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Special Olympics

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

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Special Olympics

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  1. Special Olympics KNR 270

  2. 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

  3. Special Olympics • Started in 1968 • Chicago Park District • Eunice Kennedy Shriver • Why? • 1.2 million children & adults participate • International • 170 countries

  4. 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 Illinois offers 19 sports

  5. 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

  6. Special Olympics • Motor Activities Training Program • Individual Sports Skills • Individual Sports Competition • Team Competition • Unified Sports • Partners Club

  7. Special Olympics • 10% rule • All are winners

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