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State Winter Games
March 2 - March 3
State Winter Games
Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, March 3
Location: Copper Mountain
209 Ten Mile Cir, Frisco, CO 80443
Special Olympics Colorado is hosting the State Winter Games at Copper Mountain on Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, March 3.
Please contact Senior Director of Competition and Sport, Susan Foege at sf@specialolympicsco.org for additional information.
Competition and Event Schedules
Saturday, March 2nd
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
Coach Check in: 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Kokopelli’s Trail (outside of the ballroom)
Cross Country and Snowshoeing
Coach Check in – 9:30 AM Tent located at the base of Super Bee
Coach meeting – 10:30 AM Tent located at the base of Super Bee
Competition to begin at 11:00 AM
Awards to be presented at a time that doesn’t overlap with the afternoon fun race!
Come join us on the Yeti vs. Gnome course for a fun day of head to head competition – coaches, athletes, partners, families are all welcome! Helmets are required to race (does not need to be a FIS helmet).
Opening Ceremonies will be at 6:00 PM, Victory Dance will follow.
Sunday, March 3rd
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
Coach Check in: 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Kokopelli’s Trail (outside of the ballroom)
Cross Country and Snowshoeing
Coach Check in – 8:30 AM Tent located at the base of Super Bee
Coach meeting – 9:30 AM Tent located at the base of Super Bee
Competition to begin at 10:00 AM
Awards to be presented following events.
Special Smiles at State Winter Games
Saturday, March 2
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Copper Mountain
209 Ten Mile Cir, Frisco, CO 80443
The Special Smiles discipline of Healthy Athletes provides comprehensive oral health care information, including offering free dental screenings and instructions on correct brushing and flossing techniques to participating Special Olympics athletes.
Athletes not competing can still attend! Please contact Director of Inclusive Health, Jena Twete at jtwete@specialolympicsco.org to reserve your spot.
Family Services
Families are invited to participate in a variety of engagements taking place on Saturday, March 2nd, ranging from complimentary hot chocolate to our annual Family Reception.
Complimentary hot chocolate will be available outside the Main Ballroom and at the Nordic tent from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Be sure to grab a Scavenger Hunt card at the hot chocolate stations for an opportunity to win a prize upon submission of a completed card!
We will be conducting two Family Focus Group sessions to hear from you and gather your feedback about the family experience with Special Olympics Colorado. Sessions will be held from 10:00am-11:00am and 11:00am-12:00pm in the lower lobby outside Ptarmigan A. Focus group participants will receive a gift for their participation. All family members are welcome.
Join us for our annual Family Reception from 7:30pm-9:00pm at Hasty’s. Enjoy complimentary food and refreshments and try your hand at Bingo for an opportunity to win some exciting prizes!
