4501 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260 Time: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Special Olympics New Jersey will be offering the following Healthy Athletes disciplines alongside Spring Games:
Strong Minds – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Strong Minds is an interactive learning activity focused on developing adaptive coping skills. Competition provides a natural opportunity to develop active strategies for maintaining emotional wellness under stress, such as: thinking positive thoughts, releasing stress and connecting with others.
Performance Stations – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Athletes will be taught nutrition and hydration tips as well as learn exercises they can do at home with family or friends, to highlight the importance of staying active and healthy outside of practice and competition. Fun giveaways are included!
Special Smiles – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(No Screenings or Cleanings, Education ONLY)
Our friends from Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Future will be providing athletes with dental education during the lunch hours. Athletes will learn proper brushing and flossing techniques. Giveaways and more will be provided to athletes during this time!
MedFest – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
MedFest screenings help complete the medical portion of the Athlete Registration and Medical Forms that are required for all athletes before they step onto the playing field for training and competition. Screenings including height & weight, body mass index (BMI), vision & hearing, general physical health, and more to assist with the medical portion of athlete registration.
For any questions, please contact our Health Programs Director, Amelia Hamilton, at ARH@SONJ.org.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MEDFEST ONLY