State Championships for Three Sports Set for Jan. 12-14
Special Olympics Indiana is gearing up for its 44th annual Winter Games, slated to take place Jan. 12-14 at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg. Athletes from across the state will compete in state championships for three sports: Alpine skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.
The festivities kick off on Sunday, Jan. 12, with an Opening Ceremony, followed by two days of thrilling competition on Jan. 13-14.
“These Winter Games offer a truly unique experience for our athletes,” said Jeff Mohler, President and CEO of Special Olympics Indiana. “This event highlights our year-round commitment to providing sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.”
In addition to the athletic events, the weekend will feature a Winter Fest celebration at the Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center. Athletes and their families can enjoy games, activities, and more between competitions.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, Jan. 12
- Opening Ceremony: 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 13
- Practice: 9 a.m. to noon
- Competition: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
- Competition: 10 a.m. to noon
- Awards: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission and Spectators
The event is free for spectators, and media members are encouraged to attend.
Participating Counties
Fifteen Indiana county programs will send athletes to the Winter Games:
- Benton County
- Boone County
- Clark-Floyd County
- Decatur County
- Delaware County
- Lake County
- Marion County – IPS
- Marion County – Northeast
- Marshall-Starke County
- Putnam County
- Ripley-Ohio-Dearborn County
- Shelby County
- Tippecanoe County
- Warrick County
- Washington County
Learn More
For more details about the Winter Games, visit SOIndiana.org/Winter-Games.
About Special Olympics Indiana
Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization and part of the global Special Olympics movement, established by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation. Its vision is to create an inclusive world where people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives through the power of sports.