Area 11
Area Events
- 6/21/13: 6th Annual Highlands Golf Classic
- 8/13/13: Medaling Monkey 5k Walk/Run
- 10/25/13: 2013 Inspire Greatness Gala
- 2/4/14: 2014 State Winter Games
- 5/29/14: 2014 State Summer Games
Counties » Kent, Barry
Sports » Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Athletics (Track and Field), Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Cross Country Skiing, Cycling, Golf, Gymnastics, Poly Hockey, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Soccer, Softball, Speed Skating, Volleyball
Total Athletes » 1,104
On this page, you will find information about our area, a list of upcoming events and even news articles about what is happening. If you have any questions about Area 11, please email Scott Clark and Lisa Hickman. Volunteer information available by contacting: Area11@somi.org
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Area 11 sends out one update per week via email with the latest sports program sign-ups and information, current events, and save-the-dates. Please subscribe here if you would like to receive this e-newsletter.
For our monthly newsletter please see the "Related Documents" section at the bottom of the page.
New Online Calendar!
Want to know what's coming up in 2013? Check out our new Area 11 Google calendar! It's right here: http://bit.ly/12nVlGf
If you have anything to add, please call Jolon at the office (616) 583-1202.
Unified Golf Schedule
Unified Golf pairs a Special Olympics athlete with a golfer/partner without intellectual disabilities for a nine-hole alternating-shot format of play.
The Area 11 golf season is hosted by Fellowship Greens on 36th Street in Kentwood and teams may choose the Friday 2:00 p.m. tee-off flight or the Saturday 3:30 p.m. tee-off flight. Practice dates are: May 31 or June 1, June 7 or 8, June 14 or 15, June 21 or 22, June 28 or 29, and July 12 or 13.
Golfers who complete at least (3) 9-hole rounds of golf and turn in their scores to the clubhouse may participate in the Area 11 Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 27 with a 3:30 p.m. shotgun start. The State Golf Classic will be held Thursday, July 18 in Ypsilanti. Please contact the office hull1jb@cmich.edu or Coach Mike schmidt_m@att.net with any questions.
Softball Schedule
Cardinals, Coach Jessica Deering and Diane Moss
Starts Thursday, May 16, 6-8 pm
Grand Rapids Township diamond
Firebirds, Coach Alicia Williams
Starts Thursday May 16, 6-8 pm
Huff Park, Ball Ave NE
Hawks, Coaches Dave and Chris Drewel
Starts Thursday, May 16, 6-8 pm
Riverside Park diamond #2
Falcons, Coach Linda Ong
Starts Thursday, May 16, 6-8 pm
Riverside Park diamond #4
Eagles, Coaches Mike Bernier and Dorane Strouse
Starts Monday, May 13, 6-8 pm
Lemery Park
Phoenix, Coaches Warren Sakshaug and Adam Lewis
Starts Monday, May 13, 6-8 pm
Lemery Park
Tigers, Coaches Jim Owens and Michelle Palma
Starts Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 pm
Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford
Warriors, Coach Patty Cornell
Starts Monday, May 13, 6-8 pm
Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford
Dragons, Coaches Noreen and Michelle Beemer
Starts Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 pm
Rockford Baptist Church
Blue's Blazers, Coaches Steve and Carol Nawrocki
Starts Thursday, May 16, 6-8 pm
Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford
Robins (Skills team), Coaches AK Feltes and Chris Anes
Starts Monday, May 13, 6-8 pm
Pine Rest Field
6th Annual Highlands Golf Classic
On Friday, June 21, at The Highlands Golf Course, Special Olympics Michigan Area 11 will hold its sixth annual golf outing to raise funds for athletes in Kent and Barry counties.
Tim Doty from Fox 17 news says, "A lot of golf outings are for a cause that get a brief mention before the tee off and after the final putt drops. At the Special Olympics outing you can get up close and personal with the athletes that are aided by the event. That's what makes it special and fun. Heck, one of them might even hit it closer to the hole than you, then talk trash about it."
Participants will enjoy breakfast, lunch, contests, prizes, an awards ceremony and a silent auction. We hope to see you and your colleges out on the course! For registration materials and sponsorship information, please visit www.somi.org/Upcoming-Events/6th-Annual-Highlands-Golf-Classic.html
Clint W. Hull Memorial Golf Outing
Special Olympics Michigan Area 11 presents its 10th annual golf outing to raise money in support of local athletes with intellectual disabilities. The event honors late athlete Clint Hull and his passion for golf and the Special Olympics family.
Please join us for this 4-person scramble on Saturday, August 10 at Gracewil Country Club. Registration includes: 18 holes of golf with a cart, dinner, and a donation to Special Olympics Michigan Area 11.
$75 per individual or $300 per foursome
$50 Sponsor a cart
$100 Sponsor a hole
For more information and a registration form, please contact our office at (616) 583-1202 or email area11@somi.org
Lake Effect: A Festival of Music
Time to day dream about summer! Plan to sit on the front lawn of Bostwick Lake Congregational Church and enjoy classic rock music by the popular band, Alive & Well on Sunday, August 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is a free family event! Grilled food will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting Area 11 Special Olympics. Additional donations accepted. We thank the Lake Effect Festival of Music for their continued support and really look forward to this FUN filled afternoon!
