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Upcoming Events Around the World


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Event

Location


mai 29, 2013

Unified Basketball and Football Competition

Come cheer on and support our Special Olympics athletes on 29 May for an exciting day of Unified basketball and football competition in Witbank, South Africa. Please contact Mrs Mashayane (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mrs Mashayane
Email:mash@specialolympics.com

Witbank, Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA


mai 30 - juin 1 2013

Michigan Summer Games

Join us May 30 - June 1 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 3500 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, bocce, bowling, gymnastics, horseshoes, powerlifting, volleyball and motor activities training program.
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Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
UNITED STATES


mai 30 - juin 2 2013

Missouri Summer Games

Join us May 30 - June 2 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2000 athletes will compete in athletics (Track & Field), aquatics, basketball, bowling, powerlifting and volleyball.
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Columbia, Missouri
UNITED STATES


mai 30 - juin 1 2013

New Hampshire Summer Games

Join us May 30 - June 1 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 900 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, bocce, equestrian, powerlifting and tennis.
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University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
UNITED STATES


mai 31 - juin 2 2013

Kentucky Summer Games

Join us May 31-June 2 during our Summer Games event. Over 1000 athletes will compete in track and field, swimming, bocce, flag football and rhythmic gymnastics.
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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
UNITED STATES


mai 31 - juin 2 2013

North Carolina Summer Games

Join us May 31 - June 2 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1200 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball and volleyball.
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Raleigh and Cary, North Carolina
UNITED STATES


mai 31 - juin 4 2013

8th Special Olympics Singapore National Games

Special Olympics Singapore is hosting 640 athletes from Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines at the 8th Special Olympics Singapore National Games. Athletes will compete in six sports; athletics, badminton, bocce, bowling, football, swimming. Held once every four years,the Games is a competitive multi-sports event for individuals for intellectual disabilities. The Games are open to athletes 8 years and above, competing in divisions according to their abilities. The Games aims to unite the local community through the transformative power of sports and invites everyone to come celebrate the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Multi venuesSingapore
SINGAPORE


mai 31 - juin 2 2013

New Mexico Summer Games

Join us May 31 - June 2 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1200 athletes will compete in athletics, bocce, soccer and unified volleyball.
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University of New Mexico Track & Field Stadium
Albuquerque, New Mexico
UNITED STATES


mai 31 - juin 2 2013

Advanced Coaches Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program through 31 May - 2 June for 3 days of advanced coaches training in Ongwediwa, Namibia. Please contact Ms. Ester Kambla (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Ms Ester Kambla
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org

Ongwediwa
NAMIBIA


mai 31 - juin 2 2013

Washington Summer Games

Join us May 31-June 2 at Joint Base Lewis during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2500 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, basketball, tennis and powerlifting.
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Joint Base Lewis
McChord, Washington
UNITED STATES


mai 31 - juin 2 2013

Rhode Island Summer Games

Join us May 31-June 2 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1500 athletes will compete in various summer sports.
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
UNITED STATES


mai 31 - juin 2 2013

Kansas Summer Games

Join us May 31 - June 2 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2000 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, tennis and powerlifting.
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Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
UNITED STATES


mai 31 - juin 1 2013

North Dakota Summer Games

Join us May 31 - June 1 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 650 athletes will compete in Unified volleyball, aquatics, gymnastics, powerlifting, bocce, and track & field.
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Davies High School
Fargo, North Dakota
UNITED STATES


juin 1, 2013

World Sand Games

The Inaugural World Sand Games will be held Saturday June 1, 2013 at The Beach at Craig Ranch. Bracket play for the volleyball tournament hosting a Juniors, Adult, Corporate, Special Olympics Texas Unified, and BYOP™ division will begin at 9 a.m. with sand soccer and sand tennis clinics throughout the day. This family friendly environment will also have music, bocce ball, cornhole and plenty of food! Come join us for a day of fun in the sun benefiting Special Olympics Texas athletes!
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Samantha Vogel
Email:svogel@sotx.org
Phone:214-943-9981

