Come out and hit the links in support of Special Olympics Georgia at the 25th Annual Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic! The event will take place on Thursday, October 12th, at the Heritage Golf Links in Tucker, Georgia. For more information about registration, please contact James Slaughter at (770) 414-9390 ext. 1115 or james.slaughter@specialolympicsga.org
A HUGE Thank you to the Chamblee Police Department and the Georgia LETR for hosting a Torch Run on Friday, May 19th, leading the flame of hope to Emory University to kick off the start of the 2023 State Summer Games. Enjoy the video by clicking this link!
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vision Statement
Respecting each individual and recognizing the value that we each bring to the SOGA team is essential. SOGA champions a diverse and inclusive environment while celebrating all individuals through a love of sport.
We encourage and welcome diversity, recognizing it as a key advantage and value different backgrounds and perspectives. Some types of diversity are life experience, work experience, perspective, culture, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity and age. Diversity assists us in looking at situations from a variety of angles and encourages the development of ideas and solutions.
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will strive to be an organization that reflects all communities, and one in which everyone with a role in carrying out the Special Olympics mission feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves and do their best work, whether as Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, donors/sponsors, business partners, or employees.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Vision Policy:
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will strive to be an organization that reflects all communities, and one in which everyone with a role in carrying out the Special Olympics mission feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves and do their best work, whether as Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, donors/sponsors, business partners, or employees.
Join Special Olympics Georgia for the 28th Annual Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic at the beautiful Country Club of Roswell on November 6th, 2023! Come hit the links and support the 17,429 Special Olympics Georgia Athletes with a great golf competition full of prizes, refreshments and a silent auction. For more information on sponsorship and registration, please contact gms@specialolympicsga.org.
Please join us for our 10th Annual Shoot for Champions sporting clays tournament benefiting Special Olympics Georgia and the 17,429 athletes from across the State of Georgia. This event will take place on Friday, August 18th and will be held at the beautiful Garland Mountain Sporting Clays, located atop Garland Mountain overlooking Waleska, Georgia. (Just 50 miles from Atlanta)
This event will feature a round of clays at 12 picturesque stations, breakfast, a lunch reception, the opportunity to participate in games, with prizes, and a silent auction featuring many unique items.
The money raised during this event will help send athletes to the State Games.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SPONSORSHIP AND REGISTRATION PACKET
For more information concerning registration and sponsorship opportunities, please contact James Slaughter at james.slaughter@specialolympicsga.org
Come out to Emory University on May 19th through the 21st and enjoy the 2023 State Summer Games! Over 2,000 Athletes, Unified Partners, and Coaches from across the State of Georgia will come to Emory University’s beautiful campus to compete in Athletics, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis and Volleyball!
To find out more information about the event, please contact David Crawford at (229) 292-5143 or at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org
To sign up to volunteer for Summer Games, please contact Ansley Bonner at (229) 256-1323 or at ansley.bonner@specialolympicsga.org
For sponsorship information for Summer Games, please contact Mary Thomason at (770) 414-9390 ext. 1121 or at mary.thomason@specialolympicsga.org
Contact:
Catherine Justice
Marketing & Events Manager
Catherine.Justice@SpecialOlympicsGA.org
Ph: 770-414-9390 ext. 1120
Special Olympics Georgia Prepares for 2023 State Indoor Winter Games & Southeast Powerlifting
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is thrilled to host the 2023 State Indoor Winter Games on Friday, January 27th, and Saturday, January 28th at the Lake Point Sports Complex and several other locations across Cobb and Bartow Counties. SOGA is excited to welcome all athletes, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers. Athletes from across the state of Georgia will come together for some friendly competition in Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Bowling, Floor Hockey, and Powerlifting.
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is thrilled to host the Southeast Powerlifting on Saturday, January 28th at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest. SOGA is excited to welcome all athletes, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers. Athletes from across the state of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee will come together for some friendly competition in Deadlift, Bench Press, Squat, Push/Pull, and Full Power.
The competitions will start on the morning of Friday, January 27th at various locations across Cobb and Bartow Counties. Olympic Town will kick off on Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Lake Point Sports Complex on Court 10. Athletes will also complete multiple Healthy Athletes screenings including Healthy Hearing and Special Smiles. Through these Healthy Athletes disciplines, SOGA athletes will receive free dental and hearing screenings. All athletes who fully complete Healthy Athlete screenings will be entered to win a brand-new FitBit!
Special Olympics Georgia would like to thank our State Sponsors: Publix, UPS, Marlow’s Tavern, Winter Construction, Knights of Columbus Georgia State Council, and The Coca-Cola Company for their dedicated support and loyalty to our athletes.
Special Olympics Georgia would also like to recognize the Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 State Indoor Winter Games: Winter Construction.
For more information on State Indoor Winter Games & Southeast Powerlifting, contact Director of Sports, Liz Smith, at Liz.Smith@specialOlympicsGa.org.
About Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA)
SOGA provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for 17,429 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. For more information, visit. www.SpecialOlympicsGa.org
Duck Pluck 2024
Wednesday, September 18
Make a splash for the 18,546 athletes of SOGA- Adopt your Duck and Support an Athlete. With your duck adoption, you will not only be entered to win some awesome prizes, but you will be sending athletes to Games! The Pluck will be on Wednesday, September 18th and you do not need to be present to win.
To adopt your ducks, click here!
Come join the nearly 150 athletes, coaches, and horse handlers participating in the 2023 State Horse Show at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville, GA. Athletes will participate in Dressage, Working Trail, Western Riding, English Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Showmanship, and Unified Drill. For information on this great event please contact Liz Smith. If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor, please contact Mary Thomason.
