Worldwide Events Calendar

The Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" never goes out. Every day, somewhere around the world, Special Olympics athletes are training and competing.

Male athlete dribbles past his defenders.
Basketball Tourney

Sixteen European nations will gather in Istanbul Turkey to compete in the fifth European Basketball Tournament along with the Turkish Basketball Federation.

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Kim Källström Trophy Tourney
Football Tourney

The Kim Källström Trophy in cooperation with the Gothia Cup will take place July 14-18 with 30 teams participating from around the Europe/Eurasia region.

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4th Pan American Tennis Tournament
Tennis Tourney

The Special Olympics 4th Pan American Tennis Tournament will feature athletes from 24 countries and will take place 12-17 August in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

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Upcoming Events Around the World


Date

Event

Location

jun 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

jun 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

jun 22, 2013

Health Screening

Support our Special Olympics athletes on 22 June during a Health Screening in Kusanga, Malawi. Athletes will receive screenings that educate them on healthy lifestyle choices and identify health issues that may require additional follow-up. Please contact Mr. Felix Chisowa (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Felix Chisowa
Email:somalawidirector@gmail.com
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Kusanga
MALAWI

jun 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.
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Mrs. Folashade Bolumole
Email:sonigeriadirector@gmail.com
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South Nigeria
NIGERIA

jun 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
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Villa CentroamericanaSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

jun 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

jun 28 - ene 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

jun 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
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ZeistUtrecht
NETHERLANDS

jun 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

jun 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

jun 29, 2013

Bicycle Competition

Join us in Meridian, Idaho on 29 June for a day of exciting swimming competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill and courage while competing in cycling. Please contact Special Olympics Idaho for event details.
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Idaho State Police Grounds
Meridian, Idaho
UNITED STATES

jun 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
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Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
50 Country Club Dr.

Canyon, Texas
UNITED STATES

jul 4, 2013
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Young Athlete Seminar

Presentation of Young Athlete program in the city of Limassol. Seminar is addressed for parents, teachers, volounteers
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Georgios Panayides
Email:info@specialolympics.com.cy
Phone:0035799-523904
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Limassol
CYPRUS

jul 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
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Galaxi BowlingSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

jul 7, 2013
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Area 7 Aquatics Competition

Area aquatics competition featuring Special Olympics Texas athletes from Area 7. The Area Aquatics Competition will be held on Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at the Palestine YMCA. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. Competition will follow and concludes by 3:00 p.m.
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Norm Arias
Email:narias@sotx.org
Phone:936-639-1755
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YMCA of Palestine
5500 North Loop 256

Palestine, Texas
UNITED STATES

jul 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
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Chrysler Proving Grounds
3700 S Mi State Road 52

Chelsea, Michigan
UNITED STATES

jul 9 - ago 6 2013

Texas Softball League

The Special Olympics Texas - Central Texas Area softball league is an area-wide competition for athletes/teams in the Central Texas area.
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Jason Miller
Email:jmiller@sotx.org
Phone:512-491-2964
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Krieg Fields
517 South Pleasant Valley Road

Austin, Texas
UNITED STATES

jul 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.
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Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org
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Windhoek
NAMIBIA

jul 11 - 12 2013

Athlete Leadership Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program 11-12 July for 2 days of athlete leadership training in Mwanza, Tanzania. Please contact Mr. Frank Macha (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Frank Macha
Email:sotanzaniadirector@gmail.com
Phone:255-713-622-462
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Mwanza
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF

jul 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.
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Sandra Uceda
Email:suceda.g@gmail.com
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Estadio CharlaixSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

jul 13, 2013

Health Screening

Support our Special Olympics athletes on 13 July during a Health Screening in Mwanza, Tanzania. Athletes will receive screenings that educate them on healthy lifestyle choices and identify health issues that may require additional follow-up. Please contact Mr. Frank Macha (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Frank Macha
Email:sotanzaniadirector@gmail.com
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Mwanza
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF

jul 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

jul 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
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Gothia Cup, Heden Center
Box 22052
400 72 Göteborg
SWEDEN

jul 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
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State Fair Grounds
Huron, South Dakota
UNITED STATES

jul 19, 2013
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

2nd Annual Dimas Vasquez Golf Tournament

Golf tournament honoring a long-time Special Olympics Texas volunteer.
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Marsha Baray
Email:mbaray@sotx.org
Phone:915-532-8161
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Underwood Golf Complex
3200 Coe Road

El Paso, Texas
UNITED STATES

jul 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
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Federacion San Salvador
EL SALVADOR

jul 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.
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Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org
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Windhoek
NAMIBIA

jul 22, 2013

Athlete Leadership Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program 22 July for a day of athlete leadership training in Northern Region, Malawi. Please contact Mr. Felix Chisowa (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Felix Chisowa
Email:somalawidirector@gmail.com
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Northern Region
MALAWI

jul 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
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Witbank, Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA

ago 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.
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Mr. Wanga Manyala
Email:wanga@specialolympics.org.za
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Witbank, Mpulunga
SOUTH AFRICA

ago 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.
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Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org
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Walvisbay
NAMIBIA

ago 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

ago 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
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Windhoek
NAMIBIA

ago 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
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Shangri-La Golf Club
31000 South Highway 125

Monkey Island, Oklahoma
UNITED STATES

ago 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Open Water Swimming Competition

