2020 Virtual Summer Games media coverage

Among the many incredible things that happened throughout the 2020 Virtual Summer Games, we were fortunate enough to receive some fantastic coverage from media throughout the state! Check out all the links below!

Fox 43Special Olympics Athletes Compete Virtually

CBS 3Virtual Pennsylvania Special Olympics Summer Games

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSpecial Olympics PA summer games offers even more chances at competition

KYW 1060Special Olympics Pennsylvania to hold virtual events this weekend

Tribune DemocratSpecial Olympics Summer Games event goes virtual

The SentinelSpecial Olympics Pennsylvania to hold Summer Games event over Facebook, YouTube

WJACPA Special Olympics hosting virtual summer games this weekend

KDKA: Special Olympics Pennsylvania to host Virtual Summer Games

Daily CollegianSpecial Olympics of Pennsylvania to host virtual summer games, increases athlete engagement

2020 Virtual Summer Games

Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s 2020 Virtual Summer Games took place June 12-14 across our website and social media channels. If you missed any of the action, don’t worry, we’ve got comprehensive recaps available all across the internet.

Virtual Summer Games Website
Watch on Facebook
Watch on YouTube
Recap of Events & Results

Announcing the 2020 Virtual Summer Games

We are SO EXCITED to announce the 2020 Virtual Summer Games! This event will offer the opportunity for all of us to come together, capture the spirit of our athletes and volunteers, and share a unique experience even though we can’t physically be in Happy Valley!

Virtual Summer Games is open to EVERY registered athlete and is a safe way for everyone to compete against their friends and peers from across the state. After our athletes have trained and competed from home, we will all come together virtually to celebrate through a series of virtual events taking place on Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, and our website from June, 12 – 14, 2020.

For all the details, please visit our official Virtual Summer Games website: https://specialolympicspa.org/virtual-summer-games

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS!

𝟭) 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 ➡️ bit.ly/2020VSGSports
Check out all of the offered challenges and train at home. There are challenges in each of the eight Summer Games sports that we typically offer: Athletics, Basketball, Equestrian, Golf, Gymnastics, Softball, Swimming & Tennis!

𝟮) 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 ➡️
You can train and submit your scores for up to three (3) events. Keep track of your scores as you go. You have until Sunday, May 31, 2020 to train and submit your results.

𝟯) 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 ➡️ bit.ly/2020VSGResults
Train for all of your events first and keep track of your scores as you go. Fill out the form above you are done training and submit your best event scores. You can also submit a video of yourself practicing or a recording of an encouraging message to share [VIDEO SUBMISSION LINK ➡️ bit.ly/2020VSGVideos]! All qualifying scores are due by Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Be sure to share all of your training and progress with us using the hashtags #VirtualSummerGames and #WeAreSOPA!

For even more details, check out this comprehensive webinar which will answer all your questions! bit.ly/2WP0qN1