The Beach at Craig Ranch
6145 Alma Rd McKinney, TX 75070
McKinney, Texas
UNITED STATES


juin 2 - 3 2013

Colorado Summer Games

Join us June 2-3 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1100 athletes will compete in track and field, soccer, swimming, gymnastics and powerlifting.
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Grand Junction, Colorado
UNITED STATES


juin 5 - 9 2013

Europe/Eurasia Unified Sports Football Cup Qualifiers

Join Special Olympics in the Europe/Eurasia region for the Unified Sports Soccer Cup Qualifier that will bring together Special Olympics athletes (people with intellectual disabilities) and Unified Partners (people without intellectual disabilities) to play as teammates from all over the region. They will be competing for a spot in the 2014 Unified Sports Football Cup in Brazil.
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Warsaw
POLAND


juin 5, 2013

Table Tennis and Basketball Competition

Come cheer on and support our Special Olympics athletes on 5 June for an exciting day of Table Tennis and Basketball Competition in Cape Town, South Africa. Please contact Mr Moeketsi Mokoka (contact info below) for event details.table tennis and basketball competition
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Mr. Moeketsi Mokoka
Email:moeketsi@specalolympics.org

Cape Town , Western Cape
SOUTH AFRICA


juin 6 - 8 2013

Pennsylvania Summer Games

Join us June June 6-8 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2000 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, basketball, bowling, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, softball and tennis.
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Penn State University in State College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UNITED STATES


juin 6 - 8 2013

Wisconsin Summer Games

Join us June 6-8 at University of Wisconsin during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1800 athletes will compete in aquatics (swimming), athletics (track & field), soccer and powerlifting.
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University of Wisconsin
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 8 2013

Virginia Summer Games

Summer Games, our largest competition, is nothing short of legendary thanks to overwhelming support from thousands of local volunteers who brave the summer heat to assist Special Olympics Virginia athletes each June. Athletes come from all corners of the state to compete in swimming, powerlifting, softball, track & field, bowling and tennis. This event also features our annual Healthy Athletes expo, as well as fan filled stands, thanks to our Volunteer to Cheer program! Summer Games, one of Special Olympic Virginia’s seven state-level competitions, has been at UR since 1983; prior to that, the event was held in Lynchburg.
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University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 9 2013

Alaska Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 300 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, basketball, gymnastics, and powerlifting.
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Anchorage, Alaska
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 9 2013

Maine Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1500 athletes will compete in football, Soccer, golf, sailing and tennis.
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University of Maine
Orono, Maine
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 9 2013

New Jersey Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2500 athletes will compete in aquatics, bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, tennis and track & field.
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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 9 2013

Vermont Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 at University of Vermont during our Summer Games event. Approximately 600 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics (track and field), bocce and softball.
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 9 2013

Massachusetts Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1300 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, gymnastics, powerlifting, roller skating, tennis and volleyball.
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Harvard Athletic Complex
Boston, Massachusetts
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 9 2013

West Virginia Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 at Laidley Field during our Summer Games event. Approximately 750 athletes will compete in various summer sports.
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Laidley Field
Charleston, West Virginia
UNITED STATES


juin 7, 2013
8:00 - 1:00 PM

Motor Activities

Join us at Indes San Miguel in San Miguel, El Salvador on 7 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of Motor Activities competition. The Motor Activity Training Program is designed to prepare athletes with severe or profound intellectual disabilities, including athletes with significant physical disabilities, for sport-specific activities appropriate for their abilities.
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Olimpiadas Especiales El Salvador

Indes San MiguelSan Miguel
EL SALVADOR


juin 7 - 9 2013

Connecticut Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2400 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, cycling and gymnastics.
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Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, Connecticut
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 8 2013

Delaware Summer Games

Join us June 7-8 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 800 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, bocce, powerlifting, softball, tennis, MATP and Young Athletes.
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Newark, Delaware
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 9 2013

Indiana Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2600 athletes will compete in aquatics, bocce, bowling, cycling, horseshoes, powerlifting, track & field and volleyball.
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
UNITED STATES


juin 7 - 9 2013

Maryland Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1500 athletes will compete in cheerleading, aquatics, softball, bocce, and athletics.
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Towson, Maryland
UNITED STATES


juin 8, 2013
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kayaking Competition

The Area Kayaking Competition will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth.
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Joel Maxwell
Email:jmaxwell@sotx.org
Phone:817-332-3433

Marine Creek Lake
North Loop I-320 at Marine Creek Parkway 4801 Marine Creek Pkwy Fort Worth, TX 76179
Fort Worth, Texas
UNITED STATES


juin 8 - 9 2013

Southern California Summer Games

More than 1,100 Special Olympics Southern California athletes will show their courage and determination during Summer Games on June 8-9 at Cal State Long Beach. Become a volunteer, or come cheer these superstars on as they hit game-winning baskets, make birdie putts, and swim for the gold. This event is free, and it is open to the general public. The Games will feature our six spring/summer sports (aquatics, basketball, bocce, golf, gymnastics, and track and field). Along with the competitions, you will have fun playing games, listening to live music, and participating in many activities.
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Kelly Kloepping
Email:kkloepping@sosc.org
Phone:(562) 522-8554

