WHAT: Special Olympics Illinois will be hosting the annual Region F Spring Games in Monmouth. Spring Games consists of several track and field events that abide by USA Track and Field rules.
WHO: Therewill be 258 Special Olympics Illinois athletes from 25 agencies in western Illinois.
WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 2023; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Sunny Lane Athletic Complex, 200 S. Sunny Ln., Monmouth, IL 61462
WHY: Spring Games is an event for athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete in track and field events. Over the next month, each region will host a Spring Games for their athletes. Those that win gold will have the chance to compete this summer at the annual Summer Games held at Illinois State University.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? VISIT HTTP://REGIONF.SOILL.VOLUNTEERHUB.COM/
About Special Olympics Illinois
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, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
***Courtesy of Special Olympics***
