State Basketball March 16-18, 2018 February 26, 2018 17-21 JULY, 2018 CHICAGO, IL 6 APRIL, 2018 CARBONDALE, IL Dear Parents and Guardians, Congratulations on your athlete s qualification to the 2018 Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament! Nearly 1,800 athletes and more than 700 coaches have qualified for these games and will compete in the Basketball Team or Individual Skills competition! DON T FORGET YOUR FAMILY CREDENTIALS (special raffle for family members who wear their credentials) WHEN: March 16-18, 2018 WHERE: TEAM COMPETITION: INDIVIDUAL SKILLS: Illinois State University (ISU) - Horton Field House Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) Shirk Center High School and Jr. Teams Friday & Saturday Male Sr. and Female Sr. Saturday & Sunday Final competition schedule will be posted on the website on March 2 - http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/. Horton Field House - Saturday, 9:00a.m. 3:00 pm *Young Athlete skills Saturday, 2-3pm *Tentative Schedule enclosed. FACTS: 1,800 Athletes & 707 Coaches 143 Teams 500+ Volunteers (which include the Officials) COSTS: Special Olympics Illinois does not charge spectator or registration fees for any of its events. The cost to put on this event is subsidized at approximately $36/athlete. Event Handbook is available online (http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/ ) with more specific information on the State Basketball Tournament including: Competition Information; Meals for Athletes and Coaches; Medical Information; Concealed Carry and Prohibited Weapons Policy; Animals at Venue; Activities & Entertainment; Families & Guests and more. FAMILIES: The Family Program of Special Olympics Illinois is dedicated to providing family members with a welcoming, informed and great experience! Please stop by the Family Information area at either ISU or IWU, Friday Sunday and pick up your event packet and games souvenir! You may also enter the free raffle for giveaways! Families wearing their credentials will get an extra ticket for the raffle! Family Information Center Friday, March 16 Saturday, March 17 Sunday, March 18 Horton Field House (ISU) Shirk Center (IWU) 9:30am-4:00pm 8:30 am to 4:00 pm 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Families Dessert Reception: All families are invited to a Dessert Reception immediately following Opening Ceremonies Saturday night (during the athlete dance) at the beautiful ISU Hancock Stadium Club building above the football field on the west side. Visit with families from around the state while enjoying dessert, coffee, tea or water. Please rsvp here. Lodging: A hotel listing is available on our website (www.soill.org/event/state-basketball) or you may contact the - Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - 1.800.433.8226 for assistance. Other: Harley Davidson 2018 Street Glide (Vivid Black) Raffle Tickets will be available to purchase at Family Registration for $10 each.
Congratulations once again on your athlete s advancement to State! I do hope you can join us for the Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament and our very own March Madness! Warmest Regards, karen Karen Milligan Director of Athlete and Family Initiatives Special Olympics Illinois - 2018 Basketball Tournament Tentative Schedule of Events *Final competition schedule will be posted on the website on March 2 - http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/. Friday, March 16, 2018 8:30am 1:00pm 8:30am -- 1:00pm 9:30am - 4:00pm 10:00am 5:30pm 11:00am - 1:00pm 11:00am 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:30pm Registration Horton Field House Registration Shirk Center Family Information Center Open - Horton Field House/Shirk Center Team Competition for Female Teams, Junior & High School Teams Horton Field House and Shirk Center Lunch - ISU Linkins Dining Center/Shirk Center Souvenir Sales Horton Field House/Shirk Center Dinner at Horton Field House Welcome Dance & Evening Activities - Horton Field House Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:00am - 1:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:30am - 4:00pm 9:00am 3:00pm 9:00am 4:00pm 11:00am - 2:00pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm Registration - Horton Field House, Shirk Center Team Competition - Horton Field House, Shirk Center Family Information Center Open Horton Field House/Shirk Center Individual Skills Competition - Horton Field House Souvenir Sales Horton Field House/Shirk Center Lunch ISU Linkins Dining Center, Shirk Center Dinner ISU Linkins Dining Center Opening Ceremony - Horton Field House Victory Dance - Horton Field House Family Reception ISU Hancock Stadium Club Sunday, March 18, 2018 8:00am - 3:00pm 8:00am 12:00pm 11:00am - 2:00pm 2 Special Olympics Illinois Team Competition - Horton Field House, Shirk Center Family Information Center Open Horton Field House/Shirk Center Lunch ISU Linkins Dining Center, Shirk Center Please join us Families Dessert Social Families and friends, please join us for a Saturday, March 17 7:30-9:00pm (Immediately following the Opening Ceremony at ISU Horton Field House at 7pm) in the beautiful Hancock Stadium Club (Part of the ISU Hancock Football Stadium) Please RSVP here. casual celebration in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics! Enjoy special dessert selections, coffee, tea, water and lemonade in the scenic Hancock Stadium Club overlooking the ISU football stadium and campus.
