Area police departments, along with athletes and community organzations, carried the torch today as part of a run, which will culminate in the Special Olympics Connecticut’s 2012 Summer Games this weekend.
More than 1,500 law enforcement officers from 100 communities will travel with the torch 530 miles over 3 days.
The games take place Friday, June 8, Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10. Locations of sports venues and schedules include:
Opening Ceremonies
Location: Southern Connecticut State University, Jess Dow Field (501 Crescent Street, New Haven)
- Friday: 7:15 p.m.
Cycling
Southern Connecticut State University
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aquatics
Southern Connecticut State University
- Saturday: 9:20 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Athletics
Southern Connecticut State University
- Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Gymnastics
Southern Connecticut State University
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tennis
Hamden Hall Athletic Fields (1108 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT)
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Soccer
Hamden Hall Athletic Fields
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, go to www.soct.org and click on the Summer Games logo or call 203-889-6002.
