Meet the 2019 Unified Coaster Challenge Ambassadors:
Meet the 2019 Unified Coaster Challenge Ambassadors
Special Olympics Illinois athlete and Unified Partner, Anna Scholler and Sydney Baumstark are the 2019 Unified Coaster Challenge ambassadors. Anna and Sydney, both Libertyville residents, became friends through Special Olympics. They play on a Unified soccer team called the Libertyville Storm. The girls share a love for soccer and roller coasters.
Anna has been a Special Olympics athlete for several years. She competes in basketball, bocce, bowling, floor hockey, track & field, and soccer. Anna just recently graduated from Libertyville High School.
Sydney is a sophomore at Libertyville high school. She believes being involved in Special Olympics as a Unified Partner is very important. Being a Unified Partner, Sydney has learned the power and positivity of sport.
“We are more similar then we are different, regardless of our ability level. We all have the opportunity to succeed through sport,” said Sydney.
Anna and Sydney are true thrill-seekers In their free time, you will find Anna and Sydney on their favorite roller coasters, the Raging Bull and X-Flight. Anna and Sydney are honored and excited to be the Unified Coaster Challenge Ambassadors this year.
IDOC Torch of Cash
The Illinois Department of Corrections is partnering with Special Olympics Illinois to host Law Enforcement Torch Run Torch of Cash Raffles at their various facilities.
Illinois Department of Correction facilities interested in hosting a Torch of Cash Raffle must apply for a raffle license at their local city hall. The License should be secured under the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois name, NOT IDOC. Please contact your local government to determine the steps to acquire a raffle license in your municipality.
Once the raffle license is approved, please follow the below steps when conducting your raffle. Click here to download the Payout Check-List.
Illinois Department of Corrections Torch of Cash Raffle Process
Step 1 – Secure Raffle License
IDOC Liaison must apply and be approved for a Raffle License in the municipality they are hosting the drawing in. Raffle license should be requested under the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois name. Special Olympics EIN #: 36-2922811
IDOC facility will host a weekly raffle until a winner is selected. Money raised via raffle sales should be submitted to Special Olympics Illinois via this form each month. Please note you must indicate Torch of Cash in the event name area at the bottom of the form. Torch of Cash donations will not be credited to your department total until the conclusion of the raffle.
Step 4 – Update Special Olympics Illinois each week
IDOC facility liaison must update Special Olympics Illinois of the raffle progress each week via this online form.
Step 5 – Select Winner and Follow Payout Policy
Payment will be mailed within 35 business days of Special Olympics Illinois receiving all completed payout documentation (approximately 40 days from the raffle drawing date).
Payouts less than $600
Inform winner to allow 30 days to receive their payout from Special Olympics Illinois
Meet the 2019 Unified Coaster Challenge Ambassadors:
Meet the 2019 Unified Coaster Challenge Ambassadors
Special Olympics Illinois athlete and Unified Partner, Anna Scholler and Sydney Baumstark are the 2019 Unified Coaster Challenge ambassadors. Anna and Sydney, both Libertyville residents, became friends through Special Olympics. They play on a Unified soccer team called the Libertyville Storm. The girls share a love for soccer and roller coasters.
Anna has been a Special Olympics athlete for several years. She competes in basketball, bocce, bowling, floor hockey, track & field, and soccer. Anna just recently graduated from Libertyville High School.
Sydney is a sophomore at Libertyville high school. She believes being involved in Special Olympics as a Unified Partner is very important. Being a Unified Partner, Sydney has learned the power and positivity of sport.
“We are more similar then we are different, regardless of our ability level. We all have the opportunity to succeed through sport,” said Sydney.
Anna and Sydney are true thrill-seekers In their free time, you will find Anna and Sydney on their favorite roller coasters, the Raging Bull and X-Flight. Anna and Sydney are honored and excited to be the Unified Coaster Challenge Ambassadors this year.
