Lincoln Shooting Stars Special Olympics

Overview

Lincoln Shooting Stars

Lincoln Shooting Stars Special Olympics team entering summer games opening ceremonies.

Lincoln Parks & Recreation sponsors the Lincoln Shooting Stars team with competition in Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Cornhole, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track & Field and Volleyball. Our team is open to athletes from ages 8 on up, with a Young Athletes program available to younger athletes of all abilities. Call (402) 441-7901 for more information and to register. 

Note: Change in practice locations or cancellations due to weather will be on voicemail (402) 441-7877 one hour before the scheduled practice time.

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Sports and Schedules

Basketball

Season: November - March
Days: Sundays
Location: Irving Recreation Center, 2010 Van Dorn Street
Times: 12:30 - 1:30 PM: Full Court Practice & Full Court/Unified Team Practice
             1:30 - 2:30 PM: Individual and Level A Skills & Half Court Practice

Bocce & Unified Bocce

Season: April - July
Days: Saturdays
Location: F Street Community Center, 1225 F Street
Times: 9:00-10:15 AM

Bowling

Unified Bowling

Season:  June - September

Days:  Saturdays

Location:  Hollywood Bowl, 920 N. 48th Street


Times:  1:00-4:00PM

Fees: $11 per week for 3 games, 15 game minimum

 

Traditional Bowling - Singles, Doubles & Team

Season:  September - November 

Days:  Saturdays

Location:  Hollywood Bowl, 920 N. 48th Street

Times:  1:00 - 4:00 PM

Fees: $11 per week for 3 games, 15 game minimum

Cornhole

Season:  August - October
Days:  Tuesdays
Location: Easterday Recreation Center, 6130 Adams St.
Time: 5:45-6:45 PM

 

Flag Football

Season: July - October
Days: Saturdays
Location: Easterday Park, 6130 Adams Street
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM

Golf

Season:  April - July
Days:  Mondays
Location:  Highlands Golf Course, 5501 NW 12th Street
Times:  5:30 - 6:45 PM

Unified Alternate Shot 9 Hole and Unified Alternate Shot 18 Hole golfers can practice at any location at any time.

  • Unified golfers must turn in 6 scorecards to Easterday no later than the last Monday in June.
  • Scorecards must be signed and dated by course personnel. 

Soccer

Season: July - October
Days: Thursdays
Location: Easterday Park, 6130 Adams Street
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM 

Swimming

Season: January - May
Days: Saturdays
Location: Lincoln Southwest High School, 7001 S. 14th Street
Youth Time (8-21yrs): 1:45-2:45 PM
Adult Time (22+yrs): 12:30 -1:45 PM

 

Track & Field

Season/Time:  March - May, 1:15-2:45 PM
Season/Time: October, 1:15-2:45 PM
Location: Lincoln High School Track, 2229 J Street
Day: Sundays

Volleyball

Season:  March - May
Days:  Saturdays
Location: Air Park Community Center
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM

 

 

Young Athletes Program 

The Young Athletes Program is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with or without intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility at age 8. Children learn the basics of running, jumping, throwing, catching, striking and kicking through guided activities. Siblings and friends are encouraged to register and participate. 

Pre-registration required. Call 402-441-7901 to register or for more information. 

Forms for Registration
  • Print and bring or send in to Easterday Recreation Center:

Special Olympics Young Athletes Registration Form(PDF, 244KB)

  • Fill out:

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