Join us for an exciting day celebrating our student athletes!

Opening Ceremony:

The parade of athletes starts promptly at 9:30 am.
Law enforcement torch run and athletes march into opening ceremony with their schools or group

Invocation by Michael King

Flag Presentation led by The Knights of Columbus

Pledge led by Sheriff Wilke

National Anthem led by:  Cassidy (WMS) & Cyrena (PHS)

Opening remarks by Haywood County Special Olympics Coordinators: Matt Shell, Brook Messer & Brandi Stephenson

Recognition of Special Olympians of the Year by Brandi Stephenson

Organizational and Schedule Information by Jennifer Parton

Special Olympics Oath by: Samantha (THS) Soraily & Porter (WMS)

Lighting of the Torch & Official Announcement of “Let the games begin!” by Matt & Randy (PHS)

Schedule of Events:

Elementary Schools
10:15 – 11:00 – *Running/Awards – Track Side B
11:00 – 11:45 – LUNCH – Chick-Fil-A
11:45 – 12:30 – Jumping/Awards – Sandpit
12:30 – 1:15 – Throwing/Awards – Ball field

Middle Schools and High School
10:15 – 11:00 – Throwing/Awards – Ball field
11:00 – 11:45 – LUNCH – Chick-Fil-A
11:45 – 12:30 – *Running/Awards – Track Side B
12:30 – 1:15 – Jumping/Awards – Ball field

Adults
10:15 – 11:00 – Jumping/Awards – Sandpit
11:00 – 11:45 – LUNCH – Chick-Fil-A
11:25 – 12:0 – Throwing/Awards – Ball field
12:30 – 1:15 – *Running/Awards – Track Side B