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SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA MEMO (MARCH 11, 2020)
| IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:All Practices, Competitions, and Social Events Suspended through March 31 In response to growing concerns about the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, Special Olympics Indiana announced today that it would suspend all sport trainings, competitions, and other activities involving athletes through March 31, 2020, at which time the situation will be re-evaluated. Notably, this will include the cancellation of the 2020 State Basketball Tournament, including all Men’s Sectional competitions on March 21, the Youth State Tournament on March 28 , and the Men’s State Finals March 28-29. Other impacted events will include the IHSAA Champions Together Unified Bowling Tournament on March 21, several upcoming Spring Area Meetings (which will be held via web conference), and all scheduled Unified Fitness Club meetings during the timeframe. This decision was made carefully by the leadership teams of Special Olympics International and Special Olympics Indiana following extensive consideration of the latest guidance from the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Indiana State Department of Health. Please watch the brief video message below further explaining our decision. |
Special Olympics Indiana – Marion County Southside Storm basketball teams are getting ready to hit the hardwood and compete in this year’s tournament action.
Mark your calendars now and don’t miss out on any of the fun and excitement!
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
| DATE | LOCATION | TOURNAMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 14-15 | DePauw University | Women’s State Basketball Tournament |
| 21 | Greenwood High School or in Shelbyville | Men’s Basketball Super-Sectional |
| 28 | University of Indianapolis | Youth Basketball Finals (all Junior and Senior teams) |
| 28-29 | Ben Davis High School | Men’s State Basketball Tournament |
Southside Storm 