Questions and Additional Information
Laura Pubins, Operations Manager
815.806.0384
laura@sssra.org
*If the program or event you are registering for includes a shirt, please make sure that your shirt size is correct on the Annual Information Form to ensure that you receive the correct size.
Stingrays Unified Volleyball
Bump, set, spike! Unified Volleyball is a program where an equal number of Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners compete together on the court. Unified Partners can be family members or friends. In addition to practice, there will be weekly games against other Special Recreation Associations. A practice and game schedule will be provided the first week of practice.
Unified Partners need to register and pay program fees. Athletes must secure their own Unified Partner. Each athlete and Unified Partner will receive a shirt to keep.
We will compete in Special Olympics Region E Unified Volleyball Tournament in September.
Ages 13 & Older
Tues, Aug 5 to Sept 30
6:30 to 8:00 pm
H-F Sports Complex, Homewood or Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Tinley Park
$80 R / $108 NR
Program fee does not include state competition.
Min/Max: 6/12
Registration is now closed.
Stingrays Unified Cornhole Preseason
Toss, score and celebrate in our Unified Sports opportunity! Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners team up to play this classic game. Competition season begins in early 2026.
Unified Partners must register and pay program fees. Athletes should secure their Unified Partner, but SSSRA staff will help secure a Unified Partner if needed.
The Special Olympics portal must be created or updated by February 8, 2026.
Ages 8 & Older
Mon, Oct 6 to Nov 17
5:15 to 6:15 pm
Oakwood Recreation Center, Matteson
Participants – $30 R / $41 NR
Unified Partners – FREE R / FREE NR
Min/Max: 6/15
Registration Deadline: Sun, Sept 7
Stingrays Powerlifting Preseason
Powerlifting preseason is designed for athletes to use cardio and fitness machines as well as dumbbell weights. Athletes may work on bench press and deadlift in preparation for the upcoming competition season that begins in early 2026.
The Special Olympics portal must be created or updated by October 18, 2026.
Ages 8 & Older
Thurs, Oct 9 to Nov 20
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Oak Forest Park District
$48 R / $65 NR
Min/Max: 6/15
Registration Deadline: Sun, Sept 7
Stingrays Basketball
Practice your skills, make lifelong friends and experience the thrill of competition. Teams will compete against other special recreation associations. A practice and game schedule will be provided.
Teams will compete in the Special Olympics Region E Tournament (January 2026) and the ITRS Tournament (November 2025). If your team wins a gold medal at the Region E Tournament, the team will qualify for the State Basketball Tournament (March 2026).
The Special Olympics portal must be created or updated by October 18, 2026.
Ages 8 & Older
Tues, Oct 14 to Feb 24
No program Nov 4, Dec 23, Dec 30
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Christa McAuliffe School, Tinley Park and Matteson Community Center*
*First week of practice will be held at Matteson Community Center
$185 R / $230 NR
Program fee does not include State Basketball.
Min/Max: 10/50
Registration Deadline: Sun, Sept 14
Stingrays Athletic Banquet
If you participated in Stingrays Sports in 2025, come celebrate with us! The Stingrays Athletic Banquet will acknowledge all athletes,
highlight their accomplishments, and present awards. Dinner will be served before the awards presentation.
Participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or group home staff. This is not a staffed event. Each person attending must
register and sign a participation waiver.
Please note that if you do not show up for the event you will be charged an additional $30 for each no show in your party.
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, this special event is offered free for our athletes.
Stingrays Athletes & Family
Thurs, Jan 15
6:00 to 8:30 pm
Wiley’s Grill, Homewood
FREE Athlete / $30 Guest
Min/Max: 20/100
Registration Deadline: Sun, Dec 28
