Sporting Event

2023 Soccer State Tournament

Special Olympics Massachusetts is excited to continue to  partner with the Governor’s Academy, a 2008 Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame inductee, and is a shining example of the partnership between schools and Special Olympics. For more than 30 years, the entire student body turns out to volunteer and cheer on the teams competing. The students are led by a select group of upperclassmen, who apprentice as juniors before leading the event their senior year.

Over the years, thousands of students have led the effort to provide the best possible venues, volunteers, and atmosphere, showcasing Special Olympics soccer at the highest level in Massachusetts. We thank all of the students, faculty and staff who have been so instrumental in continuing this valuable partnership.

Venue

Governors Academy
1 Elm St
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Byfield
MA
01922
Start date:
November 5, 2023 7:30 AM
End date:
November 5, 2023 3:00 PM

Organizer

Rachel Chulock | Rachel.Chulock@SpecialOlympicsMA.org | 508-485-0986 x235

Additional Information

Event Notes:
  • Boxed lunch will be provided by Governors Academy to all registered athletes, partners and coaches
  • Whoopie Wagon, Metzy's Taqueria Food Truck, and Fat Belly’s BBQ will each have a food truck on site
  • Download Venue Map
Coaches Reminders:
  • All participating players MUST wear shin guards and socks.   
  • Jewelry is not permitted while playing .
  • Athletes should bring their own water bottles.  Water coolers will be available to refill  the bottles but, cups will not be provided.
  • The coaches meeting will be held during opening ceremonies (an announcement will be made)
  • Upon arrival to Govs, coaches should pick up their Coaches Packet at Team Registration. 
  • Lunch will be provided  to registered coaches, athletes, and partners.  Food trucks will be on site as well, with food available for purchase. 
FUNFitness Screening Stations

FUNFitness will have screenings at 10 am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm. During these screenings, Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist students will offer athletes their expert guidance and exercise recommendations on how to prevent and reduce the risk of injury. Each slot is limited to 8 athletes and registration is required ahead of time. For anyone interested in going thru them during breaks in between games, sign up here.

Schedule

General Schedule
  • 7:30 a.m. Team Registration Opens
  • 8:30 a.m. Staging for Opening Ceremony
  • 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
  • 10:00 a.m. Competition begins / Olympic Town Opens
  • 10:30 a.m. Soccer Skills Start
  • 11:30 a.m.  Lunch delivered to competition tents

Venue Assignments

Schedules

*Schedule is subject to change