NEW! Medaling Monkey 5k
The Medaling Monkey 5k is a NEW run/walk fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan Area 11. It replaces the Siren Chase 5k and the Miles for Medals walk. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this fun inaugural event!
The run/walk will be held at the John Ball Zoo picnic area on Tuesday, August 15 with registration at 5:00 p.m. and the start of the race at 6:30 p.m. More details coming soon!
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit the Medaling Monkey Events Page, or contact:
Ashley Diersch
ashley.diersch@somi.org or (616) 583-1202
Young Athlete Program Coordinator Needed
We are still in need of a volunteer coordinator to oversee the YAP program for Area 11. Duties include handling email inquiries, working with interns and volunteers, and communicating with the three YAP program venues. Call Jaime at (616) 583-1202 ext 100 for more information.
We also need volunteers to assist with the weekday school-based programs. We have programs at Ridgemoor Early Childhood on Tuesday mornings and afternoons and Campus Early Childhood on Wednesday morning and afternoons. Please let us know if you're available to assist our interns. Check out some fun photos of recent YAP sessions on our facebook page, too.
Meet Our Area Directors
If you have anything to add, please call Jolon at the office (616) 583-1202.
The Area 11 golf season is hosted by Fellowship Greens on 36th Street in Kentwood and teams may choose the Friday 2:00 p.m. tee-off flight or the Saturday 3:30 p.m. tee-off flight. Practice dates are: May 31 or June 1, June 7 or 8, June 14 or 15, June 21 or 22, June 28 or 29, and July 12 or 13.
Golfers who complete at least (3) 9-hole rounds of golf and turn in their scores to the clubhouse may participate in the Area 11 Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 27 with a 3:30 p.m. shotgun start. The State Golf Classic will be held Thursday, July 18 in Ypsilanti. Please contact the office hull1jb@cmich.edu or Coach Mike schmidt_m@att.net with any questions.
Softball Schedule
Starts Thursday, May 16, 6-8 pm
Grand Rapids Township diamond
Firebirds, Coach Alicia Williams
Starts Thursday May 16, 6-8 pm
Huff Park, Ball Ave NE
Hawks, Coaches Dave and Chris Drewel
Starts Thursday, May 16, 6-8 pm
Riverside Park diamond #2
Falcons, Coach Linda Ong
Starts Thursday, May 16, 6-8 pm
Riverside Park diamond #4
Eagles, Coaches Mike Bernier and Dorane Strouse
Starts Monday, May 13, 6-8 pm
Lemery Park
Phoenix, Coaches Warren Sakshaug and Adam Lewis
Starts Monday, May 13, 6-8 pm
Lemery Park
Tigers, Coaches Jim Owens and Michelle Palma
Starts Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 pm
Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford
Warriors, Coach Patty Cornell
Starts Monday, May 13, 6-8 pm
Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford
Dragons, Coaches Noreen and Michelle Beemer
Starts Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 pm
Rockford Baptist Church
Blue's Blazers, Coaches Steve and Carol Nawrocki
Starts Thursday, May 16, 6-8 pm
Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford
Robins (Skills team), Coaches AK Feltes and Chris Anes
Starts Monday, May 13, 6-8 pm
Pine Rest Field
On Friday, June 21, at The Highlands Golf Course, Special Olympics Michigan Area 11 will hold its sixth annual golf outing to raise funds for athletes in Kent and Barry counties.
Tim Doty from Fox 17 news says, "A lot of golf outings are for a cause that get a brief mention before the tee off and after the final putt drops. At the Special Olympics outing you can get up close and personal with the athletes that are aided by the event. That's what makes it special and fun. Heck, one of them might even hit it closer to the hole than you, then talk trash about it."
Participants will enjoy breakfast, lunch, contests, prizes, an awards ceremony and a silent auction. We hope to see you and your colleges out on the course! For registration materials and sponsorship information, please visit www.somi.org/Upcoming-Events/6th-Annual-Highlands-Golf-Classic.html
Please join us for this 4-person scramble on Saturday, August 10 at Gracewil Country Club. Registration includes: 18 holes of golf with a cart, dinner, and a donation to Special Olympics Michigan Area 11.
$75 per individual or $300 per foursome
$50 Sponsor a cart
$100 Sponsor a hole
For more information and a registration form, please contact our office at (616) 583-1202 or email area11@somi.org
This is a free family event! Grilled food will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting Area 11 Special Olympics. Additional donations accepted. We thank the Lake Effect Festival of Music for their continued support and really look forward to this FUN filled afternoon!
The run/walk will be held at the John Ball Zoo picnic area on Tuesday, August 15 with registration at 5:00 p.m. and the start of the race at 6:30 p.m. More details coming soon!
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit the Medaling Monkey Events Page, or contact:
Ashley Diersch
ashley.diersch@somi.org or (616) 583-1202
We also need volunteers to assist with the weekday school-based programs. We have programs at Ridgemoor Early Childhood on Tuesday mornings and afternoons and Campus Early Childhood on Wednesday morning and afternoons. Please let us know if you're available to assist our interns. Check out some fun photos of recent YAP sessions on our facebook page, too.