Air Force Academy to host Special Olympics competition
8/19/2022 9:00:00 AM | General
The 2022 State Summer Classic presented by Delta Dental will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20, in Colorado Springs and the Air Force Academy. Spectators are invited to cheer on hundreds of Special Olympics Colorado Athletes and Unified Partners who will compete in cycling, bocce, and tennis. In addition to the athlete competitions, the event will feature Fit Feet (at the Tennis venue) and Strong Minds Health Screenings (Bocce and Cycling venue) for Special Olympics Colorado athletes.
EVENT LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Bocce, Cycling, and Tennis
Air Force Academy
8:00am – Torch Run begins at the Tennis Venue
8:15am - Lighting of the cauldron and Opening Ceremonies at Cycling and Bocce Venues
8:30am – Tennis Competition begins
9:00am – Bocce and Cycling Competitions begin
About Special Olympics Colorado
Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round training and competition in 21 sports for nearly 16,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities living in the state of Colorado. With the support of more than 10,000 volunteers and the generosity of Colorado citizens, corporations, and local businesses, Special Olympics Colorado can offer more than 100 events annually to individuals ages two and up.
Participation with other athletes, Unified partners (typically developing peers), coaches, sponsors, and volunteers, builds confidence. It creates opportunities to participate as productive and respected members of society by increasing public awareness of the athletes' capabilities. For more information, visit SpecialOlympicsCO.org.
EVENT LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Bocce, Cycling, and Tennis
Air Force Academy
8:00am – Torch Run begins at the Tennis Venue
8:15am - Lighting of the cauldron and Opening Ceremonies at Cycling and Bocce Venues
8:30am – Tennis Competition begins
9:00am – Bocce and Cycling Competitions begin
About Special Olympics Colorado
Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round training and competition in 21 sports for nearly 16,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities living in the state of Colorado. With the support of more than 10,000 volunteers and the generosity of Colorado citizens, corporations, and local businesses, Special Olympics Colorado can offer more than 100 events annually to individuals ages two and up.
Participation with other athletes, Unified partners (typically developing peers), coaches, sponsors, and volunteers, builds confidence. It creates opportunities to participate as productive and respected members of society by increasing public awareness of the athletes' capabilities. For more information, visit SpecialOlympicsCO.org.
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