MedFest – United Center

COVID Procedures

Unless a venue has specific COVID protocols in place, Special Olympics Illinois is following Illinois Department of Public Health and CDC COVID protocols and guidelines.  Please refer to event specific information or website page (if applicable) to determine if the venue has any specific COVID protocols. 

Special Olympics Illinois is committed to providing the best athlete, volunteer, coach and supporter environment possible.  While we are excited to resume in-person events, the health and well-being of our constituents remains our top priority.  All of our in person events follow the COVID-19 recommended IDPH and CDC guidelines. 

Please review the COVID High-Risk fact sheet for more information.

What Is MedFest?

MedFest is a Special Olympics Illinois event in partnership with Advocate Aurora Health and the United Center, where we invite Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District locations, residential and workshop facilities as well as private agencies to come to the United Center to receive the required sports physical for free.  Lunch is provided by Levy Catering and transportation is provided by Special Olympics Illinois.

Facility Information

We have access to the entire facility. There are bathrooms located along the 1st floor concourse. Parking is available in the lot off of Adams Street.

Event Details

Please check back closer to the event for more information.

Volunteer Information

Please click on the button below to register to volunteer.

Equipment

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Concessions

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Supporting Documents

To see a complete list of all State Championship Competitions, click here.

To find out more information about the Knights of Columbus, who support Special Olympics Illinois throughout the year, click here.

Who We Are

Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.  Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.  Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life.  Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.