Sports Information Handbook - Special Olympics New Jersey

BOCCEEVENTS OFFERED:DoublesUnified 2-Person or 4-Person TeamsPARTICIPATION: To qualify for Sectional competition, anathlete must participate in an eight-week training program.More information on Sectional and Summer Gamescompetition to follow. COACHES may NOT participate asUnified Partners.CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must compete atSectionals in order to qualify for Summer Games.ACTIVATION: Team Competition: Coaches are responsiblefor submitting the activation list at the Sectional event for thoseathletes who qualify to advance to the Summer Games.REGISTRATION TIMELINEQuota Request Form Due: February 21Sectional Registration Due: April 1Summer Games Activation List Due:North April 12South April 26Central April 26SECTIONAL COMPETITION:General Guidelines: Athletes must compete in the SectionalCompetition their Area is assigned to. Coaches may useadditional criteria (i.e., behavior, overnight stay, medical) toevaluate the athlete for higher level competition.Athletes must be properly uniformed; no jeans or casualshirts will be allowed. Team members should have matchingcollared shirts with dress shorts or cotton pants andsneakers. Lunch will not be served at Sectional Competition.68Sports Information Handbook 2013-2014