Join your area law enforcement or volunteers as they serve up seafood at all five Georgia Joe’s Crab Shacks on Thursday, October, 20th. Dine out for our athletes and help support your local officers as they wait on you! All tips received by the cops goes directly back to SOGA. Also 10 percent of your bill comes back to SOGA as well. Thanks to the generosity of Joe’s Crab Shack! This is your chance to get to know your local law enforcement and see them serving, dancing and maybe even singing! A night to not be missed!
Be sure to visit the following locations.
Please click on the location that you will be visiting to print a copy of the flyer to bring in to benefit Special Olympics Georgia:
Douglasville: 2868 Chapel Hill Road (Douglasville Police Department)
Duluth: 1590 Pleasant Hill Road (Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office)
Kennesaw: 2501 Cobb Place Blvd (Kennesaw Police Department)
Morrow: 1965 Mt. Zion Road (Canton Police Department)
Lilburn: 4300 Highway 78 (MARTA Police Department)

 

For more information, contact Danny Knight at danny.knight@specialolympicsga.org or 770-414-9390 x119.

State Fall Games Oct. 21-23:

Nestled in the north Georgia mountains is the city of Dalton, where athletes will compete at State Fall Games Oct. 21-23. Softball, cycling, long distance walking and running and bocce competitions will be held at the beautiful Heritage Point Park and golf competitions will be held at Nob North Golf Course. Opening Ceremony will be held at Dalton Trade Center.
Click for
– a schedule
– volunteer information
– information about how to be a sponsor.

Polar Plunge

Gutsy and warm-hearted people collect pledges in exchange for the opportunity to jump into icy waters of Lake Lanier Feb. 18th. All proceeds collected by “plungers” will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, highest fundraiser, highest fundraising team, and more! Everybody plunges: mayors, law enforcement officers, news anchors, sports figures, corporate teams, civic clubs, high school and college students and many more. For those who do not love the Polar Bear habitat, we will have areas to keep you warm – such as heated areas, warm concessions, and fun souvenirs.  Of course there is always room for more hesitant souls who just wish to be spectators! Click here to get started.

NEW: Over the Edge

Ever wondered if you had what it takes to be fearless and face new challenges head-on? Well, here’s your chance! Next Spring (April 2012) join more than 80 “edgers” who are brave enough to raise $1,000 to rappel over the edge of a 16+story building for Special Olympics Georgia. Click here for the link for more information about Over the Edge.

Next spring, you can 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.

With this first-year event, Special Olympics Georgia is looking for a few good men and women to make their mark in history while supporting the most credible charity in America. This is your opportunity to experience first-hand what it means to face a challenge that initially seems quite daunting but at the same time celebrates the challenges and similarities we all share in life. It is your chance to show our athletes your courage and your support of what they experience daily.

The Facts:
Who: 80 participants (men, women, children; 100 to 300 lbs)
What: Raise a minimum of $1000 for the chance to rappel down a 16+ story building
When: April 20-21, 2012
Where: Atlanta
Why: To raise much-needed funds to support the year-round training and competition for more than 23,620 Special Olympics Georgia athletes

Want to be a coach?
Our Special Olympians need proper training from devoted coaches and assistant coaches.  Coaches go through a short training/certification session that will explain what is expected and what to expect during training.
Below are a few upcoming clinics and the SOGA staff member you should contact to sign up:

Sept. 9-10     Carrollton    General Orientation Bocce Softball Athletics Rhythmic Gymnastics  Basketball Unified Sports Contact: Kelli.Britt@SpecialOlympicsGA.org

Sept. 16-17     Albany            General Orientation Tennis Softball Flag Football Aquatics Volleyball GMS    Young Athletes Contact:  David.Crawford@specialolympicsga.org

Sept. 23-24   Gwinnett Co.    General Orientation Floor Hockey Softball Basketball Bocce Bowling Unified Sports   Coaching SO Athletes

Sept. 30-Oct. 1    Troup Co.       General Orientation   Aquatics Volleyball Rhythmic Gymnastics  Golf   Basketball Unified Sports   Young Athletes Contact: David.Crawford@SpecialOlympicsGA.org

Sept. 30-Oct. 1      Glynn Co.        General Orientation  Golf Athletics Aquatics Bowling  Rollerskating GMS Young Athletes Contact: David.Crawford@specialolympics.ga

Oct. 7-8           Augusta         General Orientation Bocce Cycling Basketball Softball       Athletics and Unified Sports Contact Kelli.Britt@SpecialOlympicsGA.org

It’s that time again! Masters Bowling and Horse Show are right around the corner. Both events will be held  August 19-21. Masters Bowling in Warner Robins and Horse Show in Perry. The themes for these state events will be “Rock & Roll” for Masters Bowling and “Superheros” for Horse Show. Below you will find links to the Masters Bowling and Horse Show pages with further information and the general schedule for each event.

Masters Bowling

Horse Show

Also, if you would like to volunteer for either of these events, please click here for more information or contact Leslie Anderson at leslie.anderson@specialolympicsga.org or call her at 770-414-9390, ext. 120.

 

14th Annual Marlow’s Tavern Golf  Classic

Date:  October 23, 2012

Place:  Country Club of Roswell, Roswell (golf tournament)
Aqua blue Restaurant, Roswell (awards, reception, and silent auction)

Since 1999, this annual golf tournament to benefit Special Olympics Georgia has raised more than $324,000 for our athletes. This year’s goal is to raise $50,000!

This fun-filled day of golfing will include a putting contest, shotgun start, hole contests, lunch, awards reception, and silent auction.

Corporate sponsorships and player information

Registration Form

If you cannot participate in the tournament but would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Special Olympics Georgia, write “Marlow’s” on the memo line, and mail to Susan Skolnick, Special Olympics Georgia, 4000 Dekalb Technology Parkway, Suite 400, Building 400, Atlanta, GA  30340.

For more information, contact Susan at 770-414-9390 x111 or susan.skolnick@specialolympicsga.org

Thank you Marlow’s Tavern and past sponsors for your generous support over the years!!

2012 Sponsors

Platinum

 

                                          

 

   

Gold

 

Silver

                    

Bronze

Blockbuster Linen Service

Buckhead Beef

 Cousins Properties Inc.

Dade Paper Company

Draft Beer Services of Atlanta,  Inc.

Edward Don & Company

 
19th Hole

John Krol c/o Legacy Advisors

Innotrac Corporation

Putting Contest

Hole-in-One

Quality Wine and Spirits

Global Payments Inc.

Terressentia Corporation

Morgan Stanley

Hojeij Branded Foods

Beverage Cart

Melissa Libby & Associates

J. Smith Lanier & Company

Take a look at how our Georgia athletes medaled at the 2011 World Games in Athens:

Georgia Athletes

Overall Results