State Bowling Championships
What is State Bowling?
State Bowling is one of 9 state sports competitions. It is the culminating competition for those participating in bowling. State Bowling is hosted at Landmark Lanes in Peoria.
Competition
State Bowling is a stand alone competition and serves as a showcase for our bowling athletes to demonstrate the skills they have learned throughout the year. Everyone is encouraged to attend this premiere state tournament so make sure you don’t miss this great event!
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles at our State Bowling competition. Please click on the link below to check out all the available shifts and register to volunteer!
Tentative Competition Times
All times listed below are tentative and subject to change once event specific schedules are determined. Times only reflect actual competition times and do not include time frames for coach meetings, weigh-in times, etc. For a final schedule please check the Supporting Documents section close to competition day.
- Saturday: 9:45 – 3:00pm
Families
A family hospitality area will be available at State Bowling. The family area will be open from 8 am until 1 pm and refreshments will be served. Please encourage family members to visit the Family Hospitality Area and register or check-in to let us know they are here. Family members can meet and visit with other families and receive information on what is new at Special Olympics Illinois and also have the opportunity to win a prize from the raffle. Most of all, they can have fun, relax and watch their athletes have a great experience.
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony will take place on the lanes beginning at 9 am on Saturday. We ask that all first shift bowlers be on the lanes before the ceremony begins. All other athletes, coaches and spectators should be seated in the chairs or bleachers behind the lanes.
Souvenirs
Souvenir hours are 9:00am – 2:00pm. Items range from $1 to $55 and will include clothing and other traditional souvenir items. The vendor will sell State Bowling Tournament specific t-shirts and sweatshirts. Cash and most major credit cards will be accepted for souvenir sales. CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Souvenir items are offered by Minerva Promotions and a percentage of sales are given to Special Olympics Illinois.
Receive 15% off of all preorders when you spend $50 or more. You can save time and pre-order items and pick them up on-site. If you want to personalize any items then you must pre-order them. On-site customization is not offered at the tournament. Please click here: (Bowling Interactive Souvenir Flier Interactive SO BOWLING 2019 LINK or go to www.soillstatestore.com to view items and submit your preorder.
Weather
In case of inclement weather, schedule changes or cancellations check the website here for updates. Please sign up for the text alert. This alert will send you any last minute changes in the State Bowling schedule. To register, please text “Bowling” to the number 844-393-0980.
Supporting Documents
Interactive Souvenir Flier SO BOWLING 2019 LINK
2019 State Bowling Handbook Memo
2019 State Bowling Event Handbook
2019 Peoria Area Hotel Listing
State Floor Hockey Championships
What is State Floor Hockey?
State Floor Hockey is one of 9 state sports competitions. It is the final competition for those participating in Floor Hockey. State Floor Hockey is hosted at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.
Competition
Floor Hockey is a stand alone competition and serves as a showcase for our floor hockey athletes to demonstrate the skills they have learned thro
ughout the year. Everyone is encouraged to attend this premiere state tournament so make sure you don’t miss this great event!
Athletes may compete in team competition or Individual Skills. Individual skills will take place on Saturday starting at 9am. For team competition all teams need to arrive 15 minutes prior to game time to warm up and teams not ready to play within 10 minutes of the designated starting time will forfeit the game.
Volunteer
To register to volunteer for this event, please contact Brianna Beers at bbeers@soill.org or via phone at 847-845-6481.
Tentative Competition Times
All times listed below are tentative and subject to change once event specific schedules are determined. Times only reflect actual competition times and do not include time frames for coach meetings, weigh-in times, etc. For a final schedule please check the Supporting Documents section close to competition day.
- Saturday, 8am – 4pm
Families
A family hospitality area will be available at the front lobby from 8:30am-12:30pm on Saturday. Please encourage family members to visit the Family Hospitality Area and register or check-in to let us know they are here. Family members can meet and visit with other families and receive information on what is new at Special Olympics Illinois and also have the opportunity to win a prize from the raffle. Most of all, they can have fun, relax and watch their athletes have a great experience.
Healthy Habits
SOILL will be offering Healthy Hearing and Healthy Habits Stations at State Floor Hockey. Various interactive stations will be set-up. Athletes will have the opportunity to learn about proper hydration, game day nutrition, competition readiness/strong minds & warm-up/recovery techniques.
Be sure to stop by and check out this new initiative!
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony begins at 8:15am in the small gym. All teams and spectators are encouraged to attend.
