Athletics (Track & Field) is offered in every Special Olympics program in the world representing over 140 countries and is one of the most popular sports among athletes. Athletes are grouped in divisions according to their ability level, age and gender.
Athletes can compete in running events from the 100M dash to the 800M run. Some athletes also compete in field events such as the long jump and softball throw. Athletes of lower ability can participate in walking and throwing events and physically disabled athletes compete in wheelchair events.
2024 Competition Options
SOWI will host six regional competitions across the state during the month of May. All athletes must compete in a regional competition based on their region. Each program will receive quota spots for athletes to advance to the State Meet at the Summer Games. At Summer Games, athletes may compete in any event they placed first, second, or third during regional competition.
Regional & State Events
- 25m Assisted Run
- 50m Developmental Run
- 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m Run
- 25m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m Walk
- Relays: 4x100m, 4x100m Unified, 4x200m, 4x400m
- Walking Relays: 4x100m, 4x100m Unified
- Wheelchair: 25m, 30m Slalom, 100m, 200m
- Motorized Wheelchair: 25m Obstacle, 30m Slalom, 50m Slalom
- Long Jump: Standing and Running
- Mini Javelin
- Softball Throw
- Shot Put
Important Dates
Virtual Pre-season Coaches Meeting: April 1, 2024
Medical Deadline: April 15
Regional Competitions
EVENT | DIRECTOR | REGIONS ASSIGNED |
EVENT DATE | SITE (LOCATION) |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
Region 2 Meet |
Nicole Christensen | 2 | May 4, 2024 | Merrill High School (Merrill, WI) |
April 17, 2024 |
Region 3 Meet |
Kaytlin Kassens | 3 | May 18, 2024 | Chippewa Falls High School(Chippewa Falls, WI) |
May 1, 2024 |
District 5 Meet |
Megan Quandt | 4 & 5 | May 18, 2024 | Ashwaubenon High School(Ashwaubenon, WI) |
May 1, 2024 |
Region 6 Meet |
Adam Loeber | 6 | May 4, 2024 | Oregon High School (Oregon, WI) |
April 17, 2024 |
Region 7 Meet |
Brooke Trewyn | 7 | May 11, 2024 | Burlington High School (Burlington, WI) |
April 24, 2024 |
Region 8 Meet |
Amber Weinfurter | 8 | May 4, 2024 | Muskego High School (Muskego, WI) |
April 17, 2024 |
State Competition
EVENT | DIRECTOR | EVENT DATE |
SITE (LOCATION) |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
SCRATCH DEADLINE |
Summer Games |
Danny Kuklinski | June 6-8, 2024 | UW-Whitewater (Whitewater) | May 20 | May 24 |
Tentative Summer Games Competition Schedule
(subject to change)
Thursday, June 6
- Opening Ceremony
Friday, June 7
- Cornhole State Competition
- Soccer State Competition
- Athletics (Track & Field) State Competition
Saturday, June 8
- Powerlifting State Competition
- Soccer State Competition
- Tennis State Competition
- Athletics (Track & Field) State Competition
- SOWI Athletics Rules (2024)
- SOI Athletics Rules
- 2024 Regional/District Registration Form
- 2024 Summer Games Registration Form
- Special Needs Form
General Coaching Resources For Athletics
Coaching Resources By Event
Track Events
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Track Event Drills and Training Plans
Field Events
Field Event Drills and Training Plans