State Basketball | March 15-17, 2019 Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University February 26, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians, Congratulations on your athlete’s qualifica
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Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University
February 26, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Congratulations on your athlete’s qualification to the 2019 Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament! Nearly
1,700 athletes and more than 600 coaches have qualified for these games and will compete in the Basketball Team or
Individual Skills competition!
Event Handbook – is available online – (http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/ ) with more specific information on the State Basketball Tournament including: Competition Information; Meals for Athletes and Coaches; Medical Information;
Concealed Carry and Prohibited Weapons Policy; Animals at Venue; Activities & Entertainment; Families & Guests and more
Family Registration: The Family Program of Special Olympics Illinois is dedicated to providing family members with a
welcoming, informed and great experience! Please stop by the Family Information area at either ISU or IWU, Friday – Sunday and pick up your event packet and games souvenir! You may also enter the free raffle for giveaways! Families wearing their credentials will get an extra ticket for the raffle!
Family Information Center Friday, March 15 Saturday, March 16 Sunday, March 17
Horton Field House (ISU)
8:30am-4:00pm 7:30 am to 4:00 pm 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Shirk Center (IWU)
Lodging: A hotel listing is attached and available on our website (www.soill.org/event/state-basketball) or you may contact the
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - 1.800.433.8226 for assistance Be sure to book your hotel early as the Hearts at Home Conference is the same weekend in Bloomington
Souvenirs: Be sure to check out link to preorder any State Basketball merchandise before the games
https://www.minervapromotions.com/stores/soill/illinois/state-basketball-tournament.html
Illinois Treasurer’s Office – ABLE: The Illinois State Treasurer’s office is partnering with Special Olympics Illinois to help get the word out about benefits of recently passed ABLE Act ABLE is a game changer for Illinois individuals with IDD/DD and their families in that they can now save and invest their private funds without losing, or losing access to, federal means-tested benefits, such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid Representatives from the IL State Treasurer’s Office will be at ISU Horton Field House on Saturday, from 730am – 4:00pm,to share information and answer questions They will be located by Family Registration
WHEN: March 15-17, 2019
WHERE: Illinois State University (ISU) - Horton Field House
Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) – Shirk Center
TEAM COMPETITION: High School and Jr Teams – Friday & Saturday
Male Sr and Female Sr – Saturday & Sunday
Final competition schedule will be posted on the website on March 1e the number of - http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS: Horton Field House - Saturday, 9:00a.m – 3:00 pm
*Young Athlete skills– Saturday, 2-3pm
*Tentative Schedule enclosed
COSTS: Special Olympics Illinois does not charge spectator or registration fees for any of
its’ events The cost to put on this event is subsidized at approximately $38/athlete
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Congratulations once again on your athlete’s advancement to State! I do hope you can join us for the Special
Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament and our very own March Madness!
Warmest Regards,
Karen
Karen Milligan
Director of Athlete and Family Initiatives
Special Olympics Illinois - 2019 Basketball Tournament
Tentative Schedule of Events
*Final competition schedule will be posted on the website on March 1 - http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/
Friday, March 15, 2019
10:00am – 5:30pm Team Competition for Female Teams, Junior & High School Teams –
Horton Field House and Shirk Center 11:00am - 1:00pm Lunch - ISU Linkins Dining Center/Shirk Center
7:00pm – 8:30pm Welcome Dance & Laser Tag - Horton Field House
Saturday, March 16, 2019
11:00am - 2:00pm Lunch – ISU Linkins Dining Center, Shirk Center
7:30pm - 9:00pm Victory Dance & Laser Tag (New this year on Saturday) - Horton
Sunday, March 17, 2019
DON’T FORGET YOUR FAMILY CREDENTIALS
(special raffle for family members who wear their credentials)
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BLOCKED ROOMS HAVE RATE & CODE You must reserve your room by the Drop Date
Bloomington Bloomington
(309) 808-0628 (800) 780-7234 (309) 662-2020 (866) 690-4006
Click here to reserve rooms online
2403 E Empire St 10 Brickyard Dr
Bloomington Bloomington
(309) 662-3100 (800) 456-4000 (309) 664-6446 (800) 333-3333
Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center Marriott Hotel & Conference Ctr
1801 Eastland Dr 201 Broadway Ave
Bloomington Normal
(309) 662-0000 (309) 862-9000
Click here to reserve rooms online
1301 Wylie Dr 8 Traders Circle
309-820-9990 (309)862-0101
1715 Parkway Plaza Dr 1413 Leslie Drive
(309) 862-1600 (309) 662-4300
Rate: $129
Code: Special Olympics Illinois
Drop Date: 2/24/19
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310 B Greenbriar Dr 923 Maple Hill Rd
(309) 452-8588 (309) 828-7177 (800) 456-4000
919 Maple Hill Rd 310 A Greenbriar Dr
Bloomington Normal
(309) 828-0900 (888) 771-7171 (309) 862-1166
1850 S Veterans Pkwy 1600 N Main St
Bloomington Normal
(309) 662- 8533 (800) 544-4866
1803 E Empire 906 Maple Hill Rd
Bloomington Bloomington
(309) 829-7100 (309) 829-3700 (800) HAMPTON
910 Maple Hill Rd 401 Brock Dr
Bloomington Bloomington
(309) 834-4700 (309) 829-3100 (800) 4-CHOICE
403 Brock Dr 6 Traders Circle
Bloomington Normal
(309) 829-7602 (800) 4-CHOICE (309) 454-4070 (800) 528-1234
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Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Special Olympics Illinois &
(309)888-2551
Illinois State University
Horton Field House
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Special Olympics Illinois & Tribute Park
Illinois Wesleyan University
Shirk Center