07/24/2026
I apologize in advance for the extremely long message.
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Hi athletes, Unified Partners, and families!
Special Olympics Wyoming is making some changes to the State Fall Tournament because bowling has become so popular that there isnโt enough room for everyone.
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๐ณ We canโt take as many bowlers to State as we have in the past.
๐ The number of bowlers we can take now depends on how many athletes and Unified Partners are participating in ALL fall sports, not just bowling.
Based on last yearโs numbers, Gillette Schools would be able to take 27 bowlers to State. However, that would only happen if we also have 27 athletes and/or Unified Partners competing in soccer, bocce, and/or cycling.
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* If we want to take more bowlers, we also need more teammates playing the other fall sports.
* The more athletes we have participating across all fall sports, the more bowling spots we earn.
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Gillette Schools athletes and Unified Partners are welcome to practice multiple fall sports! You can come to bowling practice and also practice soccer, bocce, or cycling to see what you enjoy.
Bocce is a sport that truly has a place for everyone. Ramps are available for athletes who need them, making bocce accessible to athletes of all ability levels.
We know many of you are wondering how weโll decide who will get to compete at Area and State in bowling. We are still working through those details and want to make sure the process is as fair as possible for everyone. As soon as we have a plan in place, weโll share it with all of our athletes and families.
Weโre also excited to share that weโve created a Gillette Schools Athlete & Family Handbook and a Travel Contract to help everyone know what to expect throughout the season. Our goal is to make sure everyone has the same information and understands what it means to be part of the Gillette Schools Special Olympics team.
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Please join us for our team meeting on Monday, August 24, at 6:30 PM at Campbell County High School. Weโll review the Athlete & Family Handbook, the Travel Contract, and answer any questions you may have. More details will be shared as we get closer to the meeting.
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Please complete the form below to let us know which fall sport(s) your athlete plans to participate in this year:
Please take a few minutes to review these documents before the team meeting.
Athlete & Family Handbook:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pHmzSOyHVWltMEhgkCIR5HyYIjiFkOTW/view?usp=sharing
Travel Contract:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hBPOSLFwZ0wVkBM7GycJk5Emx5Uad-ZF/view?usp=sharing
If you have any questions, please donโt hesitate to reach out. Weโre looking forward to another great year with our Gillette Schools Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners!
Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/GJBpcnn6USkP34M98
FYI - State Bowling Qualification Special Olympics Wyoming has placed limits on the number of bowlers each delegation may take to the State Fall Tournament. Because of this, not every athlete who participates in bowling will qualify for State. The Gillette Schools coaching staff is currently develop...
