Special Olympics Nevada statewide Summer Games arrive in Reno
Let the games begin! More than 300 athletes and coaches from throughout the state are in Reno for the 2018 Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games. The action kicked off Friday with the celebrated 2018 Carl Cox Memorial Law Enforcement Torch Run that came through Carson City before arriving at its final destination in Reno.
The week-long Law Enforcement Torch Run, an annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Nevada, began in Southern Nevada and ended Friday in Reno. Since 1989, law enforcement officers from around Nevada have gathered to carry the Flame of Hope in a Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg in conjunction with the Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games.
During the Final Leg Torch Run, law enforcement and military members, together with Special Olympic athletes, run the Flame of Hope throughout the State of Nevada, spreading awareness for Special Olympics and creating excitement for the Summer Games.
Athletes, coaches and volunteers from throughout Nevada are attending the Summer Games. Among those are teams from Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Fallon, Fernley, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite, Pahrump, South Lake Tahoe, Washoe and Winnemucca.
Here is a schedule of the events:
Saturday, June 2
Track & Field Events
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Reno High School’s Foster Field
395 Booth St.
Reno, NV 89509
Bocce Events
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Reno High School’s Foster Field
395 Booth St.
Reno, NV 89509
Swimming Events
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lombardi Recreation Center
101 S. Stadium Way
Reno, NV 89512
Healthy Athletes Pavilion
Noon – 4:30 p.m.
1300 Foster Dr.
Reno, NV 89509
Visit www.sonv.org for more information.
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