Special Olympics Lynn (SOLynn) has just opened up track registration for Spring 2024.

Athletes training with the 2024 SOLynn Track & Field Club will participate in a recreational Track Meet at Milton Academy as well competitively during the Special Olympics MA Summer Games. Practices will be held weekly until from April to May, increasing to 2x a week from May to June. Exact competition participation will be determined by coaches as the athlete develops. 

This is a free program for people with and without intellectual disabilities. It is open to ages 8+, including adults. Athletes will train alongside peers in a team setting, participating in both short & long distance running in Track & Field Individual Events. Events offered are as follows:

• 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500, and 3000m – Run, Walk, or Wheelchair
• 50m and 100m – Dash (Guided Race)
• 4×100 Relay and 4×400 Relay – Traditional and Unified
• High Jump and Running Long Jump
• Softball Throw (15m max) and Shot Put

You must register by April 3rd, practices start April 6th

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About Special Olympics Lynn (SOLynn) Program

Special Olympics Lynn focuses on curating quality sport programs that showcase and develop the skill, relationship, and communication lines between community members with and without intellectual disability. Under the mantra “Training For Life”, program coordinator, Dalene Basden, strives to use sport instruction as a way to equip children and adults with the character tools needed to live fulfilled and happy lives in a contributing community.  

Special Olympics Lynn’s commitment to inclusion extends beyond the sports arena and into our schools, community organizations, and local businesses. By fostering an environment of empowerment and compassion, we are not only transforming the experiences of our athletes but influencing societal perceptions and attitudes towards intellectual disabilities.

Contact – LynnSpecialOlympics@gmail.com

About Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA)

Special Olympics Massachusetts is committed to providing year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry into school and community programs, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

To learn more about SOMA, please visit SpecialOlympicsMA.org

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The above information was submitted to us by Special Olympics Lynn (SOLynn).