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Special Olympics Iowa

Northeast Basketball Skills- Cedar Falls, IA

February 1st, 2025
UNI Wellness & Recreation Center

The Special Olympics Iowa Northeast Basketball Skills Competition will take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at the University of Northern Iowa's Wellness & Recreation Center (2301 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614).

We are searching for volunteers to help the day of with various tasks such as: 

-Adding up scores on the scoresheets, accurately placing athletes based on their divisions, and awarding athletes with their medals

-Lead a group of athletes from station to station and ensure athletes' are stepping forward when it is their turn to compete

-Cheer on each individual athlete in their group as they compete

-Assist in running the Basketball Skills stations, which include:

Developmental Speed DribbleThe objective of Developmental Speed Dribble is to dribble the ball as many times as possible during a 60-second time period
Spot ShotThe objective of Spot Shot is to measure an athlete's skill in shooting a basketball. The athlete will attempt to complete two baskets from six spots marked on the court
Target PassThe objective of Target Pass is to measure an athlete's skill in passing a basketball. The athlete must pass the basketball to hit a marked square on the wall while remaining within a marked square on the court
Ten Meter Speed DribbleThe objective of Ten Meter Speed Dribble is to measure an athlete's speed and skill in dribbling a basketball. The athlete must dribble the basketball while moving from start to finish


Volunteers will have the opportunity to engage with and create meaningful interactions with Special Olympic athletes throughout the duration of the event. 

Please contact our Regional Competitions Coordinator, Mackenzie Olson (molson@soiowa.org), if you have any additional questions or concerns!

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