SONJ Summer Games

The Special Olympics New Jersey 2027 Summer Games will return to The College of New Jersey! Athletes who participate in summer sports begin practicing in April and compete at local and regional competitions in order to advance to the annual state games.

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Event Information

About 2027 Summer Games

Dates

Friday, June 11

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

Saturday, June 12 – Sunday, June 13

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 11 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Brower Student Center, TCNJ

Opening Ceremony
June 11 – 7:30 pm
Lions Stadium, TCNJ

Young Athletes Activities
June 12 & 13 – 10:30 am
Dr. June Walker Field, TCNJ

Young Athletes Future Stars Race
June 12 & 13 – 12:30 pm
Track & Field Complex, TCNJ

Healthy Athletes®
June 12 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm*
*Opening Eyes will close at 4:00 pm
June 13 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm*
*Opening Eyes will close at 12:00 pm
Brower Student Center, TCNJ

Olympic Village
June 12 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
June 13 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trenton Hall Lawn, TCNJ

Closing Ceremony
June 13 – 12:00 pm
Trenton Hall Patio, TCNJ

dates and times are subject to change

Locations

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