annual Summer Games May 19-21. The Summer Games are SOIA’s largest event of the year. More than 2,600 athletes, 1,200 coaches and 2,000 volunteers will take part in the games on the Iowa State University campus. Events begin Thurs., May 19 with the Torch Run Final Leg bringing the Flame of Hope from downtown Des Moines to Hilton Coliseum for the Opening Ceremony presented by Hy-Vee beginning at 7 p.m.
Also featured at the games is an Olympic Village, which is an area for athletes to relax between competitions and interact with sponsors and partners through games and activities. Healthy Athletes screenings will also be provided to athletes by healthcare professionals for eyesight, dental, hearing, overall health, fitness and more.
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Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA), a statewide nonprofit organization, provides high-quality training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in all 99 counties of Iowa. SOIA offers 23 Olympic-style sports to more than 12,000 athletes and Unified Sports partners year-round.
Since 1968, Special Olympics has provided an inclusive culture that stresses athletic excellence, rewards determination, emphasizes health and celebrates personal achievement. Through Special Olympics sports training and competition, children and adults with intellectual disabilities reach their full potential and experience inclusion in their communities every day.
