Be a Fan of Inspiration ...

"When I first started playing two years ago, I wasn't that good," Bowers said. "I am better at the game now because I practice all the time."

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Be a Fan of Inclusion ...

Sanders found a new meaning to life when he joined Special Olympics. He said that being a part of this is keeping him off the streets and it's something to look forward to because he made new friends.

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Be a Fan of Sport ...

Martinez, who is from Sullivan County and is coached by Melissa Ebeling, believes that the Special Olympics has helped him stay motivated as well keeping positive.

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News

January 29, 2010


Please note the following information from SOI for 2011 World Games Officials:

Special Olympics is requesting nominations for volunteer sport officials for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece,  25 June – 4 July 2011.  The following sport competitions will be conducted for 7,000 athletes around the world.

Aquatics          Athletics          Badminton      Basketball       Bocce              Bowling

Cycling            Equestrian      Football           Golf                 Gymnastics      Judo

Kayaking          Powerlifting    Rollerskating   Sailing             Softball          Table Tennis

Handball          Tennis             Volleyball        Beach Volleyball                                                        


International and/or National Sport Federation Officials’ Certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials’ assignments at the 2011 World Summer Games. The majority of the competition technical officials will be recruited, trained and selected from the host country. However, expenses associated with airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals will be provided for only a limited number of selected officials from Programs outside of Greece and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors.

Application forms can be downloaded at http://info.specialolympics.org/2011worldgamesofficials  I have included the direct hyperlink for you.  The application form must be received no later than April 1, 2010. The processing of application forms will begin immediately, thereafter.

Submit Completed Applications and Supplemental Documentation To:      


            Email address: Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org             


            An auto response from this email address should confirm receipt of the application.







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