Region E
Region E provides programming for people in the counties of Grundy, Kankakee, South Suburban Cook and Will counties.
There are many opportunities available for you to get involved with Special Olympics including serving as a volunteer or committee member, helping with fundraising or competing as an athlete. If you live in the Region and want to find out more about the local program, please contact one of the staff members listed below.
Download the Region Profile Sheet for more information
Region E Contact Info
Kevin O’Brien – Director
Phone: 708-991-7564
Patty Welsh – Assistant Director
Phone: 708-929-2113
Amy Bandstra – Administrative Assistant
Phone: 708-991-7564
Kimberly Riddering – Senior Director (North Region)
Phone: 847-626-5809
Mike Rackov – Manager – Administrative Services
Phone: 312-802-0285
Annie Riddering – Manager- Sports
Phone: 312-270-5193
Office Location
900 Maple Rd. Ste. 1W
Homewood, IL 60430
phone: (708) 991-7564
fax: (708) 960-4586
Events
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John Hersey High School Address: 1900 E Thomas St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Jacobs High School Address: 2601 Bunker Hill Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
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Enter through Door 16a off of Commonwealth Ave and Spruce St.
Below you’ll find info regarding the Special Olympics Powerlifting meet on Sunday, March 29th at West Aurora High School. Please read this email fully and feel free to ask any questions you might have.
Schedule
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Weigh-Ins
Be prepared with athlete’s first attempt weights, you will need to write first attempts for each event on their weigh-in cards. Attached is the Powerlifting Plan Template, it was shared with us from the State Powerlifting Director. It is a tool, not required. But is something you can pre-populate a plan with lifts, and serve as a guide for the event.
Powerlifting Rule Interpretations
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Final Divisions
Final divisions will be posted after weigh-ins the morning of the event.
Weigh-Ins
Weigh-ins begin at 7:30 am and will conclude at 8:15 am. Athletes who arrive after 8:15 am will be scratched from competition. There is a significant amount of work that needs to be completed after weigh-ins and prior to lifting so please arrive as close to 7:30a as possible. Weigh-ins will take place in the wrestling room off the main gym.
Flight Numbering System
On the schedule, you’ll notice that flights are not labeled as letters anymore but numbers. The hope is that this will help any confusion between the weight class letter. Flights are labeled as such “Flight 1-2”. The 1st number is the platform athletes lift on and the 2nd number is the group of weight classes.
For example, Flight 1-2 will lift on platform 1 and in the 2nd group of weight classes (after 1-1).
Parking
Enter through Door 16a off of Commonwealth Ave and Spruce St.
Lunch
Lunch will be served to coaches and athletes for the event, using a 4:1 athlete to coach ratio. They will be boxed up and ready for pick up at 11 am. Athletes are to eat lunch during their free time. We will not have a specified time for lunch.
Lunch is a subway turkey (or veggie upon request), chips and bottled water.
If you haven’t completed your lunch order, please do so by Wednesday, March 25th. Powerlifting Lunch Form Athletes with dietary restrictions, they should bring their own lunches.
Please share with parents that concessions will not be available. And that there will be Powerlifting Souvenir t-shirts for sale
Special Olympics Illinois is currently in the process of changing its volunteer registration and management software to VolunteerHub. This transition is being implemented by Region, one at a time, to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.
At this time, this event has not been set up in VolunteerHub. Please reach out to the event contact for more information.
Special Olympics Illinois is currently in the process of changing its volunteer registration and management software to VolunteerHub. This transition is being implemented by Region, one at a time, to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.
At this time, this event has not been set up in VolunteerHub. Please reach out to the event contact for more information.
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