What Is Special Olympics

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What is Special Olympics?

Special Olympics is a year-round competitive sports program for children and adults with mental retardation. Athletes must be at least 8 years of age to participate and have a Special Olympics Application for Participation form (medical) completed.

Athletes are why we exist,

Volunteers are how we exist

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Special Olympics in the Grants Pass area. They serve as coaches, trainers, fundraisers, transportation providers, and countless other valuable roles. What our volunteers donate is priceless.

Our programs are free to all eligible athletes and are possible thanks to the generous support of individuals and businesses who believe in Special Olympics. We are not a United Way agency and receive no federal funds. Financial support comes almost exclusively from local fundraising programs.

For more information regarding Special Olympics in the Grants Pass area, please contact:

Steve King at 541-479-5003

REGISTRATION FOR

Special Olympics Josephine County

Softball

Practice sessions will be on

Tuesdays beginning June 17

Location:

Grants Pass High School

Time:

6:15 pm to 8:30 pm

Clothing:

Athletes should wear sweat pants or athletic shorts,

T-shirt, and running shoes. No jeans please!

Bring:

Water in a bottle with your name on it.

Coaching Staff:

Jim Shew, Chuck Wagon

Questions - contact:

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Registration for Softball closes June 14

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For your calendar

SOFTBALL Regional Competition

Saturday, August 16

Grants Pass, OR

Athletes must provide their own transportation

to the Regional Competition (???)

Training Requirements:

·  Athletes are required to sign and adhere to the SOOR Athlete Code of Conduct.

·  Athletes must complete a minimum of 8 practice sessions prior to their first level of competition (Regional Games).

·  All athletes must participate in a Regional event to be considered for competitive play at the State Games.

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State Summer Games

June 2003

U of O, Eugene, OR

Athlete Medical Information

Athletes must have a valid medical application on file with SOOR to participate. This medical must be valid through Aug. 16, 2003.

Athletes who do not meet this requirement by June 17, 2003 will not be eligible for participation during this season.

Athletes who come to practice without a valid medical application

will only be allowed to observe the practice session.

PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION OF THE REGISTRATION FORM

I wish to participate in Special Olympics

Softball 2003

Athlete Name: ______

Mailing Address: ______

______Zip ______

Phone: ______e-mail ______

I commit to provide transportation for my athlete(s)

to all practice sessions and the Regional Games in Sacramento.

Parent / Care Provider: ______

Emergency phone number ______

Please let your coach know if you require any

medications during the practice sessions or competitions

Please send or give your completed registration form to:

Steve King

Grants Pass, OR