SONJ Summer Games

The Special Olympics New Jersey 2025 Summer Games will once again return to The College of New Jersey! Athletes who participate in summer sports begin practicing in April and compete at local and sectional competitions in order to advance to the annual state games.

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About 2025 Summer Games

Dates

Friday, June 6

Law Enforcement Torch Run (statewide)
Tennis (TCNJ)
Swimming (TCNJ)
Bocce (TCNJ)
Summer Games Opening Ceremony (TCNJ)

Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8

Tennis, Swimming, Bocce, Track & Field, Powerlifting (TCNJ)
Softball (Armstrong Memorial Park)
Gymnastics (Schafer Sports Center)

* subject to change

Sports

Special Events

Games Reception*
*By invitation only
June 6 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Brower Student Center, TCNJ

Opening Ceremony
June 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Lions Stadium, TCNJ

Young Athletes Activities
June 7 & 8 – 10:00 a.m.
Dr. June Walker Field, TCNJ

Young Athletes Future Stars Race
June 7 & 8 – 12:00 p.m.
Track & Field Complex, TCNJ

Healthy Athletes®
June 7 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
*Opening Eyes will close at 4:00 p.m.
June 8 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.*
*Opening Eyes will close at 12:00 p.m.
Brower Student Center, TCNJ

Olympic Village
June 7 – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 8 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trenton Hall Lawn, TCNJ

Closing Ceremony
June 8 – 12:00 p.m.
Trenton Hall Patio, TCNJ

* subject to change

Locations

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