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.

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

 


Summer Season