California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, California
UNITED STATES


juin 9, 2013

Figure Skating Competition

The Special Olympics Texas - Central Texas Area Figure Skating Competition is an area-wide competition for athletes/teams. The athletes will compete in the Austin Bluebonnet Open under their own Special Olympics Division.
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Joanna Sarrett
Email:jsarrett@sotx.org
Phone:512-491-2962

Cedar Park Center
2100 Avenue of the Stars Cedar Park, TX 78613
Cedar Park, Texas
UNITED STATES


juin 11 - 14 2013

Coaches Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program through 11 June - 14 June for 3 days of coaches training in Ruvuma, Tanzania. Please contact Mr. Frank Macha (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mr. Frank Macha
Email:sotanzaniadirector@gmail.com

Ruvuma
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF


juin 12 - 14 2013

Khomas Football Coaches Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program through 12 June - 14 June for 2 days of football coaches training in Windhoek, Namibia. Please contact Ms. Ester Kambla (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org

Khomas sub-Program Windhoek
NAMIBIA


juin 13 - 15 2013

Utah Summer Games

Join us June 13-15 at Herriman High School during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1000 athletes will compete in athletics (Track & Field), cycling, soccer, Unified Sports® Soccer, softball and motor activities training program.
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Herriman High School
Herriman, Utah
UNITED STATES


juin 14 - 16 2013

Illinois Summer Games

Join us June 14-16 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 3800 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting and soccer.
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Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
UNITED STATES


juin 14 - 16 2013

New York Summer Games

Join us June June 14-16 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1000 athletes will compete in athletics (track & field), aquatics, basketball, bowling, powerlifting, gymnastics, tennis and volleyball.
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
UNITED STATES


juin 15, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FCA Victory Bowl

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting a sports skills day on Saturday morning, June 15, at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco. Graduated seniors from the 12-county Heart of Texas Area who have been selected to play in the annual Victory Bowl later in the evening will be conducting skills events and games in softball and flag football with Special Olympics athletes and those aspiring to become athletes. All the activities will take place on the playing field of Floyd Casey Stadium. Athletes and families/chaperones will receive a free ticket to the Victory Bowl scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Floyd Casey Stadium. Please call the area office if you plan on attending.
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Tommy Smith
Email:tsmith@sotx.org
Phone:254-230-4824

Floyd Casey Stadium
3088 Burnett Ave
Waco, Texas
UNITED STATES


juin 15, 2013

Inducción a Olimpiadas Especiales

Seminario de Inducción a Olimpiadas Especiales en la Autoridad del Canal de Panamá para todo público.
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Autoridad del Canal de Panamá
Balboa
Panama City, Panama
PANAMA


juin 15 - 21 2013

Asia Pacific Unified Sports Football Cup Qualifiers

Join Special Olympics in the Asia Pacific region for the Unified Sports Soccer Cup Qualifier that will bring together Special Olympics athletes (people with intellectual disabilities) and Unified Partners (people without intellectual disabilities) to play as teammates from all over the region. They will be competing for a spot in the 2014 Unified Sports Football Cup in Brazil.
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BangkokBangkok
THAILAND


juin 16, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Swiming Competition

Join us at Ex Polvorin in San Salvador, El Salvador on 16 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of aquatics competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing in various swimming events.
For more information
Olimpiadas Especiales El Salvador

Ex PolvorinSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR


juin 19 - janv. 23 2013

Europe Eurasia Basketball Tournament

Special Olympics athletes from 16 European nations will gather in Istanbul Turkey to compete in the fifth European Basketball Tournament in association with the Turkish Basketball Federation. Nations represented include: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Macedonia, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine.
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Kerem Ilgün
Email:kilgun@soturkiye.org.tr

Istanbul
TURKEY


juin 19 - 23 2013

Europe/Eurasia Unified Volleyball Tournament

Join Special Olympics in the Europe/Eurasia region for a Unified Volleyball Tournament that will bring together Special Olympics athletes (people with intellectual disabilities) and Unified Partners (people without intellectual disabilities) to play as teammates from different parts of the region.
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Istanbul
TURKEY


juin 20 - 22 2013

Minnesota Summer Games

Join us June 20-22 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1300 athletes will compete in athletics, gymnastics, tennis and volleyball.
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Stillwater
Stillwater, Minnesota
UNITED STATES


juin 21, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Track and Field Competition

