2019-State-Basketball-Family-Information

State Basketball | March 15-17, 2019 Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University February 26, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians, Congratulations on your athlete’s qualification to the 2019 Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament! Nearly 1,700 athletes and more than 600 coaches have qualified for these games and will compete in the Basketball Team or Individual Skills competition! WHEN: March 15-17, 2019 WHERE: Illinois State University (ISU) - Horton Field House Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) – Shirk Center TEAM COMPETITION: INDIVIDUAL SKILLS: COSTS: High School and Jr Teams – Friday & Saturday Male Sr and Female Sr – Saturday & Sunday Final competition schedule will be posted on the website on March 1e the number of http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/ Horton Field House - Saturday, 9:00a.m – 3:00 pm *Young Athlete skills– Saturday, 2-3pm *Tentative Schedule enclosed Special Olympics Illinois does not charge spectator or registration fees for any of its’ events The cost to put on this event is subsidized at approximately $38/athlete Event Handbook – is available online – (http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/ ) with more specific information on the State Basketball Tournament including: Competition Information; Meals for Athletes and Coaches; Medical Information; Concealed Carry and Prohibited Weapons Policy; Animals at Venue; Activities & Entertainment; Families & Guests and more Family Registration: The Family Program of Special Olympics Illinois is dedicated to providing family members with a welcoming, informed and great experience! Please stop by the Family Information area at either ISU or IWU, Friday – Sunday and pick up your event packet and games souvenir! You may also enter the free raffle for giveaways! Families wearing their credentials will get an extra ticket for the raffle! Family Information Center Horton Field House (ISU) Shirk Center (IWU) Friday, March 15 8:30am-4:00pm Saturday, March 16 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, March 17 8:00 am to 11:00 am Lodging: A hotel listing is attached and available on our website (www.soill.org/event/state-basketball) or you may contact the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - 1.800.433.8226 for assistance Be sure to book your hotel early as the Hearts at Home Conference is the same weekend in Bloomington Souvenirs: Be sure to check out link to preorder any State Basketball merchandise before the games https://www.minervapromotions.com/stores/soill/illinois/state-basketball-tournament.html Illinois Treasurer’s Office – ABLE: The Illinois State Treasurer’s office is partnering with Special Olympics Illinois to help get the word out about benefits of recently passed ABLE Act ABLE is a game changer for Illinois individuals with IDD/DD and their families in that they can now save and invest their private funds without losing, or losing access to, federal means-tested benefits, such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid Representatives from the IL State Treasurer’s Office will be at ISU Horton Field House on Saturday, from 730am – 4:00pm, to share information and answer questions They will be located by Family Registration Congratulations once again on your athlete’s advancement to State! I hope you can join us for the Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament and our very own March Madness! Warmest Regards, Karen Karen Milligan Director of Athlete and Family Initiatives DON’T FORGET YOUR FAMILY CREDENTIALS (special raffle for family members who wear their credentials) Special Olympics Illinois - 2019 Basketball Tournament Tentative Schedule of Events *Final competition schedule will be posted on the website on March - http://www.soill.org/event/state-basketball/ Friday, March 15, 2019 8:30am – 1:00pm Team Registration – Horton Field House 8:30am 1:00pm Team Registration – Shirk Center 8:30am - 4:00pm Family Information Center Open - Horton Field House/Shirk Center 10:00am – 5:30pm Team Competition for Female Teams, Junior & High School Teams – Horton Field House and Shirk Center 11:00am - 1:00pm Lunch - ISU Linkins Dining Center/Shirk Center 11:00am – 5:00pm Souvenir Sales Horton Field House/Shirk Center 5:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner- ISU Linkins Dining Center (New This Year at Dining Center) 