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Schedule for February 2010

Schedule for March 2010

Special Olympics

Ron Leonard, Coordinator, 330-479-3860

Ohio Special Olympics

The mission of Special Olympics Ohio is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic style sports for children, eight years and older, as well as adults with mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and members of the community

In Ohio there are approximately 21,000 athletes participating in Special Olympics, as part of 200 accredited programs. These programs are organized into 13 areas and four sections. Stark DD Special Olympics compete as part of Area 10 in the North Section.

Community Support

Volunteers are vital to the Special Olympics program. They add individual coaching, encouragement, socialization, and recognition as athletes progress in their physical development and skill building.

While Stark DD provides coaches and transportation, community donations help to provide uniforms, equipment, supplies, and registration fees. The support of individuals and organizations makes it possible to offer more options to more individuals in the Special Olympics program.

Stark MRDD Special Olympics

Stark DD Special Olympics athletes currently compete in seven Special Olympics sports. Approximately 340 individuals are currently registered with the Stark DD Special Olympics Program.

BASKETBALL (November - March).

The program consists of two male teams, one female team and a skills program. Teams practice and compete two - three times a week. The Skills team practices once a week, with one - two local competitions scheduled. All three teams and the skills program participants attend the North Section Basketball Tournament yearly. Some members of the skills program are selected to attend the State Basketball tournament in March. All Three teams must qualify for the state "Final Four" tournament by winning the North Section Tournament.

BOWLING (January - June).

The program consists of a nine week bowling league, during April / May / June. Additionally, there are two-three bowling tournaments that individuals may choose to compete during February and March. Some of the bowling tournament participants are chosen each year to attend the state summer games at Ohio State University in June.

TRACK AND FIELD (March - June).

The team practices one - two times a week and typically competes in four Invitational meets. Some of the team members are chosen to attend the state summer games at Ohio State University each June.

VOLLEYBALL (March - June).

Two teams typically make up the volleyball program. One team competes in a regulation division and one team competes in a modified division. Teams practice one - two times a week, and are involved in a number of dual competitions as well as two tournaments. Both volleyball teams have traditionally attended the state summer games, at Ohio State University in June.

BOCCE (March - June).

The Bocce team practices once a week and typically attends three tournaments each year. Some team members are chosen to attend the state summer games at Ohio State University in June.

SOFTBALL (June - September)

The program consists of two teams and a skills program. Teams practice and compete two times a week typically. The Skills program participants practice once a week. Both teams and the skills program participants attend the North Section softball tournament yearly. Some members of the skills team are selected each year to compete in the state softball tournament. Both teams must qualify at the North Section tournament, to go to the state Softball tournament "Final Four" in September.

SWIMMING (Sept - December)

The swim team practices one - two per week and typically attends three - four local competitions. Additionally, some of the team members attend the state competition at Ohio State University each December.