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Due to the rapidly developing situation around the Coronavirus and as confirmed cases continue to grow throughout New Jersey, Special Olympics New Jersey is suspending all activities through at least May 31, 2020. In addition, 2020 Summer Games, schedule for June 5-7 at TCNJ, has been cancelled. This includes all training and competition, athlete leadership and health activities, at all levels of the organization, as well as at the SONJ Sports Complex, including the Wawa Exercise and Wellness Center. For full statement and recommendations, click the link below.
SONJ Coronavirus UpdatesUpcoming Events
- April 5, 2020 CANCELLED – Area 3 Swimming Lakeland Hills YMCA
- April 5, 2020 CANCELLED – Area 5 Swimming Raritan Bay Area YMCA
- April 5, 2020 CANCELLED – Area 11 Swimming Ocean County YMCA
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