“Special Olympics New York athletes competing this weekend
have outplayed more than 30,000 of their peers in floor hockey, and more than
2,000 in the remaining sports, to earn this weekend’s shot at the gold medal.
This is the moment they have all been waiting for,” said Special Olympics New
York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman. “We are so proud to be back in
Rochester this year for the 2020 Winter Games, and to mark the 50th anniversary
of Special Olympics New York in this amazing, generous community.”
The Winter Games are open to the public, free of charge. On
site or online donations to support athlete training and competition are
appreciated. The Games will be held as follows:
Friday, Feb. 21
Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St, Rochester
6:00 – 7:30 pm - Athlete Health Performance Stations
6:30 – 7:30 pm - VIP Reception
8:00 – 9:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies
Keynote Speaker: Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics Chief
Inspiration Officer & six-time World Games Gold Medalist
Saturday, Feb. 22
8:00 am – 5:00 pm - Sports Competitions
- Cross Country
Skiing: Bristol Mountain Ski Resort, 5589 Hill Rd., Canandaigua
- Figure Skating:
Genesee Valley Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester
- Floor Hockey:
Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St, Rochester
- Cross Country
Skiing & Snowboarding: Swain Resort, 2275 Co Rd., Swain
- Snowshoe:
Rochester Community Sports Complex, 460 Oak St., Rochester
6:00 – 9:30 pm - Athlete Health Screenings, Riverside
Convention Center
8:00 pm - Closing Ceremonies & Victory Dance Rochester
Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St, Rochester
