Please contact Laura Pubins, Operations Manager, if you have any questions.
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.
**There are forms that are required by Special Olympics Illinois.
Stingrays Unified Bags Preseason
NEW
Toss, score and celebrate in our new Unified Sports opportunity! Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners team up to play this classic game. Competition season begins in early 2025. 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 11, 2025 and turned in to the SSSRA office by January 24, 2025.
Due to the generosity of a grant, this program is offered at a discounted rate for our residents.
Ages 18 & Older
Mon, Oct 7 to Nov 18
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Matteson Community Center (Matteson Avenue)
$25 R / $51 NR / $38 LWSRA & SWSRA
Min/Max: 6/15
Registration Deadline: Sun, Sept 8
Stingrays Powerlifting Preseason
Powerlifting preseason is designed for athletes to use cardio and fitness machines as well as dumbbell weights. Athletes will work on bench press and deadlift in preparation for the
upcoming competition season that begins in early 2025.
All Special Olympics forms must be updated through June 25, 2025 and turned in to the SSSRA office by January 24, 2025.
Due to the generosity of a grant, this program is offered at a discounted rate for our residents.
Ages 18 & Older
Thurs, Oct 10 to Nov 21
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Oak Forest Park District
$35 R / $56 NR / $42 LWSRA & SWSRA
Min/Max: 6/15
Registration Deadline: Sun, Sept 8
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 2025) and the ITRS Tournament (February 2025). If your team wins a gold medal at the Region E Tournament, the team will qualify for the State Basketball Tournament (March 2025).
All Special Olympics forms must be updated through State Basketball (March 2025) and turned in to the SSSRA office by October 18.
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, this program is offered at a discounted rate for our residents.
Ages 13 & Older
Tues, Oct 22 to Feb 25
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Matteson Community Center*, Tinley Park,
Lansing (location pending)
*First week of practice will be held at Matteson Community Center
$175 R / $270 NR / $200 LWSRA & SWSRA
Program fee does not include State Basketball.
Min/Max: 10/45
Registration Deadline: Sun, Sept 29
Stingrays Athletic Banquet
If you participated in Stingrays Sports in 2024, 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 $31 for each no show in your party.
Stingrays Athletes & Family
Thurs, Jan 16
6:00 to 8:30 pm
Wiley’s Grill, Homewood (location pending)
FREE Athlete / $30 Guest
Min/Max: 20/100
Registration Deadline: Sun, Dec 29
