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Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities in 30 Olympic-type sports for athletes 8 years or older.  For children with intellectual disabilities ages 2 through 7, Special Olympics provides a Young Athletes Program. Special Olympics coaches have a unique opportunity to work with athletes in competitive situations to assist in their training for life. As a grass-roots organization, Special Olympics relies on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered a quality sports training and competition experience. Individual donors, corporate partners and many others make it possible for Special Olympics to offer children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy through participation in the program.
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Walk in Ski Boots

Athlete can walk independently in ski boots.
 
Walk in Ski Boots  

Teaching Points
  1. Coach identifies if an athlete feels comfortable walking independently in ski boots.
  2. Athlete can stand on one foot while wearing ski boots.
  3. Athlete can climb stairs while wearing ski boots.
  4. Athlete can hop while wearing ski boots.
  5. Athlete can walk on snow in ski boots.
  6. Athlete can carry skis while walking on snow in ski boots.
 
 
 
Error Correction Drill/Test Reference
Athlete does not feel comfortable walking independently in ski boots.
Check for balanced stance.
Provide assistance until the athlete feels more comfortable.
Walk with the athlete until he/she feels comfortable walking in ski boots.
Athlete has difficulty walking on snow in ski boots.
Check for balanced stance.
Provide assistance until the athlete feels more comfortable.

Identify athlete's hesitation, as it may slow his or her learning progress.
 
Walk with the athlete until he/she feels comfortable walking in ski boots.

Build trust between the coach and the athlete.
 
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