Athletics (Track & Field)

Athletics (Track & Field)

Athletics (Track & Field)
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Athletics (Track & Field) is offered in every Special Olympics program in the world representing over 140 countries and is one of the most popular sports among athletes. Athletes are grouped in divisions according to their ability level, age and gender.

Athletes can compete in running events from the 100M dash to the 800M run. Some athletes also compete in field events such as the long jump and softball throw. Athletes of lower ability can participate in walking and throwing events and physically disabled athletes compete in wheelchair events.

2024 Competition Options

SOWI will host six regional competitions across the state during the month of May. All athletes must compete in a regional competition based on their region. Each program will receive quota spots for athletes to advance to the State Meet at the Summer Games. At Summer Games, athletes may compete in any event they placed first, second, or third during regional competition.

Regional & State Events

  • 25m Assisted Run
  • 50m Developmental Run
  • 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m Run
  • 25m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m Walk
  • Relays: 4x100m, 4x100m Unified, 4x200m, 4x400m
  • Walking Relays: 4x100m, 4x100m Unified
  • Wheelchair: 25m, 30m Slalom, 100m, 200m
  • Motorized Wheelchair: 25m Obstacle, 30m Slalom, 50m Slalom
  • Long Jump: Standing and Running
  • Mini Javelin
  • Softball Throw
  • Shot Put

Coaches Resources

Important Dates

Virtual Pre-season Coaches Meeting: April 1, 2024
Medical Deadline: April 15

Regional Competitions

EVENT DIRECTOR REGIONS
ASSIGNED 		 EVENT DATE SITE
(LOCATION)		 REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Region 2
Meet		 Nicole Christensen 2 May 4, 2024 Merrill
High School
(Merrill, WI)		 April 17, 2024
Region 3
Meet		 Kaytlin Kassens 3 May 18, 2024 Chippewa Falls
High School(Chippewa Falls, WI)		 May 1, 2024
District 5
Meet		 Megan Quandt 4 & 5 May 18, 2024 Ashwaubenon
High School(Ashwaubenon, WI)		 May 1, 2024
Region 6
Meet		 Adam Loeber 6 May 4, 2024 Oregon
High School
(Oregon, WI)		 April 17, 2024
Region 7
Meet		 Brooke Trewyn 7 May 11, 2024 Burlington
High School
(Burlington, WI)		 April 24, 2024
Region 8
Meet		 Amber Weinfurter 8 May 4, 2024 Muskego
High School
(Muskego, WI)		 April 17, 2024

 

State Competition

EVENT DIRECTOR EVENT
DATE		 SITE
(LOCATION)		 REGISTRATION
DEADLINE		 SCRATCH DEADLINE
Summer
Games		 Danny Kuklinski June 6-8, 2024 UW-Whitewater (Whitewater) May 20 May 24

 

Tentative Summer Games Competition Schedule
(subject to change)

Thursday, June 6

  • Opening Ceremony

Friday, June 7

  • Cornhole State Competition
  • Soccer State Competition
  • Athletics (Track & Field) State Competition

Saturday, June 8

  • Powerlifting State Competition
  • Soccer State Competition
  • Tennis State Competition
  • Athletics (Track & Field) State Competition

Rules & Forms

General Coaching Resources For Athletics

Coaching Resources By Event

Track Events

 

Track Event Drills and Training Plans

Field Events

 

Field Event Drills and Training Plans

 


Summer Season