Region I Volleyball

What is Volleyball?

Volleyball provides the opportunity for athletes to learn the sports skills of the game as well as working with others. Individuals who wish to participate in volleyball can compete in the individual skills competition to develop basic volleyball skills. Athletes also have the opportunity to compete with their non-disabled peers on teams in Unified volleyball.

As in all Special Olympics Illinois sports, athletes are grouped into competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender when appropriate.

Individuals and teams in Illinois who participate in volleyball compete locally at region qualifying events. They are then eligible to advance to State Championships at the Fall Games held in Rockford in October.

View the 2021 Region I Volleyball results here!

Volleyball Events Offered in Illinois

Traditional

• Team volleyball

Developmental

• Modified team volleyball

Unified

• Unified team volleyball

Competition Information

This event is a team competition with the teams placed into divisions and scheduled to play at certain times. Teams consist of traditional, modified and Unified divisions.

Facility Information

Please check back closer to the event for more information.

Event Information

9 AM – Registration
10 AM – Games start
10:45 AM – Opening Ceremonies
11:15 AM – Games resume
12:00 AM – Lunch

Volunteer Information

Please check back later for more information.

Equipment

Teams should bring their own water bottles, wear uniforms, and bring knee pads. No jewelry or medals/ribbons should be worn during competition.

Awards

Awards will be presented once the divisions have completed their matches.

Concessions

Lunch and water will be provided for all registered athletes and coaches and all day 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, 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 21,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and 9,000 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.

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