The Special Olympics Missouri State Indoor Games will bring nearly 3,000 athletes, coaches and United Partners from across the state to St. Joseph to compete in basketball, bowling and other special events. This state-level event takes place March 16-17 at various facilities in St. Joseph.
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The State Indoor Games kick off on Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m., with the Opening Ceremony at Bishop LeBlond High School. The ceremony will feature a parade of athletes, lighting of the Flame of Hope, the traditional declaration, “Let the games begin,” and special performances by local performers. The public is encouraged to attend this free and fun event.
Competition events will take place at several venues, with bowling competitions on Friday and Saturday and basketball competition on Saturday only. Bowling locations include Belt Bowl and Southside Family Fun Center. Basketball venues include Benton High School, Bishop LeBlond High School, Central High School, Lafayette High School and the St. Joseph Parks and Rec Center.
Bowling and basketball events begin at 8 a.m. each day.
Please visit www.somo.org/indoor to make a donation, register to volunteer, and for more information. Volunteers are still needed for Saturday events, particularly at basketball venues and Healthy Athletes screenings provided for athletes.
Special Olympics is dedicated to improving the overall health and fitness of athletes, not only through organized sports training and competition but by also providing free health screenings through the Healthy Athletes program. All of these screenings are provided for SOMO athletes free of charge.
The Healthy Athlete Park will be Saturday, March 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Civic Arena and will include: Medfest, Special Smiles, Healthy Hearing, FUNFitness and Health Promotion.
For more information about the 2018 State Indoor Games, visit www.somo/org/indoor or contact Harrison McLean at [email protected], or call 573-635-1660.