Sports Information Handbook - Special Olympics New Jersey

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIINGEVENTS OFFERED: 50M, 100M, 500M, 1K3x500M RelayUnified 4x1K RelayMINIMAL CRITERIA FOR ALPINE SKIING: In considerationof the health and safety of the athletes who will be participatingin skiing competition, a minimal criteria has been established.In order for an athlete to Cross-Country Skiing, the athlete must beable to fall and get up unassisted.CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Local Training Programs willreceive a quota for the Winter Games.Athletes may compete in two events and a relay. To qualify forWinter Games, athletes must participate in an eight week trainingprogram with on-snow training days.REGISTRATION TIMELINEQuota Request Form Due*: November 4Winter Games Registration: December 4*Based on the quota requests received by the chapter office,athlete numbers could be adjusted for all local programs.WINTER GAMESDATE: January 27-29LOCATION: Mountain Creek, VernonSports Information Handbook 2013-2014 51