7:00pm – 8:30pm Welcome Dance & Laser Tag - Horton Field House Saturday, March 16, 2019 7:00am - 1:00pm Registration - Horton Field House, Shirk Center 8:00am - 5:00pm Team Competition - Horton Field House, Shirk Center 7:30am - 4:00pm Family Information Center Open – Horton Field House/Shirk Center 9:00am – 3:00pm Individual Skills Competition - Horton Field House 9:00am – 4:00pm Souvenir Sales Horton Field House/Shirk Center 11:00am - 2:00pm Lunch – ISU Linkins Dining Center, Shirk Center 5:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner – ISU Linkins Dining Center 7:00pm – 7:30pm Opening Ceremony - Horton Field House 7:30pm - 9:00pm Victory Dance & Laser Tag (New this year on Saturday) - Horton Sunday, March 17, 2019 8:00am - 3:00pm Team Competition - Horton Field House, Shirk Center 8:00am – 11:00am Family Information Center Open – Horton Field House/Shirk Center 11:00am - 2:00pm Lunch – ISU Linkins Dining Center, Shirk Center | Special Olympics Illinois Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Hotel List March 15-17, 2019 BLOCKED ROOMS HAVE RATE & CODE You must reserve your room by the Drop Date Best Western Plus 604 1/2 IAA Drive Bloomington (309) 808-0628 (800) 780-7234 Rate: $109-119 Code: Special Olympics Illinois Drop Date: 3/11/19 The Chateau 1601 Jumer Drive Bloomington (309) 662-2020 (866) 690-4006 Rate: $85 Code: Special Olympics State Bball Drop Date: 3/1/19 Click here to reserve rooms online Country Inn & Suites - Airport 2403 E Empire St Bloomington (309) 662-3100 (800) 456-4000 Rate: $79-$95 Code: Special Olympics Illinois Drop Date: 2/22/19 Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center 10 Brickyard Dr Bloomington (309) 664-6446 (800) 333-3333 Rate: $109 Code: Special Olympics State Bball Drop Date: 2/24/19 Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center 1801 Eastland Dr Bloomington (309) 662-0000 Rate: $109-$169 Code: Special Olympics Illinois Drop Date: 2/22/19 Marriott Hotel & Conference Ctr 201 Broadway Ave Normal (309) 862-9000 Rate: $130 Code: SOILL State Basketball Drop Date: 2/22/19 Click here to reserve rooms online Holiday Inn Express West 1301 Wylie Dr Bloomington 309-820-9990 Rate: $99 Code: SOILL State Bball Drop Date: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Traders Circle Normal (309)862-0101 Rate: $109 Code: Special Olympics State Bball Drop Date: 2/15/19 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1715 Parkway Plaza Dr Normal (309) 862-1600 Rate: $119 Code: SOILL State Bball Drop Date: 3/01/2019 Parke Hotel & Conference Center 1413 Leslie Drive Bloomington (309) 662-4300 Rate: $99 Code: SOILL State Bball Drop Date: 3/1/19 Hyatt Place 200 Broadway Ave Normal (309) 454-9288 Rate: $129 Code: Special Olympics Illinois Drop Date: 2/24/19 Baymont Inn & Suites Traders Circle Normal (309) 454-4070 Comfort Suites East 310 B Greenbriar Dr Normal (309) 452-8588 Country Inn & Suites West 923 Maple Hill Rd Bloomington (309) 828-7177 (800) 456-4000 Ramada Limited & Suites 919 Maple Hill Rd Bloomington (309) 828-0900 (888) 771-7171 Courtyard by Marriott 310 A Greenbriar Dr Normal (309) 862-1166 Holiday Inn & Suites 3202 E Empire Street Bloomington (309) 662-4700 Candlewood Suites Hotel 203 Susan Dr Normal (309) 862-4100 Hawthorn Suites & Conference Center Lyon Court Bloomington (309) 829-8111 Hampton Inn & Suites 320 S Towanda Ave Normal (309) 452-8900 Extended Stay America 1850 S Veterans Pkwy Bloomington (309) 662- 8533 Motel 1600 N Main St Normal (800) 544-4866 Quality Inn & Suites East 1803 E Empire Bloomington (309) 829-7100 Hampton Inn West 906 Maple Hill Rd Bloomington (309) 829-3700 (800) HAMPTON Comfort Suites West 910 Maple Hill Rd Bloomington (309) 834-4700 Econolodge 401 Brock Dr Bloomington (309) 829-3100 (800) 4-CHOICE Quality Inn & Suites-West 403 Brock Dr Bloomington (309) 829-7602 (800) 4-CHOICE America's Best Value Inn Traders Circle Normal (309) 454-4070 (800) 528-1234 Fairfield Inn & Suites 1014 Wylie Dr Bloomington (309) 827-8000 Red Roof Inn 1905 W Market St Bloomington (309) 827-5333 Bloomington-Normal Illinois State University Horton Field House * * Special Olympics Illinois & Tribute Park Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center * Illinois State University Horton Fieldhouse Main & College Avenue Normal, IL Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center 302 E Emerson Bloomington, IL Special Olympics Illinois & Tribute Park 605 E Willow Street Normal, IL (309)888-2551