Souvenirs
Souvenir hours are 10:00am – 2:00pm. Items range from $1 to $55 and will include clothing and other traditional souvenir items. The vendor will sell State Floor Hockey Tournament specific t-shirts and sweatshirts. Cash and most major credit cards will be accepted for souvenir sales. CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Souvenir items are offered by Minerva Promotions and a percentage of sales are given to Special Olympics Illinois.
Receive 15% off of all preorders when you spend $50 or more. You can save time and pre-order items and pick them up on-site. If you want to personalize any items then you must pre-order them. On-site customization is not offered at the tournament. Please click here: (Floor Hockey Interactive Souvenir Flier Interactive SO FLOOR HOCKEY 2019 LINK or go to www.soillstatestore.com to view items and submit your preorder.
Weather
In case of inclement weather, schedule changes or cancellations check the website here for updates. Please sign up for the text alert. This alert will send you any last minute changes in the Floor Hockey schedule. To register, please text “FloorHockey” to the number 844-393-0980.
Supporting Documents
2019 Floor Hockey Event Handbook Memo
2019 Floor Hockey Event Handbook
2019 Floor Hockey Schedule Memo
Floor Hockey Family Information
Interactive Souvenir Flier SO FLOOR HOCKEY 2019 LINK
2019 Floor Hockey Agency List With Final Divisions
Healthy Habits & Hearing Flyer
2019 Floor Hockey Schedule Revised 11 14 19
State Flag Football
Avanti’s Dome: 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL 61554, USA
November 2-November 3
Nate Henry
309-888-2574
nhenry@soill.org
What is State Flag Football?
State Flag Football is one of 9 state sports competitions. It is the culminating competition for those participating in Flag Football. State Flag Football is hosted at the Avanti’s Dome in Pekin.
Competition
State Flag Football is a stand-alone competition and serves as a showcase for our Flag Football athletes to demonstrate the skills they have learned throughout the year. Everyone is encouraged to attend this premiere state tournament so make sure you don’t miss this great event!
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles at our State Flag Football competition. Please click on the link below to check out all the available shifts and register to volunteer!
Tentative Competition Times
All times listed below are tentative and subject to change once event specific schedules are determined. Times only reflect actual competition times and do not include time frames for coach meetings, team registration, etc. For a final schedule please check the Supporting Documents section close to competition day.
- Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place at the Avanti’s Dome on Saturday evening. More details will be shared closer to the event date.
Families
Stop by the family registration located in the main lobby to receive you event packet and a raffle ticket for the FREE Raffle. Don’t forget to wear your credentials. If you don’t have family credentials, you can order them at the event – these are FREE to families. Hours are as follows:
Hours: 10:30am – 3:00pm
Souvenirs
Souvenirs will only be sold on Saturday. Souvenir hours are 10:00am – 3:00pm. Items range from $1 to $55 and will include clothing and other traditional souvenir items. The vendor will sell State Flag Football Tournament specific t-shirts and sweatshirts. Cash and most major credit cards will be accepted for souvenir sales. CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Souvenir items are offered by Minerva Promotions and a percentage of sales are given to Special Olympics Illinois.
Receive 15% off of all preorders when you spend $50 or more. You can save time and pre-order items and pick them up on-site. If you want to personalize any items then you must pre-order them. On-site customization is not offered at the tournament. Please click here: (Flag Football Interactive Souvenir Flier Interactive SO FLAG FOOTBALL 2019 LINK or go to www.soillstatestore.com to view items and submit your preorder.
Weather
Please sign up for the text alert. This alert will send you any last minute changes in the Flag Football schedule. To register, please text FlagFootball to the number 844-393-0980.
In case of inclement weather, check the website at www.soill.org for schedule changes or cancellations.
Supporting Documents
2019 Flag Football Event Handbook Memo
2019 Flag Football Event Handbook
2019 Flag Football Agency List For Coach Proof
2019 Flag Football Agency List With Final Divisions
2019 Flag Football Schedule And Divisions
2019 Flag Football Schedule Memo
2019 Fall Games
What is Fall Games?
Fall Games is one of 9 state sports competitions. It is the culminating competition for those winning a gold medal at a local event in Volleyball and those participating in Equestrian. More than 700 athletes compete over this weekend and bring the joy of sport to Rockford!
Location
SITE: Rockford, Illinois
- Equestrian – BraveHearts at the Bergmann Centre, Poplar Grove
- Volleyball – Harlem High School, Machesney Park
Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help at the Volleyball venue on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested in volunteering click on one of the links below for the date you want to register for and you can sign up online. If you want to register for more then one shift, then once you are logged into our system you can pick the next date and venue from the drop down menu.