Coaster Challenge Benefits & Incentives
BENEFITS & INCENTIVES
5K Rider – $150 fundraising minimum or $100 for current season pass holders
Free entrance into Six Flags Great America
Parking Pass (Value $25) – If the packet is picked up prior to the day of the event
Free Continental Breakfast
Official Coaster Challenge athletic shirt
Tracking pass
Medal upon completion
Entrance via The Flash Pass for easy access to rides until 1 p.m.
Early access to Raging Bull, Max Force, and Whizzer prior to park opening starting at 11 a.m. Priority seats will be given to those completing the Marathon then Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
10 K Rider – $300 fundraising minimum
All of the above prizes, plus
Official Coaster Challenge 10K Incentive: Retractable Small Gray LED Lantern
Lunch voucher for the day of the event
Entrance via The Flash Pass until 3 p.m.
Half Marathon Rider– $500 fundraising minimum
All of the above prizes, plus
Official Coaster Challenge Half Marathon Item: 12 oz. Urban Peak® 3-in-1 Insulator Travel Cup
Entrance via The Flash Pass for easy access to rides until 5 p.m.
2020 return ticket for the park
Marathon Rider– $1,000 fundraising minimum
All of the above prizes, plus
Official Coaster Challenge Marathon Item: Branded Jacket
Upgrade your 2020 return ticket to a 2020 Six Flags Great America Season Pass
Entrance via The Flash Pass for easy access to ridesALL DAY
Mini Marathoners– (children ages 10 and under)
Ride the equivalent of a 5k on the Whizzer before 11 a.m. or other coasters after the park opens.
Fundraising minimums and prizes are the same as above for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon levels
Coaster Challenge Event Details
EVENT DETAILS
Six Flag Great America and Special Olympics Illinois have teamed up for the Coaster Challenge on Saturday, September 21. Take the run out of racing & ride your way to the finish line to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. Registration is now open for individuals to take on the Coaster Challenge.
Simply register for $25, fundraise, and ride the distance of a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon on Six Flags Great America’s world-class roller coasters. The earlier you register, the more time to work on fundraising. All fundraising must be completed by the event date.
*Please note: $25 registration fee to reserve your spot to be a Coaster Challenger for 2019.
All Coaster Challenge participants will receive early entry to the park to kick-start their day. Challengers will get VIP access to ride the Whizzer from 9:00-11:00 am, along with the Raging Bull & Max Force from 9:15-11:00 am.
VIP early entry allows participants to get extra laps in before the park opens. All participants will receive a Flash Pass to all roller coasters until 1:00 p.m.
Coaster Challenge participants can choose from four different fundraising levels: each level corresponds to a required fundraising minimum per participant.
Fundraising Levels:
Ride the distance of a 5K = $150 fundraising minimum
Ride the distance of a 10K = $300 fundraising minimum
Ride the distance of a Half Marathon= $500 fundraising minimum
Ride the distance of a Marathon= $1,000 fundraising minimum
Team up with Six Flags Great America and Special Olympics Illinois for the 2019 Coaster Challenge!
Thank you to Six Flags Great America, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago’s B96, and NBC 5 & Telemundo for sponsoring this event.
DAY OF EVENT INFORMATION
MORE TO COME
NO PACKET PICKUP! For those who met their minimum fundraising requirement ($150-$100 for season pass holders) by September 4, you will be mailed your parking pass and t-shirt. IF you have only met the $25 threshold and have the remainder of your donations offline, your parking pass has been sent in the mail and you will receive your shirt upon arrival when you turn in your offline donations.
PURCHASE SPECTATOR TICKETS AT A DISCOUNT Do you have a friend or family member that would like to join you at the event? Spectator tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate by going to www.sixflags.com/greatamerica and entering the word COASTER at checkout (enter the promo code in the top right corner).
***Only those that have registered and fundraised the minimum amounts will be able to ride during 9-11 a.m. and receive the incentives.
