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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
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Fall (Sep.-Nov.): Aquatics, Soccer, Bowling
Regional Competitions: October
State Competitions: November |
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Winter (Dec.– Mar.): Basketball, Nordic & Alpine Skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowboarding
Regional Competitions: February
State Competitions: February/March |
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Summer (Apr.– June): Track & Field, Softball, Golf, Bocce
Regional Competitions: May/June
State Competitions: June |
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"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
Special Olympics Athlete Oath
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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.
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| 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.
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SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE
(To Print schedule Highlight the schedule by clicking and draging over the schedule. Right Click on highlighted part, select Print)
SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Eugene Softball: Washington Park, Tues. 5:30-8:00 Teams will be determined at the first practice.
Springfield Softball: Meadow Park, Tues. 6:30-8:00
Bocce: Washington Park, Tues. 5:30-6:30
Golf: RiverRidge Golf Course, Mon. 5:30
Track & Field: Sheldon High School, Sun. 4:00-5:30
Regional Competition
Softball Bocce - Shasta Middle School, Eugene, May 30th
Golf - RiverRidge Golf Course, May 30th
Track - Grants Pass High School, June 6th
Additional Competitions
Softball/Track - Stayton Invitational, Stayton High School, June 13th
Bocce - Eugene/Springfield Invitational, Willamalane Soccer Field 32nd and Main Springfield, June 13
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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 |
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GET READY 2009
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. There are already teams forming with hopes of winning the big prizes - don't be left out!
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"WALK FOR THE GOLD"
www.walkforthegold.com
THE WEBPAGE IS FINISHED
COME SEE US NOW!! |
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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.
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