Sharks: Special Olympics Bowling

Sharks Special Olympics Bowling

PRACTICES: We practice on the following Tuesday evenings at the Island Xtreme Bowl Lanes located at Treasure Island Resort and Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN 55089. September 8, 15, 22 & 29 October 6, 13, 20, & 27 November 3 & 10

Practice starts promptly at 6:30 PM. Arrive at Treasure Island at 6:00 PM for a team meeting in the Xtreme Lanes party room. Please have your bowling shoes on and be ready to bowl by 6:20!  Use the restroom before practice begins. Athletes must be escorted to the restroom by staff/family.  Unified partners should plan to attend every practice with their athlete. Only Hastings Sharks athletes and their unified partners will be allowed to practice with our team. The Sharks cannot allow substitute Unified Partners to practice.  If you arrive after 6:30, you may miss your first game.

Alcohol, tobacco and/or vaping products are not allowed by anyone during practices or competitions.  Out of respect for our fellow athletes, food and beverages are not allowed on or near the lanes.  Please note that the snack bar/cafe will probably not be open. Also, it is not okay to bring outside food  or beverages into Xtreme Bowl. 

STATE COMPETITION: Saturday, November 14th through Sunday, November 15th *  **Island Xtreme Bowl - Treasure Island Resort and Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089  **It is possible that the Sharks may bowl at another location for State.  We will notify the team as soon as our competition location is announced.

A parent, friend or staff must accompany the athlete to competition and make sure they are ready for their events. If you do not plan to compete, please do not register for the team. Please arrive early for the competition. A late arrival may result in being your athlete being scratched.

Athletes will never be turned away if they are unable to pay the participation fee. You will have the option to request a scholarship for your fee when you register online with Hastings Community Education. Your request is confidential.