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