Region A Spring Games
Region A Spring Games is a qualifier for State Summer Games. Gold medal winners will qualify to advance.
What Is Athletics?
Athletics offers a wide variety of traditional track and field events. Competition is also provided for athletes with lower ability levels in a variety of development track and field events.
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 compete in athletics compete locally at their Region Spring Games. Gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in Normal in June.
Athletics Events Offered in Illinois
50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 and 3000 Meter Run
100, 400 and 800 Meter Race Walk
Running Long Jump
High Jump
Shotput and Wheelchair Shotput
Relays – 4X100 and 4X400 Meter Run, 4×25 Meter Wheelchair and 4×100 Meter Walk
Pentathlon (100, 400 Meter Run, Running Long Jump, High Jump and Shotput)
25, 30 Slalom, 100 and 200 Meter Non Motorized Wheelchair Race
Developmental Events
10, 25 and 50 Meter Assisted Walk
30 and 50 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Slalom
Standing Long Jump
High Jump
Softball Throw
Tennis Ball Throw
Competition Information
For Specific Information on Competition Rules please click on this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Nq_InQyTLGkLojEGCAapr--UmRaor838?usp=drive_link
Volunteer Information
Volunteer questions can be directed to Katie Risley at krisley@soill.org
Results:
2025 Region A Spring Games Results
Volunteer Details:
All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a lunch. Volunteer duties include measuring, timing, escorting athletes, assisting with the awards ceremony and handing out lunch. Volunteers do not need to have sport specific knowledge to attend this event. Training will be given prior to the start of competition. 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. We hope to see you there!
What Is Athletics?
Athletics offers a wide variety of traditional track and field events. Competition is also provided for athletes with lower ability levels in a variety of development track and field events.
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 compete in athletics compete locally at their Region Spring Games. Gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in Normal in June.
Athletics Events Offered in Illinois
50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 and 3000 Meter Run
100, 400 and 800 Meter Race Walk
Running Long Jump
High Jump
Shotput and Wheelchair Shotput
Relays – 4X100 and 4X400 Meter Run, 4×25 Meter Wheelchair and 4×100 Meter Walk
Pentathlon (100, 400 Meter Run, Running Long Jump, High Jump and Shotput)
25, 30 Slalom, 100 and 200 Meter Non Motorized Wheelchair Race
Developmental Events
10, 25 and 50 Meter Assisted Walk
30 and 50 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Slalom
Standing Long Jump
High Jump
Softball Throw
Tennis Ball Throw
Competition Information
For Specific Information on Competition Rules please click on this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Nq_InQyTLGkLojEGCAapr--UmRaor838?usp=drive_link
Volunteer Information
Volunteer questions can be directed to Katie Risley at krisley@soill.org
Results:
2025 Region A Spring Games Results
Volunteer Details:
All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a lunch. Volunteer duties include measuring, timing, escorting athletes, assisting with the awards ceremony and handing out lunch. Volunteers do not need to have sport specific knowledge to attend this event. Training will be given prior to the start of competition. 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. We hope to see you there!
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