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 Powerlifting
Work with SSSRA coaches to get your lifting technique competition ready. Athletes must have their own weight lifting belt and knee high sport socks. Singlets are available at an additional cost. Please bring a bottle of water to all practices.
We will compete in the Regional Tournament (Saturday or Sunday).
All Special Olympics forms must be updated through Summer Games (June 2025) and submitted to the SSSRA office by January 24.
Ages 18 & Older
Thurs, Feb 6 to May 29, No program May 15
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Oak Forest Park District
$209 R No Singlet / $300 R With Singlet
$282 NR No Singlet / $405 NR With Singlet
Program fee does not include State Competition.
Min/Max: 6/15
Registration is now closed.
Stingrays Unified Cornhole
NEW
Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners team up to play cornhole, also known as “bags.” This is an exhibition sport with a regional competition. Athletes and Unified Partners will receive participation ribbons.
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.
All Special Olympics forms must be updated through April 15, 2025 and submitted to the SSSRA office by February 7.
Ages 13 & Older
Mon, Feb 17 to Apr 7, Region E Cornhole Tournament: Sat, Apr 12
5:00 to 6:00 pm
Matteson Community Center, Oakwood
$70 R / $95 NR
Min/Max: 6/14
Registration is now closed.
Stingrays Track & Field
Lace up your running shoes and meet us at the track. Stretch and practice for the events that you might compete in at the Region E Spring Games, and potentially State Summer Games. You can choose track events such as running or walking, and field events including softball throw, javelin, running/standing long jumps and shot put. Coaches will help you decide what is the best fit for you. Athletes will be given a t-shirt to keep. Please bring a bottle of water and dress for the weather.
All Special Olympics forms must be updated through Summer Games (June 2025) and submitted to the SSSRA office by February 24.
Ages 13 & Older
Mon, Mar 3 to Apr 28
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Tinley Park (March), Location TBA (April)
$130 R / $190 NR
Program fee does not include State Tournament.
Min/Max: 6/25
Registration is now closed.
Stingrays Softball
If you are interested in playing softball against other SRAs in a competitive setting, then Stingrays Softball is for you! Every player must have their own glove at the first practice. A practice and game schedule will be provided. Every player will be given a t-shirt and a hat to keep. Please bring a bottle of water to all practices and games.
Athletes will compete in the Regional Tournament (August 2025) and the TR Section Tournament (July 2025).
All Special Olympics forms must be updated through State Tournament (September 2025) and submitted to the SSSRA office by May 30.
Ages 13 & Older
Tues, May 6 to July 29
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Homewood Estates
$167 R / $225 NR
Program fee does not include State Tournament.
Min/Max: 10/18
Spring Registration Deadline: Sun, Apr 13
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 Deadline: Sun, June 22
Stingrays Volleyball
Bump, set, spike! 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. Each athlete will receive a shirt to keep. We will compete in Special Olympics Region E Tournament in September and may compete in TR Section Tournament in October.
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
$115 R / $155 NR
Program fee does not include state competition.
Min/Max: 6/12
Registration Deadline: Sun, June 22
