The sport of athletics encourages athletes of all abilities and ages to compete at their optimum level. Through the track-and-field-based athletics training program, participants can develop total fitness to compete in any sport. As with all Special Olympics sports, athletics offers athletes the opportunity to learn through skill development and competitive settings and to be involved in large social settings.
Track & Field practices are being planned for Saturdays from mid-March through mid-June. Practices will mostly be held at the Middle Township Elementary School track and field located off of Pacific Ave in Cape May Court House. Dates and times may vary as needed.
Athletes will be training to participate in our league meet located at Stockton University on Sunday April 29th 2018. All of our Track & Field athletes will be invited to participate in this wonderful and fun event.
Through qualification athletes will be invited to participate in the Special Olympics Summer Games. The Summer Games is a spectacular 3-day event Friday, June 8th 2018 through Sunday, June 10th 2018 located at The College of NJ and surrounding locations. Athletes will be staying in the college dorm rooms with teammates and coaches (one coach per three athletes). Athletes will experience competition, sportsmanship, and many fun activities put together by Special Olympics NJ. The Summer Games is truly an amazing experience! Pictures and videos are available on our Facebook page.
Families will be able to find lodging in local hotel rooms and it is recommended that you book as early as possible. This is a large event and hotels get booked early.
This year athletes will also have the "Day Athlete" option in which the athlete may stay in over night accommodations off campus with family. Day Athletes must participate with the team at Opening Ceremonies and be at their events ahead of time or risk disqualification. Parents are required to discuss this option with Challenger Head Coach before the Stockton University meet.
Athletes will be responsible for and must be able to perform their own personal hygiene and independent self care responsibilities at the June 2018 Summer Games.
Track & Field practices are being planned for Saturdays from mid-March through mid-June. Practices will mostly be held at the Middle Township Elementary School track and field located off of Pacific Ave in Cape May Court House. Dates and times may vary as needed.
Athletes will be training to participate in our league meet located at Stockton University on Sunday April 29th 2018. All of our Track & Field athletes will be invited to participate in this wonderful and fun event.
Through qualification athletes will be invited to participate in the Special Olympics Summer Games. The Summer Games is a spectacular 3-day event Friday, June 8th 2018 through Sunday, June 10th 2018 located at The College of NJ and surrounding locations. Athletes will be staying in the college dorm rooms with teammates and coaches (one coach per three athletes). Athletes will experience competition, sportsmanship, and many fun activities put together by Special Olympics NJ. The Summer Games is truly an amazing experience! Pictures and videos are available on our Facebook page.
Families will be able to find lodging in local hotel rooms and it is recommended that you book as early as possible. This is a large event and hotels get booked early.
This year athletes will also have the "Day Athlete" option in which the athlete may stay in over night accommodations off campus with family. Day Athletes must participate with the team at Opening Ceremonies and be at their events ahead of time or risk disqualification. Parents are required to discuss this option with Challenger Head Coach before the Stockton University meet.
Athletes will be responsible for and must be able to perform their own personal hygiene and independent self care responsibilities at the June 2018 Summer Games.
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AVAILABLE TRACK EVENTS
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AVAILABLE FIELD EVENTS
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Athletes that receive services through DDD please use medical 4-17-2018 SONJ Participation Packet For DDD below.
| 4-17-2018_sonj_participation_packet_for_ddd_complete.pdf |
Athletes that do not receive services through DDD please use medical 4-17-2018 SONJ Participation Packet below.
| 4-17-2018_2018_sonj_participation_packet.pdf |
Additional forms for your review
| track_and_field_rules_2016_version.pdf |
| athlete_info_form_2017_version.pdf |
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