- Illinois State University Horton Field House * * Special Olympics Illinois & Tribute Park Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center * Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Special Olympics Illinois & Horton Fieldhouse Shirk Center Tribute Park Main & College Avenue 302 E. Emerson 605 E. Willow Street, IL, IL, IL (309)888-2551
Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament Parking at ISU - Horton Field House Parking
Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Hotel List March 16-18, 2018 BLOCKED ROOMS HAVE RATE & CODE You must reserve your room by the Drop Date Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center 10 Brickyard Dr. 1801 Eastland Dr. (309) 664-6446 (800) 333-3333 (309) 662-0000 Rate: $109 Rate: $109-$169 Code: Special Olympics State Bball Code: 2399 Drop Date: 2/24/18 Drop Date: 2/22/18 Comfort Suites East Country Inn & Suites West 310 B Greenbriar Dr. 923 Maple Hill Rd. (309) 452-8588 (309) 828-7177 (800) 456-4000 Rate: $109 Rate: $99 Code: Special Olympics Drop Date: 2/16/18 Drop Date: 2/22/18 Holiday Inn & Suites Candlewood Suites Hotel 3202 E Empire Street 203 Susan Dr (309) 662-4700 (309) 862-4100 Rate: $115-130 Rate: $109-129 Code: S18-SOILL State Bball Code: SO Basketball Drop Date: 2/21/18 Drop Date: 3/01/18 Marriott Hotel & Conference Ctr The Chateau 201 Broadway Ave 1601 Jumer Drive (309) 862-9000 (309) 662-2020 (866) 690-4006 Rate: $129 Rate: $77 Code: SOILL State Basketball Code: Special Olympics State Bball Drop Date: 2/23/18 Drop Date: 3/1/18 Ramada Limited & Suites Courtyard by Marriott 919 Maple Hill Rd. 310 A. Greenbriar Dr. (309) 828-0900 (888) 771-7171 (309) 862-1166 Rate: $70-85 Rate: $109 Code: SOILL Basketball Code: Special Olympics Drop Date: 3/1/18 Drop Date: 2/16/18 Holiday Inn Express West Radisson Hotel and Conference Center 1301 Wylie Dr. 8 Traders Circle 309-820-9990 (309)862-0101 Rate: $99 Rate: $112 Code: Special Olympics State Bball Drop Date: Drop Date: 2/15/18
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parke Hotel & Conference Center 1715 Parkway Plaza Dr. 1413 Leslie Drive (309) 862-1600 (309) 662-4300 Rate: $129 Rate: $109 Drop Date: 3/01/2018 Drop Date: 3/1/18 Baymont Inn & Suites Hyatt Place 6 Traders Circle 200 Broadway Ave (309) 454-4070 (309) 454-9288 Rate: $80 Rate: $119 Code: SOILL Basketball Code: G-SOOS Drop Date: 3/1/18 Drop Date: 2/24/18 Hawthorn Suites & Conference Center Country Inn & Suites Airport 1 Lyon Court 2403 E. Empire St. (309) 829-8111 (309) 662-3100 (800) 456-4000 Days Inn Hampton Inn & Suites 1707 W. Market St. 320 S Towanda Ave (309) 829-6292 (800) DAYSINN (309) 452-8900 LaQuinta Motel 6 505 Brock Dr. 202 Landmark Dr. (309) 828-6000 (800) 424-6423 (309) 454-6600 (800) 228-2800 Extended Stay America Motel 6 1850 S. Veterans Pkwy. 1600 N. Main St. (309) 662-8533 (800) 544-4866 Quality Inn & Suites East Hampton Inn West 1803 E Empire 906 Maple Hill Rd. (309) 829-7100 (309) 829-3700 (800) HAMPTON Comfort Suites West Econolodge 910 Maple Hill Rd 401 Brock Dr. (309) 834-4700 (309) 829-3100 (800) 4-CHOICE Quality Inn & Suites-West America's Best Value Inn 403 Brock Dr. 6 Traders Circle (309) 829-7602 (800) 4-CHOICE (309) 454-4070 (800) 528-1234 Fairfield Inn & Suites Red Roof Inn 1014 Wylie Dr 1905 W Market St (309) 827-8000 (309) 827-5333