Special Olympics Switzerland

NATIONAL GAMES

VILLARS 202023-26.01.2020

Programme

Olympic TownThursday, 23 > Sunday, 26 January 2020

Opening ceremonyThursday, 23 January 2020

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing event Friday, 24 > Sunday, 26 January 2020

DivisioningThursday, 23 > Saturday, 25 January 2020

The Sports and Tennis Centre will play host to Olympic Town during these 4 exceptional days. Come and cheer on the athletes in their competi-tions.

Thursday, 23 January 16:00 – 22:00

Friday, 24 January 07:00 – 22:30Private evening event from 18:00

Saturday, 25 January 07:00 – 23:30Private evening event from 18:00

Sunday, 26 January 07:00 – 16:00

Thursday, 23 January 09:00 – 16:00

Friday, 24 January 09:00 – 16:00

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing relays

Saturday, 25 January 09:00 – 16:00

Divisioning

Thu. 23, 09:00 – 16:00Fri. 24 and Sat. 25 January

Event

Fri. 24 and Sat. 25 January 09:00 – 16:00

Sun. 26 January 09:00 – 12:00

Medal ceremony

Fri. 24 and Sat. 25 January 14:00 – 17:00

Sun. 26 January 10:00 – 13:00

According to Special Olympics rules, athletes will be matched up with others of a similar ability level to ensure fair competitions in all disciplines.

What would be national games without a splendid opening ceremony ? Share This special moment with the athletes ! A celebratory Programme of rhythmic music and good vibes !

Join us at the Villars Golf Club to cheer on the cross-country skiers in the morning and the snows-hoers in the afternoon. The winners will be an-nounced during the medal ceremonies.

Parade of athletes

From the Sports and Tennis Centre to the Villars Palace parking lot.

Official part

With the raising of the flag and the lighting of the Flame of Hope.

19:00 – 20:00

20:00 – 21:00

CHF 10.-

National Winter Games Villars 2020More than 600 athletes from across Switzerland and 8 more countries will compete in the fol-lowing disciplines: Alpine skiing and snowboarding (Bretaye), cross-country skiing, snowshoeing (Vil-lars Golf Club) and floor hockey (Sports and Tennis Centre / Aiglon College) all in line with the spor-ting philosophy of Special Olympics (SO). Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports or-ganization for people with intellectual disabilities and strives for their empowerment, equality and inclusion. Founded by Eunice Kennedy in 1968, the movement is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

Teams will compete at Aiglon College (Sat. and Sun.) and at the Sports and Tennis Centre. The latter venue will also host the divisioning and the medal ceremonies.

Venue for Alpine skiing and snowboarding events. Concerts (Thu.-Fri.) and medal ceremonies (Sat. and Sun.) will also be held here.

Come and watch the moving and memorable clo-sing ceremony. This last shared experience will also include a concert and the passing of the flag.

The races will take place on two courses: Lac Noir (Intermediate) and Stade (Advanced). The medal ceremony will be held in the tent at Bretaye.

Event Partner

Main Partner

Alpine skiing and snowboarding eventThursday, 23 > Sunday, 26 January 2020

Closing ceremony Sunday, 26 January 2020

Floor-hockey tournamentThursday, 23 > Sunday, 26 January 2020

High Olympic Town (Bretaye)Thursday, 23 > Sunday, 26 January 2020

Divisioning

Thursday, 23 January 09:00 – 16:00

Friday, 24 January 09:00 – 12:00

Tournament

Thursday, 23 January 13:00 – 17:00

Saturday, 25 January 09:00 – 17:00

Sunday, 26 January 09:00 – 12:00

Medal ceremony Sports and Tennis Centre

Sunday, 26 January 13:45 – 14:30

Concerts

Thursday, 23 January 13:00 – 16:00

Friday, 24 January 13:00 – 16:00

Medal ceremony

Saturday, 25 January 10:00 – 17:00

Sunday, 26 January 10:00 – 13:00Sunday, 26 January 2020Sports and Tennis Centre

14:45 – 15:45

Divisioning

Thursday, 23 January 09:00 – 16:00

Friday, 24 January 09:00 – 16:00

Event

Saturday, 25 January 09:00 – 16:00

Sunday, 26 January 09:00 – 12:00

Medal ceremony

Saturday, 25 January 10:00 – 17:00

Sunday, 26 January 10:00 – 13:00