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Special Olympics In Muscatine
Special Olympics provides activities for people with Intellectual Disabilities, so they may make connections with people in their community. Special Olympics is an International program of year-round sports and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. There are approximately 130 individuals involved in the Muscatine County Special Olympics program. Special Olympics athletes are men, women, boys and girls. They are like other athletes. They train and compete. They learn to win and to lose. They strive to do their best. They inspire us.
WINTER GAMES
Winter sports have been a part of Special Olympics for over 30 years. Athletes compete in Down Hill Skiing (Alpine), Cross-Country Skiing (Nordic) and Snowshoeing.
There are a variety of competitions and since this is a state event, athletes are awarded medals for 1st through 3rd place. There is a dinner banquet and dance the first night and the second night athletes can enjoy a pool party at the Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque.
CHEERLEADING
Last year Special Olympics – Muscatine started a cheerleading squad and competed at the Spring Classic. They performed two different cheers within three minutes. During the cheers, at least one athlete is required to do 1 kick and 1 jump.
At last year’s Spring Classic, our squad won a Gold Medal their first year! Please join us in wishing them Good Luck as they begin practices and competitions again this season.
EVENT DATES – Event dates and times are subject to change due to weather or program conflicts. To get up to date information, contact the YMCA at 563-263-9996.
January 8-10: Winter Games for Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing, Sundown Ski – Dubuque
January 20: Team District Basketball and Skills Basketball Tournament, North Scott High School – Eldridge
March 9: Spring Classic for Basketball, Cheerleading & Power-Lifting, Field House – Iowa City
March 30: District Swimming, YMCA – Eldridge
April 6: District Track & Field, Dewitt High School – Dewitt
May 10: Torch Bike Ride /Summer Games Kick Off Muscatine to Riverside
May 16-18: State Summer Games for Track & Field, Soccer Skills, Swimming and Bocce, ISU Campus – Ames
Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities for every athlete, regardless of gender, age or ability. No matter what the ability level, there is a benefit from Special Olympics. No matter what the interest—there is a sport for you. Prior to participation in the program, a Special Olympic athlete must complete an application and release of information form. Please contact Tracy Rininger for forms or any additional information.
