Summer Games
June 8 & 9, 2024 in Long Beach
SAVE THE DATES - June 8 & 9, 2024
Champions will rise and hearts will soar at the
2024 Summer Games Championship!
On June 8 & 9 at Cal State Long Beach, hundreds of local Special Olympics athletes will compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals and ribbons in
Athletics (track & field)
Basketball
Bocce
Flag Football
Swimming
Unified bocce
(Unified has teams of athletes with and without intellectual disabilities)
Along with the sport venues, the Games will include live music, games, law enforcement and sponsor booths, free health screenings for athletes through Healthy Athletes, skills demonstrations for Young Athletes, and more.
Summer Games is one of our annual championships held at the conclusion of each sport season in Southern California.
Get Involved
Volunteer
Register to volunteer at the 2024 Summer Games Championship online beginning April 16th!
Sponsor
Contact Keri Baughman at kbaughman@sosc.org for more information on how to become an event sponsor.
activities
Check out the additional activities and resources provided at Summer Games such as free health screenings and sports demonstrations for our youngest attendees.
Featured Exhibits & Events
Opening Ceremony
Kick off the 2024 Summer Games Championship with the parade of athletes, inspirational speakers, and entertainment!
9:20 a.m.
Co-emcee introduced
9:30 a.m.
Parade of Athletes
10 a.m.
Scripted ceremonies begin.
10:25 a.m.
Torch arrives and cauldron is lit.
10:30 a.m.
Let the games begin!
Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Athletics – Jack Rose Track Stadium
Basketball – Walter Pyramid & Gold Mine Gym
Bocce – CSULB Baseball Field
Flag Football – Archery Field
Swimming – CSULB Pool
Healthy Athletes
Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free health screenings in 7 different disciplines for Special Olympics Southern California athletes performed by volunteer clinicians. Coaches can pre-register their teams to participate.
Young Athletes
Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sports skills demonstration and practice for athletes ages 2-7.
Festival
Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fun and games for the whole family. Includes interactive games and booths led by Special Olympics Southern California partner companies and groups.
Fan Zone & Information Booths
Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The information booth is a resource for all Summer Game events. Find your way around the event, learn about current Special Olympics Southern California programming, win prizes, and more! Then make or grab official cheer signs to help you be the best fan in the stands at the Fan Zone booth!
Rafer’s Boutique
Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (at Athlete Celebration)
Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Get Special Olympics Southern California merchandise including hats, water bottles, shirts, sweatshirts and more!
Athlete Celebration
Saturday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
NOTE: The celebration is only open to athletes registered to attend Fall Games.