2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick off Conference

TO NOTE: There is NO external fee to attend the kick off conference. The conference fees, hotel stay and meals on Thursday (lunch and dinner) are included for all attendees. 

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Sessions and Full Agenda Will be finalized in January.  Submit your ideas to [email protected] 

Meals included 

• Thursday lunch and dinner are provided
• Friday Breakfast in room rate

Winter Games:  (Friday) We are excited to participate in Opening Ceremonies, as well as Friday to assist with Competitions (floorball and pickle ball), Present Awards, and to let loose with the athletes at the Celebrate Your Victory Dance which concludes the event. Please do not plan to leave until after awards are complete approximately 4pm.

Attire: Thursday for the conference dress comfortably. Some choose to dress Business casual for the award ceremony Thursday Evening. Please wear athletic attire, including an LETR T-shirt if you have one, to Opening Ceremonies and Competitions. Please wear your uniform to present Awards (held at Springdale Recreation Center). The awards will start at 12pm at the Springdale Recreation Center.

Locations (Please note the different locations): 

• Registration and daily sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Springdale. 
• Competitions will be held at the Springdale Recreation Center – 1906 Cambridge St. Springdale Arkansas 72762
• Awards are held at the Springdale Recreation Center 
• Opening Ceremonies and Victory Celebration will be held at Northwest Arkansas Convention Center/Holiday Inn Springdale

Additional Details/FAQ

• Who can attend? Any member of Law Enforcement, First responder that is interested in learning more about Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas and how they can take their city/county to the next level of engagement.
• What does it cost? Attending the event is free. Advance registration is required. Please complete the online registration form.
• What meals am I responsible for during this event? The following Meals are provided for the conference: Lunch and Dinner on Thursday, Breakfast on Friday.
• What is Winter Games? This is a statewide competition that happens in Springdale every year. 2025 Winter Games will host floorball and pickle ball. Athletes from all over the state will attend. The Kick-off conference would not be the same if there was not an exciting way to engage with Special Olympics Arkansas athletes. Officers who attend will have different opportunities to participate including presenting awards!

Full schedule of competition and conference agenda will be released in mid-January.