Join us at the Estadio Magico in an Salvador, El Salvador on 21 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of track & field competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing in various track events.
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Estadio MagicoSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR


juin 26 - 28 2013

Nigeria Regional Games

Join us and cheer on our athletes 26-28 June during our Regional Games event. Athletes from all over Nigeria will compete in various summer sports events. Please contact Mrs. Folashade Bolumole (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mrs. Folashade Bolumole
Email:sonigeriadirector@gmail.com

South Nigeria
NIGERIA


juin 28, 2013
08:00 - 1:00 PM

Bocce Competition

Join us at Villa Centroamericana in San Salvador, El Salvador on 28 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of bocce competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill on the court. Please contact Sandra Uceda (contact info below) for event details.
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Sandra Uceda
Email:suceda.g@gmail.com

Villa CentroamericanaSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR


juin 28 - 30 2013

Nevada Summer Games

Join us June 28-30 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 900 athletes will compete in various summer sports.
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Davis, California
UNITED STATES


juin 28 - janv. 30 2013

Ohio Summer Games

Join us June June 28 - 30 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2600 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics (track and field), bocce, bowling, cycling, gymnastics, power lifting, roller skating, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
UNITED STATES


juin 28 - 30 2013

Swimming & Open Water Coaches Seminar

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program 28-30 June for the Swimming & Open Water Coaches Seminar in Utrecht, Netherlands. Please contact Kester Edwards (contact info below) for event details.
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Kester Edwards
Email:kedwards@specialolympics.org
Phone:(202) 824-0366

ZeistUtrecht
NETHERLANDS


juin 28 - 30 2013

Northern California Summer Games

Join us June 28-30 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 900 athletes will compete in aquatics, bocce, tennis and track & field.
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Davis, California
UNITED STATES


juin 28 - 29 2013

Idaho Summer Games

Join us June 28-29 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 900 athletes will compete in aquatics, basketball, cycling, powerlifting and track & field.
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Boise
Boise, Idaho
UNITED STATES


juin 29, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ragin Cajun Classic Golf Tournament

Have fun and support more than 450 Special Olympics Texas athletes in the Panhandle Area. Your registration includes a round of golf, a catfish and gumbo dinner, an all-day putting contest, hole prizes, door prizes and much more! Two tee times are available: 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Four-person scramble: $360 per team Entries limited to the first 60 teams to sign up! Tee times will fill up fast, so enter now!
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Susie McAlister
Email:sMcAlister@sotx.org
Phone:817-332-3433

Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
50 Country Club Dr.
Canyon, Texas
UNITED STATES


juil. 5, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bowling Competition

Join us at the Galaxi Bowling in San Salvador, El Salvador on 5 July from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of bowling competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their talent and skill while competing on the lanes. Please contact Sandra Uceda (contact info below) for event details.
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Sandra Uceda
Email:suceda.g@gmail.com

Galaxi BowlingSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR


juil. 9, 2013

State Cycling & Flag Football Finals

This event offers a wide variety of opportunities to the media. Special Olympics Michigan athletes, volunteers and coaches will be available for interviews and photographs. Approximately 200 athletes, coaches, chaperones and volunteers will participate in the State Cycling Finals. There will be 170 cyclists and 20 unified partners competing. Bike inspections begin at 7:30 a.m.
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Kim Purdy
Email:purdy1kr@cmich.edu
Phone:(989) 954-5112

Chrysler Proving Grounds
3700 S Mi State Road 52
Chelsea, Michigan
UNITED STATES


juil. 10 - 12 2013

Regional Family & Young Athletes Training

Join us and support our athletes on 10-12 July for two days of Family & Young Athletes Training in Windhoek, Namibia. Please contact Ms. Ester Khambala (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org

Windhoek
NAMIBIA


juil. 12, 2013
8:00 - 1:00 PM

Soccer Competition

Join us at Estadio Charlaix in San Salvador, El Salvador on 12 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of soccer competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill on the pitch while competing on the field. Please contact Sandra Uceda (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Sandra Uceda
Email:suceda.g@gmail.com

Estadio CharlaixSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR


juil. 13 - 14 2013

Oregon Summer Games

Join us July 13-14 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1800 athletes will compete in athletics (track & field), bocce, golf, and softball.
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Newberg
Newberg, Oregon
UNITED STATES


juil. 14 - 18 2013

Kim Kallstrom Trophy (Football/Soccer)

