Special Olympics: Special Olympics NA Georgia

Georgia

Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.Our goal is to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens.

The Power of Sport. For every Special Olympics athlete, there are many more waiting for their chance.Special Olympics Georgia website

When we achieve this goal through our sports program, we demonstrate that Special Olympics has a unique value: to show the world that every person counts and that every person can be something good when we work together.Special Olympics Georgia invests in people with intellectual disabilities, helping them to develop athletic skills, while also promoting the abilities of the athletes off the field.When our athletes succeed, attitudes change, communities develop, health and self-esteem are built, and the eyes of the world are focused on all that is good and hopeful and positive.Athletes gain skills for employment, learn independent living skills, form relationships and help others understand their extraordinary capabilities despite health issues they experience daily.

23 different sports are offered for athletes to experience. Athletes ranging from age eight through senior participate in Special Olympics, gaining life skills and confidence in their athletic ability. Athletes ages 2-7 may also now participate via our Young Athletes (TM) program.

SOGA is truly a grassroots effort. Only through a volunteer base of more than 15,000 are we able to fulfill our mission in serving our athletes and continue to grow. The volunteers are dedicated to providing the highest quality programs and services to the athletes and serve as area directors, certified coaches, event staff, unified sports partners and fundraisers. The continuing success of the organization depends on the ongoing support of the community.

Through the program, 23,078 Georgia athletes are given the chance to express themselves and test their limits, however SOGA is currently serving only 23% of the eligible population!

Love a sport? You might be able to play that sport on a mixed team of people with and without intellectual disabilities. Good with a camera? Come take photos. Organizational skills? Help us plan events.

Do you simply want to meet some of the most amazing people in the world? Get in touch with us today!

Sports Offered

Aquatics
Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Basketball
Basketball (3 on 3)
BMX
Bocce

Bowling
Cycling
Equestrian
Flag Football
Floor Hockey
Golf

Gymnastics (Artistic)
Gymnastics (Rhythmic)
Ice Skating
Long Distance Running/Walking
Powerlifting
Roller Skating

Sailing
Softball
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball

Areas Served

Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Clarke County, Clay County, Clayton County, Clinch County, Cobb County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, Decatur County, DeKalb County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Gwinnett County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County, Worth County

Date	Event	Location
Aug 24 - 26 2012	State Horse Show Special Olympics Georgia's State Horse Show is held at the Georgia National Fairground & Agricenter in Perry Georgia. The venue is primarily an indoor and air conditioned facility. We offer seven events total. Each entrant can compete in up to four events throughout the weekend. Our seven events are: English Dressage, English Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Western Riding, Showmanship, Working Trail and Unified Drill. We'll have approximately 225 entrants this year supported by approximately 200 Coaches and Horse Handlers. We'll have roughly 100 volunteers for this competition. When our riders are tending to their horse or competing they can be found in our Olympic Town making new friends! For more information http://www.specialolympicsga.org Daniel Lockart Email:daniel.lockart@specialolympicsga.org Phone:770-414-9390x112View More	Georgia National Fairground & Agricenter 401 Larry Walker Parkway Perry , Georgia UNITED STATES
Aug 24 - 26 2012	2012 State Masters Bowling State Master’s Bowling Tournament Warner Robins, Ga August 19-21, 2011 More than 800 athletes and 100 Unified Partners from around the state compete in traditional and unified bowling at the Masters Bowling Tournament in Warner Robins with over 200 coaches to guide them in competition. This event is free and open to the public, so plan to come out and support the athletes. Contact Charles White @ 229-834-8277 if you are intrested in participating. For more information http://www.specialolympicsga.org/become-an-athlete/competition-schedule/masters-bowling/ Charles White Email:charles.white@specialolympicsga.org Phone:229-834-8277View More	Warner Robins , Georgia UNITED STATES
Oct 12 - 14 2012	Special Olympics Georgia State Fall Games The 2012 Special Olympics Georgia State Fall Games is a competition event that consists of five sports. The sports are Bocce, Cycling, Golf, Long Distance Running and Walking and Softball. On Friday, October 12th, Bocce and Softball Team Play will start at 11:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Point Park. On Friday evening, the Opening Ceremony and Athlete Victory Dance will take place. The Opening Ceremony will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Athlete Victory Dance will be from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Both the Opening Ceremony and Athlete Victory Dance will take place at the North West Georgia Trade and Convention Center. The address is 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton Georgia 30720. On Saturday, October 13th, competition continues starting at 8 a.m. Team Softball and Bocce competitions start at 8 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. inside Heritage Point Park. Softball Skills competition starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. inside Heritage Point Park. Golf Skills, Team play and Individual Stroke play starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. The Golf Course is Nob North Golf Club and the address is 298 Nob North Drive, Cohutta, Georgia 30710-9313. Cycling Competition will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. in the Downtown Dalton Square at the intersection of West Crawford Street and South Pentz Street. Long Distance Running and Walking Competition will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. inside Heritage Point Park. Also on Saturday, October 13th, Olympic Town and Healthy Athletes "Fun Fitness" will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Middle School Football Field located inside Heritage Point Park. Crafts, Games, Refreshments, Booths and Healthy Athlete Screenings will take place for Special Olympic Athletes and visitors in attendence. On Sunday, October 14th, Softball Team Play and Bocce competitions will continue and conclude from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Point Park. For more information http://www.specialolympicsga.org David Crawford Email:david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org Phone:(770) 414-9390 ext.View More	Heritage Point Park 1275 Cross Plains Trail Dalton, Georgia UNITED STATES
Jan 25 - 27 2013	Special Olympics Georgia State Indoor Winter Games & SE Powerlifting The Indoor Winter Games is the fastest growing State Games SOGA has to offer! It has grow by over 23% in the last three years and was the largest State Games in SOGA history in 2012! We offer 6 sports: Powerlifting, Roller Skating, Floor Hockey, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Bowling, Basketball. We have an Opening Ceremony and Dance on Friday of the Games and offer Meal service on Saturday. There are approximately 75 delegations representing the state and SOGA offers hotel accommodation for all. Come check out this event! For more information http://www.specialolympicsga.org Daniel Lockart Email:daniellockart@hotmail.com Phone:770-414-9390x112View More	Cobb County Georgia 548 South Marietta Parkway SE Mareitta, Georgia UNITED STATES
Jan 26, 2013 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Southeast Powerlifting Competitors from Southeastern Region competing in all Powerlifting events - Bench, Squat, Dead Lift For more information Kelli Britt Email:kelli.britt@specialolympicsga.org Phone:770-414-9390 ext. 12View More	Crowne Plaza - Powers Ferry Atlanta, Georgia UNITED STATES