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May 31, June 1 & 2, 2019
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

After weeks of training and competing at Area Games, over 1,500 athletes from all over Rhode Island  will compete against their peers in athletics, bowling, cycling, motor activities training program, powerlifting, swimming and unified soccer at the 2019 State Summer Games.

The State Summer Games Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 31st.   The Opening Ceremony will include the parade of athletes, the entrance of the Torch Run Final Leg with the Flame of Hope and the lighting of the Special Olympics Cauldron.

In addition to competitive events, Saturday will include Olympic Village and the Healthy Athletes Wellness Village.   Olympic Village is an area filled with fun and interactive events for athletes and their families to enjoy.  Healthy Athletes Wellness Village is located in Olympic village offering free vision, dental, hearing and fun fitness screenings along with massage therapy for athletes.

 State Summer Games Competition Schedule

Click here for State Summer Games Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you to our 2018 State Summer Games Official Media Partners:

The 34th Annual SORI Torch Run will take place on Friday, May 31st.   Torch Run Legs begin in Woonsocket,
Burrillville/Glocester, East Providence, Providence and Westerly/South County.  The Torch Run concludes at the University of Rhode Island
at the Special Olympics Rhode Island State Summer Games Opening Ceremonies.

2019 Torch Run Shirt Flyer

Torch Run Challenge Coin and 2019 Shirt Flyer

For more information on the SORI Torch Run, please contact Tracy Garabedian at mailto:tracy@specialolympicsri.org