Spectators

Opening Ceremonies Presented by AT&T

Don't miss this exciting evening of music, inspiration and high energy as two well-known performers, Country Music Legend Collin Raye and Artist David Garibaldi kick-off what is expected to be memorable Opening Ceremonies at the Haas Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., June 6.  The Opening will include a parade of 900 athletes representing 29 delegations and 32 Northern California counties, and the lighting of the Special Olympics Caldron - signaling the beginning of the games.   Morning radio hosts from the Wolf, 95.7 and Special Olympic athletes will emcee the event.

The public is invited and admission is FREE to all events.

Games Schedule

Saturday, June 7
9:00am - 5:00pm	Track & Field at UC Berkeley (Edwards Stadium)
9:00am - 5:00pm	Bocce at Martinez Waterfront Park - Bocce Courts
9:00am - 4:00pm	Tennis at UC Berkeley (Hellman Courts)
9:00am - 4:00pm	Aquatics at UC Berkeley (Spieker Aquatics Center)
9:00am - 4:30pm	Volleyball at UC Berkeley (Field House in RSF)
12:00pm - 9:00pm	Olympic Village at UC Berkeley (Haas Pavilion)
Sunday, June 8
8:00am - 2:30pm	Track & Field at UC Berkeley (Edwards Stadium)
9:00am - 1:30pm	Bocce at Martinez Waterfront Park - Bocce Courts
9:00am - 1:30pm	Tennis at UC Berkeley (Hellman Courts)
9:00am - 2:00pm	Volleyball at UC Berkeley (Field House in RSF)
9:00am - 2:30pm	Aquatics at UC Berkeley (Spieker Aquatics Center)
11:00am - 3:00pm	Olympic Village at UC Berkeley (Haas Pavilion)
2:30pm	Summer Games Conclude

Maps and Parking

MAP

DIRECTIONS

From Sacramento:
• 80 West
• Exit University Ave.
• Continue east on University Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles to Oxford Street
• Turn right onto Oxford
• Turn left on Durant
• Left on Telegraph
• Left onto Bancroft
• Haas Pavilion will be on your right (if you hit Oxford, you went too far)
• RSF Parking Garage will will be on your right side after RSF (Recreational Sports Facility)

From San Jose:
• 880 North
• Slight right at I-980 E (signs for Walnut Creek/I-980/CA-24)
• Continue on CA-24 E (signs for Walnut Creek/Berkeley/CA-24)
• Take Claremont Ave. exit
• Turn left onto Claremont Ave.
• Take slight left onto College Ave.
• Take College Ave.
• Turn Left onto Bancroft
• Haas Pavilion will be on your right (if you hit Oxford, you went too far)
• RSF Parking Garage will will be on your right side after RSF (Recreational Sports Facility)

From San Francisco, the San Francisco airport, and points south on northbound Highway 101:
• Follow U.S. 101 north and then switch to I-80 east, and take it across the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
• Stay left as you get off the Bay Bridge and take I-80 east heading to Berkeley & Sacramento
• Exit I-80 onto University Avenue
• Continue east on University Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles to Oxford Street at the western edge of the campus
• Turn right onto Oxford
• Turn left on Durant
• Left on Telegraph
• Left onto Bancroft
• Haas Pavilion will be on your right (if you hit Oxford, you went too far)
• RSF Parking Garage will will be on your right side after RSF (Recreational Sports Facility)

From Oakland, the Oakland airport, Hayward or San Jose on northbound I-880:
• Stay in left center lanes on I-880 when you reach downtown Oakland
• Exit I-80 east (to Berkeley)
• Exit I-80 at University Avenue
• Continue east on University Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles to Oxford Street
• Turn right onto Oxford
• Turn left on Durant
• Left on Telegraph
• Left onto Bancroft
• Haas Pavilion will be on your right (if you hit Oxford, you went too far)
• RSF Parking Garage will will be on your right side after RSF (Recreational Sports Facility)

From the East Bay on eastbound Highway 24:
• From Highway 24 exit at Telegraph Ave. and take a right on Telegraph.
• Continue on Telegraph until it ends at the Southside of campus on Bancroft.
• Make a left on Bancroft
• Haas Pavilion will be on your right (if you hit Oxford, you went too far)
• RSF Parking Garage will will be on your right side after RSF (Recreational Sports Facility)
From the East Bay on I-80 bound either east or west
• Exit University Avenue
• Continue east on University Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles to Oxford Street
• Turn right onto Oxford
• Turn left on Durant
• RSF Parking Garage will will be on your right side after RSF (Recreational Sports Facility)

From the East Bay on westbound I-580:
• Exit I-80 East (to Berkeley & Sacramento)
• Exit at University Avenue
• Continue east on University Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles to Oxford Street
• Turn right onto Oxford
• Turn left on Durant
• Left on Telegraph
• Left onto Bancroft
• Haas Pavilion will be on your right (if you hit Oxford, you went too far)
• RSF Parking Garage will will be on your right side after RSF (Recreational Sports Facility)

Olympic Village

Olympic Village provides the athletes the opportunity to relax, make new friends and unwind in between their competitive events. Athletes can visit the Law Enforcement Torch Run booth to hobnob with their favorite officers, participate in arts and crafts, and enjoy the latest hits played by an onsite deejay.

Of course, athletes, families and visitors also are invited to visit the merchandise booth where all kinds of Special Olympics merchandise will be available for purchase. New this year is a 2008 Summer Games Souvenir Program, complete with a delegation listing, schedules, autograph page and much more. This is a great item for the athlete and family who want a keepsake of a memorable experience.

The Olympic Village is located in Haas Pavilion. It will be open from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Sponsored by: Kaiser Permanente

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