Region G East Sectional Bowling

What Is Bowling?

Bowling is perhaps the most popular sport in Illinois. Bowling competition is conducted using a traditional format. However for those of lower ability or with physical disabilities, bowling has been modified by utilizing a ramp on the approach.

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 bowling compete locally at region qualifying events. Gold medal winners are then advanced to sectional qualifying competition. Gold medal winners are then eligible to advance the State Bowling Tournament held in Peoria in December.

Bowling Events Offered in Illinois

Traditional

• Singles competition
• Doubles competition
• Team competition

Developmental

• Ramp singles (ramp bowlers may also enter doubles and team competition as part of a traditional team)

Competition Information

Singles/Doubles/Team bowlers will bowl three games league style (alternating lanes)

Ramp bowlers will bowl two games. Ramp bowlers will bowl three frames at once and will NOT alternate lanes.

Facility Information

Please check back closer to the event for more information.

Event Details

Agency registration – 7:45 AM

Opening Ceremony – 8:30 AM

Shift one warm up – 8:50 AM

Shift one – 9:00 AM (ramp and singles)

Lunch – 11:00 AM -1:30 PM

Shift two – Noon or will begin as soon as the first shift has concluded. Time for a 10-minute warm up will be allowed (singles, doubles, and teams)

During shift two Unified bowling for doubles will be piloted for all approved registered unified pairs.

Volunteer Information

Please check back closer to the event for more information.

Equipment

Athletes can bring their own bowling balls and shoes if they would like. Athletes can use Landmark Lanes shoes and bowling balls at no cost to them.

Awards

Awards will be presented once entire division is finished.

Concessions

Lunch will provided for athletes, coaches and volunteers and will consist of a sandwich, chips, fruit and water. There will be concessions available and souvenirs will be sold as well.

Supporting Documents

To see a complete list of all state tournaments, 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 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 at www.soill.org. 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