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Connect & Compete
Calling all athletes, Unified partners, family members and coaches! Join us for our Virtual Winter Games. Although we can’t gather in person, you can still train and compete from your living room, back yard or local park!
Athletes Get Started
Step
1
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2
GET SET!
Like us on Facebook to
connect with others
participating in the Virtual
Winter Games and be notified
when we go LIVE for the
ceremonies, workouts and more!
LIKE US ON Facebook connect with others
participating in the Virtual
Winter Games and be notified
when we go LIVE for the
ceremonies, workouts and more!
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3
GO!
Choose your sports and
start training today. Go
for your personal best,
then return here to
submit your results.
START TRAINING start training today. Go
for your personal best,
then return here to
submit your results.
HOW IT WORKS
Competitions will be offered in the Winter Wellness Cup, Fitness Heptathlon and E-Gaming. Compete in up to all three events, go for your personal best, then submit your results online! If you need a virtual Unified partner or a virtual coach, you can request one when you sign up.
Choose Your SportS!
Winter
Wellness Cup
The Winter Wellness Cup is an exciting eight (8) week program designed to keep athletes, coaches, unified partners and family members healthy, fit & connected this winter! There will be weekly activities in a variety of categories including: Fitness, Nutrition, Hydration, Positive Health Habits, Strong Minds, a Unified Champion Schools Challenge and a bonus Resource Fair category! There will also be virtual workshops including cooking lessons, crafts, dance, nutrition education and more!
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STARTING: MONDAY, JAN 18 -
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MONDAY, JAN 25
Fitness
Heptathlon
The Fitness Heptathlon is an eight (8) week event that allows athletes not only the chance to compete against their peers from across the state but also allows them to continue to build healthy habits! Participants select ANY seven (7) activities from the Fitness Options Guide. Competitors must select one workout from each of the categories. The categories include: Agility, Core Body Strength, Lower Body Strength, Lower Body Endurance, Upper Body Strength, Cardiovascular Endurance and Balance.
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STARTING: MONDAY, JAN 18 -
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, JAN 22
- Mid-Point scores due: FRIDAY, FEB 19
- Final scores due: THURSDAY, MAR 11
E-GAMING
Rocket League is a free, downloadable game on most consoles! This exciting game is a 3 x 3 modified indoor soccer match where each player can customize the vehicle that will be used in the arena. Those who wish to participate must already have a console and the ability to play online. On March 6th teams will play in a round robin pool-play type format. At the end of the day on March 6th teams will be divisioned and bracketed for the final knockout rounds on March 7th. All matches will last 5 minutes and will be a best of five format. Games that are tied at the end of regulation will go into a sudden death overtime.
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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MONDAY, FEB 1 -
E-GAMING CHAMPIONSHIP: SAT, MAR 6 – SUN, MAR 7
Timeline:
- Feb 1 – 6
E-Gaming Teams created
- Jan 4 – Feb 26
Open practice period begins
- Feb 27 – 28
Final practice weekend, test games set up and volunteer office hours held
- Mar 3 & 5
Volunteer office hours held
- March 6
Pool play
- March 7
Knockout rounds
Joining a private match:
Prior to the start of the competition competitors will receive the name and passcode to their private match. Prior to the start of the private match, volunteers will set these games up and help troubleshoot any issues. Please watch this tutorial of how to join a private match.
Creating Teams:
Competition will take place in a 3×3 format. Divisions include Traditional, Community Unified and Unified Champion Schools. On registration, competitors will list their existing team and teammates. If they do not have a team, they will be assigned to a team.
Schedule of Events
All Times are Pacific (PT)
Virtual Winter Games Opening Ceremony
6:00pm on Facebook
6:00pm on Facebook
E-Gaming Championship
TEAM COLORS DAY
Wear your favorite team colors. Make it more fun by creating a wacky outfit in your school’s colors!
Spirit Theme
TEAM COLORS DAY
TEAM COLORS DAY
Wear your favorite team colors. Make it more fun by creating a wacky outfit in your school’s colors!
Wear your favorite team colors. Make it more fun by creating a wacky outfit in your school’s colors!
HERO DAY
Dress up as your favorite superhero!
Spirit Theme
HERO DAY
HERO DAY
Dress up as your favorite superhero!
Dress up as your favorite superhero!
WINTER GEAR DAY
Go outside, show some swag, then go on a walk.
Spirit Theme
WINTER GEAR DAY
WINTER GEAR DAY
Go outside, show some swag, then go on a walk.
1:00 p.m.
