Thank you to everyone who competed in Virtual Summer Games presented by Spectrum!
Sport Competition Information

Gymnastics

Powerlifting

Athletics

Swimming

Soccer
Virtual Summer Games Highlights
Champions Highlight Show sponsored by Thrivent
Thank you to everyone who watched our Champions Highlight Show!
If you missed it, check it out below:
You can view other episodes of the Champions Highlight Show on Facebook and Youtube!
Thank you to our incredible Games Organizing Committee (GOC) Members!
Read about the incredible volunteers who make our state competitions possible below!

Richard Neuhalfen
Written by SOCO Volunteer Lyndsey Babcock
Richard Neuhalfen has been involved with Special Olympics for 25 years! He grew up on a farm in Illinois and has been involved in the construction industry since college. He has four children including a daughter who also is also a long time Special Olympics volunteer.

Mark Phillips
Written by SOCO Volunteer & Unified Partner Amelia Mitry
Thirty-six years of SOCO volunteering and Mark keeps coming back for more! Throughout his dedication and service, Mark has coached soccer, softball, volleyball, basketball, bocce, snowshoeing, alpine, cycling, golf and bowling. At several of the past Summer Games events, Mark enjoyed his time as a soccer coordinator, medical coordinator and Director. Mark’s love of sports and SOCO Athletes combines when he leads soccer coach clinics and officiates at a multitude of events, including soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, bocce ball and softball. Also championing the Unified Sports movement, Mark has proudly partnered for soccer, softball, volleyball, basketball, bocce, snowshoeing, cycling and golf!

Brian Stone
Written by SOCO Volunteer and Unified Partner Amanda Mitry
Brian Stone began volunteering with Special Olympics in 1995 while living in Guam. His journey with SOCO started when he contributed his time to Winter Games in 1996. Then he was hooked! He added Summer Games, Summer Classic, Fall Classic, Flag Football, Ice/Speed Skating and Basketball to his volunteer lineup. Brian also dove headfirst into SOCO fundraising events like the Triple By-Pass Bike Event and the Guardian of the Flame Ice Hockey Tournament.

Katie Tofte
Written by Special Olympics CO Volunteer & Unified Partner Amanda Mitry
Katie started with SOCO in 2006 when she helped with the Bocce competition at Summer Classic. During her fourteen years, she has put in an incredible amount of hard work and dedication. Being involved as a GOC member on the state level, Katie has volunteered at a multitude of events: Winter Games, Summer Games, Summer Classic and Fall Classic, to name a few. Though her volunteer roles have varied, staying involved with SOCO has never been hard for Katie. Two things that keep her coming back for more are the opportunities to make an enjoyable experience for the athletes and her appreciation of the passions of the other staff and volunteers around her.

Jose “Joe” Vera
Written by SOCO Volunteer & Unified Partner Amelia Mitry
When a former co-worker told Joe that SOCO was short on volunteers in 2002, Joe decided to give it a try. His volunteer work started with Support Services and Communications for Winter Games, which he thoroughly enjoyed. That first experience led to a Support Services role at Summer Games the next year. Joe knows it takes many helping hands and committed people to make the games happen for the athletes – so his first try led to 18 years and counting.
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