The Kim Källström Trophy is a cooperation between Gothia Cup, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, Special Olympics Sweden and of course main sponsor Swedish national player Kim Källström. The second edition of Kim Källström Trophy was held during 2012 with a lot of positive feedback from the 27 participating teams. Our goal for 2013 is to increase the number of participating teams to 30, invite more international teams and to increase the number of girls participating in the tournament.
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Anna Holmberg
Email:info@gothiacup.se
Phone:+46 (0) 31-50 67 80

Gothia Cup, Heden Center
Box 22052400 72 Göteborg
SWEDEN


juil. 15 - 16 2013

State Equestrian Competition

This will be our 20th annual State Equestrian Competition. Approximately 90 athletes are expected for this two day event.
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Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

State Fair Grounds
Huron, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


juil. 19, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnastics Competition

Join us at Federacion in San Salvador, El Salvador on 19 July from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of rhythmic and artistic gymnastics competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing in various gymnastic events. Please contact Sandra Uceda (contact info below) for event details.
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Sandra Uceda
Email:suceda.g@gmail.com

Federacion San Salvador
EL SALVADOR


juil. 20, 2013

Kavango Regional Games & Health Screening

Come cheer on and support our Special Olympics athletes on 20 July during the Kavango Regional Games & Health Screening in Windhoek, Namibia. Athlete will receive screenings that educate them on healthy lifestyle choices and identify problems that may need additional follow-up. Please contact Ester Khambala (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org

Windhoek
NAMIBIA


juil. 24, 2013

Bocce Competition

Come cheer on and support our Special Olympics athletes on 24 June for an exciting bocce competition in Witbank, South Africa. Please contact Mr. Wanga Manyala (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Wanga Manyala
Email:wanga@specialolympic.org.za

Witbank, Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA


août 7, 2013

Womens 5-a-side Football Competition

Come cheer on and support our Special Olympics athletes on 7 August for an exciting day of Womens 5-a-side football competition in Witbank, South Africa. Please contact Mr. Wanga Manyala (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mr. Wanga Manyala
Email:wanga@specialolympics.org.za

Witbank, Mpulunga
SOUTH AFRICA


août 7 - 10 2013

Advance coaches training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program 7-10 August for 3 days of advanced coaches training in Ruvuma, Tanzania. Please contact Ms. Ester Kambala (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org

Walvisbay
NAMIBIA


août 12 - 17 2013

IV Torneo Panamericano de Tenis de Olimpiadas Especiales

La familia de Special Olympics Bolivia está orgullosa de ser anfitriona de tan importante evento y de tener el privilegio de recibirlos en Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Nuestra meta es hacer de este evento una gran fiesta deportiva para nuestros atletas, donde la inclusión, la competencia y la alegría sean el sentir de cada uno de los participantes.
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz
BOLIVIA, PLURINATIONAL STATE O


août 16 - 18 2013

Youth Summit

The Summit will gather young people, with and without intellectual disabilities, from around country who are committed to inclusion and acceptance in their communities through Special Olympics. During the summit, participants will attend youth-led leadership training programs and interactive sports experiences. Please contact Ester Khambala (contact info below) for details.
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Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org

Windhoek
NAMIBIA


août 17, 2013
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mary Moore Charity Event

This will be a 4-person Scramble Golf Tournament. In a scramble, each player tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The best of the second shots is determined, then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed. Hope to see you there.
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Jack Moore
Email:jmoore1320@gmail.com
Phone:918-557-7670

Shangri-La Golf Club
31000 South Highway 125
Monkey Island, Oklahoma
UNITED STATES


août 24, 2013

Malawi Regional Games

Join us on 24 August for a day of exciting summer sports competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill and courage while competing in various summer sports events. Please contact Mr. Felix Chisowa (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mr. Felix Chisowa
Email:somalawidirector@gmail.com

Lilongwe
MALAWI


août 28 - sept. 1 2013

Great Britain Summer Games

The 9th National Summer Games will be held in the city of Bath from 28 August to 01 September. Over 1,700 athletes will be competing in athletics, badminton, bocce, bowls (short mat carpet bowls), football, golf, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, table tennis, ten pin bowling, tennis and swimming.
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University of Bath
Bath, Claverton Down
UNITED KINGDOM


sept. 7, 2013

Eastern Cape Coaches Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program 7 September for a day coaches training in Umthatha, South Africa. The goal of the training is to help coaches provide the best opportunities and experiences for athletes -- at every developmental level -- to reach their maximum potential. Please contact Mr. Moeketsi Mokoka (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mr. Moeketsi Mokoka
Email:moeketsi@specialolympics.org.za

