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Special Olympics
KNR 270
Special Olympics
Sports organization Mission: provide year round training &
competition for athletes Ages: 8 – senior citizens
Under 5 can train but not compete Mental retardation
Or closely related developmental disability Non profit
Goal for events to be free for participants
Special Olympics
Started in 1968 Chicago Park District
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Why?
1.2 million children & adults participate International
170 countries
Illinois offers 19 sports
Alpine skiing Aquatics Track & field Basketball Bocce Bowling Cross country skiing Equestrian Tennis
Volleyball Figure skating Floor hockey Soccer Golf Gymnastics Power lifting Snowshoeing Softball Speed skating
Special Olympics
Training takes place in local agencies SRA, group home, school, etc. Must train 8 weeks before compete
Coachers are trained & certified Update every 4 years
SO organizes the competitive events Local, regional, state, national
Special Olympics
Motor Activities Training Program Individual Sports Skills Individual Sports Competition Team Competition Unified Sports Partners Club
Special Olympics
10% rule
All are winners