Support our Special Olympics Georgia athletes competing in the 2015 World Summer Games!
WHAT: 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games
WHERE: Los Angeles, California
WHEN: July 24th – August 2nd, 2015
WHO: 7,000 Athletes and 3,000 Coaches representing 177 Countries
SPORTS: 25 Sports will be represented
GEORGIA DELEGATES TO TEAM USA: 6 Athletes, 1 Unified Partner, 5 Coaches, and 2 Sports Managers have been selected to represent Team USA
You can help Special Olympics Georgia send these athletes to the 2015 World Summer Games by making a donation to an individual’s profile or a general donation to support the entire delegation by going to www.sendourathletes.org
Georgia Delegation Presenting Sponsor
Special Olympics World Games, July 24- Aug. 1, Los Angeles
by SOGASupport our Special Olympics Georgia athletes competing in the 2015 World Summer Games!
WHAT: 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games
WHERE: Los Angeles, California
WHEN: July 24th – August 2nd, 2015
WHO: 7,000 Athletes and 3,000 Coaches representing 177 Countries
SPORTS: 25 Sports will be represented
GEORGIA DELEGATES TO TEAM USA: 6 Athletes, 1 Unified Partner, 5 Coaches, and 2 Sports Managers have been selected to represent Team USA
You can help Special Olympics Georgia send these athletes to the 2015 World Summer Games by making a donation to an individual’s profile or a general donation to support the entire delegation by going to www.sendourathletes.org
Georgia Delegation Presenting Sponsor
Titletown Tasting, August 8, Valdosta
by SOGAValdosta, GA was voted as Titletown, USA several years ago, because of it’s winning tradition in sports throughout the community. Titletown Tasting is a silent auction fundraiser that has been held in Valdosta for 6 years. Local businesses and community partners support us by sponsoring or donating items for the silent auction. Titletown Tasting features speeches from local Special Olympics Georgia athletes about their experiences with Special Olympics and all it has done to shape who they are. We have live music, great food, and a wonderful silent auction that all helps raise money to support the efforts of Special Olympics Georgia.
Tickets can be purchased early at $30 for individuals and $50 for couples, or you can purchase at the door at $35 for individuals and $60 for couples.
Please contact Whitney Warren at 229-712-9973 and whitney.warren@specialolympicsga.org.
When: August 8, 2015 7:00pm-9:30pm
Where: Bas Bleu, 121 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA
Click here for more information!
State Indoor Winter Games, January 22-24, 2016
by SOGAState Indoor Winter Games – Cobb County, GA – January 22-24, 2016. Special Olympics athletes from around the state head to Cobb County for the Indoor Winter Games. More than 1,500 athletes and 100 Unified Partners will compete in: artistic gymnastics, bowling, floor hockey, basketball, powerlifting and roller skating with over 500 coaches to guide them.
Click here to learn more about the 2016 State Indoor Winter Games.
Former Atlanta Falcon Buddy Curry to serve as Grand Marshal for
Special Olympics Georgia 2016 State Indoor Winter Games
Frosty in Cobb! Order your State Indoor Winter Games T-Shirts
State Indoor Winter Games Official Sponsors
Duck Pluck, August 14, Atlanta
by SOGAAdopt a duck to benefit Georgia’s 26,702 Special Olympics athletes!
For a donation of $5 or more, a lucky prize number will be assigned to a yellow rubber duck in your honor.
All ducks will be put into the Post Chastain pool for a swim before the 5 winning ducks are plucked!
It all happens on Friday, August 14th, 2015 at 1:00 pm. If your adopted duck is plucked you win!
(You do not need to be present to win!!)
Prizes Include:
1.$500 Visa Gift Card
2. 16gb iPad Air
3. $250 Publix Gift Card
4. $150 QT Gift Card
5. Fitbit Flex- Wireless Activity + Sleep Monitor
How does the Duck Pluck benefit the athletes?
+ 1 souvenir jr. duck!
Visit www.atlantaduckpluck.com to adopt your ducks online!
Contact Georgia Milton-Sheats at 770-414-9390 x106 or georgia.milton-sheats@specialolympicsga.org.
for more information.
State Masters Bowling, August 21-23, Warner Robins
by SOGAMore than 800 athletes and 100 Unified Partners from around the state compete in traditional and unified bowling at the Masters Bowling Tournament in Warner Robins with over 200 coaches to guide them in competition. To learn more about Masters Bowling, check out this fact sheet.
Donate now at: https://specialolympicsga.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/MastersBowling/tabid/687717/Default.aspx
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESULTS FROM THE2014 STATE MASTERS BOWLING TOURNAMENT
This event is free and open to the public, so plan to come out and support the athletes and “be a fan”.
