It’s time for Summer Sports!

Now that the State Summer Games have ended, it’s time to get into the swing of the 2024 Summer Sports Season. Golfers and softball teams across the state are ready to compete for their chance to go to our Summer Championships.

Softball

This year, 75 teams are participating in softball programs throughout Kentucky – a considerable increase from a year ago. The Special Olympics Kentucky softball leagues started July 9 in Louisville and July 10 in Georgetown. Teams outside those areas often play scrimmages or tournaments in their own regions. There are also invitational tournaments held by local programs throughout the summer. The season leads up to three regional tournaments from which teams qualify for the State Softball Tournament which will be held in September.

2024 Softball Schedule
July 9 – Lyndon (Louisville) Softball League Opens
July 10 – Georgetown Softball League Opens
Aug. 3 – Region 1 Softball Tournament; Lone Oak Park, Paducah
Aug. 9-10 – Region 2 Softball Tournament; Marshall Park, Georgetown
Aug. 9-10 – Region 3 Softball Tournament; Lyndon Recreation Complex, Louisville
Sept. 6-8 – State Softball Tournament; Jack C Fischer Park, Owensboro

Golf

Golfers start their season with clinics and practices in June that lead to a three-tournament qualifying season. Golfers compete at three levels – skills, Unified alternate shot and individual stroke play. Skills is for new golfers and golfers who aren’t yet ready to take to the course. It tests a golfer’s abilities in six standard golf shots and is a fantastic introduction to the sport. Unified alternate shot is for more advanced golfers and pairs a Special Olympics athlete with a Unified partner and the pair take turns hitting shots until the ball is holed. Individual stroke play is for the most advanced golfer and involves the Special Olympics golfer playing their own ball for the entire round.

2024 Golf Schedule
July 14 – Northern Kentucky Regional Golf Tournament; Kenton County Golf Course, Independence
July 20 –Western Kentucky Regional Golf Tournament; Miller Memorial Golf Course, Murray
July 27 – Lexington Regional Golf Tournament; Lakeside Golf Course, Lexington
Aug. 26 – State Golf Tournament; Quail Chase Golf Course, Louisville

For more information about our softball program, contact Chris Oldham at [email protected] or 502-695-8222. For information about our golf program, contact Kathy Marshall at [email protected] or 502-695-8222.

For information about volunteering at any event, contact Michaele Roy at 502-695-8222 or [email protected].