Special Olympics Kentucky will return to Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Ind., for the 27th consecutive year Jan. 21-23 when the facility will host the Special Olympics Kentucky State Winter Games. Nearly 100 Special Olympics Kentucky athletes are expected to take part, competing in alpine skiing and snowshoeing events.
The Games will begin with Opening Ceremonies at 6:30 pm on Sunday, Jan. 21. Skiers will also have the opportunity to arrive early that day to practice on their own. Skiers and snowshoers will return at 10 am on Monday, Jan. 22, for their practice session.
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Skiers will be paired with a ski partner from the Cincinnati or Louisville Ski Club who will work to help the athlete retrain and improve their skills. Snowshoers will also have the opportunity to practice at this time.
Following lunch, athletes will return to the snow for their official time trials, which will set the divisions for Tuesday’s races. Monday’s activities will end with dinner and a victory dance in the Perfect North Slopes East Lodge and Ski Patrol Room.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, is race day! Athletes will have a short practice/warm up opportunity early on Tuesday, and racing on all skiing courses and the snowshoeing course will begin at 10 am. All awards will be presented after lunch during the awards ceremony in the East Lodge.
The State Winter Games are organized by a committee made up primarily of employees and retirees of Dow Silicones Corporation in Carrollton and Kentucky Utilities in Ghent.
Other companies and organizations supporting the Special Olympics Kentucky State Winter Games include Special Olympics Kentucky Year-Round Partners Jersey Mike’s, Texas Roadhouse and Toyota Motor Corporation; and Event Sponsors Dow, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, North American Stainless, The LG&E and KU Foundation, PNC Bank, Weber Development, Automated Doors and Access and Perfect North Slopes. Wendy’s and Buffalo Wings and Rings of Lawrenceburg will once again provide lunches for event volunteers Monday and Tuesday.
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