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 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 is now closed.
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
Winter Registration Deadline: Sun, Jan 19
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
Winter Registration Deadline: Sun, Jan 19
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
Winter Registration Deadline: Sun, Feb 9
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