2025 Middle TN Regional Fitness Games

July 19, 12:00–4:00 pm • Location: D1 Training, Cool Springs

Athletes from around Middle Tennessee will take over D1 Training’s premier facility in Cool Springs for an afternoon of physical performance challenges and friendly competition. Participants can expect swag bags courtesy of Nashville Fit Mag, energy fuel from Defiance Fuel, and support from sponsors like Black Rifle Coffee. These corporate partners help keep the event spirited and athlete‑focused—but volunteers are the backbone of execution.

Volunteer roles include:

• Event setup & breakdown

• Athlete station assistance

• Scorekeeping and timekeeping

• Swag-bag distribution

• Sponsor coordination

2025 State Fall Fitness Games

October 18, 8:00 am–5:00 pm • Location: Richard Siegel Soccer Complex, Murfreesboro

This annual state-level competition features flag football, cornhole, fitness events, healthy-athlete screenings, Young Athletes programming, awards, merchandise sales—and a chance for future national/state partnerships and broadcast training. As of October 2024, these Fall Games welcomed over 900 athletes and unified partners, with “volunteers still needed for both days” to staff timekeeping, scorekeeping, down‑marker, health screening, awards, merchandise and more.

A planning session to prepare volunteer protocol and logistics is scheduled for August. Additionally, partners offering Dexa body-screening services are welcome to register, especially within the Healthy Athletes zone.

How You Can Help

• Volunteer: Sign up via Special Olympics Tennessee’s website to claim your spot as a game‑day staffer or behind-the-scenes champion.

• Spread the Word: Share volunteer calls on social media. Contact Ruth Boscaljon or @Ruth Boscaljon for graphics, links, and ready-to-use posts to help amplify the message on Nashville Fit Mag platforms.

• Partner Opportunities: Sponsors like Nashville Fit Mag, Defiance Fuel, Black Rifle, and Dexa-screening partners can coordinate brand presence, giveaways, and health services. Reach out early to secure visibility and engagement.

Why It Matters

Volunteers bring these events to life. From guiding athletes through fitness stations to cheering them across the finish line, each role enriches the Special Olympics experience. Community involvement – whether volunteering, sponsoring, or broadcasting – is essential to the success and growth of inclusive sports in Tennessee. 

Next Steps for Volunteering

We recommend:

1. Connect now with Ruth Boscaljon for volunteer info and social media materials here

2. Register early via Special Olympics Tennessee’s volunteer portal.

3. Attend the August prep session (for Fall Games volunteers).

4. Mark your calendar – July 19 at D1 Cool Springs and October 18 at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex.

These events are about more than competition—they’re about inclusion, community, and empowerment. Volunteers are the heart of that mission, turning plans into phenomenal experiences.

Ready to join the team? Reach out, get involved, and help change lives through fitness and friendship this summer and fall.