The 25th Big Blue Blowout will be hosted in Bloomington-Normal from Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28 (Coaches can attend as many or as few days/sessions that work for them).
BBB is an opportunity for coaches to attend multiple sport trainings and coach education courses in one weekend. It is a great opportunity to meet, network & swap best practices with other coaches from around the state.
Sessions offered this year include: Principles of Coaching, Golf, Snowshoe, Health Initiatives 101, Unified Cornhole, Athletics, Bocce, Sports First Aid, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming & Coaching Unified Sports.
Registration: Online registration form:
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*To ensure a t-shirt please register by Monday, September 8.
Housing: A housing stipend will be provided to reimburse a portion of hotel expenses for any coach traveling more than 35 miles ($60 per night, 2 night max). A room block has been set up at the Hampton Inn (320 S Towanda, Normal) for $159/nt (plus tax) including breakfast. Contact the hotel directly to book a room.
*309-452-8900; reference SOILL – Coach Training
*Hotel reservations must be made by Friday, September 12.
Meals Provided by Special Olympics Illinois: Dinner Friday (Principles of Coaching participants only), lunch Saturday, dinner Saturday. (Breakfast offered as part of room block at the hotel)
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