Competition
Equestrian
Do you love horses? Then Equestrian is the sport for you. The Equestrian competition will be conducted at Bra
veHearts at the Bergmann Centre in Poplar Grove. Athletes registered to compete in Dressage, English Equitation or Showmanship will compete on Saturday. Stock Seat Equitation will compete on Saturday or Sunday. Those athletes registered for Working Trails will compete on Sunday. Equestrian patterns will be sent out at least 2 weeks before the competition
Volleyball
Volleyball is a fantastic sport to both watch and play. Special Olympics Illinois team competition brings the best teams in the state together in an exciting event. Competition is offered for both traditional and Unified teams. Unified teams will participate in screening games prior to final divisions being determined. Games will start as scheduled and IHSA rules will govern all tournament play. Athletes competing in volleyball team competition will be required to wear appropriate attire. No jeans or jean shorts will be allowed.
Athletes may also compete in Volleyball skills. Skills competition will be on Saturday, at Harlem High School. Competition will begin at 9am on Saturday and awards will be presented after all skills competitions are completed. Athletes competing in skills will be required to wear appropriate attire. No jeans or jean shorts will be allowed for any athlete in skills competition.
Tentative Competition Times
All times listed below are tentative and subject to change once event specific schedules are determined. Times only reflect actual competition times and do not include time frames for coach meetings, weigh-in times, etc. For a final schedule please check the Supporting Documents section close to competition day.
Volleyball
- Saturday, 9am-4pm
- Sunday, 8am-3pm
Equestrian
- Saturday, 8am-4pm
- Sunday, 8am-4pm
Families
Families are always encouraged to attend Special Olympics Illinois events to watch their athletes compete. Families Registration/Hospitality is open for all families and family members attending the Fall Games competition. Families should stop by Families Registration at both the Volleyball and Equestrian venues to pick up an event packet, giveaway and free tickets for the family raffle. Local refreshments and donuts will also be available as well as visitors’ information for the Rockford area. Concessions will be available at Harlem High School for families to purchase snack and lunch items.
The hospitality areas will be open at the following times:
Saturday
Equestrian – 7:30am – 1:30pm- Volleyball – 8:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday
- Equestrian – 7:30am – 11:00am
- Volleyball – 7:30am – 11:00am
Families are also invited to attend the Family Dessert Reception immediately following Opening Ceremony from 7pm – 8:30pm at Harlem High School. We hope you will join us for some delicious desserts, snacks and fun while the athletes are enjoying the dance.
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will start at 6:30pm on Saturday in the Harlem High School main gymnasium. Areas will be assigned seating in the main gymnasium. Agencies may begin seating for Opening Ceremony at 6pm as there is no parade of athletes at this event.
Victory Dance
Everyone loves the victory dance and the Fall Games dance is especially fun thanks to all the athletes and coaches who come dressed in costume! This year the dance will take place at Harlem High School after Opening Ceremony on Saturday. The dance will be from 7-8:30pm in the main gymnasium. So make sure to wear your best dancing shoes and everyone is encouraged to come in costume if they so desire.
Souvenirs
Souvenirs will only be sold on Saturday at both venues. Items are sold at Harlem High School from 8:00am – 3:00pm and at the Equestrian venue 8:00am – 2:00pm. Items range from $1 to $55 and will include clothing and other traditional souvenir items. Cash and most major credit cards will be accepted for souvenir sales. CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Souvenir items are offered by Minerva Promotions and a percentage of sales are given to Special Olympics Illinois.
Receive 15% off of all preorders when you spend $50 or more. You can save time and pre-order items and pick them up on-site. If you want to personalize any items then you must pre-order them. On-site customization is not offered at the tournament. Please click here: (Fall Games Interactive Souvenir Flier Interactive Souvenir Flier or go to www.soillstatestore.com to view items and submit your preorder.
Text Alerts & Event Status Updates
In case of inclement weather, schedule changes or cancellations check the website here for updates. Please sign up for the text alert. This alert will send you any last minute changes in the Fall Games schedule. To register, please text “FallGames” to the number 844-393-0980.
Supporting Documents
- For assistance in securing a hotel room for this event please visit: https://www.gorockford.com
- Interactive Souvenir Flier
- 2019 Fall Games Event Handbook Memo
- 2019 Fall Games Event Handbook
- 2019 Fall Games Hotel List
- Fall Games Family Information
- Healthy Habits Flier
- 2019 Dance Flier
- 2019 Equestrian Class List
- 2019 Fall Games Agency List With Final Divisions
- 2019 Fall Games Equestrian Schedule
- 2019 Fall Games Menu
- 2019 Fall Games Schedule Memo
- 2019 Volleyball Final Divisions And Schedule 10 17
2019 Coaster Challenge
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