Umthatha, Eastern Cape
SOUTH AFRICA


sept. 14, 2013

Dulles Day Plane Pull

Think you have what it takes to pull a 164,000-plus pound cargo jet for a great cause? Join us for the Dulles Day Family Festival and Plane Pull® each fall at Dulles International Airport. Watch teams of 25 play tug-of-war with a cargo jet to see who can pull the aircraft 12 feet the fastest. Other event highlights include airplane and auto exhibits, the kid’s zone and bus pull, varied displays and activities, vendors, food and entertainment for the entire community. Event admission and parking are free. For additional information, please visit www.planepull.com
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Ellen Head
Email:ehead@speciaolympicsva.org
Phone:703-359-4301

Dulles International Airport.
1 Saarinen Cir
Sterling, Virginia
UNITED STATES


sept. 19 - 22 2013

European Sports Conference

European Sports Conference to include 2014 European Games Head of Delegation Meeting and New Special Olympics Sports Directors' Seminar.
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Miroslaw Krogulec
Email:mkrosoee@it.pl
Phone:+4 82 2823 9331

Antwerp
BELGIUM


sept. 21 - 22 2013

State Softball Tournament

Approximately 30 teams from across the state are expected to participate in traditional team slow-pitch, Unified slow-pitch, and t-ball competition.
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Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Southbrook Softball Complex
Brookings, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


sept. 27, 2013

Healthy Athletes Screening

Support our Special Olympics athletes at Sir Gaetan Duval Stadium on 27 September during the Health Screening in Rose Hill, Mauritius. Athletes will receive screenings that educate them on healthy lifestyle choices and identify problems that may need additional follow-up. Please contact Mr. Satyangan Choytun (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mr. Satyangan Choytun
Email:somauritiusdirector1@gmail.com

Sir Gaetan Duval StadiumRose Hill
MAURITIUS


sept. 27, 2013

Malawi Regional Games

Join us at the Mzuzu Stadium in Mzuzu, Malawi on 27 September for a day of exciting sports competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill and courage while competing in various events. Please contact Mr. Felix Chisowa (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr Felix Chisowa
Email:somalawidirector@gmail.com

Mzuzu stadium Mzuzu
MALAWI


sept. 28, 2013

Healthy Athletes Screening

Support our Special Olympics athletes on 28 September during the Health Screening in Jinja, Uganda. Athletes will receive screenings that educate them on healthy lifestyle choices and identify problems that may need additional follow-up. Please contact Mr. Dennis Lutalo (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Dennis Lutalo
Email:sougandadirector@gmail.com

Jinja
UGANDA


oct. 5 - 9 2013

North Africa Football Unified Cup 11-a-side

Join Special Olympics in the Middle East - North Africa region for a Unified Sports soccer match that will bring together Special Olympics athletes (people with intellectual disabilities) and Unified Partners (people without intellectual disabilities) to play as teammates from all over the region to promote acceptance and inclusion.
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Cairo
EGYPT


oct. 17 - 18 2013

Over The Edge Richmond

You step to the edge, look over, and catch your breath. Adrenaline takes over and, next thing you know, the thrill of adventure consumes you. Welcome to Over the Edge — an adventure for the truest fans! Special Olympics Virginia invites you to go Over the Edge in Northern Virginia and Richmond. Not for the faint of heart, participants who raise a minimum of $1,000 will find themselves rappelling down the SunTrust Center in downtown Richmond — all to support Special Olympics Virginia. And organizations also can band together to “Toss Their Boss” for the cause. Extreme adventure. Extreme community impact. Trust us, you won’t be the same person by the time your feet reach solid ground. For information visit www.overtheedgeva.com or follow us on Twitter @OverTheEdgeVA.
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SunTrust Center
Richmond, Virginia
UNITED STATES


oct. 17 - 20 2013

2013 Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational Tournament

Join Special Olympics in the North America region for a golf tournament that will showcase the talents of our Special Olympics athletes. I.K. Kim, Three-time LPGA winner and Special Olympics Ambassador for Golf will be at the event to promote the game of golf within the Special Olympics and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities on and off the golf course.
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Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club
Galloway, New Jersey
UNITED STATES


oct. 19, 2013
08:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Over The Edge San Antonio

