Summer Games - Special Olympics RI

Special Olympics Rhode Island's largest sporting event of the year will take place May 30 – 31 at the University of Rhode Island and June 1 at St. George’s School in Middletown.

Special Olympics Rhode Island athletes will compete in Bowling, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer Skills, Unified Soccer, and Track & Field. The Opening Ceremony on Friday, 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.

Check back for more details and exciting announcements!

SUMMER GAMES HIGHLIGHTS

Opening Ceremony, May 30, 7:00pm at Meade Stadium, University of Rhode Island
Olympic Village, May 30, 1pm – 3pm and May 31, 9am – 4pm
Competition – CHECK BACK for the complete competition schedule and details.
- Bowling, May 30 and May 31, at Old Mountain Lanes
- Track and Field, May 30 and May 31
- Unified Soccer, May 31
- Soccer Skills, May 31
- Powerlifting, May 31
- Swim, June 1 at St. George’s School
Closing Ceremony, May 31, 5:00pm at Olympics Village

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