This weekend Area 6 is holding a softball tournament at Bensley Park. Registration is between 8:30 and 9:00 am. Lunches will be provided for Athletes, Coaches and Volunteers.
On April 22 our Softball Tournament was rained out and it has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 3 at the Warbro Complex next the Chesterfield County North Transfer Station (Recycling Center/Dump). Registration is between 8:30 and 9:00 am.
James River Regional Swim Meet
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Collegiate School Aquatics Center
Ukrop Park, 5050 Ridgedale Parkway
(Just south of the intersection of Chippenham Parkway-150 and Route 10)
DATE: Saturday, May 5, 2012
11:30 – 12:00 p.m. Check-In
12 – 12:30 p.m. Warm-ups
12:15 p.m. Coach’s Meeting
12:30 p.m. Competition Begins
Locker rooms are available. Please bring your own towels.
COMPETITION: Each athlete can compete in up to three events and one relay. Athletes & coaches may be on deck – parents & other spectators will be seated in balcon.
REMINDER: All swimmers from Areas 6, 16, 25, and 31 must attend the James River Regional Meet to be eligible for the State Aquatics Meet in Richmond June 8-9. Regional results do not determine advancement, but attendance insures eligibility.
Summer Games – June 8-10, 2012 – University of Richmond
Summer Games, SOVA’s largest competition, is nothing short of legendary thanks to overwhelming support from thousands of local volunteers who brave the summer heat to assist Special Olympics Virginia athletes each June. Athletes come from all corners of the state to compete in swimming, powerlifting, softball, track & field, bowling and tennis.
This event also features SOVA’s annual Healthy Athletes expo, as well as fan filled stands, thanks to the Volunteer to Cheer program! Cheering opportunities are available Friday between 3-6 and 8-9:30 p.m.; Saturday cheering opportunities run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the 2011 Summer Games, a record 2,185 fans cheered on more than 1,200 athletes. Watch a video from the 2009 event and join us in the stands in 2012. For the full schedule and to sign up, visit www.volunteer2cheer.com. SOVA’s goal is to have 2,000 ‘fan-atics’ cheering our Athletes at this years summer games. You and your group can help us reach that goal. Sign up today!
Help us celebrate 30 years at University of Richmond! Summer Games, one of Special Olympic Virginia’s seven state-level competitions, has been at UR since 1983; prior to that, the event was held in Lynchburg.
We hope to see you there!
This April Help CiCi’s Support Special Olympics. Purchase a $1 Icon Today! All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Virginia.
Join law enforcement for our Special Olympics Dough Raiser and Cover the Cruiser, Wednesday, May 2nd at any Virginia CiCi’s Pizza location. Say that you are with “Special Olympics” and 10% of your bill will be donated to the local Special Olympics athletes in your community.
Area 6 athletes are invited to RUN WITH THE LAW at the Collegiate Games on April 27th! Now’s your chance to be part of the opening ceremonies and help the officers officially open the games. To register, please click the link below. Our top fundraising athlete will get to carry a torch! http://www.firstgiving.com/torchrunva/collegiate-games-run-with-the-law
James River Region Little Feet Meets: Go to www.Volunte[er2Cheer.com and Volunteer today to BE A FAN!
CHESTERFIELD · Little Feet Meet · April 19: James River High School – Football Field, 3700 James River Road, Midlothian, VA 23113
Fans make this event more fun for our athletes. Please sign up for the time that suits you and come prepared to cheer on more than 300 Chesterfield County students participating in the Little Feet Meet. We will have supplies for you to make posters and banners or bring your own megaphone & pom poms. Volunteer for 9:00 AM -10:30 AM OR 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
If April 20th works better for you, Volunteer to cheer HENRICO’s · Little Feet Meet · April 20 at Douglas Southall Freeman High School – Football Field, 8701 Three Chopt Road, Henrico, VA 23229.
Go to Go to www.Volunteer2Cheer.com to register to Cheer. We hope to see you there!
The following sponsors have supported SOVA Area 6 and we would like to thank them. To show your appreciation of their support, please shop these sponsors to thank them.
Thank you again to all our sponsors. You are truely appreciated. You make a difference in our world.
Special Olympics Area 6 will again host the “Annual Manchester Invitational Basketball Tournament” and all SOVA teams and athletes are invited to attend. This years all day event will be Saturday March 10, 2012.
Registration is free to any SOVA accredited program participants and includes lunch, dinner, and a celebration dance for all participants, coaches, chaperones and volunteers. The attached flyer provides more details about the event.
The attached entry form is to be used to register all teams and athletes. Registration forms must be completed and returned to the email address or fax number shown on the attached flyer.
Registration forms must be received by close of business Feb 24, 2012…LATE SUBMISSIONS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.
We are excited to offer this event to other Areas within SOVA and hope to see many new teams, athletes and volunteers. Below is a summary of the event.
Chesterfield County, Virginia (Near Richmond)
At Manchester High School and several surrounding schools, Shuttle Bus Transportation between schools
will be provided.
Full Court Teams, Half Court Teams, Skills’ participants.
A Valid Special Olympics Medical and Release form must be on file with SOVA for all participants.
Registration, 8:30 AM; Opening Ceremonies, 9:00 AM; Coaches and Officials Meeting 9:15; Special Olympics Basketball throughout the day to begin 9:30; Lunch and Dinner will be provided to all registered particpants / coaches / chaperones; Lunch/Dinners will be available for Purchase for all non participants’ families and other visitors; Awards Ceremonies; Olympic Town Throughout all day with Games and Prizes
Entertainment and Closing Ceremonies, 5 PM; Celebration Dance with DJ Music and Snacks 5:15-6:30 PM.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful day! Register your Special Olympics teams now. We are also accepting and encouraging area residents and students to volunteer to help us make this a great day for all our Athletes.
SOVA Area 6 held a Town Hall on January 15, 2012 at Midlothian High School in Chesterfield to provide information to perspective volunteers and family members/Athletes. Attached here are the slides that provided information on Special Olympics, Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA), and SOVA Area 6, including sports offerings and volunteer opportunities. Thank you to all who attended. For you and others that were unable to make the Town Hall, please contact info@area6SOVA.org if you have any questions.
We want stories! We would like to post stories about our Athletes and Volunteers and practices, competitions, tournaments, and any other activities related to SOVA Area 6. If you have a story you would like to share, please send it to web@area6SOVA.org. Pictures are welcome also. Selected storys and photos will be uploaded to our SOVA Area 6 website.
