Welcome To

Eugene / Springfield Local Program

P.O. Box 35, Springfield, Or 97477 (541) 431-3245

nybark@pacinfo.com

 

 

Special Olympics

Sports Seasons

"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

Special Olympics Athlete Oath

Local Sports Offered

Fall (Sep.-Nov.): Aquatics, Soccer, Bowling

Regional Competitions: October

State Competitions: Suspended

Winter (Dec.– Mar.): Basketball, Nordic & Alpine Skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowboarding

Regional Competitions: February

State Competitions: Suspended

Summer (Apr.– June): Track & Field, Softball, Golf, Bocce

Regional Competitions: May/June

State Competitions: Suspended


"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

Special Olympics Athlete Oath


  COACHES’ CORNER

Attention Head Coaches!

To ensure the highest quality coaching for our athletes, becoming certified in your sport should be the goal of all coaches.

Also, if you haven’t done so, you will need to go to the SOOR website and take the General Orientation and Protective Behaviors online course.  SOI is now requiring both these certifications in order to volunteer with Special Olympics as any type of coach.  Please take 30 minutes out of your day to do this so you can continue to coach. Go to www.soor.org scroll down on the right side of the site and click on “General Orientation & quiz”. Complete this segment and submit. Then take the “Protective Behaviors & quiz portion and submit.

Please take these quizzes before the start of winter season.  Thank you.

  

How to Sign up: Athlete Initial Signup Procedure

Your athlete will need to visit his/her doctor to get a Special Olympics medical form signed. Once the signed medical has been returned, your athlete will be on the mailing list and will receive registration information for upcoming seasons as well as the newsletter about other activities happening in the area.

Contact us for Medical Forms


  WINTER  PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Eugene Adult Basketball: Chavez Elemetary Tues 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

Springfield Adult Basketball: Regional Sports Center Tues 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Springfield Bears: Regional Sports Center Tues. 5:30pm - 7:00pm

youth Skills: Regional Sports Center Tues 5:30pm - 6:30pm

SnowSports: Williamette Pass Ski Resort, Sundays

Regional Competition

Basketball - Reginal Sports Center, Springfield March 13th

Snowsports - Mt. Bachelor, Bend, Feb 26th & 27th

Basketball Invitational: Regional Sports Center, Feb 13th


Youth Programs    

The Eugene/Springfield area program is looking to recruit new athletes in the 8-21 year age range. We want to expand the opportunities for this age group and allow them to experience all that Special Olympics has to offer. There is no cost to the athletes or their families to participate.  All you as a parent/care-provider/guardian need to do is get your athlete to practices.

 

To Contact us:

Special Olympics Oregon Eugene/Springfield

P.O. Box 35 Springfield OR 97477

541.431.3245 

   nybark@pacinfo.com  

 

GET READY 2010

Walk For The Gold®

This years Walk for the Gold was a great success.

If you are interesting in forming a team for 2009. Please contact us.

 

 

"WALK FOR THE GOLD"  

www.walkforthegold.com

THE WEBPAGE IS FINISHED

COME SEE US NOW!! 

VOLUNTEERS

If you have an extra hour a week, we are looking for people to help with the running of the program. It doesn’t take much time to make a large difference.

We are in need of volunteers who have specific skills/training in soccer, bowling, or aquatics for our fall season starting in late August.

We are also looking for individuals who would like to volunteer in other capacities within the local program.

If you are such an individual, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Larry Ruhe, at 431.3245 or email him at yeti22206@msn.com

 

THANKS TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 

Meet Our Local Committee

Kristi Barker, Co-Local Program Coordinator and Medical Manager

Ted Barker, Co-Local Program Coordinator and Fundraising Manager 

Jody Brooks, Walk For The Gold Chairperson

Don Thorn, Finance Manager

Doug Johnson, Transportation Manager

Larry Ruhe, Website Manager/Volunteer Manager/Event Announcer

 

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity with our local program, please contact Larry Ruhe at yeti22206@msn.com or 431.3245.  We are looking for individuals who would be interested in helping in any capacity within the program.