Region C Spring Games

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 Athletics (Track and Field)?

Athletics offers a wide variety of traditional track and field events. Competition is also provided for athletes with lower ability levels in a variety of development track and field events.

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 compete in athletics compete locally at their Region Spring Games. Gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in Normal in June.

Athletics Events Offered in Illinois

• 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 and 3000 Meter Run
  • 100, 400 and 800 Meter Race Walk
  • Running Long Jump
  • High Jump
  • Shotput and Wheelchair Shotput
  • Relays – 4X100 and 4X400 Meter Run, 4×25 Meter Wheelchair and 4×100 Meter Walk
  • Pentathlon (100, 400 Meter Run, Running Long Jump, High Jump and Shotput)
  • 25, 30 Slalom, 100 and 200 Meter Non Motorized Wheelchair Race

Developmental Events

• 10, 25 and 50 Meter Assisted Walk
  • 30 and 50 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Slalom
  • Standing Long Jump
  • High Jump
  • Softball Throw
  • Tennis Ball Throw

Weather Information

Region C Spring Games will run rain or shine. Postponement and/or cancellation may take place in the event of heavy rain/flooding, lightning or tornado. Please see the link before for the Special Olympics Illinois Weather Policy. Text “regionc” to 844-393-0980 to receive event updates.

Special Olympics Illinois Weather Policy & Cancellation for Competition

Competition Information

Region C Spring Games will take place on Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th.

2023 Spring Games Saturday Schedule

2023 Spring Games Sunday Schedule

2023 Spring Games Schedule by Delegation

2023 Spring Games Schedule by Delegation and Time

Parking Information

Event Details

Volunteer Information

Equipment

Athletes are to bring any PPE’s as well as any warm up equipment.

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremonies will take place on Sunday, April 30 at 9:00 am.

Souvenirs

Souvenirs will be sold at ‘Championship Circle’ just Northwest of the track

Awards

Awards will be presented at assigned awards areas once a division is finished. See Venue Map for award locations.

Concessions

Concessions can be found behind the Home Team bleachers courtesy of St Charles Knights of Columbus

Supporting Documents

2023 Spring Games Map

2023 Parking Information

2023 Spring Games Saturday Schedule

2023 Spring Games Sunday Schedule

2023 Spring Games Schedule by Delegation

2023 Spring Games Schedule by Delegation and Time

Spring Games Conflict Form

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.