1. Special Olympics KNR 270

2. Special Olympics Sports organization Mission: provide year round training & competition for athletes Ages: 8 – senior citizens Under 5 can train but not compete Mental retardation Or closely related developmental disability Non profit Goal for events to be free for participants

3. Special Olympics Started in 1968 Chicago Park District Eunice Kennedy Shriver Why? 1.2 million children & adults participate International 170 countries

4. Illinois offers 19 sports Alpine skiing Aquatics Track & field Basketball Bocce Bowling Cross country skiing Equestrian Tennis Volleyball Figure skating Floor hockey Soccer Golf Gymnastics Power lifting Snowshoeing Softball Speed skating

5. Special Olympics Training takes place in local agencies SRA, group home, school, etc. Must train 8 weeks before compete Coachers are trained & certified Update every 4 years SO organizes the competitive events Local, regional, state, national

6. Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program Individual Sports Skills Individual Sports Competition Team Competition Unified Sports Partners Club

7. Special Olympics 10% rule All are winners