Lucas County Lightning Newsletter

Summer 2025

ATTENTION! Summer sports registration (softball) deadline has been extended to June 22!


Click the button to register now, read below for more information, or refer the the first newsletter (sent May 28) for ALL the details.

Just a reminder if you register for a sport and do not have a current physical on file with us, you will not be able to participate/tryout for that sport. We must have the physical before the sport begins. SO staff emails/mails out reminder packets to athletes whose physicals will expire within 6 months. If you register and are a new athlete in our program, our staff will contact you to make arrangements to get you a packet.


Signing up with the link in this newsletter is the best and fastest way to register. The deadline to register is June 22. After that, registration is closed. When you submit the online registration form, you will receive a confirmation email. If you receive this email, then we have your information (please check your junk mail). You do not need to register multiple times or call. We will not reach out with specific sports information until after the registration deadline.   

Summer Special Olympics Program

Softball

Grab your glove... softball is back!! We expect to have at least two teams, traditional and coach pitch, as well as our skills development program. Because of the different skill levels of the players and divisions within Special Olympics, everyone who registers for softball will be required to participate in a screening/tryout before being placed on a team. This process is done for the safety of the players and allows the volunteer coaches to keep the teams as fair and competitive as possible. Once you are registered, you will be contacted regarding tryout dates and times. You may not make a team if you do not attend try outs. 

Teams are determined at the conclusion of try-outs, when athletes will be contacted to let them know if they made a team. 

We are working on a unified softball team this summer for our traditional softball players. We would like participation with more athletes in neighboring counties.

Athletes who are just learning or working to improve their softball skills on how to catch, throw, hit and run bases, will work with volunteers on developing these skills. If you feel the athlete fits under our skills program, please let us know ahead of time and they will not have to attend tryouts.

Walking Group

Looking for something more relaxing and not competitive? Then walking group is for you! Walking group is a great way to get some exercise and socialize with friends. Walking group meets once a week, the day will be determined once we have our other practice schedules in place. We will continue to walk at Swan Creek and meet at the Airport Hwy entrance. Further details will be provided once registration closes.

*Softball Registration Information*

The online registration form for softball is found by clicking here.


The registration page is open now and will close on Sunday, June 22. You must register during this time to play softball!


To participate, you must be at least 16 years old, reside in Lucas County, have a qualifying diagnosis and have a current Special Olympics medical form on file with our office. (If the athlete is between the ages of 8-15 years old, they would be in the Little Lightning program and will receive information at a later date. For further information, or to join that mailing list, please email littlelightning@lucasdd.org.)


Click here to download the New Athlete Packet for Special Olympics. (Skip this if you are already registered with Lucas County Special Olympics.)


Please return your completed forms by either:

-email to specialolympics@lucasdd.org 

-conventional mail to:

Lucas County Special Olympics

1154 Larc Lane

Toledo, Ohio 43614          

Upcoming Events: Stay Tuned for Details!

June 13-15- Summer Games at Ohio State University

July 9-10- Ottawa Hills Football Camp (more details and sign ups at a later date)

July 12 & 18- Golf Clinics with First Tee (more details and sign ups at a later date)

July 26- Lucas County SO Golf Scramble- Get your team together!

August 2- Regional Golf more info TBA

August 16- Regional Softball in Findlay Ohio more info TBA

Upcoming Board Events (not Special Olympics, but FUN events you may be interested in! Click on the events below for details.)

Sat, June 7: Old West End Parade. Be in the parade with Lucas DD!


Mon, June 9: SALUTE Monthly Meeting, 5:30pm


Tues, June 10: Common Ground, 5:30-7:30pm


Tues, June 10: Summer Rec Jam, free entry, 7-9pm.



For additional events, please check out our online calendar by clicking here. To receive information about events in your inbox, click here and add your email.

Comments or questions?

Please feel free to email us at specialolympics@lucasdd.org or call 419-380-5115 if you have any questions and/or suggestions regarding this newsletter or anything else. 

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