About our Team
From our softball team, who are the current Capital Region Athlete Leadership members?
A. Danielle, Mat McKone & Tor
B. Tor, Mat McKone & Tommy
C. Danielle, Mat McKone & Tommy
A. Danielle, Mat McKone & Tor
And other team members are former leaders!
What is the purpose of the send off party?
To gather Team NY, celebrate the upcoming games, get a good night's rest, then fly to Minnesota the next day
What are Special Olympics NY's 3 sport seasons?
A. Summer, Winter & Spring
B. Winter, Summer & Fall
C. Spring, Summer & Fall
B. Winter, Summer & Fall
How many outfielders are on the field at a time?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
B. 4
Who is a ceramics artist who sells coffee mugs to raise money for Special Olympics?
A. Tommy
B. Brian
C. Messiah
A. Tommy
Where is our housing in Minnesota?
A. Days Inn, 20 minutes from University of Minnesota Campus
B. Days Inn, on the University of Minnesota campus
B. Days Inn, on the University of Minnesota campus
How many athletes does Special Olympics NY have?
A. 48,000
B. 4,000
C. 30,000
A. 48,000
How many total bases does Special Olympics softball use?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
C. 6--extra 1st base and extra home plate plus Home, 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Who works in childcare?
A. Matt Collier, Bobby & Alek
B. JP, Brian & Sean
C. Danielle, Catherine & Bridget
C. Danielle, Catherine & Bridget
How many people are on Team NY? This includes athletes, coaches and staff
A. 121
B. 77
C. 183
A. 121
Where are Special Olympics NY's 2026 State Summer Games being held?
A. Utica
B. Ithaca
C. Buffalo
A. Utica
Which piece of catchers equipment is required?
A. A mask with throat protector, facemask and helmet
B. A chest protector
C. Shin guards
A. A mask with throat protector, facemask and helmet
Who used to be part of a choir?
A. Mikie
B. Bridget
C. Lou
C. Lou
What is the name of the Softball Complex where we'll be competing?
A. University of Minnesota Softball Center
B. National Sports Center, Softball Fields
C. USA Sports Center, Softball Fields
B. National Sports Center, Softball Fields
What year was Special Olympics NY founded?
A. 1980
B. 1969
C. 1973
B. 1969, just 1 year after Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special Olympics in 1968.
How many players are fielding at one time?
A. 9
B. 11
C. 10
C. 10
4 outfielders
(4) 1b, 2b, 3b, Short stop
(2) Pitcher, Catcher