Athletics
The Athletics Virtual Competition offers athletes the opportunity to enter two events. These events have been chosen as they can be completed at home, thus deemed safe for personal training. The events are as follows:
- 25m Race (Run, Walk or Wheelchair)
- Standing Long Jump
- Vertical Jump
- Tennis Ball Throw
All videos and written text instructions per event are included below.
The competition is open to all Special Olympics athletes.
Process & Timelines:
Below is an outline of the entry and submission processes and timelines:
Step 1 – Athlete Entry
- Registration is now closed
Step 2 – Training Phase
- During the training phase, athletes should practice their events at home.
- The training phase will commence on 12th February 2021 and conclude 26th February 2021
- See below for each individual events video and text instructions
Step 3 – Divisioning Score Submission
- The deadline for divisioning score submission has now passed.
- Final Divisions will be posted on this page no later than 5th March 2021
Step 4 – Finals Score Submission
- A coach or parent/guardian should submit a final score for each athlete.
- Final scores should be submitted by 12th March 2021 via the link, which will be available on this page.
Results:
- Final results will be posted on this page no later than 26th March 2021
- All athletes will receive a ‘Virtual Competition Certificate’
