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
2023 Special Olympics Georgia State Indoor Winter Games & S.E. Powerlifting Press Release
by David CrawfordContact:
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
2023 State Horse Show – October 6 & 7, 2023
by Liz SmithCome 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.
Click here to view our Fact Sheet!
Volunteer at the 2023 State Indoor Winter Games January 27-28
by David CrawfordJoin Special Olympics Georgia and the 1,500 athletes competing at the State Indoor Winter Games January 27th and 28th in Cobb and Bartow Counties by volunteering! We need volunteers to help with gymnastics, power lifting, basketball, and bowling. To sign up CLICK HERE or email Rachel Miller at Rachel.Miller@specialolympicsga.org.
If you are interested in bringing a corporate group to volunteer and would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Thomas Ritch via email at Thomas.Ritch@specialolympicsga.org to learn how to get your company involved!
Thank you for your interest in supporting Special Olympics Georgia, and we look forward to seeing you at the games!
Finishline
by Liz SmithLets head back to school with Finishline! This year we are partnering with Finishline, hoping to get the state of Georgia ready for the start of the new school year. From July 22nd to September 5th Finishline will be asking for round up donations during each check out. So lets gear up for the new school year and head out to Finishline!
SOGA 50th Anniversary and Program Video
by Liz SmithEnjoy!
2021 State Horse Show Photos
by David Crawford2021 Cops on Donut Shops, Friday, June 4th, Statewide
by David Crawford2022 Georgia Natural Gas Shoot For Champions
by David CrawfordJoin Special Olympics Georgia as we host the 9th Annual Georgia Natural Gas Shoot for Champions sporting clays tournament held at the beautiful Garland Mountain Sporting Clays course on Friday August 19th. We will host over 100 shooters, donors, and volunteers for a fabulous day of clays on the spectacular 14 station course which sits atop the majestic ridge stretching over Garland Mountain in North Georgia. As well as a playful sporting clays competition we will host our guests for a fabulous breakfast and delicious bar-b-que lunch, silent auction featuring unique and local items, and a brief awards program where you will get to hear from Special Olympics Georgia participants. For more information contact Matthew Balte to sign up your team today!
Sign Up Your Team Today
Thank You For Supporting Special Olympics Georgia In 2021
by Liz SmithPlease enjoy a THANK YOU video for all of your support of Special Olympics Georgia in 2021! Thank you so much for all of your support to the Athletes of Special Olympics Georgia! Enjoy!
Bob Busse Golf Classic
by David CrawfordCome tee it up to support Special Olympics Georgia athletes at the 27th Annual Bob Busse Golf Classic! The event is taking place on November 7th, 2022 at the Atlanta Country Club. For more information about participation or sponsorship, please contact Robert Yost at Robert.Yost@specialolympicsga.org or (770) 414-9390 ext. 1104.
Sign Up Today!
Presented By: Ryan Foundation
Thank you to all Bob Busse Sponsors:
Park N Fly, Deguire Family Fund, Jim O’Donnell Family, Deloitte, Northpoint Commercial Financial, Doug Justice Family, Chip Miller Family, Rob Vaka Family, Mike Ruen/Doug Smith – Seefried Properties, Chris Burnett – Southstate Bank The Hollett Family, The Wilhelmi Family