Region C Soccer
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:
https://www.soill.org/wp-content/uploads/2-High-Risk-Fact-Sheet-7.9.20.pdf
What Is Soccer (Football)?
Soccer (football) is the world’s most popular sport. Athletes have the opportunity to compete on teams of 7 including a goalie, as well as in Individual Skills Competition which develops basic soccer skills.
As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped into competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender when appropriate.
Athletes in Illinois who participate in Soccer compete locally in Region Qualifying events. They are then eligible to advance to state championships at the Summer games held in Normal in June.
Soccer Events Offered in Illinois
Traditional
- 7-on-7 Team Competition
Developmental
- Individual Skills Events (Dribbling, Shooting, Run and Kick)
Competition Information
Please check back closer to the event for more information.
Facility Information
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Event Details
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Volunteer Information
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Equipment
Athletes should bring their own PPE’s and water. Lunch will be provided.
Awards
Awards will be distributed after each division has completed.
Concessions
Concessions will be available.
Supporting Documents
To find out more information about the Knights of Columbus, who support Special Olympics Illinois throughout the year, click here.
Results
- Skills Result by Agency- 1st place advances to State
- PDM Results by Agency- No advancement to State
- Jr. Team Result by Agency – 1st & 2nd place advances to State
- Sr. Team Results by Agency – 1st place advances to State
- Please follow up with your local Region for Summer Games Entry information and deadlines.
- Region C- Summer Games Entries AND new medical applications are due to our office by Monday, May 3rd . There will be no exceptions.
- Med Apps for your athletes must be valid thru 6/11/23.
- Soccer teams you will be required to submit completed team rating form, registration page/ class A roster. Please update the game summary form on google with any additional games played, we will be sharing that with the state office.
Please contact your Region Staff with any questions regarding paperwork. We wish all of our teams and athletes the best of luck at State!
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.
