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Month of May, 2021
May 1
Cedar Falls/Waterloo Polar Plunge®
George Wyth State Park 5/1, 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM
May 3
Virtual Summer Games
Virtual 5/3–28
Join us for the 2021 Virtual Summer Games! This event is open to everyone (athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and fans) and is a safe way to compete against your friends and peers from across the state. Train and compete from home and come together virtually to celebrate everyone’s accomplishments.
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May 3
Hy-Vee Move More Wellness Challenge
Online 5/3, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtually check in every Monday in May with Hy-Vee dietitians and chat about nutrition while receiving support and motivation from your peers. Check-ins will cover pre/post workout nutrition, macros, hydration, and product recommendations.
May 8
Cedar Rapids Polar Plunge®
Coralville Lake - Boat Ramp 5/8, 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM
May 8
Iowa City Polar Plunge®
West Overlook Beach, Coralville Lake 5/8, 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM
May 10
Hy-Vee Move More Wellness Challenge
Online 5/10, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtually check in every Monday in May with Hy-Vee dietitians and chat about nutrition while receiving support and motivation from your peers. Check-ins will cover pre/post workout nutrition, macros, hydration, and product recommendations.
May 10
Cycling Coaches Training with Dawn Criss
Zoom 5/10, 5:00 PM
May 17
Hy-Vee Move More Wellness Challenge
Online 5/17, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtually check in every Monday in May with Hy-Vee dietitians and chat about nutrition while receiving support and motivation from your peers. Check-ins will cover pre/post workout nutrition, macros, hydration, and product recommendations.
May 24
Virtual Summer Games At-Home Competition Scores Due
5/24 (all day)
May 24
Bingo
Online - Zoom 5/24, 4:00 PM
Join Katie Schrodt, Director of West Regional Field Services, for a game of BINGO!
May 24
Hy-Vee Move More Wellness Challenge
Online 5/24, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtually check in every Monday in May with Hy-Vee dietitians and chat about nutrition while receiving support and motivation from your peers. Check-ins will cover pre/post workout nutrition, macros, hydration, and product recommendations.
May 24
Fit Feet Screening Experiences
Online 5/24, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fit Feet Clinical Director Dr. Kirk will be available for 20-minute Zoom appointments to discuss foot health, footwear, and more. Appointments are available every 20 minutes from 5:00-8:00 PM on Zoom.
May 25
FUNFitness Education Experience
Online 5/25, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Discuss and practice concepts such as balance, strength, flexibility, and general fitness with FUNFitness Clinical Director Cindy.
May 25
Talent Show
Online - Zoom 5/25, 6:00 PM
Join us for a talent show that will showcase the many talents of the Special Olympics Iowa athletes and Unified partners. *If you are a Special Olympics Iowa athlete or Unified pair that would like to participate in the talent show, please email Bryan Coffey at bcoffey@soiowa.org.
May 26
Virtual Dance
Online - Zoom 5/26, 6:00 PM
LET’S DANCE! Join us for a 1-hour dance party with DJ YETI!
May 27
Athlete Social Hour
Online - Zoom 5/27, 4:00 PM
Join Lisa Spencer, Special Olympics Iowa athlete and Global Messenger, for a fun-filled hour of socializing with fellow athletes!
May 27
Health Promotion Education Experience
Online 5/27, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Complete a survey about your health habits. Then attend a Zoom session with Health Promotion Clinical Director Judy to see how healthy we are as a group, as well as get tips on how to improve your general health. Individual follow-up will be done after the session. Athletes will be sent a link with a survey about their health to complete prior to attending the session.
May 27
Virtual Summer Games Opening Ceremony Video Debut
Facebook 5/27, 7:00 PM
Join us as we hear from athletes, friends and supporters of Special Olympics Iowa and perform the ceremonial lighting of the torch.
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May 28
Group Nutrition Store Tour for the Fitness Enthusiast with Hy-Vee
Online 5/28, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Developing healthy habits in and out of the gym is the key to success! Join Hy-Vee Registered Dietitians on this virtual store tour and discover ways to support an active lifestyle through nutrition.
May 28
Competition Results Show
Facebook 5/28, 5:00 PM
Drumroll…..join us for the announcement of the Virtual Summer Games At-Home Competition results (this could be you!) and who knows you might even get some new SOIA merch.
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