Join us at Lago de Coatepeque in Santa Ana, El Salvador on 23 August from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of open water swimming competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing in the open water.
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Lago de CoatepequeSanta Ana
EL SALVADOR

ago 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.
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Mr. Felix Chisowa
Email:somalawidirector@gmail.com
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Lilongwe
MALAWI

ago 28 - sep 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

ago 30, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Weightlifting Competition

Join us at the Federation Indes in San Salvador, El Salvador on 30 August from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of weightlifting competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing in various weightlifting events.
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Federation IndesSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

sep 1, 2013
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Table Tennis Competition

Join us at the Federacion Indes in an Salvador, El Salvador on 21 September from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of table tennis competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing on the tables.
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Federacion IndesSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

sep 1, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tennis Competition

Join us at the Federacion Indes in an Salvador, El Salvador on 1 September from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of tennis competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing on the court.
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Olimpiadas Especiales El Salvador
Email:info@olimpiadasespecialeselsalvador.com
Phone:503-2271-1208
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Federacion IndesSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

sep 7, 2013
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Unified Basketball Tournament

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Verizon Center
1133 19st NW

Cleveland, Ohio
UNITED STATES

sep 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.
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Mr. Moeketsi Mokoka
Email:moeketsi@specialolympics.org.za
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Umthatha, Eastern Cape
SOUTH AFRICA

sep 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
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Dulles International Airport.
1 Saarinen Cir

Sterling, Virginia
UNITED STATES

sep 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
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Antwerp
BELGIUM

sep 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
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Southbrook Softball Complex
Brookings, South Dakota
UNITED STATES

sep 27, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Motor Activities 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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Olimpiadas Especiales El Salvador
Email: info@olimpiadasespecialeselsalvador.com
Phone: 503-2271-1208
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Federacion Indes
Santa Ana, Santa Ana
EL SALVADOR

sep 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.
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Mr. Satyangan Choytun
Email:somauritiusdirector1@gmail.com
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Sir Gaetan Duval StadiumRose Hill
MAURITIUS

sep 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
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Mzuzu stadium Mzuzu
MALAWI

sep 28, 2013

4th Annual Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day

The fourth annual Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day, will be Saturday, September 28, 2013, and celebrate the theme of “Play Unified to Live Unified.”
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Helen MacNabb
Email:HMacNabb@specialolympics.org
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Various Locations
Worldwide

sep 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
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Jinja
UGANDA

oct 4, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Track and Field Competition

Join us at the Federacion Indes in an Santa Ana, El Salvador on 4 October 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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Olimpiadas Especiales El Salvador
Email:info@olimpiadasespecialeselsalvador.com
Phone: 503-2271-1208
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Federacion Indes
Santa Ana, Santa Ana
EL SALVADOR

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Witbank, Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA

nov 14 - 18 2013

EuroTennis 2013

EuroTennis 2013 is the European / Eurasian Tennis Tournament held in partnership with FLT (Fédéeration Luxembourgeoise de Tennis) at the National Tennis Center in esch/Alzette. 80 athletes from 20 programs will participate in this event.
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Marc Feltgen
Email:tennis2013@specialolympics.lu
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National Tennis CenterEsch/Alzette
LUXEMBOURG

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

nov 16 - 18 2013

Torneo Nacional de Atletismo - Mendoza 2013

This will be the Special Olympics Argentina Athletics National Games where 120 athletes from all over the country will take part. All of the events will take place at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium which located at the newly inaugurated provincial track. This stadium and it's surrounding complexes hosted the South American Games in 2012.
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Claudio Jerez
Email:eventos@olimpiadaespecial.org.ar
Phone:(+54-11) 4703-2998
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Mendoza
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Parque General San Martín

Mendoza, Mendoza
ARGENTINA

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Witbank, Mpumalanga
SOUTH AFRICA

nov 30 - dic 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
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32 Countries throughout Europe Eurasia

Multiple cities in Europe Eurasia, Europe Eurasia
Various Country

nov 30 - dic 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
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Hunter Stadium
294 Turton Rd, New Lambton NSW 2305

Newcastle, New South Wales
AUSTRALIA

dic 7 - 14 2013

Alpine Skiing Coaches Training Seminar

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program through 7-14 December for 7 days of alpine skiing coaches training in Murau, Austria.
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Murau
AUSTRIA

jun 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
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Several Locations - New Jersey
Princeton, New Jersey
UNITED STATES

sep 9 - 21 2014

2014 Special Olympics European/Eurasian Summer Games

In September 2014 more than 2,000 athletes from 58 countries will come to Antwerp, Belgium for the 2014 Special Olympics European/Eurasian Summer Games and enjoy 13 days full of joy and friendship. The athletes will compete in 11 sports and be invited to join 5 supporting programs.
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Special Olympics European Games 2014
Email:info@so2014.com
Phone:+32 3 220 25 00
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Various locations, AntwerpAntwerp
BELGIUM

jul 24 - ago 2 2015

World Summer Games Los Angeles 2015

In July of 2014 more than 7,000 athletes from 170 countries will come to Los Angeles, California for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games and enjoy 10 days full of joy, friendship and competition. Athletes will compete in 22 sports. The event expects to attract 500,000 spectators and 30,000 volunteers and 3,000 coaches.
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World Summer Games Los Angeles 2015
Email:info@la2015.org
Phone:213-892-6018
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Various Locations, Los Angeles
Los Angeles , California
UNITED STATES

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