**Remember: all paperwork is due no later than June 19th**
Click here for all Masters Bowling Paperwork
If you are interested in more information about the 2015 Master’s Bowling State Bowling Tournament or are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact:
Brady Brantley
229-834-8277
brady.brantley@specialolympicsga.org
17th Annual Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic, Sept. 21, Roswell
by SOGAJoin us on September 21 at the Country Club of Roswell for the 17th Annual Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic benefiting SOGA. Since 1999, this annual golf tournament has raised more than $500,000 for our athletes. This year’s tournament goal is to raise $70,000! The fun-filled day will include a putting contest, shotgun start, hole contests, and an awards ceremony, reception, and silent auction at Aqua blue Restaurant. If you cannot participate in the tournament, but would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to “Special Olympics Georgia” and write “Marlow’s” on the memo line. Mail the donation to Susan Skolnick, Special Olympics Georgia, 4000 DeKalb Technology Parkway, Suite 400, Building 400, Atlanta, GA 30340. For more information, contact Susan Skolnick or 770-414-9390 x111. Registration Form / Sponsor Benefits
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day – September 26
by David CrawfordOn September 26, we hope that our Special Olympics family around the world will celebrate the legacy of an amazing woman. Launched six years ago to commemorate the life and spirit of the founder of the Special Olympics movement, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day is a celebration of one person’s achievements and inspiration, but also the values she represents to this day – compassion, tolerance, love and a passion for social justice and equality. Eunice Kennedy Shriver dedicated her life to fighting for people with intellectual disabilities, helping to open people’s minds to their gifts and potential. She believed that one person could make a difference and change the world, and her life demonstrated the truth of that belief.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day will consist of individual events held at the local, state, national, regional and global levels – events that demonstrate and exemplify the value and spirit of inclusion both on and off the playing field. Special Olympics Georgia will be recognizing and celebrating Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day at our Strike the R-word bowling event on September 29.
To be a part of this inclusion movement, sign up at http://www.specialolympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame, and follow it on social media using #LetsChangeTheGame.
Strike the R-word, September 29, Atlanta
by SOGAStrike the R-word with us at Bowlmor Atlanta September 29th, 6:30-9 p.m. Bowl in this fundraiser while you also help raise awareness of how the R-word hurts people with intellectual disabilities and their friends and families. Registration $50 includes food, goody bags, event T-shirt, free shoe rental, bowling and an awesome silent auction! Sponsorship Levels
Click here to register for Strike the R-word
Thank you to the 2015 Strike the R-word Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
T-Shirt Sponsor:
Coca-Cola
Hospitality Sponsors:
Arby’s Foundation
Rhino Shield
In Memory of Weezie Gunn Neely
Sam’s Club
Lane Sponsors:
Drex – Star 94
Dr. Ronald Watts
Courtney Gugin
Georgia Athletic Officials Association
Friend:
Hancock Askew & Co.
2015 State Fall Games – October 9-11 – Gainesville
by David CrawfordState Fall Games
Gainesville, Ga
October 9-11, 2015
State Fall Games At-a-Glance…
2,100 athletes and coaches are participating. 800 volunteers will help at competitions, Olympic Town, Opening Ceremony and meals. Seven sports competitions are held. Free flexibility and fitness screening available to athletes and coaches.
Click here for paperwork for the 2015 State Fall Games
Come join us during our 2015 State Fall Games this October 9-11 in Gainesville, GA. For more information on these games please click here for the fact sheet, and if you would like to become a sponsor for these games please visit: https://specialolympicsga.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2015FallGames/tabid/673733/Default.aspx
2015 State Fall Games Individual Sports Schedule
Click below to view results from State Fall Games 2014
Bocce Traditional Team
Bocce Unified Team
Cycling
Golf
Softball Modified Team
Softball Skills
Softball Traditional Team
Softball Unified Team
For more information on State Fall Games you may contact Fall Games Director David Crawford at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org or 229-834-8277
For information on volunteering for this event, contact:
Whitney Warren
whitney.warren@specialolympicsga.org or 229-292-6955
Business Support
If your company is interested in making a donation of any size to support the Games, we want to hear from you. You can use our toll-free number 1-800 866-4400 to call Special Olympics Georgia – all relevant extension numbers apply. Contact thomas.ritch@specialolympicsga.org.
Thank you to the 2015 State Fall Games Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Official Sponsors
2015 State Horse Show – October 9-11 – Gainesville
by David CrawfordState Horse Show
Gainesville, GA
October 9-11, 2015
Come join the nearly 600 athletes participating in the 2015 State Horse Show at Chicopee Agriculture Center. For information on this great event please click here for our fact sheet. To become a sponsor of the 2015 State Horse show please contact Kylie McGregor at kylie.mcgregor@specialolympicsga.org.
Results from Horse Show 2014 – Click Here
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR HORSE SHOW COMPETITORS!!
Horse Show Fact Sheet – Click Here
Horse Show Tentative Schedule – Click Here
Thank you to the 2014 State Horse Show Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Official Sponsors:
For more information on the State Horse Show you may contact Kelli Britt at 770-414-9390, ext 122 or kelli.britt@specialolympicsga.org.
If you are interested in volunteering for the State Horse Show you may contact Whitney Warren at (229)712-9973 or whitney.warren@specialolympicsga.org.