Special Olympics Chicago and the Chicago Park District will join forces to host the first-ever Golden Games.
Special Olympics Chicago and the Chicago Park District will host the first-ever Golden Games, celebrating both current and retired athletes.They've spent a lifetime training, competing and winning gold, bronze and silver medals, and now for the first-time ever,and the Chicago Park District will join forces to host the first-ever Golden Games to celebrate current and retired athletes ages 45 and above, from August 21-23.
Athletes will vary in age from age 45 and above, with the oldest person participating at the young age of 74. Two athletes, Amelia Hernandez, 66, and Brett Bartz, 64, who took part in the original 1968 games that were held at Soldier Field, will also be participating in Golden Games. Sporting events include Bowling, Track and Field, Basketball Skills, Softball Skills, Bocce, Fishing, Archery, and Adaptive Bicycles. Social activities will include picnics, a Chicago White Sox game - where athletes will be acknowledged for all the stadium fans to see, an evening reception dinner dance, and shared meals. Athletes and coaches will stay at the Hilton Chicago throughout Golden Games.
All social and sporting activities, including meals and transportation, is fully funded by the Special Olympics Chicago program. All activities are free for participants and coaches.10:30 am - 1:30 pm: Bowling; Location: Waveland Bowl: 3700 North Western Ave.; Chicago, IllLocation: Guaranteed Rate Field: 333 W 35th St.
Location: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center at Gately: 10201 S Cottage Grove Ave; Chicago, Ill;Location: Hilton Chicago; 720 S. Michigan Ave; Chicago, Ill.
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