More than 800 athletes from across the state will converge on Eastern Kentucky University in the biggest weekend on the Special Olympics Kentucky Calendar. Athletes will be competing in bocce, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, swimming and track and field.
In addition to competition, athletes will be enjoying their free time in Chick-Fil-A Olympic Town and have the opportunity to receive important health screenings and information in the Healthy Athletes Wellness Village.
2022 Summer Games Schedule
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
6:00pm: Opening Ceremonies (Tom Samuels Track)
6:00 pm: Unified Bocce Competition (Intramural Fields off Van Hoose Drive)
7:00 pm: Swimming Relays (Alumni Coliseum Natatorium)
7:00 pm: Track Events – 5k, 1,500m & Relays (Tom Samuels Track)
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
8:00 am: Bocce Athlete Doubles (Intramural Fields off Van Hoose Drive)
8:00 am: Track & Field Events (Saturday’s Track & Field Schedule will be the Male/Female format: Morning will be males on the track and females in field events. Schedule will flip for the afternoon with all female track events and male field events.
8:00 am: Swimming Competition (Alumni Coliseum Natatorium)
Developmental events first then short course events
8:30 am: Rhythmic Gymnastics (Alumni Coliseum, Main Floor)
9:00 am: Soccer Competition (Intramural Fields)
9:00am – 2:00pm:
Olympic Town, Alumni Coliseum Upper Parking Lot
Healthy Athletes Opening Eyes, Alumni Coliseum Auxiliary Gym