Region A - Snowshoe
*DUE TO FORECASTED WEATHER, THIS COMPETITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED* 2025 Region A Snowshoe Competition on Saturday, December 13th 2025. Volunteer duties range from staging and escorting athletes, timing, assisting with the awards ceremony. For volunteer questions, please reach out to Katie Risley at krisley@soill.org
What Is Snowshoe?
Snowshoe could be considered the winter equivalent of track with many of the same sports skills being used. Athletes can compete in dash and distance events either on snow or grass depending on weather conditions. This versatility allows for individuals in warmer climates to train and compete in a winter sport despite the weather conditions.
As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped into competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender when appropriate.
Athletes in Illinois who participate in snowshoe compete locally at a Region Qualifying event. Gold medal winners are eligible to advance to state championships at the Winter Games held in Galena in late January or early February.
Snowshoe Events Offered in Illinois
50 Meter Race
100 Meter Race
200 Meter Race
400 meter Race
800 Meter Race
1600 Meter Race
4X100 Meter Relay
Competition Information
Region A Snowshoe Competition will be held at St. Bede Academy in Peru, IL.
Awards will be held inside. No snowshoes are allowed in the building. Parking will be in front of the school, and we will have access to the main entrance and foyer. Our short track and long track will be by the gym entrance, but we will have benches for ease of getting snowshoes on.
Volunteer Information
Please scroll to the bottom of this page for volunteer registration information.
Awards
Awards will be given after divisions are completed throughout the event. Awards will be inside the main entrance of the school.
Concessions & Souvenirs
No concessions or souvenirs are available at this event. You can bring snacks. Please clean up after yourselves.
Results
2025 Region A Lottery Draw Video
2025 Region A Lottery Draw - Advancement
Who We Are
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development.
If you are interested in being a part of Special Olympics Illinois and its vision, contact your local region, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website at www.soill.org. Follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
Volunteer Details:
*All new and existing volunteers must register through this link: https://portals.specialolympics.org/
All volunteers will receive a t-shirt. Volunteer duties include timing, escorting athletes to and from awards, lining the long track to ensure athletes stay on course, assisting with the awards ceremony. Volunteers do not need to have snowshoe specific knowledge to attend this event. Specific training will be held prior to the event to ensure you are comfortable with your role. Please note that the end time may vary based on how quickly we get through the schedule. The competition will not end until all athletes have competed and been awarded. For questions about volunteering, please contact Katie Risley at krisley@soill.org
What Is Snowshoe?
Snowshoe could be considered the winter equivalent of track with many of the same sports skills being used. Athletes can compete in dash and distance events either on snow or grass depending on weather conditions. This versatility allows for individuals in warmer climates to train and compete in a winter sport despite the weather conditions.
As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped into competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender when appropriate.
Athletes in Illinois who participate in snowshoe compete locally at a Region Qualifying event. Gold medal winners are eligible to advance to state championships at the Winter Games held in Galena in late January or early February.
Snowshoe Events Offered in Illinois
50 Meter Race
100 Meter Race
200 Meter Race
400 meter Race
800 Meter Race
1600 Meter Race
4X100 Meter Relay
Competition Information
Region A Snowshoe Competition will be held at St. Bede Academy in Peru, IL.
Awards will be held inside. No snowshoes are allowed in the building. Parking will be in front of the school, and we will have access to the main entrance and foyer. Our short track and long track will be by the gym entrance, but we will have benches for ease of getting snowshoes on.
Volunteer Information
Please scroll to the bottom of this page for volunteer registration information.
Awards
Awards will be given after divisions are completed throughout the event. Awards will be inside the main entrance of the school.
Concessions & Souvenirs
No concessions or souvenirs are available at this event. You can bring snacks. Please clean up after yourselves.
Results
2025 Region A Lottery Draw Video
2025 Region A Lottery Draw - Advancement
Who We Are
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development.
If you are interested in being a part of Special Olympics Illinois and its vision, contact your local region, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website at www.soill.org. Follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
Volunteer Details:
*All new and existing volunteers must register through this link: https://portals.specialolympics.org/
All volunteers will receive a t-shirt. Volunteer duties include timing, escorting athletes to and from awards, lining the long track to ensure athletes stay on course, assisting with the awards ceremony. Volunteers do not need to have snowshoe specific knowledge to attend this event. Specific training will be held prior to the event to ensure you are comfortable with your role. Please note that the end time may vary based on how quickly we get through the schedule. The competition will not end until all athletes have competed and been awarded. For questions about volunteering, please contact Katie Risley at krisley@soill.org
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