Special Olympics Texas is offering a unique event that stands high above the rest. Over the Edge is geared toward the fearless or those looking to overcome their fears by rappelling 22 stories down the historical Milam Building in San Antonio. Raise funds (and your heart rate) to support over 44,000 Special Olympics Texas athletes. Get your family, friends or co-workers together and send someone you know Over the Edge for Special Olympics Texas.
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Anna Twitty
Email:atwitty@sotx.org
Phone:210-530-9898

San Antonio
The Milam Building on the Riverwalk 115 E Travis St.
San Antonio, Texas
UNITED STATES


oct. 25, 2013

Swimming Championship

Join us at Serge Alfred Swimming Pool in Beau Basin, Mauritius on 25 October for a day of exciting swimming competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill and courage while competing in various swimming events. Please contact Mr. Satya Chytun (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Satya Chytun
Email:somaurituisdirector1@gmail.com

Serge Alfred Swimming PoolBeau Basin
MAURITIUS


oct. 26, 2013
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Over The Edge Austin

Special Olympics Texas is offering a unique event that stands high above the rest. Over the Edge is geared toward the fearless or those looking to overcome their fears by rappelling 17 stories down the Hyatt Regency Austin. Raise funds (and your heart rate) to support over 44,000 Special Olympics Texas athletes. Get your family, friends or co-workers together and send your Police Chief, boss, principal or coach Over the Edge for Special Olympics Texas.
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Melissa Matherne
Email:oteaustin@sotx.org
Phone:512-491-2927

Austin
Hyatt Regency Austin Downtown, on the Lake 208 Barton Springs Austin, Texas 78704
Austin, Texas
UNITED STATES


oct. 30 - nov. 12 2013

Unified Football Competition

Come cheer on and support our Special Olympics athletes on 30 October - 12 November for a Unified football competition in Witbank, South Africa. Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences by joining people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. Please contact Mr. Wanga Manyala (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr Wanga Manyala
Email:wanga@specialolympics.org.za

Witbank, Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA


nov. 1 - 3 2013

State Bowling Tournament

Over 500 athletes are expected to participate in singles, doubles, and team events over three days of competition.
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Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Village Bowl
Aberdeen, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


nov. 2 - 3 2013

Fall Championships

Thousands of athletes, coaches, families and volunteers come together for a weekend of memorable fun during the annual Fall Championships in Virginia Beach. Athletes wrap up the fall sports season as they go for the gold in roller skating, bowling, volleyball, soccer, bocce and golf. Don’t-miss-moments include a magical opening ceremony, followed by an evening of music and games at the Victory Dance and Olympic Festival. And thanks to our Volunteer to Cheer initiative, this event continues to grow in size and popularity! Come Be a Fan! Fall Championships, one of Special Olympics Virginia's seven state-level competitions, has been in Virginia Beach since 1998; prior to that, the event was held in Roanoke.
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Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
UNITED STATES


nov. 8 - 10 2013

Handball Coaches Seminar

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program 8-10 November for the Handball Coaches Seminar in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Please visit the Special Olympics Netherlands website listed below for event details.
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Amsterdam, North Holland
NETHERLANDS


nov. 9, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Over The Edge Dallas

Special Olympics Texas is offering a unique event that stands above the rest. Over the Edge is geared toward the fearless or those looking to overcome their fears. Go Over the Edge in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas or Houston and raise funds (and your heart rate) to support over 44,000 Special Olympics Texas athletes. Individual participants who raise a minimum of $1,000 will have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of rappelling down a high-rise hotel or office building. Commemorative Over the Edge incentive items will be provided to all participants raising $1,000, $2,000, $3,000 - Tri City Rappel and $4,000 - Quad City Rappel. Choose a city and register today - as rappel spots are limited!
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Doug Ray
Email:otedallas@sotx.org
Phone:214-943-9981

Dallas
The Bank Tower at Oak Cliff 400 South Zang Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75208
Dallas, Texas
UNITED STATES


nov. 11, 2013

Unified Basketball Competition

Come cheer on and support our Special Olympics athletes on 11 November for a Unified basketball competition in Witbank, South Africa. Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences by joining people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. Please contact Mr. Wanga Manyala (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Wanga Manyala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org

Witbank, Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA


nov. 15 - 18 2013

European Tennis Tournament

Join us at Luxembourg's 'Centre National de Tennis' (CNT) in Strassen, Luxembourg 15-18 November from for 3 exciting days of tennis competition where Special Olympics athletes from all over the region will show their skill and courage on the court. We hope to see you there!
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Marc Feltgen
Email:info@specialolympics.lu
Phone:352 4272-2308

