The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcase the awe-inspiring abilities of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promotes the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrates the transformative power of Special Olympics.
Join us in celebrating over 3,500 athletes from across the country as they come together in Seattle July 1 – 6 for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Athletes will be competing in aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, flag football, golf, gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer, softball, standup paddle boarding, tennis and volleyball.
To see an overview of the 2018 USA Games, click here.
To see our 2018 USA Games fact sheet, click here.
For any questions about the 2018 USA Games, contact us at 770-414-9390.
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Cops on Donut Shops
by David CrawfordJoin Special Olympics Georgia, Dunkin’ Donuts and The Law Enforcement Torch Run for our 3rd Annual Cops on Donut Shops event! On June 1st (#NationalDonutDay) from 5am-11am, our hardworking LETR volunteers will be out at Dunkin’ stores across Georgia collecting donations for Special Olympics Georgia Athletes! As part of National Donut Day, Dunkin’ has a sweet deal – buy any small beverage and receive a free donut! Can’t make it out to the event or just want to make even more of an impact before or after the event? Visit https://specialolympicsga.ejoinme.org/Donuts to enjoy a “virtual donut”! All proceeds raised on-site and online will support Special Olympics Georgia Athletes! Thank you to Dunkin’ Donuts for your continued support and friendship!
For more information or to find out if your favorite Dunkin’ Donuts store is participating, please contact Sara Bruno: sara.bruno@specialolympicsga.org
For a complete list of participating Dunkin’ Donuts®, click here.
2018 State Masters Bowling Tournament, August 17-19, Warner Robins GA
by Liz SmithJoin Special Olympics Georgia for the 2018 State Masters Bowling Tournament being held August 17-19 in Warner Robins, Ga. We will be hosting over 1,200 athletes from across the state of Georgia, who will compete in Traditional and Unified Bowling during this weekend of fun! Tournaments will be taking place all three days at Robins Lanes at Robins Air Force Base, and Gold Cup Bowling Center. For information about getting involved during this fantastic event please contact David Crawford, or for information on how to volunteer contact Miranda Moore.
For more info to Sponsor this event please contact December Storey.
Click here for more Information
Click here to pre-order your Masters Bowling t-shirt!
We hope to see you at State Masters Bowling in Warner Robins!
2018 Indoor Winter Games and Southeast Powerlifting Competition
by David CrawfordSpecial Olympics International Celebrates Their 50th Birthday
by David CrawfordSpecial Olympics International (SOI) is celebrating their 50th birthday in 2018. Special Olympics Georgia will be celebrating this incredible milestone throughout the year and sends a warm congratulations to SOI and the amazing accomplishments over time!
2017 State Horse Show
by David Crawford2017 State Fall Games
by David Crawford2018 Special Olympics USA Games
by David CrawfordThe 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcase the awe-inspiring abilities of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promotes the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrates the transformative power of Special Olympics.
Join us in celebrating over 3,500 athletes from across the country as they come together in Seattle July 1 – 6 for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Athletes will be competing in aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, flag football, golf, gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer, softball, standup paddle boarding, tennis and volleyball.
To see an overview of the 2018 USA Games, click here.
To see our 2018 USA Games fact sheet, click here.
For any questions about the 2018 USA Games, contact us at 770-414-9390.
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Publix Super Markets Torch Icon Sales
by Liz SmithPublix Super Markets and Special Olympics have teamed up once again for Torch Icon Register Sales in the month of January. From January 4th to January 20th 2018, visit your local Publix store and ask for a Torch Icon at the check out register to make a small donation to Special Olympics Georgia. Each donor will receive a coupon page for P&G brand products across the store. Donations received will allow Special Olympics Georgia to continue to provide free sports training and competition for 27,115 athletes across Georgia.
Thank you to Publix for their continued support of Special Olympics and Publix shoppers for your contributions. Because of you, we are able to continue to help bring out the champion in everyone!
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by David CrawfordSpecial Olympics Georgia is Moving to 6046 Financial Drive, Norcross, GA 30071
by David CrawfordSpecial Olympics Georgia is moving at the end of the month, so if you could please update your records to the following address: 6046 Financial Drive, Norcross, GA 30071.
We are looking forward to moving into our new state of the art office building and we hope you will come by to visit us soon!