Track Season 2020
All special olympics events have been
cancelled through march 2021
- Weekly practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30
- North Kansas City High School Track, behind Norclay Building;
620 E 23rd Ave, NKC MO 64116 - Season ends with SOMO State Games in early June
- New to track? Athletes and unified partners of all skill levels are welcome!
Important Dates:
- April - 8:30 am -4:00 pm; KC Metro Spring Games (Track & Field)
Lee's Summit North HS, 901 NE Douglas St, Lee's Summit MO 64086 - June - SOMO State Summer Games in Springfield MO
Head Coach - Emma Bastarache
Northstars Team Rep: Carmen Zirjacks - cdzirjacks@yahoo.com - 816-788-1649
frequently asked questions
What happens at practice?
Each practice is primarily skill building. We participate in the regional and state Special Olympic tournaments. If you know your athlete will not compete in those tournaments, please let the Team Rep know as soon as possible early in the season. First or second practice is primarily an info session where the head coach gives an overview of the season and the athletes work on some basic skills. Your key contact for all team information during the season is the Team Rep..
My child has never done track or a group sport. I’m wondering if this may be too high level?
You will be in good company at Northstars! Very few of our athletes have done any group or competitive sports before Northstars. They just don't have those opportunities through other channels and that's why Northstars was started
and is so popular. We have athletes at all levels of skill and ability and there's no pressure to "win". We hope you'll come with your athlete and check us out see if it might be a fit.
Do you need volunteers to help with the teams?
Yes. A big need is unified partners who are typical peers of our athletes. Unified partners play alongside our athletes and help them with skill building, building friendships and having fun with the game. UPs include siblings, friends, classmates, relatives and neighbors.
When are SOMO tournaments?
The regional tournament is typically late April on a Saturday (morning/afternoon) in the KC area. The State tournament is early June in Springfield MO. Teams come from across Missouri to participate. SOMO tournament information can be found at www.somo.org
What's the cost to register for track?
What's the cost to compete in the SOMO State Games?
Each practice is primarily skill building. We participate in the regional and state Special Olympic tournaments. If you know your athlete will not compete in those tournaments, please let the Team Rep know as soon as possible early in the season. First or second practice is primarily an info session where the head coach gives an overview of the season and the athletes work on some basic skills. Your key contact for all team information during the season is the Team Rep..
My child has never done track or a group sport. I’m wondering if this may be too high level?
You will be in good company at Northstars! Very few of our athletes have done any group or competitive sports before Northstars. They just don't have those opportunities through other channels and that's why Northstars was started
and is so popular. We have athletes at all levels of skill and ability and there's no pressure to "win". We hope you'll come with your athlete and check us out see if it might be a fit.
Do you need volunteers to help with the teams?
Yes. A big need is unified partners who are typical peers of our athletes. Unified partners play alongside our athletes and help them with skill building, building friendships and having fun with the game. UPs include siblings, friends, classmates, relatives and neighbors.
When are SOMO tournaments?
The regional tournament is typically late April on a Saturday (morning/afternoon) in the KC area. The State tournament is early June in Springfield MO. Teams come from across Missouri to participate. SOMO tournament information can be found at www.somo.org
What's the cost to register for track?
- There's no cost to participate in Special Olympics.
- Athlete and unified partner families are asked to join the Northstars Booster Club so we can continue to offer these opportunities.
- Family membership is $30 calendar year with options for higher levels of support. See details here.
What's the cost to compete in the SOMO State Games?
- The NKC School District provides funding for District students who participate in Special Olympics
- For athletes and unified partners who are non-NKC District (school-age and adults) and participate in SOMO State Games, there is a $30 SOMO fee that's due right before State competition. If staying overnight in a dorm, an additional $20 fee applies.
- If this is something you need help paying for, please contact your coach immediately. We are here to help!
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