2012 Special Olympics D.C. Summer Games

Hosted By:   The Catholic University of America
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DATES:
  • Tuesday, May 22
  • Wednesday, May 23
  • Thursday, May 24
TUESDAY, MAY 22
Sports Schedule, Morning/Early Afternoon Session:  10:45 am – 1:30 pm
  • Track Events:  All adult athletes only
  • Field Events:  All school-based athletes only (Shot Put, Running Long Jump, Standing Long Jump, Softball Throw, Tennis Ball Throw)
Sports Schedule, Afternoon Session:  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Tennis:  Singles and doubles match play
  • Adult Soccer:  Team competition
  • Volleyball:  Preliminary and first round games for school-based teams
Sports Schedule, Evening Session:  8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Volleyball: Championship tournaments for Unified Volleyball (adults) and traditional volleyball (schools)
Ceremonies and Social Events
  • Awards Ceremonies:  Held throughout the morning session from 10:45 am – 1:30 pm.
    • Awards presentations for tennis and soccer held at 5:00 pm in the event tent
    • Awards presentations for volleyball games held in DuFour Center in the evening following each medal game (from 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm)
  • Summer Games Kick-Off Party:  10:45 am – 1:00 pm
  • Healthy Athletes Programs – Special Smiles:  Free dental screenings and kits given to participating Special Olympics athletes from 10:45 am – 1:00 pm
  • Athlete and Family Barbeque sponsored by the Masonic Eastern Star Home Charities:  4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Opening Ceremonies:  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, inside the DuFour Athletic Center
  • Overnight Experience:  Athletes stay in Catholic University dormitories
 
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
Sports Schedule:  10:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Unified Military 4 x 100 Meter Relay Exhibition:  10:30 am
  • 4 x 100 Meter Relays:  10:45 am – 11:15 am
  • Track Events:  All school-based athletes only, 11:15 am – 1:30 pm
  • Field Events:  All adult athletes only (Shot Put, Running Long Jump, Standing Long Jump, Softball Throw, Tennis Ball Throw), 10:45 am – 1:30 pm
  • Motor Activities Training Program (MATP):  12:00 pm -- Track Exhibitions
  • Unified Soccer – High School Championship Tournament, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ceremonies and Social Events:  10:45 am – 1:30 pm
  • Awards Ceremonies:  Held continuously in two awards tents from 10:45 am – 1:30 pm.
  • Olympic Park and SportsFest
  • Healthy Athletes Programs:  Opening Eyes (free eye screenings and glasses if needed to all participating athletes) and Health Promotion
THURSDAY, MAY 24
Sports Schedule:  10:45 am – 1:30 pm
  • Soccer – Team Competition on five soccer fields (Cardinal Football Stadium and Catholic University soccer fields) for school-based programs
  • Soccer Individual Skills Competition
  • Bocce Team Competition
Awards Ceremonies:  10:45 am – 1:30 pm