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2019 Summer Games
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics NY
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
The Special Olympics New York Summer Games will find its home in Dutchess County, NY from June 14-15, 2019. More than 1,500 athletes and coaches will travel from around the state to compete in a variety of summer sports. Vassar College will host our athletes along with Dutchess Community College, Fishkill Bowl, and Mr.Todd’s Gymnastics also serving as host sites. We are in need of volunteers.
The Honorary Chair of the Summer Games is Dutchess County Executive, Marcus J. Molinaro. The Summer Games Organizing Committee is led by Co-Chairs Frank Castella, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Mary Kay Vrba, Dutchess Tourism, Inc.
Opening Ceremonies: Friday, June 14th at 8 PM at Vassar College, featuring the Parade of Athletes, entertainment and the lighting of the Special Olympics Cauldron.
Athletic Competition: Saturday, June 15th, in eight Olympic-style sports.
Service Volunteers and Fans in the Stands are needed at Opening Ceremonies and all competitions!
Proper Hashtags:
#SpecialOlympicsNY
#SOgamesNY
Visit https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/event/summer-games/ to register as an individual or to create a volunteer group, contact Sara Massa at smassa@nyso.org.
More opportunities with Special Olympics NY
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About Special Olympics NY
Location:
94 New Karner Rd, Suite 208, Albany, NY 12203, US
Mission Statement
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Description
Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to discover and unleash the champion within. Our athletes experience the thrill of competing in authentic sports. They overcome defeat, taste victory and stay active for life.
Every competitive athlete, no matter what their abilities, shares certain qualities. Drive. Perseverance. Confidence. For athletes with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics New York provides a training ground where those qualities are refined and given room to grow.
From the Young Athletes program for children ages 2 through 7, to Unified Sports that bring together athletes of all abilities, to credible competitions, Special Olympics New York athletes have the opportunity to compete on a level playing field.
Along the way, athletes develop skills that accompany them through every part of life, helping them set an example of what people with intellectual disabilities can really do.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
124 Raymond AvePoughkeepsie, NY 12604
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2019
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Basketball
- Outdoor Recreation
- Racquet Sports
- Swimming
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A