Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic, November 16, Atlanta

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Special Olympics Georgia once again proudly hosts the Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic at a prestigious golf club in Sandy Springs on November 16. The event was originally scheduled for November 2, but inclement weather forced the postponement to November 16. With that in mind, you can still come out for a great day and support the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia!

If you would like more information on the hosting golf club, please click the link below.

http://www.cherokeetcc.org

Monday, November 16, 2015
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Registration
9:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start

This event promises to be a great way to spend your day.  Each year, this tournament grows and becomes better than the last.  This year, expect a great game of golf along with golf-course prizes, door prizes, a silent auction and wonderful reception all for the great cause of supporting Special Olympics Georgia and our inspirational athletes.

Visit www.BusseGolf2015.org for more information on Sponsorship and Registration

Click here for the flyer.

Prizes will be awarded for: Top Gross Team, Top Three Net Team, Closest to the Pin Prizes on all Par 3′s, Putting Contest

Each Golfer Will Receive: Tournament Gift Bag, Continental Breakfast, Lunch Reception with Special Olympics Athlete Speaker, Silent Auction

2017 State Indoor Winter Games, January 20-22, 2017

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Special Olympics Georgia will host the 2017 State Indoor Winter Games on January 20-22, 2017.

Come join the 2800 athletes, coaches, and unified partners in Cobb County as they compete in basketball, bowling, floor hockey, artistic gymnastics, and powerlifting!

The Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, January 20th at the Cobb Civic Center at 7:30pm and is open to the public.

For more information on Indoor Winter Games, view our fact sheet here, our official program book here and visit our event page, or contact David Crawford at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org.

If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact Thomas Ritch at thomas.ritch@specialolympicsga.org.

If you would like to volunteer, go online to http://sogeorgia.vsyshost.com or contact Paul McNeil at paul.mcneil@specialolympicsga.org.

If you are media and would like more information about this event, please contact Meghan Daves at meghan.daves@specialolympicsga.org.

 

St. Peter Chanel 5K – November 21 – Roswell

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The 2nd-annual St. Peter Chanel 5K Run/Walk is set for the Saturday before Thanksgiving – November 21. Join us at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell to raise money for Special Olympics Georgia. The 3.1-mile course features flat roads and a scenic, rolling trail. Registration includes a long-sleeved tech shirt and a post-race party. Visit https://5k.supportourprojects.com for more details.

2016 State Indoor Winter Games Revised Schedule for Jan. 23/24

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Due to the predicted incoming inclement weather that is scheduled to hit the metro Atlanta area Friday afternoon, evening and night, there have been some changes and adjustments to the schedule of this weekend’s Special Olympics Georgia 2016 State Indoor Winter Games in Cobb County.

New State Indoor Winter Games Schedule – Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 23/24

Basketball Individual Skills

3 on 3 

Level A Basketball Skills

Team Skills Play

Traditional Team Play

Unified Team Play

Assisted Ramp Bowling-AMF Lanes

Singles Bowling – AMF Lanes

Singles Bowling – Brunswick Zone

Traditional Team Bowling-Brunswick Zone

Unassisted Ramp Bowling- AMF Lanes

Unified Team – Brunswick Zone

 


Saturday –
Artistic Gymnastics – Cobb Gymnastics Center – 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bowling – Brunswick Zone Austell – Check-in: 8:30 am. – Competition – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Bowling – Marietta AMF Lanes – Check-in: 8:30 am. – Competition – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Basketball Individual Skills – Fair Oaks Recreation Center – 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Powerlifting – Marriott – 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Traditional Team Basketball – Lawrence Street Recreation Center – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Unified Team Basketball – Smyrna Community Center
Roller Skating – Sparkles Smyrna – Check-in: 7:00 am. – Competition – 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Traditional Team Basketball – Salvation Army – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
3-on-3 Basketball – Windy Hill Athletic Club – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Basketball Team Skills – Ward Recreation Center – 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday –
Traditional Team Basketball – Ward Recreation Center – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Floor Hockey – Fair Oaks Recreation Center – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Traditional Team Basketball – Smyrna Community Center – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Traditional Team Basketball – Lawrence Street Recreation Center – TBD

  • Friday’s scheduled Opening Ceremony at McEachern High School has been cancelled.
  • Saturday’s Olympic Town, originally scheduled to be at Marietta Middle School, has been cancelled.
  • Saturday’s Healthy Athletes program, originally scheduled to be at Marietta Middle School, has been cancelled.

We will have more details on this weekend’s State Indoor Winter Games as they become available.

