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Spring Games
Our Spring Games are being held Friday, April 27,2012 at Northside High School Track in Jacksonville.
The school address is 365 Commons Drive South, Jacksonville, NC 28546.
Participants: All Eligible Athletes ages 8 and above for traditional events; All Eligible athletes ages 3-7 for developmental activities
Time:
8:15-9:20am: Registration
9:30am: Opening Ceremony
9:45-1:00pm: Games
Lunch provided to Athletes, Volunteers, Teachers and Teacher Assistants. Picnic style Lunch—feel free to bring a blanket.
You can download our flyer here: 2011 Spring Games (255)
For more info email sooc@sonconslow.org or call 910 388-1462 (office)
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Local Practice Info
Athletics (also known as Track & Field) practice will begin in March 28th, 2012.
Practice is anticipated to be held at Northside High School Track in Jacksonville .
The school address is 365 Commons Drive South, Jacksonville, NC 28546.
We are currently seeking athletes interested in participating in our 2012 Special Olympics Spring Games and 2012 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games.
If you are interested in participating in athletics (track & field) for 2012 or would like more information please Contact Us.
You can also view the information below, beginning with the History of the sport, all of which is available from the Athletics resource section on the SONC website.
Special Notes
- All athletes must have an updated participation form on file in our office and at the SONC state office BEFORE they can begin ANY practice.
- All athletes who hope to advance to state games MUST attend an athletic qualifier.
- Athletes MUST be able to travel and stay with the delegation without parents.
- Also, while all athletes interested in athletics are welcome to train and participate in local events, not all athletes will be selected to attend the state games.
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The information below is taken directly from the documents available from the Athletics resource section on the SONC website.
History
The history of Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletics dates back to 1970, as it was the first Special Olympics sport to arrive on the scene at the games held in Burlington, NC. Since that time, it has grown into the largest sport offered by SONC.
Events Offered
SONC offers competition in 26 different athletics events, ranging in distances from 10 meters to 1,500 meters, as well as multiple field events. This range of events allows athletes of all ability levels the opportunity to train and compete successully to the best of their abilities.
10m/25m Assisted Walk
25m/50m/100m/200m/400m Dash
25m/50m/100m/400m Race Walk
800m/1500m Run
10m/25m/30m/50m/100m Wheelchair Races & Obstacles
Running Long Jump
Standing Long Jump
Shot Put
Softball Throw
Tennis Ball Throw
Wheelchair Shot Put
Pentathlon
4 x 100 Relay
Competition Opportunities
Athletics qualifiers are designed to help division (a competitive grouping by age, gender and ability) athletes for state-level events. Attendance at an athletics qualifier is mandatory for athletes in order to advance to state-level competition. Qualifiers for athletics take place typically in April.
SONC Summer Games is the state-level competition featuring athletics and takes place in Raleigh typically the first weekend in June.
The Penn Relays is the longest uninterrupted collegiate track meet in the country held every April at the University of Pennslyvania. There are two events in which a limited number of Special Olympics athletes are allowed to compete – the 100 meter dash and the 4×100 relay.
Rules & Resources
Please see the Special Olympics of North Carolina Athletics Page for a full list of current rules and resources.
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