Special Olympics
September 2011 - February 2012
Download the full program guide. If we need to change a practice location or cancel a practice due to weather issues, we will update the voice mail at 402-441-7877 on hour before the scheduled practice time.
Lincoln Shooting Stars Special Olympics Team
Lincoln Parks and Recreation sponsors the Lincoln Shooting Stars team with competition in Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Flag Football, Golf, Roller Skating, Swimming, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Our team is open to athletes ages 8 and up. Call 402-441-7877 for more information.
Unified Bowling
Unified Sports partners with Special Olympics athletes with persons without intellectual disabilities to practice and compete together in Special Olympics Tournaments.
Location: Parkway Lanes, 2555 S 48th St. |
Fee: $7 for 3 games |
Day: Saturdays
Dates: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/20, 8/27, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 |
Time: 1-3:30p
Tournament: 11/6, Leopard Lanes, Bellevue, NE
Golf Update
Levels of practice/completition include: Intro to Golf/Golf Skills, Alternate Shot 9 hole, and Unified Golf 18 hole.
Location: Ager Golf Course, 3761 Normal Blvd. |
Fee: $3/week |
Day: Tuesday
Dates: April - October (Practices are ongoing, weather permitting) |
Time: 4-5:30p
Basketball
Location: Easterday Recreation Center, 6130 Adams St.
Ages 8-14
Day: Saturdays |
Fee: Free |
Dates: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10
Time: 10:30-11:30p - Skills & Half Court Teams
Ages 15 +
Day: Sundays |
Dates: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Time: 1:15-2p - Individual & Team Skills
Time: 2-3:30p - Half Court
Time: 3:30-5p - Full Court
Swimming - Ages 8-13
Location: Lincoln Northeast High School, 2635 N. 63rd St. (east entrance #38)
Day: Saturdays
Dates: 611/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 |
Time: 10-11:15a
Flag Football - Ages 16+
Location: Easterday Park, 6130 Adams St. |
Day: Saturdays |
Time: 9:30-11a
Dates: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/20, 8/27, 9/10, 9/17, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Tournament 9/24 & 10/29
Track & Field
Location: Lincoln High School track, 21st & J St. |
Day: Sundays |
Time: 1:30-3p
Dates: Oct 2-30 (will resume in March)
Bowling
3 practice locations (choose 1)
Location: Champions, 15th & Cornhusker Hwy. |
Day: Fridays |
Time: 4-5:30p
Dates: Sept 9-Dec2 (no practice 11/25) |
Fee: $2.50/game
Location: Hollywood Bowl, 48th & X St. |
Day: Saturdays |
Time: 1-3:30p
Dates: Sept 17-Dec 10 (no practice 11/26) |
Fee: $7/week for 3 games
Location: Parkway Lanes, 2555 S. 48th St. |
Day: Saturdays |
Time: 1-3:30p
Dates: Sept 17-Dec 10 (no practice 11/26) |
Fee: $7/week for 3 games
Young Athletes Program
The Young Athletes Program is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility at age eight. Children learn the basics of running, jumping, throwing,
catching, striking and kicking through guided activities. Siblings and friends are encouraged to register and participate.
Location: Easterday Recreation Center, 6130 Adams St.
Day: Saturdays |
Dates: Sept 24-Nov 19 (no practice 10/1, 10/22)
Time: 10-10:30a
