Softball Competition (*qualifying event)

Dates: Sunday 21 May 2023

Time: 10am to 1pm

Location: Mirrabooka International Softball Centre, 27 Chesterfield Rd, Mirrabooka WA 6061, Australia

Cost: $20

Partners: Softball WA

Competition details:

Special Olympics local competitions are for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, who wish to compete against other athletes in their chosen sport, and qualify for Special Olympics' state and national competitions. They include:

- A high-quality competition, with multiple divisions for beginner, intermediate and advanced players

- Qualified umpires and game support officers

- Award presentation, with prizes and certificates

- Performance results and feedback

- Fun unified events (where athletes with and without intellectual disabilities play together)

Competition schedule: (*Draft only)

10:00am - Welcome

10:15am - Warm-up / skills assessments

11:30am – Softball games

12:45pm - Fun unified games

12:50pm – Award presentations

Note: The final schedule will be included in the information pack sent out to all athletes prior to the day once all athlete registrations have been received.

Who can get involved?

- Athletes who are registered as 2023 Special Olympics members

- Athletes who are training and/or playing at any softball or baseball clubs or programs

- Athletes who want to become eligible to compete in upcoming Special Olympics state and national competitions, including our upcoming 2023 State Games

How to register:

To compete in the competition, athletes must register online via this page by Wednesday 17 May. Athletes register as an individual player, and teams will be determined on the day.

Before the day, all registered athletes will receive an information pack with further information on the event.

Need support? Please contact Special Olympics WA at info.wa@specialolympics.com.au.