1. GLOBAL ATHLETE CONGRESS MARRAKECH 6-10 JUNE 2010
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The 2010 Global Athlete Congress was held just prior to a larger Global Special Olympics Congress dedicated to strategic planning.
Athlete delegates were asked to submit in advance issues they felt were important for athletes in their region. Those recommendations were reviewed and grouped into either the Consent agenda (issues raised by MOST delegates) or one of 6 Issue groupings.
In Morocco delegates were presented 6 issue groupings and voted to determine which was the most important and thus would be discussed at this Congress.

2. WELCOME ! Global Athlete Congress 2010 2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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WELCOME !
Global Athlete Congress
2010
The 2010 Global Congress is being supported under the Patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI of Morocco and is being made possible through the vision and leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina.

3. THANK YOU! A Very Special Thank You to HRH Princess Lalla Amina
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THANK YOU!
A Very Special Thank You to
HRH Princess Lalla Amina
The 2010 Global Congress is being supported under the Patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI of Morocco and is being made possible through the vision and leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina.

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Consent Agenda

6. Consent Agenda
The Athletes of This Global Congress Agree That:
The Special Olympics International Board of Directors must include the chair of the Global Athlete Congress as a member of the Board and utilize the delegates of the GAC as an International Athlete Input Council.

7. Consent Agenda
The Athletes of This Global Congress Agree That:
Every Special Olympics Program must have Governance Training that results in an Athlete Input Council and governance-trained athletes on Boards and committees.

8. Consent Agenda
The Athletes of This Global Congress Agree That:
Every Special Olympics Program must ensure that their staff, directors, and Board members know the Mission of Special Olympics and of Athlete Leadership Programs.

9. Consent Agenda vote: APPROVED
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Consent Agenda vote: APPROVED

10. ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
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ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION

11. Issue for Consideration:1
What sort of training should be required to address what we see as problems?
Sandbagging is still an issue
Officials aren’t calling the games using the real rules – too much pity
Competitions and our athletic performance is not taken seriously events are more about the fun or just getting done on time than the competition

12. Issue for Consideration:
Must it be a requirement to have healthy foods at all events? 2

13. Issue for Consideration:
Must Programs be required to have General Fitness goals and tracking for all athletes in addition to sport specific training and competition? 3

14. Issue for Consideration:
Must we encourage the addition of new sports in Special Olympics or limit the number of sports? 4

15. Issue for Consideration:
Must there be more guidelines for Programs concerning rights and responsibilities of adult athletes; specifically relating to becoming a Head Coach or Chaperone for large events? 5

16. Issue for Consideration:6
Should we create a families code of conduct?

17. VOTE
RESULTS 1
What sort of training should be required to address what we see as problems? Must it be a requirement to have healthy foods at all events? Must Programs be required to have General Fitness goals and tracking for all athletes in addition to sport specific training and competition? Must we encourage the addition of new sports in Special Olympics or limit the number of sports? Must there be more guidelines for Programs concerning rights and responsibilities of adult athletes; specifically relating to becoming a Head Coach or Chaperone for large events? Should we create a families code of conduct? 5 2 3 4 6

18. Nominations for Global Athlete congress Chair
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Nominations for Global Athlete congress Chair
Each table nominates one athlete to run for Chair of the Global Athlete Congress
10 Minutes

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Lunch

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Welcome Back

21. Global Athlete congress Chair Election
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Global Athlete congress Chair Election
Each Nominee will have 1 Minute to Speak

22. Brent
Bowgren
North America

23. Zach
Commander
North America

24. David
Egan
North America

25. Mary Ellen
Powers
North America

26. Mark Theriault
North America

27. Erica
Wheeler
North America

28. Andy
Williams
Asia Pacific

29. Matthew
Williams
North America

30. Vote – Circle One Brent Bowgren Zack Commander David Eagan Mary Ellen
North America
Zack
Commander
North America
David
Eagan
North America
Mary Ellen
Powers
North America
Mark
Theriault
North America
Erica
Wheeler
North America
Andy
Williams
Asia Pacific
Matthew
Williams
North America

31. Vote – Chair of 2010 GAC
Matthew
Williams
North America
Canada

32. TRACK PREPARATION strategic Plan Pillars
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TRACK PREPARATION strategic Plan Pillars

33. GLOBAL CONGRESS MARRAKECH 6-10 JUNE 2010
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The 2010 Global Congress is being supported under the Patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI of Morocco and is being made possible through the vision and leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina.

