Games Committee

Jaime Gunderson
Sports Director

Map of Calvin College

Robert Lee
Athlete Registration

Julie Boehr
Volunteers

Dave Holben
Event Coordinator

Pat Pflug & Project Mgmt Team

Opening Ceremonies

Rebecca Cajka
Event Coordinator

Emily Wolffis
Calvin Service Learning Center

Tom Dowdall
Staff

Southwest Regional Spring Games 2013

Hosted by Area 11
Thank you to our sponsors

Event Chairpersons & Assistants

AQUATICS Lori DeYoung John Pylman TRACK Dave Holben Rebecca Cajka GYMNASTICS Teri Frey Jeanne Putney Linda Howorth SOFTBALL THROW Vicki Alexander Michelle Griffin

Amway & Sams Club

WALKING RACES Kay Moore Randy Saliers Laura Marsh Patty Story RUN LONG JUMP Robin Sterk Pam Hall SHOT PUT Dennis Hapner

BOCCE Noreen Beemer Arlene Salik Angela Meszaros

Calvin College
HORSESHOES Kim Barringer ST LONG JUMP Lori Saliers

Saturday, May 4, 2013 The Special Olympics Oath Bocce Bocce will be held at the field directly
North of the Huizenga Tennis and Track Center.

PENTATHLON John Wilder Dave Hall

Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.

Special Thanks to . . .
Amway, Sams Club, Calvin College, Spartan Stores, Coopersville girls soccer team, Farmers Insurance, Boy Scouts, Meijers, Dr. Kornoelje, MetroHeath Cascade, Knights of Columbus, Family Fare Northland Drive, Sarah Faasse from Grand Rapids Opera, Griff from Grand Rapids Griffins, A Different Spin, Monterey Grill, Red Flannel Queen: Dani George & her court; Jordyn Nichols, Kellie Spahr and all our coaches and community volunteers!

Gymnastics Gymnastics will be competing at Grand

Rapids

Schedule of Events
7:30-8 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:45 am 11:00 am Arrival of athletes and meeting with Calvin chaperones Parade of Athletes Opening Ceremonies Competition Begins Lunch available for athletes & venue volunteers.

Gymnastics, 1601 Galbraith Ave SE., GR. Spectators welcome. Thank you Shane Uson for providing this venue!

Softball Throw Athletes should report to the field

directly North of the Huizenga Tennis and Track Center.

Horseshoes Athletes should proceed to the sand

volleyball courts located east of the Fieldhouse.

Lunch will also be available for parents & spectators for $3

Important Details
NO DENIM Rule: Special Olympics Michigans policy is that no athlete is permitted to participate in a competition in denim clothing. Athletes are to be disqualified if competing in denim. Competition: is expected to end no later than 2:00 pm. Lunch is provided for competing athletes and venue volunteers for free. Athletes must have a wristband and volunteers must be properly identified (shirt or ribbon) to receive lunch. Lunch will also be available for parents & spectators to purchase for $3. Medals/Ribbons: are awarded immediately after each heat. If an athlete must compete at another event, please return for the award. Missed events: If an athlete misses an event, please talk to the event chairman or assistant to try to reschedule. Lost & Found: items should be dropped off or picked up at the Information/registration table. Rain plan: Information for outdoor event sites will be announced at Opening Ceremonies if the weather is threatening. Athlete wristbands: are to be worn at all times except by swimmers. Athletes must wear these bands to compete and receive lunch.

PLEASE -- NO SMOKING ON CAMPUS Souvenir Sales

Souvenirs & clothing items available in Special Events area.

Aquatics
Athletes are to be supervised in locker rooms and escorted to the pool. One coach from each program should stay on deck with the athlete(s). Please listen closely for events to be called for your athletes. Athletes should be supervised in the locker rooms after competition when dressing to depart from the event.
9:45 am Competition begins -- 25yd Freestyle -- 25yd Backstroke -- 25yd Breaststroke -- 25yd Butterfly -- 4x25yd Relay -- 15yd Flotation Race -- 50yd Freestyle -- 50yd Backstroke -- 50yd Breaststroke -- 100yd Freestyle -- 4x50yd Relay -- 25yd Flotation Race -- 100yd Backstroke -- 100yd Ind Medley -- 200yd Freestyle -- 400yd Freestyle -- 10yd Asstd Swim

Walking Races 9:45 am 400m Walk 800m Walk 10:00 am 25m DV Walk 50m DV Walk 10:15 am 100m Walk 10:45 am 100m Walk 11:15 am 100m Walk 11:45 am 200m Walk Running Long Jump 9:45 am Ages 22 & Up 10:15 am Ages 16-21 10:45 am Pentathletes 11:30 am Ages 8-15 Softball Throw & Shot Put 9:45 am Ages 30 & Up 10:15 am Ages 22-29 10:45 am Ages 16-21 11:15 am Ages 8-11 11:45 am Ages 12-15 12:45 pm Pentathletes

All ages All ages All ages All ages Ages 8-11, 12-15 Ages 16-21 Ages 22-29, 30 & Up All ages Standing Long Jump 9:45 am Ages 22-29 10:15 am Ages 16-21 10:45 am Ages 8-11 11:30 am Ages 30&up 12:45 pm Ages 12-15 Pentathletes 9:15 am 10:45 am 11:15 am 12:15 pm 12:45 pm 400m Run Running Long Jump High Jump 100m Dash Shot Put

General Information
1. Please meet in the Huizenga Tennis & Track Center. Track and field athletes will have chaperones for the day. Meet at the stadium after Opening Ceremonies if you have not met and connected with a chaperone. 2. Familiarize yourself with the event schedules and campus map. 3. No Show athletes should be reported to the Event Chairmen at each venue where an athlete was to compete. 4. Athletes must have a wristband to compete and receive lunch. 5. Please ensure the prompt arrival of athlete(s) to event sites. NOTE: If there is a schedule conflict, athletes should compete in track events before field events. 6. Awards are presented after each heat. Remain at the site until your athlete has received the appropriate award. 7. Chaperones are to remain with their athlete(s) until he/she leaves the Spring Games event. If you have trouble or need assistance, please report to a venue Event Chairman or to a Spring Games committee member for help.

Athletics
Running Events 8:00 am 5000m Run 9:45 am 400m Dash 100m Dash 10:15 am 50m Dash 100m Dash 10:45 am 200m Dash 11:15 am 200m Dash 50m Dash 11:45 am 1500m Run 12:15 pm 100m Dash 12:45pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 1:30 pm 50m Dash 200m Dash 800m Run 50m Dash 200m Dash Relays All ages Pentathletes, All ages Ages 16-21 Ages 8-11 Ages 8-11 Ages 8-11 Ages 12-15 Ages 12-15 All Ages Ages 12-15;22-29; 30&up & Pentathletes Ages 16-21 Ages 16-21;30 & Up All ages Ages 22-29; 30 & Up Ages 22-29 All Ages

Young Athletes Program

9:45 am 10:15 am 10:45 am 25 m Run/Walk Softball Throw Standing Long Jump

Thank you to Spartan Stores, the Statewide Premier Gold Medal Sponsor of Special Olympics Michigan.