02/18/2026
🏅🏀 The Time Is Here, Union County! 🏊♂️🏀
Our Union County Special Olympics Swim and Basketball Teams are heading to the State Indoor Winter Games at The Ohio State University — and we would LOVE to see our community there cheering them on! 💜🖤
This weekend will be full of grit, heart, and Cougar pride as our athletes compete against teams from across the state of Ohio.
See Below for📍 Event Locations:
🏊♂️ Swimming Competition
📍 McCorkle Aquatics Pavilion
337 Annie and John Glenn Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
🏀 Basketball Competition (RPAC)
Tom W. Davis Gym & Upper Gym Courts
337 Annie and John Glenn Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
🎟 Seating will include bleachers and/or chair seating. Spectators are welcome to bring their own chairs. Please remain in designated spectator areas.
🗓 Weekend Schedule:
🎉 Friday, February 20 – Opening Ceremony
Special Olympics Ohio will host the Opening Ceremony at 7:00 PM in the RPAC (Tom W. Davis Gym).
Our athletes line up at 6:30 PM.
🚓 Community Send-Off!
The Marysville Police Department will es**rt our athletes and families through town as we head to campus!
🕠 Departing from the Police Station at 5:30 PM
💜 Wear your purple & black
📣 Line the streets and help us send them off in style!
🏊♂️🏀 Saturday, February 21
Swimming
Warm-Ups: 9:30–10:00 AM
Meet Begins: 10:15 AM
Basketball
📍 Tom W. Davis Gym – Court 1
Warm-Ups: 1:15 PM
Tip-Off: 1:30 PM
vs. Northeast Regional Champion
🏊♂️🏀 Sunday, February 22
Swimming
Warm-Ups: 9:30–10:00 AM
Meet Begins: 10:15 AM
Basketball
📍 RPAC Upper Gym – Court 2
Warm-Ups: 10:15 AM
Tip-Off: 10:30 AM
⏰ Games will never begin earlier than scheduled but may begin later depending on previous games.
🏆 Tournament Play:
Win Game 1 → Play for 1st or 2nd place
Lose Game 1 → Play for 3rd or 4th place
If you’re available this weekend, come out and help cheer on these incredible athletes. Your support means everything and truly makes a difference!
Let’s pack the stands and show the state what Union County is all about!
💜 Be Loud.
🖤 Be Proud.
🐾 Let’s Go Cougars!
