TODAY IN SYRACUSE: 500 SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK ATHLETES GO FOR THE GOLD AT STATE WINTER GAMES

Syracuse, NY – Today throughout Syracuse, 500 Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches —and their biggest fans—from across the state will go for the gold in 5 sports: Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing. State Games is the highest level of sports competition offered for people with intellectual disabilities in New York.

“Our athletes have been training for this day all winter; now is their chance to compete for the coveted gold medal at State Winter Games,” said Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman. “Thank you to the Syracuse community, which has embraced our movement to inclusion and once again delivered a first-class series of events for our athletes.”

Today’s public schedule is as follows:

– Alpine Skiing &Snowboarding: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm at Greek Peak Ski Resort (2000 NY-392, Cortland, NY 13045)

– Snowshoeing: 9:45 am – 3:30 pm at Green Lakes State Park Beach (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville, NY 13066)

– Floor Hockey: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Syracuse Oncenter (800 South State St., Syracuse, NY 13202)

– Figure Skating: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm at Syracuse War Memorial (515 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202)

– Closing Ceremonies & Victory Dance: 7 pm – 8:30 pm at Syracuse Oncenter (800 South State St., Syracuse, NY 13202)

All Special Olympics New York programs, including State Winter Games, are provided at no cost to the athletes or their families. The Games are also free for spectators to attend. To support the Games either by volunteering or making a donation to help offset the costs of the Games, visit this webpage. 

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About Special Olympics New York

Special Olympics New York is the largest state chapter in the country, serving more than 42,000 athletes across New York with year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health screenings. The organization also partners with more than 200 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All Special Olympics New York programs are offered at no cost to athletes, their families or caregivers. The organization has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.com, making it one of the most trusted charities in the business nationally. For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to make a donation, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org.

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