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.
2023 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, 300m 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
Important Dates
Virtual Pre-season Coaches Meeting: March 9
Medical Deadline: April 15
Regional Competitions
EVENT | DIRECTOR | REGIONS ASSIGNED |
EVENT DATE | SITE (LOCATION) |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
Region 2 Meet |
Nicole Christensen | 2 | May 13 | Merrill High School (Merrill) |
April 26 |
Region 3 Meet |
Michaela Harrison | 3 | May 6 | Chippewa Falls High School (Chippewa Falls) |
April 19 |
District 5 Meet |
Megan Quandt |
4 & 5 | May 20 | Ashwaubenon High School (Ashwaubenon) |
May 3 |
Region 6 Meet |
Adam Loeber |
6 | May 6 | Oregon High School (Oregon) |
April 19 |
Region 7 Meet |
Brooke Trewyn | 7 | May 13 | Waterford High School (Waterford) |
April 26 |
Region 8 Meet |
Amber Weinfurter | 8 | May 13 | Muskego High School (Muskego) |
April 26 |
State Competition
EVENT | DIRECTOR | EVENT DATE |
SITE (LOCATION) |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
SCRATCH DEADLINE |
Summer Games |
Nicole Christensen | June 8-10 | UW-Whitewater (Whitewater) | May 22 | May 26 |
Tentative Summer Games Competition Schedule
(subject to change)
Thursday, June 8
- Opening Ceremony
Friday, June 9
- Cornhole State Competition
- Gymnastics State Competition
- Soccer State Competition
- Athletics (Track & Field) State Competition
Saturday, June 10
- Powerlifting State Competition
- Soccer State Competition
- Tennis State Competition
- Athletics (Track & Field) State Competition
Rules & Forms
- Athletics Rules
- Regional/District Registration Form
- Summer Games Registration Form
- Special Needs Form