Nik's Sports Hot Take

On May 2nd me and my fellow special Olympics athletes from the southern part of RI have our Area games from 9 AM to 4pm.
Hope to see you guys there

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Hi All,

Basketball season is right around the corner!

Sign-Ups

Due by Monday, October 6th
Please use the link below to register
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gCihMxSD8Src0j75Ag2vp6qECpGmKZHz4fUvkvk3Ns4/edit

Practice

Mondays at Park View Middle School
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Dates: 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1
Games

Locations: Will vary each week
Times: Will vary each week
Wednesdays October 22 - December 3 (no games November 26 for Thanksgiving)
Tournament

December 6 - Providence College – Usually it is an all day thing
Rising Stars Program:

We are excited to introduce our Rising Stars skill-based program! This program allows athletes to practice with the team each week but does not include participation in regular season games. As our program continues to grow, this new structure helps ensure that all athletes stay safe, since some of the teams we compete against are at different skill levels. Rising Stars athletes will still have the opportunity to play in a tournament at the end of the year. If an athlete shows significant improvement, coaches may consider moving them to a competitive team the following season. Team placement decisions will always be made collaboratively by the coaching staff with the goal of providing the best environment for each athlete’s success.

Please note: once an athlete is placed on the Rising Stars for a sport, they will remain there for the entire season. This policy will apply to all sports moving forward.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

We’re looking forward to another great season.

Unified Basketball Signup 2025

🌟 ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: MEET NIKOLAS SIMIJIS! 🌟
A true sports fan, Nikolas has been a proud member of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Cranston Cyclones for nearly 10 years — competing in 7 different sports! 🏀🎳⚽ Nik shines on the field, court, and lanes, but he also loves growing as a leader — building confidence and making new friends along the way. 💪✨ Discover how Nik brings his Greek heritage to the dance floor 🕺🇬🇷 and read his full story here ➡️ https://specialolympicsri.org/meet-nikolas-simijis/

🏀 SUPPORT 24-HOURS OF NOTHING BUT NET!
This weekend, former RIC Women’s Basketball star Stephanie (Coro) Barlow celebrates 5️⃣ years of this incredible free-throw marathon benefiting Special Olympics Rhode Island athletes!

💙 From 1 PM Sat., Sept. 13 ➡ 12 PM Sun., Sept. 14, Stephanie will sink 🎯 100 free throws every hour, on the hour — joined by athletes and her husband Doug. Together, they’re turning free throws into 💥 big impact for our athletes.

🙏 Donate today: https://give.specialolympicsri.org/ge/nbn25

Hi All,



FLAG FOOTBALL IS BACK!

Are you ready to hit the field this fall? Grab your cleats, bring your energy, and let’s make this season one to remember!

Training Camp: Sunday, September 7

Regular Season: Sundays, September 14 – October 19

Location: To be announced next week!

Tournament: Date TBD (working with Bryant)

We’ll have both teams and a skills division, so there’s a place for everyone to play, learn, and compete.

Use the link below to sign up and join the fun. Don’t wait — the season starts soon!

Unified Flag Football Sign-Ups 2025

Looking to make a difference and have fun doing it? Join us as a volunteer at our upcoming 2025 Summer Sports Tournaments! We have several exciting opportunities available throughout August—check out the details below and sign up to be part of an unforgettable experience supporting our athletes.

And what better time to get involved than during the Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion—a celebration of the athletes and allies who are changing the game, on and off the court.

📣 CALLING ALL ATHLETES! 📣 READY TO BECOME AN ATHLETE LEADER?
Now’s the time to take the first step toward becoming a certified leader through Athlete Leadership University! 🌟 Opportunities are available in the Athlete Spokesperson, Athlete Representative, and Health Representative tracks. COMPLETE THE INTEREST FORM BY JULY 9 to join the wait list for the Class of 2026: https://bit.ly/4ewObMI

Congratulations to the class of 2025