Track & Field

Track and Field is the oldest sport offered by Special Olympics and is the most popular. Almost every athlete enrolled in the Special Olympics D.C. program competes in track and field. Participants of all abilities compete in track events ranging from wheelchair races to the 200 meters to the 25 meter walk. Field events ranging from the shot put to the standing long jump are offered. 4 x 100 meter relay teams compete against each other as well. Athletes train each week with their schools and agencies throughout the District of Columbia.

Sport Season

Spring

Training Sites

On-site at participating schools and agencies. The SOFIT adult team practices in the evenings at the Benjamin Banneker Recreation Center Track (2500 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.)

Practice Dates

Early March through May 20

Competition Events Offered

Track Events

• Sprints: 25 meters, 50 meters, 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters
• Walks: 25 meters, 50 meters, 100 meters
• Assisted Walks: 10 meters, 25 meters, 50 meters
• Wheelchair Races: 10 meters, 25 meters, 100 meters, 30 meter wheelchair slalom race, 30 meter motorized wheelchair slalom race
• Relays: 4 x 100 meters

Field Events

• Running Long Jump
• Standing Long Jump
• Shot Put
• Softball Throw
• Tennis Ball Throw

Championship Competition

• Summer Games

  May 22-24 at Cardinal Football Stadium, Catholic University, Washington, D.C.

Resources

• Special Olympics Track and Field Coaching Guide
• Special Olympics Track and Field Official Rules

Contacts

Anthony Sokenu, Associate Sports Director at asokenu@specialolympicsdc.org
Rodney Williams, Assistant Sports Director at rwilliams@specialolympicsdc.org