E-Gaming Awards Ceremony on Facebook
E-Gaming Awards Ceremony on Facebook
Go outside, show some swag, then go on a walk.
MOVIE DAY
Dress up in the theme of your favorite movie or recreate your favorite movie scene.
Spirit Theme
MOVIE DAY
MOVIE DAY
Dress up in the theme of your favorite movie or recreate your favorite movie scene.
1:00 p.m.
Winter Wellness Cup Awards Ceremony on Facebook
Winter Wellness Cup Awards Ceremony on Facebook
Dress up in the theme of your favorite movie or recreate your favorite movie scene.
Spirit Theme
Spirit Theme
CHILL OUT DAY
CHILL OUT DAY
Show us how you spend a relaxing day.
1:00 p.m.
Fitness Heptathlon Awards Ceremony on Facebook
Fitness Heptathlon Awards Ceremony on Facebook
7:00 p.m.
Closing
Ceremonies
& Game Night
Closing
Ceremonies
& Game Night
Celebrate the conclusion of the Virtual Winter Games and enjoy an interactive game night with other athletes!
CHILL OUT DAY
Show us how you spend a relaxing day.
Spirit Theme
CHILL OUT DAY
CHILL OUT DAY
Show us how you spend a relaxing day.
Show us how you spend a relaxing day.
1:00 p.m.
Fitness Heptathlon Awards Ceremony on Facebook
Fitness Heptathlon Awards Ceremony on Facebook
7:00 p.m.
Closing
Ceremonies
& Game Night
Closing
Ceremonies
& Game Night
Celebrate the conclusion of the Virtual Winter Games and enjoy an interactive game night with other athletes!
Use the Official Hashtag to Connect with Us!
#SOWAVirtualGames
Thank you to our Youth Leadership Experience team for leading the charge on Spirit Week! Are you a high school student and want to be a trailblazer for the #InclusionRevolution? Learn how you can get involved with the Virtual Winter Games here.
LEARN MORE
Pick up a new skill, learn about issues impacting individuals with ID and connect with other athletes while earning Winter Wellness Cup bonus points! All workshops are FREE, but require registration.
LEARN MORE
Tune in to Facebook Live at 1:00 p.m. PT for our virtual awards ceremonies. Final results will be posted here at the conclusion of each ceremony.
Support the athletes
Here are a few ways you can get involved and support the athletes and the 2021 Virtual Winter Games!
Volunteer
Learn how you can support and encourage athletes during the Virtual Winter Games here.
Volunteer
Make a Video
Be a Virtual Fan in the Stands! Submit a video on Flipgrid below to cheer on the athletes!
Donate
Don’t sit on the sidelines. Your donation enables us to continue to provide much-needed at-home fitness and health programs, mental health support and community building.
Donate
Virtual
FAQ
You do not need to qualify to participate. Simply sign up here to let us know you’ll be competing. If you have questions about participating, please call our Athlete Hotline: (206) 681-9378.
Not at all. While it is more fun to train with a team and a coach – even if teams can’t be together in person – you can sign up on your own. If you'd like to request a virtual Unified partner or a virtual coach, you can do so when you sign up.
Since the Virtual Winter Games are not like our traditional regional or state competitions, we will not be awarding medals. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion, as well as an incentive for competing in the games.
Check the Fitness Heptathlon and Winter Wellness Cup sections for information on necessary equipment and contact your coach or call the Athlete Hotline at (206) 681-9378) for help. E-gaming, athletes and Unified partners will need to provide their own gaming console as well as have Internet access.
We will not be requiring a current medical form for the Virtual Winter Games. A medical form will still be required for in-person participation. If you would like to update your Medical Form, please use the updated form or call the Athlete Hotline: (206)-681-9378 to ask for a copy to be mailed to you.
Complete an incident report form and send it to your coach, Area Director, or Special Olympics Washington staff for submission. Or call the Athlete Hotline: (206)-681-9378.
In-person practices are currently suspended. Special Olympics Washington is working with the CDC and the State of Washington to update our return to play protocols. Contact your coach or Area Leadership Team with questions or concerns.
Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from around the country and around the world are invited to join us for the Fitness Heptathlon and Winter Wellness Cup. The e-gaming competition is only open to athletes in Washington.
Only athletes within Washington State will be able to request a virtual coach and/or Unified partner.
Starting the week of January 18, we are hosting weekly “office hours” for each of these events where you can drop in and get answers to your questions. Please see our Events Calendar for dates, times and Zoom login information. Or call the Athlete Hotline: (206)-681-9378.
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