Special Olympics Georgia State Horse Show Memo
October 2, 2020
To all Special Olympics Georgia Programs:
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is working diligently to provide quality competitions and experiences for all Athletes, Coaches, Unified Partners, Families and Volunteers during these challenging times from the COVID-19 pandemic. While the future is still uncertain concerning the pandemic, SOGA is slowly moving forward with preparations for future events and is having to adjust and change for quality programming to continue. Starting in 2021, SOGA will be hosting the State Horse Show in the month of May. The dates of competition next year will be on May 28-29, 2021. The State Horse Show will be at a new venue & location. It will be held at Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta, GA.
SOGA is making changes in all aspects of operations and finding cost effective programming is a major hurdle during today’s environment. Below are some of the considerations in which SOGA has come to this decision:
• Incredible facilities in the metro-Atlanta area to accommodate all needs
• Venue & hotel locations within 5 miles of each other with quick & easy access to attend to horses
• Not being able to host the competition in 2020 and will be in conjunction with State Summer Games
• Financial challenges concerning revenue versus expenditures
Special Olympics Georgia understands change can be difficult, but it is necessary in order to continue moving forward during the difficult environment everyone is facing. We appreciate your cooperation during these challenging times. For any questions, please contact David Crawford at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org or (229) 292-5143.
Thank you for supporting Special Olympics Georgia and the amazing Athletes!
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.
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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
SOGA is on TikTok
by Liz SmithSpecial Olympics Georgia is officially on TikTok! Click on the link below and follow our page. We are excited for this new social media platform to continue to outreach athletes and the community. Make sure to also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
https://www.tiktok.com/@specialolympicsgeorgia?lang=en
2024 State Fall Games – November 22-23 in Valdosta, Georgia!
by David CrawfordState Fall Games
Valdosta, GA
November 22-23, 2024
Come down south to Valdosta, GA on November 22-23, 2024 to support over 1600 delegates as they compete throughout the weekend! Athletes and Unified Partners will compete in the sports of Bocce, Golf hole play, Cycling, Softball Skills and Softball Team Play. Please click the link below to view the 2024 State Fall Games Fact Sheet!
Please click here to view the 2024 Fall Games Fact Sheet!
Medfest 2022
by Liz SmithJoin us November 10th at, the Special Olympics Georgia, Norcross office for Med Fest 2022. Athletes will receive Health & Vision screenings, participate in crafts, participate in a floor hockey skills training, and enjoy lunch. For more information contact Jenna Osenbaugh at Jenna.Osenbaugh@SpecialOlympicsGa.org or by calling (770) 414-9390 ext. 1105.
2021 State Indoor Winter Games Cancellation Memo
by David CrawfordSpecial Olympics Georgia 2021 State Indoor Winter Games Memo
November 16, 2020
To all Special Olympics Georgia Indoor Winter Games Agencies and Volunteers:
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) has come to the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 State Indoor Winter Games scheduled for January 29 – 31 in Marietta, Georgia. The SOGA team and Games Organizing Committee have worked diligently over the past several months to organize this event, however due to the current pandemic and rising cases of COVID-19 in our State, this decision must be made. SOGA is still organizing and planning for the 2021 State Summer Games and State Horse Show for May 28 – 30 in Atlanta, GA. More information will be distributed as we move closer to these two events.
SOGA would like to thank ALL the Agencies and Volunteers for their support, patience and understanding during these challenging times. SOGA is continuing to work on return to play activities and programming for the remainder of this year, so that Athletes from around the State will be able to safely get back into doing what they love.
We appreciate your cooperation during these challenging times. For questions, please contact Chief Sports and Program Officer, David Crawford at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org or (229) 292-5143.
Thank you for supporting Special Olympics Georgia and the amazing Athletes!
Georgia Milton-Sheats, CEO of Special Olympics Georgia
Special Olympics Georgia – 2021 State Horse Show Memo
by Liz SmithSpecial Olympics Georgia State Horse Show Memo
October 2, 2020
To all Special Olympics Georgia Programs:
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is working diligently to provide quality competitions and experiences for all Athletes, Coaches, Unified Partners, Families and Volunteers during these challenging times from the COVID-19 pandemic. While the future is still uncertain concerning the pandemic, SOGA is slowly moving forward with preparations for future events and is having to adjust and change for quality programming to continue. Starting in 2021, SOGA will be hosting the State Horse Show in the month of May. The dates of competition next year will be on May 28-29, 2021. The State Horse Show will be at a new venue & location. It will be held at Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta, GA.
SOGA is making changes in all aspects of operations and finding cost effective programming is a major hurdle during today’s environment. Below are some of the considerations in which SOGA has come to this decision:
• Incredible facilities in the metro-Atlanta area to accommodate all needs
• Venue & hotel locations within 5 miles of each other with quick & easy access to attend to horses
• Not being able to host the competition in 2020 and will be in conjunction with State Summer Games
• Financial challenges concerning revenue versus expenditures
Special Olympics Georgia understands change can be difficult, but it is necessary in order to continue moving forward during the difficult environment everyone is facing. We appreciate your cooperation during these challenging times. For any questions, please contact David Crawford at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org or (229) 292-5143.
Thank you for supporting Special Olympics Georgia and the amazing Athletes!
2020 State indoor Winter Games Pictures
by David CrawfordCops on Donut Shops, Tuesday September 29, Statewide
by David CrawfordJoin us for our 5th Annual Cops on Donut Shops event for Special Olympics Georgia athletes on National Coffee Day, Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. at participating Dunkin’ locations! This event will benefit 26,620 Special Olympics athletes across the state of Georgia! Come by Dunkin’ and enjoy a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase to celebrate National Coffee Day! #NationalCoffeeDay #SOGANCD
For more information about the event, please contact Kaitlin Henderson at kaitlin.henderson@specialolympicsga.org