Strike the R-word!
Strike the R-word (retard) at 300 Atlanta
September 20, 2012 (6:30 p.m. — 9 p.m.)
STRIKE THE R-WORD and support Special Olympics athletes!
The evening’s mission is to further raise awareness and encourage Georgia residents to stop using the word “retard.”
When:
Thursday, Sept. 20 (6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Where:
300 Atlanta (2175 Savoy Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341)
Located on the access road off Exit 30 on I-285.
Cost:
$40 per bowler (includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, bowling shirt)
All proceeds go to Special Olympics Georgia. Your donation is tax deductible.
Click here for the release about Woods and Strike the R-word.
The event will be hosted by recording artist Eryn Woods who has a current single out right now! Laughin At Ya!
Registation is closed. If you are interested in attending the event, please email Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org. There are two spots still open.
Door prize and an amazing silent auction includes a $100 gift card to Green Tree Spa, weekend stay on Lake Wiess, photo shoot and CD with fashion photographer Jeremy Adamo, jewelry and more.
See what’s up for bid on our Facebook page. Click here. Make
your bid there or at the event and winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 21. Anyone can bid in the silent auction on Facebook. You don’t have to attend the event.
By having a great evening out bowling with family and friends, you are also making a difference for the 24,470 registered Special Olympics Georgia Athletes. Our program provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. As athletes have fun and develop physical fitness, they find acceptance, become confident and aspire to greatness in other aspects of their lives. Our goal is to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions where they are accepted and respected.
Official sponsor:
Lane Sponsors:
Aha! Connection
Caduceus Occupational Medicine
The Family Dog
Kennesaw State University
Upcoming Coaches Clinics
by SOGATake advantage of these great opportunites to become a certified Special Olympics coach!
September 18: Brunswick, Unified Sports and Softball. Contact stan.crance@specialolympicsga.org for more information.
September 24 and 25: Douglas, Unified Sports, Softball, Bowling and Basketball. Contact stan.crance@specialolympicsga.org for more information.
October 6: Macon, Unified Sports, Bocce and Softball. Contact david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org for more information.
October 9: Americus, Basketball, Bocce and GMS Training. Contact david.crawford@specialolympics.org for more information.
Click here for the most updated full Coaching Clinic Schedule
Buy discounted TOUR tickets before Labor Day
by SOGABefore Labor Day purchase your ticket for THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola for $50. The championship will be Wednesday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 26 at East Lake Golf Club. The price goes up after the holiday to $60.
Daily grounds tickets are $50 or you can purchase tickets for several days.
For every ticket purchased, half is donated to Special Olympics Georgia. But you must enter the code TCSGSH. Purchase your tickets here. But remember to enter the code: TCSGSH.
THE TOUR comes after 33 weeks and three playoff events.
If you have questions about ordering tickets or the event, e-mail Georgia.Milton-Sheats@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
Sail in the Annual Sailing Regatta 9/10-9/12
by SOGASet sail for the 11th Annual Sailing Regatta September 10- September 12 at Lake Lanier. In addition to sailing, the regatta will feature a Sponsor Boat for race viewing, a skipper reception on Saturday night, raffle prizes, door prizes and much more. Click here for more info.
The event is hosted by Southern Sailing Club.
National Games 2010
by SOGACongratulations to Team Georgia for their success at the 2010 USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Softball Team won the Silver Medal and the Gymnasts won an overall astonishing 11 Gold Medals, 8 Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze Medal!
Thank you to ALL supporters of our National Games Delegation. Transportation of our athletes was provided by Cessna Airlift.
Titletown Tasting
by SOGAThe 2nd Annual Titletown Tasting will be held at Covington’s Restaurant in Valdosta on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7pm. We are so excited to have The Tim Miller Band as our excellent entertainment for the evening, not to mention more great silent auction and raffle prizes. For more information and to purchase your ticket to this exciting fundraiser, click here!
Strike the R-Word and support Special Olympics Athletes
by SOGAStrike the R-word!
Strike the R-word (retard) at 300 Atlanta
September 20, 2012 (6:30 p.m. — 9 p.m.)
STRIKE THE R-WORD and support Special Olympics athletes!
The evening’s mission is to further raise awareness and encourage Georgia residents to stop using the word “retard.”
When:
Thursday, Sept. 20 (6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Where:
300 Atlanta (2175 Savoy Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341)
Located on the access road off Exit 30 on I-285.
Cost:
$40 per bowler (includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, bowling shirt)
All proceeds go to Special Olympics Georgia. Your donation is tax deductible.
Click here for the release about Woods and Strike the R-word.
The event will be hosted by recording artist Eryn Woods who has a current single out right now! Laughin At Ya!
Registation is closed. If you are interested in attending the event, please email Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org. There are two spots still open.
Door prize and an amazing silent auction includes a $100 gift card to Green Tree Spa, weekend stay on Lake Wiess, photo shoot and CD with fashion photographer Jeremy Adamo, jewelry and more.
See what’s up for bid on our Facebook page. Click here. Make
your bid there or at the event and winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 21. Anyone can bid in the silent auction on Facebook. You don’t have to attend the event.
By having a great evening out bowling with family and friends, you are also making a difference for the 24,470 registered Special Olympics Georgia Athletes. Our program provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. As athletes have fun and develop physical fitness, they find acceptance, become confident and aspire to greatness in other aspects of their lives. Our goal is to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions where they are accepted and respected.
Official sponsor:
Lane Sponsors:
Aha! Connection
Caduceus Occupational Medicine
The Family Dog
Kennesaw State University
The TOUR
by SOGASandy Springs Online Auction: Paintings, gift cards, sports stuff
by SOGAHere’s the perfect place to look for Father’s Day gifts. Support the efforts of the Sandy Springs Police Department’s efforts in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Bid on fabulous items online from autographed sports memorabilia, dining gift cards, framed art work, children’s items, and much more! All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Georgia. Check out the online auction here.
Coaches: Take the Principles of Coaching Course Online
by SOGABelow, you will read a testimonial from our first Special Olympics coach to pass the course. To take advantage of this self-paced course with a live instructor who monitors the assignments and quiz results, go to www.elearn.wvu.edu/Continuing and click on “Career Training”, supply your credit card to pay $35 and receive a URL to access the course.
Payment covers working with and getting feedback from the instructor, ability to access all of the materials, ability to download and print assignments and access to the course for 6 months that can be renewed at no cost for an additional 6 months if needed.
First Coach Passing the Principles of Coaching Online Course via West Virginia University’s Extended Learning Department was accomplished mid May by Patricia Smith from Franklin, Virginia. Here is what Pat conveyed about the instructor Sandra Ryder, Esq., Ph.D., and the course: “Thank you so much for all your help. I really enjoyed the class. It was very informative and helped me in preparing the training sessions better. I have forwarded the information to other coaches in my area and am highly recommending it. Thank you again for everything.”