34. Today - June 8, 2010 2:00 - Review of Track Discussion
Comments on Strategic Plan
2:45 - Group Work on Policy or Rule Changes to Address Issue
3:45 - Presentations from Each Group
4:00 - Vote
4:15 - Regional Meetings

35. Group Discussion
1 Hour
What sort of training should be required to address what we see as problems?
Sandbagging is still an issue
Officials aren’t calling the games using the real rules – too much pity
Competitions and our athletic performance is not taken seriously events are more about the fun or just getting done on time than the competition
What rules should we make that would achieve this goal?

36. Policy recommendations
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Policy recommendations
Sandbagging
Too Much Pity
Athlete Performance
Stricter guidelines
Monitoring the same for all events
Division rounds
Ethics and Mission Training for coaches, athletes and event volunteers
Training for officials
Education on different levels of competition
Athletes official workshop before competition
Training officials and staff
Record keeping
Evaluation
Repercussions for showing up late

37. Regional Meetings How is ALPs coming in your region?
What do you need from the Regional Office to help ALPs grow?

38. Evening - June 8, 2010 5:30 P.M. - CITY TOUR
Meet in Hotel Lobby Please Wear Special Olympics Clothing
8:30 P.M. - OFFICIAL DINNER, Hosted by HRH Princess Lalla Amina
Salle Royal, Level 0, Palais des Congress Formal Attire

39. Tomorrow - June 9, 2010 10:00 A.M. - GENERAL SESSIONS
Palais des Congress Business Casual Attire
5:30 P.M.- SPORTS EXPERIENCE
Meet in Hotel Lobby Casual/Sport Attire Immediately following, the delegates will be transported to directly to the DINNER hosted by the Ministry of Tourism

40. GLOBAL CONGRESS MARRAKECH 6-10 JUNE 2010
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GLOBAL CONGRESS MARRAKECH JUNE 2010
The 2010 Global Congress is being supported under the Patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI of Morocco and is being made possible through the vision and leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina.

41. GLOBAL CONGRESS MARRAKECH 6-10 JUNE 2010
2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
GLOBAL CONGRESS MARRAKECH JUNE 2010
The 2010 Global Congress is being supported under the Patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI of Morocco and is being made possible through the vision and leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina.

42. Global Congress Review
Did you feel as if you had a chance to represent the athletes of your country and be heard by others?
What Track was your favorite?
What have you done to talk about the Congress since you got home?
How might we do better next time?

43. Feedback Being Heard
Some felt as if they were heard – others felt that their input was put on the back burner.
Fans and Funds and Sport seemed to be problems.
Neha was glad that she was able to express concern about Unified Sports.
Deon felt that most listened to his FR ideas

44. Feedback Favorite Track
Sports and Competition 11
Fans and Funds 1

45. Feedback – What have you done since Morocco?
Gave a speech about the experience *********
Wrote an article or paper*****
Reported to the National Director ****

46. Feedback – What could we do better?
Make sure that people who attend from the host country really understand SO
More volunteers
National Programs should do a better job of preparing their athletes and mentors to participate
Better translators – translation process
More social activities for people to make friends
Better prep in advance about what it will be like.
Separate the GAC from the full Congress in both time and place so the GAC is not over shadowed.

47. As a Result of the 2010 Global Athlete Congress:
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The Chairman of the 2010 Global Athlete Congress was elected to the SOI Board of Directors at its meeting on November 16, 2010.
Delegates from the 2010 GAC are now sent updates on these issues and serve as an International Athlete Input Council.
Plans are in place to provide Governance Training in all Regions.
The SOI Sports Department is developing new Coach and Officials Training plans that address athlete concerns in those areas.
Discussion continues on finding a better way to select athletes who will advance to higher levels of competition.
As a Result of the 2010 Global Athlete Congress: