Special Olympics at UCLA Information Session
Our Mission 1)To develop teamwork, self-confidence, and promote a healthy lifestyle within the context of athletics for our athletes 2)To provide safe and positive venues for communication, long-term relationship building, and mutual understanding between our service recipients and volunteers. 3)To raise awareness on issues related to the intellectually disabled community both within UCLA and the greater Los Angeles community at large.
Weekly Practices Weekly practices are held every Saturday morning from 9:45am-11:45am. Sports include: soccer, basketball, tennis, bocce ball, etc. Bus duty: supervised by directors and members in the morning before practice, 8:30am to 9:30am, and the afternoon after practice from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Weekly Practices
Other Events We Run the City (5K run) R-word Campaign Field Trips (Los Angeles Zoo, California Science Center, beach) Unified IM League! MedFest!
History of Special Olympics at UCLA 1968, 1 st Special Olympics took place In 1979, a UCLA student and the special education teacher at Dorsey High School collaborated to form UCLA Special Olympics. UCLA operates under Special Olympics of Southern California
Our Directors Signatory Directors President: Andrew Internal VP: Marina External VP: Ryland Directors Grant writing: Nikh & Eeman Finance: Bernardo Publicity/Social Media: Rei Athlete Relations: Tully Athlete Recruitment: Michelle Coach Coordinator: Martina Resource: Dustin
Our Athletes
Coach Responsibilities Become certified as a class A volunteer Attend 5 practices a quarter Help out with 1 bus duty a quarter Always bring your positivity and enthusiasm!
Practice Overview
Personal Stories
How to Contact Us! Facebook: pics?fref=ts pics?fref=ts Website: mpics/
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