Publix-LETR Special Olympics Torch Icon Sale – January 2-23

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At the beginning of each year, from January 2 – January 23, millions of paper torch icons are distributed to Publix Supermarkets and sold for a $1, $3 or $5 donation at the register, with the proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). In 2015, SOGA received approximately $614,000 from this three-week promotion! Designed to raise awareness of SOGA, this promotion is in collaboration with Publix sponsorship of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR).

Publix’s support of this program is particularly unique because many of SOGA’s athletes are employed at various Publix locations throughout the state. The LETR involves more than 1,000 law enforcement officers from over 100 agencies who take part in various runs spanning two weeks in May in which they pass the Special Olympics Georgia “Flame of Hope” across the State. All of the relays converge at Emory University (Atlanta) during the State Summer Games Opening Ceremony. The LETR is the largest annual fundraising event benefiting Special Olympics Georgia with Publix being the longest and largest single donor to the program.

So come and support your Special Olympics Georgia athletes by purchasing your “Torch’ icons at all Publix store January 2 – 23, 2016. Thank you Georgia for your support!

2016 State Indoor Winter Games January 22-24 in Cobb County

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Come Join Special Olympics Georgia for our annual State Indoor Winter Games being held in Cobb County January 22-24.  Over 1,800 athletes from across the state of Georgia will participate in Basketball, Floor Hockey, Gymnastics, Bowling, and Roller Skating. For sponsorship information for this amazing event please contact Thomas Ritch, and for more information on how to attend or volunteer take a look at our Fact Sheet.

We hope to see you out for the Games!

Click here to learn more about the 2016 State Indoor Winter Games.

Former Atlanta Falcon Buddy Curry to serve as Grand Marshal for
Special Olympics Georgia 2016 State Indoor Winter Games

Frosty in Cobb! Order your State Indoor Winter Games T-Shirts

State Indoor Winter Games Official Sponsors

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Over The Edge – Overlook III Building – Vinings – May 7

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Ever wondered if you had what it takes to be fearless and face new challenges head-on? Well, here’s your chance! The fifth annual Over the Edge will be Saturday, May 7! Join other “edgers” who are brave enough to raise $1,000 to rappel over the edge of the 22-story Overlook III Building (2859 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339) for Special Olympics Georgia. Over the Edge is the largest fundraising effort benefitting Special Olympics. Last year alone, the event made over $183,000! SOGA is looking for a few good men and women to experience the challenge, the bravery and the exhilaration of participating in an event that takes you out of your comfort zone and ultimately changes your life forever – the same thing our Special Olympics athletes experience every day. If you are interested in participating, becoming a sponsor or would like more information, please contact Kristin Hill at 770-414-9390 ext. 105 or by email: kristin.hill@specialolympicsga.org. To register for Over the Edge, please visit www.oteatlanta2016.com.

Click here for our Press Release.

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GEICO Race, May 13, Macon

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For the 34th year, GEICO is organizing and hosting a benefit for Special Olympics Georgia. This year’s event is a 5K/1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 13 at 8 am on the GEICO Campus in Macon. GEICO’s goal is to raise $100,000. All participants will receive a t-shirt.

For more information on sponsoring or participating in the event, please contact Chris Nappi or Jonathan Gibson.

 

Duck Pluck 2016 – August 12, 1:00 pm

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Thank you to everyone who supported Special Olympics Georgia by donating $5 or more to participate in the 2016 Duck Pluck!

Because of the generous support and involvement in this year’s Duck Pluck, Special Olympics Georgia was able to have over 8,600 ducks adopted, raising over $43,000 for our 27,110 athletes statewide.

We are pleased to announce the 5 winners of the 2016 Duck Pluck:

2016 Winners:

1st Place: Beth B.
2nd Place: Planner’s Engineers
3rd: Aisha A.
4th: Anthony P.
5th: Judi O.

Congratulations, winners!

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For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Susan Skolnick at susan.skolnick@specialolympicsga.org or 770-414-9390 x111

Titletown Tasting, August 20, Valdosta, GA

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 EIGHTH ANNUAL
TITLE TOWN TASTING
Saturday, August 20, 2016
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Mathis Municipal Auditorium
2300 North Ashley St.
Valdosta, GA 31602

Featured will be presentations by Valdosta Special Olympics Athletes & live music by two local artists. The evening will also include a great silent auction, drinks & hors d’oeuvres, & a chance to win free prizes.

All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Georgia, which provides 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 friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Tickets purchased before the event: $30 per person or $50 per couple
Purchased at the door:$35 per person or $60 per couple

To purchase tickets, make a donation, or for more information,
please contact Alison Still (229)712-9973 or at alison.still@specialolympicsga.org.

Click here for the flyer.

Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!

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