Luxembourg's 'Centre National de Tennis' (CNT)Strassen
LUXEMBOURG


nov. 16, 2013

Regional Games & Health Athletes Screening

Join us and support our athletes on 16 November for a day of Regional Games and Healthy Athletes screening in Walivisbay, Namibia. Athletes will receive screenings that educate them on healthy lifestyle choices and identify problems that may need additional follow-up. Please contact Ms. Ester Kambala(contact info below) for event details.
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Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org

Walivisbay, Erongo
NAMIBIA


nov. 16, 2013
08:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Over The Edge Houston

Special Olympics Texas is offering a unique event that stands high above the rest. Over the Edge is geared toward the fearless or those looking to overcome their fears by rappelling 20 stories down the Embassy Suites Houston - Downtown. Raise funds (and your heart rate) to support over 44,000 Special Olympics Texas athletes. Get your family, friends or co-workers together and send your Police Chief, boss, prinicpal or coach Over the Edge for Special Olympics Texas.
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Judy Luquette, Bruce Sims or Joan Jarrett
Email:otehouston@sotx.org
Phone:713.290.0049

Houston
Embassy Suites Houston - Downtown 1515 Dallas Street
Houston, Texas
UNITED STATES


nov. 16 - 17 2013

State Unified Bowling tournament

This will be our 9th Annual State Unified Tournament. We are expecting 250 bowlers to participate in doubles and team events.
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Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Eastway Bowl
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


nov. 22, 2013

Young Athletes Demonstration

Support our Special Olympics athletes on 22 November during our Young Athletes demonstration in Witbank, South Africa. The program is for children ages 2 1/2 to 7 to enjoy games and activities that develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Young Athletes is an early introduction to sports and to the world of Special Olympics. Please contact Mr. Dennis Lutalo (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr Wanga Manyala
Email:wanga@specialolympics.org.za

Witbank , Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA


nov. 27, 2013

Swimming Competition

Join us in Witbank, South Africa on 27 November for a day of exciting swimming competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill and courage while competing in various swimming events. Please contact Mr. Wanga Manyala (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Wanga Manyala
Email:wanga@specialolympics.org.za

Witbank, Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA


nov. 30 - déc. 8 2013

European Basketball Week

The concept of Special Olympics European Basketball Week is to have one week each year where everyone in the basketball community commits to doing something to expand opportunities for players with intellectual disabilities. This is the flagship event of our partnership with FIBA Europe. Let’s work together to make Basketball Week a permanent part of the annual European Basketball calendar and give thousands of Special Olympics players the chance to play center court!
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Miroslaw Krogulec
Email:mkrosoee@it.pl
Phone:+4-82-2823-9331

32 Countries throughout Europe Eurasia
Multiple cities in Europe Eurasia, Europe Eurasia
Various Country


nov. 30 - déc. 7 2013

Special Olympics Asia Pacific Regional Games

The inaugural Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games will take place in Newcastle, New South Wales in 2013. The event will see Australia welcome more than 1,700 Special Olympics athletes, 600 coaches, 4,000 volunteers, and approximately 200,000 spectators from 25 nations across the Asia Pacific region. Newcastle will offer world class facilities and venues across the range of nine sports to be conducted during the Games – Athletics, Bocce, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket and Aquatics as well as venues for the Opening Ceremony and Games social hub.
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Alex McNeilly
Email:alexm@specialolympics.com.au

Hunter Stadium
294 Turton Rd, New Lambton NSW 2305
Newcastle, New South Wales
AUSTRALIA


juin 13 - 21 2014

2014 USA National Games

The USA National Games be centered in and around Princeton and the Greater Mercer County area. Venues will include Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, and Mercer County Park. The New Jersey Devils have offered The Prudential Center as the venue for the Opening Ceremonies. The National Games will feature nearly 3,500 athletes competing in 14 Olympic-style sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 8,000 volunteers and an estimated 50,000 family, friends and spectators. Non-competitive special events will include the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run™ that will symbolize the start of the competition and Healthy Athletes, a place where the athletes can get vital health screenings. Youth and education events will also be held in conjunction with the Games as young leaders rally around making change for the better of the Special Olympics movement and promoting acceptance of those with intellectual disabilities.
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Greg Epperson
Email:gepperson@specialolympics.org
Phone:919-785-0700

Several Locations - New Jersey
Princeton, New Jersey
UNITED STATES

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