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Special Olympics Connecticut to Host Annual Summer Games June 7-9
More than 2,500 athletes of all abilities representing towns and communities across the state will participate in the Summer Games
Special Olympics Connecticut will host its 2019 Summer Games presented by United Technologies, Friday, June 7th through Sunday, June 9th. Summer Games will offer athletes of all abilities from across the state the opportunity to compete in sports and demonstrate what they can achieve after training in their sport with their local team for a season. Competition in athletics (track & field), cycling, soccer, swimming and tennis will take place at Southern Connecticut State University at 200 Wintergreen Avenue in New Haven, the Yale Dewitt Cuyler Athletic Complex at 252 Derby Avenue in West Haven, Yale West Campus at 100 West Campus Drive in Orange and Hamden Hall Country Day School Skiff Street Athletic Complex at 225 Skill Street in Hamden. Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday, June 7th at Southern Connecticut State University’s Jess Dow Field at 7:15 p.m. All events, including Opening Ceremonies, are open to the public and free to attend. For more information including times and schedules, visit soct.org, email [email protected] or call 203-230-1201. Also, follow Special Olympics Connecticut on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Come cheer on your local team!
More than 2,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) will participate in Summer Games. In addition, more than 500 coaches and 2,900 volunteers are expected to support the event.
In addition to sports competition, Summer Games will offer the Healthy Athletes® Village on Saturday and Sunday, where free health screenings will be provided to participating athletes by volunteer medical practitioners. Hearing, vision and dental screenings are among the services that will be offered and such items as free prescription eyeglasses and mouth guards will be dispensed. Healthy Athletes® Village is part of Special Olympics’ year-round Healthy Athletes® program, which gives athletes access to healthcare and activities to keep them well and fit. Summer Games will also offer Olympic Town, providing entertainment and fun activities for athletes and spectators, alike.
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In addition to United Technologies, sponsors include Sikorsky – A Lockheed Martin Company - Platinum Sponsor, and AMR, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, ESPN, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Hamden Hall Country Day School, Hoffman Auto Group, Henkel, Knights of Columbus, Southern Connecticut State University, Tokiomarine/HCC Global and Trinity Solar – Gold Sponsors.
Frist Transit, Geico, Halloran Sage, Lincoln Waste Solutions, Manchester Honda / Carter Chevrolet, Pepperidge Farm, TD Bank and Yale New Haven Health are Bronze Sponsors and American Legion, UI/SCG/CNH and the Walter Camp Football Foundation are Supporting Sponsors. Advantage is a Contributing Sponsor. Media Sponsors include Hearst Connecticut Media Group, iHeart Radio Connecticut, NBC Connecticut and Seasons Magazines.
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About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 12,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 172 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Dream Ride, ESPN, Eversource Energy, The Golisano Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut, TD Bank, United Technologies and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Campus Customs, The Coca-Cola Company, Connecticut Portable Storage/PODS, Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company, Marcus Communications, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and WORX.
