SONM Updates regarding events, competitions, and cancellations through October 31, 2020
As the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic continue, Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Four Corners Invitational, the 2020 Holiday Classic, and all qualifying events and practices that lead up to these events. Access to training facilities, minimum training standards, and the health and safety of our athletes, coaches, Unified Partners, and volunteers were the driving factors in how this decision was made. With guidance from Special Olympics Inc. and Special Olympics North America, the SONM staff and our Return to Play Task Force will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments at the state and local levels to ensure the SONM Return to Play Plan is updated as needed to maintain proper health and safety measures.
Planned Events Including Virtual and In-Person Experiences
SONM Virtual Games, June 29-July 11
SONM Golf, August 24 (Tentative)
Virtual Equestrian Event, September 11-12
Golf Classic Tournament Fundraiser, October 5
Virtual Basketball Skills Contest, October 24
Virtual Halloween Dance, October 31
State Bowling Tournament, November 13-15
Virtual Walk across New Mexico Challenge (Dates TBD)
Continuation of the Fit 5 Challenge (Dates TBD)
Competition Cancellations
Four Corners Invitational, August 21-22
-Cancellation includes all training, Area competitions, and all Special Olympics Health initiatives.
State Equestrian Competition September 11-12
-Cancellation includes Area competitions; There will be a virtual (video based) competition in place of the traditional competition.
Holiday Classic Competition, October 30-31
-Cancellation includes all training, Area competitions, and all Special Olympics Health initiatives.
Virtual Halloween Dance
Join us on Zoom for a virtual Victory Dance to celebrate the completion of the Fall Virtual Games. *Exact times TBD
#SONMFit5 Challenge
Athletes want to perform their best at every competition. You can do this by being fit. Fit 5 is a plan for physical activity, nutrition, and hydration. It can improve your health and fitness to make you the best athlete you can be.
The #SONMFit5 Challenge begins Monday, March 30th. It is a digital 6 week challenge hosted on Facebook, created for SONM athletes and their families to participate in the Fit 5 Program.
Golf Classic Fundraiser
Join us for the 2020 Golf Classic Tournament & Fundraiser on Monday, October 5 at Santa Ana Golf Club. Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Check out the link below for more info.
Latitudes Torch Icon Campaign
Stop by Latitudes in Rio Rancho during the month of May and donate at least $1 to get your very own torch icon! All proceeds support Special Olympics New Mexico.
Modified State Relay Run
Law enforcement officers across the state will participate in a Modified State Relay Run in support of Special Olympics athletes on Friday, May 29. This is a virtual event for spectators, and you can tune in to the livestream on our Facebook Page at 8am on Friday, May 29. Text #LETRMiles4Hope to 44321 to support this event!