Special Olympics Nevada holds
several program championships every year. These events are the culmination
of an athlete's training and competition cycle. In order to compete
in a program championship, an athlete must have qualified at the
local and regional levels.
Always one of our most popular sports, Basketball training
begins in January and culminates in a Basketball Championship held each spring.
Competition has teams competing in five different divisions.
There is also a small number of individual skills competitors
participating in the hoops classic.
Tournaments are held in Reno for Northern Nevada teams and Las Vegas for Southern Nevada programs.
June,
2010 Reno
In June, athletes from all over the state of Nevada will congregate
in Reno for Special Olympics Nevada's annual Summer Games. The 2010 Games will be held over the weekend of June 4-6, 2010 on the Reno High School and UNR
campuses.
Over 400 Special Olympics athletes and coaches compete
in aquatics and track & field with the heartfelt assistance of volunteers and
family.
An opening ceremony showcasing the parade of athletes
and Olympic style torch lighting by Nevada Law Enforcement kicks off the weekend's festivities.
The fun continues with a full day of competition on Saturday
and dance Saturday night. A traditional closing ceremony signals
the end to a wonderful weekend.
The season kicks off in July and culminates in November! Bowling
is Nevada's anchor sport with over 1,000 athletes
participating. With multi-day competition at The Orleans (Las
Vegas) and the world famous National Bowling Stadium (Reno),
both Northern and Southern Nevada athletes experience the thrill
of major competition.
Where applicable, competitions are hosted to give athletes the opportunity to compete and develop their skills toward more advanced future events. Competitions are hosted for sports such as golf, softball, soccer and bocce. As athlete participation numbers in certain sports increase, as other competition opportunities become available and as funding levels improve, Area/Local Competitions are often increased in size and scope.
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