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Special Olympics General Orientation for Volunteers

2. Message from a Special Olympics Athlete. . 3. Message from the Games Chief. . 4. Orientation Goals. Understand Special Olympics' mission Know the differences between Special Olympics and other sports organizations. Identify the three principal factors in divisioningUnderstand athlete advan

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Special Olympics General Orientation for Volunteers

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    2. 2 Message from a Special Olympics Athlete

    3. 3 Message from the Games Chief

    4. 4 Orientation Goals Understand Special Olympics’ mission Know the differences between Special Olympics and other sports organizations. Identify the three principal factors in divisioning Understand athlete advancement Know the opportunities for volunteering

    5. 5 Special Olympics Mission 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.

    6. 6 Special Olympics Vision and Oath Special Olympics’ vision is to transform communities by inspiring people throughout the world to open their minds, accept and include people with intellectual disabilities and thereby anyone who is perceived as different.

    7. 7 Special Olympics – Quick History Facts

    8. 8 Who are Special Olympics Athletes?

    9. 9 Sports Training & Competitions

    10. 10 Divisioning

    11. 11 Criteria for Athlete Advancement

    12. 12 Agreement with the International Olympic Committee Special Olympics is formally recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Special Olympics is the only organization permitted to use the word “Olympics” in its title. The Olympics and Special Olympics have similar Opening Ceremonies, Closing Ceremonies, and Award Ceremonies

    13. 13 Differences from Paralympics and INAS - What Makes Special Olympics Special Special Olympics All athletes have intellectual disability Opportunities for all ability levels Awards for all athletes Random selection to next level of competition

    14. 14 Myths – Know the Truth Myth Truth Only for kids For all ages Only for low ability levels Opportunities for all ability levels All Down syndrome athletes Athletes with intellectual disabilities For all disabilities Only athletes with intellectual disabilities Same as Paralympics Special Olympics very different Just competition Year-round training Just track and field Opportunities in 26 sports Everyone wins Only one gold medal per division Winning isn’t important Special Olympics athletes are determined to win

    15. 15 Sports offered at 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China Aquatics Dragon Boat Racing Roller skating Athletics Equestrian Sailing Badminton Football Softball Basketball Golf Table Tennis Bocce Gymnastics Team Handball Bowling Judo Tennis Cricket Kayaking Volleyball Cycling Powerlifting Motor Activities Training Program (MATP)

    16. 16 Volunteer Opportunities Training

    17. 17 More than just sports

    18. 18 Special Olympics Thank You Special Olympics changes lives ? Special Olympics inspires all ? Special Olympics creates heroes ? Special Olympics celebrates differences

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