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Special Olympics Rhode Island's largest sporting event of the year will take place May 29 – 31 at the University of Rhode Island.

Special Olympics Rhode Island athletes will compete in Bowling, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer Skills, Unified Soccer, and Track & Field. The Opening Ceremony on Saturday, May 30 will include the introduction of our local teams, 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, the Summer Games features Olympic Village, the Healthy Athletes and an Athlete Business Showcase. Olympic Village is an area filled with fun and interactive events for athletes and their families to enjoy. Healthy Athletes offers free vision, dental, hearing and fun fitness screenings along with massage therapy for athletes.

Summer Games Highlights:

Opening Ceremony: May 30, 9:30am at the Ryan Center, University of Rhode Island

Olympic Village: May 30, 1:00pm-4:00pm and May 31, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Competition:

Bowling: May 29 and May 30, at Old Mountain Lanes

Track and Field: May 30 and May 31

Unified Soccer: May 30

Soccer Skills: May 30

Powerlifting: May 30 and May 31

Swim: May 31

Closing Ceremony: May 31, 5:00pm, Keaney Parking Lot

Please be advised that the competition schedule is subject to change. Information will be available at the Games.