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Indianhead Area 3
Contact Information
- Patti Knez, Regional Director of Sports
pknez@specialolympicswisconsin.org
- Andrea Sullivan, Regional Director of Development
asullivan@specialolympicswisconsin.org
2023 Fairfax St.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-0833
(800) 833-5851
(715) 833-0507 (FAX)
General Information
Population: 560,000
Counties Served: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Trempealeau, Washburn
Communities over 20,000: Eau Claire, Superior
Athletes Served: 1,235
Serving individuals age 8 and up with cognitive disabilities.
Number of Volunteers: 2,571
Number of Agencies: 29
Area 3 Calendar of Events/Volunteer Opportunities
Select an event for details, contact information or to download a registration form.
| Date | Event | Event Type | Location |
| TBA | Coaches Training Bowling & Basketball | Area 3, Training, | TBA |
| TBA | Bowling coaches training | Area 3, Training, | Hayward |
| 9/3/2010 | Fueling Dreams for Special Olympics | Area 3, LETR, | Stanley Travel Stop |
| 9/4/2010 | 28th Annual Buckshot Run | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Fundraising, | Carson Park Eau Claire |
| 9/24/2010 | Warden's Golf Tournament | Area 3, LETR, | TBA |
| 9/26/2010 | Bowling coaches training | Area 3, Training, | Eau Claire |
| October TBD | Filling the Dreams | Area 3, LETR, | River Country Plaza, Cadott |
| October TBD | Subway® Fundraiser | Area 3, LETR, | Stanley Correctional Institute |
| 10/16/2010 | Area 3 Northern Bowling | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Duluth, MN |
| 10/23/2010 | Area 3 Southern Bowling | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Eau Claire |
| 11/13/2010 | Regional Bowling Tournament | Area 2, Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Eau Claire |
| 3/6/2011 | District Basketball Tournament | Area 2, Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Chippewa Falls |
| 5/7/2011 | Area 3 Track&Field and Aquatics Meet | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Eau Claire |
| Ongoing | Coaches | Volunteers Needed, Area 3 | Indianhead Area 3 |
Area
3 2010 Main Calendar (updated 7/27/2010)
Register online to volunteer for Area 3 Events
Area Athletics Competition
Saturday, May 8, 2010
North High School, Eau Claire
Featured event: Buckshot Run
The Buckshot Run is a two-mile or five-mile run or walk in and around beautiful Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Celebrating it's 28th year, the Buckshot is family fun and the biggest run/walk in the area. More information and online registration.
Area 3 Newsletter: Time Out
Photo Albums
- 2010 Spring Athletics and Aquatics
- 2010 Basketball & Gymnastics - photos by Carl Sahlhoff
- 2009 Telemark Invite Photos
- 2009 Bowling - photos by Carl Sahlhoff
- 2009 Bowling - Album #2
- 2009 Pumpkin Fest
- 2009 Golf
- 2009 Final Leg Photos
Sports Offered
Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Athletics, Basketball*, Bocce*, Bowling, Cross-Country Skiing*, Golf, Gymnastics (Artistic & Rhythmic) Soccer, Powerlifting, Snowshoe Racing, Softball*/Tee-Ball, Tennis, Volleyball
Competitions Held
Area Athletics Track and Field, Area Bowling, Regional Bowling, District Aquatics, District Basketball, District Gymnastics, District Winter Games, State Outdoor Sports Tournament host
Special Events:
- Basketball, Bocce, Softball, Winter, Aquatics and Track & Field Invitationals
- Leader-Telegram Buckshot Run
- Law Enforcement Torch Run®
- Golf Outing
- Polar Plunge®
- LETR Fire Truck Pull
- Filling the Dream
*Special Olympics Unified Sports® divisions offered. Special Olympics Unified Sports® combines athletes with and without cognitive disabilities on teams.
