Athletics

Special Olympics Wisconsin Athletics General Rules (from 2007-2008 Competition Guide)
International Athletics General Rules (from Special Olympics Inc. Winter Sports Rules)
Special Olympics Inc. Athletics Coaching Guide

Special Olympics Athletics has "sprinted" into international popularity with over 400,000 athletes in US Programs. Athletics is offered in every local program in the world representing over 140 countries and is the largest sport. 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 3000M run or relays. Some athletes also compete in field events such as the high jump, shot put, long jump and softball throw. Athletes of lower ability can participate in walking and throwing events and physically disabled athletes compete in wheelchair and motorized events.

EVENTS

50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 Meter Run
25, 100, 400, 800, 3000 Meter Walk
High Jump
Long Jump
Standing Long Jump
Shot Put
Turbo Jav
Softball Throw
Pentathlon Click here to view the events list PDF
4x100, 4x400 Meter Relay
25, 100, 200 Meter Wheelchair
30 Meter Slalom Wheelchair
30, 50 Meter Slalom Motor Wheelchair
25 Meter Obstacle Motor Wheelchair
Wheelchair Shot put

Summer Games Sports Season

State Competition each June in Stevens Point