Special Olympics Kansas

Registration Deadline for Virtual Games Trivia
2020-05-28 | KS
Join us for Online Trivia
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Two sessions – 1 p.m. & 1:45 p.m.
Special Guest Hosts:
John Lair, Special Olympics Kansas President/CEO
Chris Moore, Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Council Director
Register online by clicking HERE.
We will email you a Zoom invitation and details how to join after you register!
Winners will receive prizes!!!

Talent Show Submission Deadline
2020-05-22 | KS
May 8 – May 22
Record a video of yourself doing a talent – do you sing, dance, do magic? We want to see it!
Upload your video HERE.
We will put all of the videos together to create an SOKS Got Talent Video that will premiere on Friday, June 5, 2020!
Special Guest Emcees:
Erin Wannow, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas member
Casey Hostetler, Special Olympics Kansas athlete
All entrants will receive a certificate for participation!

CANCELLED: Unified Soccer Tournament
2020-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
Unified Soccer Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 9 at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, 12701 W 67th St, Shawnee, KS 66216.
For more information, please call Taylor Obersteadt at obersteadtt@ksso.org

CANCELLED: West Regional Track & Field Competition
2020-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
The West Regional Track & Field Competition will be held on May 2. The location for the competition is Memorial Stadium, 300 West Comanche St, Dodge City. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:30am. The competition will be from 11am – 4pm.
For more information, contact Tim Rehder at rehdert@ksso.org

CANCELLED: Metro Regional Track & Field
2020-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
The Metro Region Track & Field will be on Saturday, May 2 at the Blue Valley Northwest High School – District Activity Complex – 13500 Switzer, Overland Park, KS 66221. The competition will begin at 8:00am.
For more information, contact Tim Rehder at rehdert@ksso.org

CANCELLED: Chad W Oehme Fishing Tournament
2020-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
The Chad W Oehme Fishing Tournament will be held on Friday, May 1 in Pittsburg, Kansas.
For more information, contact Samantha Overman spoverman@medicalodges.com

CANCELLED: Southeast Regional Track Meet - Erie
2020-04-27 08:30 - 14:30 UTC | KS, United States
This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
Southeast Regional Track Meet – Erie, will be held at Erie High School 1400 N. Main, Erie, KS 66733 on Wednesday, April 27. There will be a coaches meeting at 8:45, Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 and competition beginning at 9:30am and ending around 2:30pm.
For more information, contact Terri Price at pricet@ksso.org

CANCELLED: Metro Regional Swimming
2020-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
The Metro Regional Swimming Competition will be held at Turner High School – Aquatics Center, 2211 S 55th St, Kansas City, KS. The competition will be from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday, April 26.
For more information, please contact Tim Rehder at rehdert@ksso.org

CANCELLED: State Powerlifting Competition
2020-04-25 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
State Powerlifting Competition will be held Saturday, April 25 at Haskell Indian Nations University, 155 E Indian Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046. Weigh-ins 11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony 12:15 p.m. Begin lifting 1 p.m. Please contact Tim Rehder at rehdert@ksso.org for more information.

CANCELLED: Unified Soccer Matches
2020-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
Unified Soccer Matches will be held on Saturday, April 18 at Blue Valley West High School, 16200 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66085. For more information, please contact Taylor Obersteadt at oversteadtt@ksso.org

CANCELLED: North Central Regional Track & Field Competition
2020-04-18 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
North Central Regional Track & Field will be held on Saturday, April 18 at Shawnee Heights High School (4201 SE Shawnee Heights Rd, Tecumseh, KS 66542). The meet will include track events, field events and wheelchair events. Athletes must be registered by their local program coordinator and must have a current physical on file with the SOKS State Office.
For more information, contact Krystin Guggisberg at guggisbergk@ksso.org.
To Volunteer, visit https://ksso.org/volunteer/volunteer-at-an-event/

CANCELLED: 2nd Annual Chevi Peters Powerlifting Invitational
2020-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
The Chevi Peters Powerlifting Invitational will be held on Saturday, April 18. The competition will be held at New Hope, 2614 N Joplin St, Pittsburg, KS.
If you need more information, please contact Sam Overman at spoverman@medicalodges.com

CANCELLED: Southeast Regional Track & Field - Pittsburg
2020-04-15 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
Due to COVID-19 Pittsburg State University has closed its campus for all remaining events scheduled to take place during Spring 2020. This event will not be rescheduled.
Southeast Regional Track Meet – Pittsburg, will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at Pittsburg State University 1701 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762. There will be a coaches meeting at 8:45, Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 and competition beginning at 9:30am and ending around 2:30pm. For more information, contact Terri Price at pricet@ksso.org

CANCELLED: Metro Powerlifting Tournament
2020-04-11 07:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus.
The Metro Powerlifting Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 11 at Desoto High School (600 Eagle Drive, DeSoto, KS). The competition will begin at 7:30am
Contact Tim Rehder at rehdert@ksso.org or more information.

POSTPONED: Roaring Flame 5K
2020-04-11 07:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS, United States
This event is postponed due to the Coronavirus. We will provide updates as we know more details.
Saturday, April 11, 2020, 9:00 AM REGISTER >
Roaring Flame 5K
300 S. Sycamore St. Wichita, KS
Distance: 3.1 Miles
As retired Wichita Police Chief Richard LaMunyon once said, “What started in 1981 as a flicker of hope in Wichita, Kansas for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide.” Become a part of history as the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run proudly host the “Roaring Flame 5K” to benefit Special Olympics Kansas the weekend before Opening Day. This event will begin in the parking lot of our new stadium downtown and make its’ way along the river passing thru the Keeper of the Plains. This timed race will proudly end inside our new stadium. Concessions will be open and a tour of the stadium will be available.
Special Olympics Kansas proudly serves 5,000 athletes offering year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Awarding the inspiring athletes that participate in the Special Olympics is one of many joyful experiences that take place after a sporting event finishes. Our inspiring race will also acknowledge the top performers based on gender and age groups that compete in our timed race.
Additional details about the Roaring Flame 5K include:
Online registration deadline: Friday March 27th by Midnight
Online registration price: $30 for age 18 and $25 for age 17 and under
Registration price after deadline: $35 for age 18 and $30 for age 17 and under
5K Race T-Shirt, a Race Bib, and a Tour of the Stadium is included
Day of event registration & check-in: 7:30 AM in the west parking lot of stadium
Race start time: 9:00 AM
Awards presentation: Immediately following the race
We are grateful for the opportunity to host this event at Wichita’s beautiful new stadium “Home of the Wichita Wind Surge”. Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is changing the future for people with intellectual disabilities. Through the LETR and Special Olympics partnership we are lighting the way for acceptance and inclusion.
