Region D Basketball – Junior Teams and Skills

What Is Basketball?

One of the most popular sports in Illinois, basketball provides competition for both teams and individuals. Five-on-five team competition is available in junior, high school and senior male (co-ed), as well as senior female age groups. Individuals can compete in the basketball individual skills competition to develop basic basketball skills. Events include the target pass, 10-meter dribble and spot shot events.

Athletes in Illinois who participate in team competition compete locally at a region qualifying event. Individual skills participants also compete locally in region qualifying events. Teams or individuals who win a gold medal are eligible to advance to the State Basketball Tournament, which is held in Normal in March.

Basketball Events Offered in Illinois

• Five-on-five team competition – Junior, high school and senior age groups

Developmental Events

• Individual skills competition – Target pass, 10-meter dribble, spot shot

Competition Information

Basketball teams competition consisting of a round robin tournament with teams of 5-15 players

Individual Skills: All athletes will be given the opportunity to complete three basketball skills, target passing, ten-meter dribble and spot shot

Facility Information

Four courts to be used for team play. Bathrooms available. Parking lot out front.

Event Details

• Volunteer check in – 8:30 AM
• Team check in – 9:30-10:00 AM
• Competition begins – 10:00 AM
• Awards – Immediately following competition
• Competition ends – 1:00 PM

Volunteer Information

Please check back closer to the competition for more information.

Equipment

Please check back closer to the competition for more information.

Awards

Final divisions are created prior to competition. Schedule is open for court assignments.

Concessions

Lunch will be provided to athletes and coaches (on a 3:1) ratio and to all registered volunteers.

Supporting Documents

To see a complete list of all state championship competitions, click here.

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

Who We Are

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. 

If you are interested in being a part of Special Olympics Illinois and its vision, contact your local region, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website. Follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Twitter.  

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