- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Colorado Southeast Summer Classic!
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Colorado
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
REGISTER HERE: https://www.classy.org/event/2019-se-summer-classic-volunteer-registration/e236397
About the Event
Date: July 13th, 2019
Location: Memorial Park, 1605 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Sports: Bocce, Cycling, & Softball
Participants: 23 Teams, 300+ Athletes & Unified Partners, & 125+ Volunteers
Meals: Subway will be providing meals for volunteers.
What to Wear/Bring:
- Wear comfortable clothes (Volunteer t-shirt will be provided)
- Closed toed shoes (no flip-flops)
- Water bottle to stay hydrated
- Sunscreen, sunglasses etc.
Schedule:
- Shift A Volunteer Registration: 7:00 AM
- Opening Ceremonies: 9:00 AM
- Games Begin: 9:30 AM
- Awards Begin: 10:00 AM (ongoing)
- Shift B Volunteer Registration: 11:00 AM
Questions: Contact Michelle Pewters at mpewters@specialolympicsco.org
HEALTHY ATHLETES VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
In conjunction with the Southeast Regional Summer Classic, SOCO will be hosting two FREE health screenings:
Special Smiles, dental screening, presented by Comfort Dental and
FUNfitness, physical therapy screening
The Special Smiles discipline of the Healthy Athletes screening program provides comprehensive oral health care information, including offering free dental screenings and instructions on correct brushing and flossing techniques to participating Special Olympics athletes.
Developed in partnership with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), FUNfitness designed to assess and improve physical strength, flexibility, and balance. The screenings also educate athletes and parents on the importance of staying physically fit and flexible and provide a hands-on opportunity for participating Special Olympics athletes to learn more about physical therapy.
Volunteer orientation will start promptly at 9:00am. The screenings will be open to all athletes from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Further details will be emailed out upon registration.
QUESTIONS? Contact Leah Combs at lcombs@specialolympicsco.org
More opportunities with Special Olympics Colorado
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Special Olympics Colorado
Location:
12450 E. Arapahoe Rd, Suite C, Centennial, CO 80112, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type 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 friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Description
Special Olympics was founded in 1969 on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. Special Olympics believes that consistent training is essential to the development of sports skills, and that competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress and providing incentives for personal growth. Special Olympics also believes that through sports training and competition, people with intellectual disabilities benefit physically, mentally, socially and spiritually; families are strengthened; and the community at large, both through participation and observation, is united in understanding people with intellectual disabilities in an environment of equality, respect and acceptance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Memorial Park1605 E Pikes Peak Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80910
DATE POSTED
June 19, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A