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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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Attributes of Golf

Individualization
No special physique is required to hit a golf ball, so everyone is free to do it however he/she is able. The philosophy of "I intend to make it work" applies here.
 
Sociability
Each personality has needs of interacting and fellowship with others, and our game is particularly adaptable to this desire.
 
Mental Gymnastics
Performance of a physical skill brings great satisfaction to the individual. To some degree decision-making enters into the process, as a result, character building takes place. We must assure that our instructional periods create a sense of accomplishment that is necessity for everyone.
 
Sportsmanship and a Sense of Belonging
Everyone faces success or failure with each shot. The bad must be accepted along with the good. The need to exhibit self-discipline occurs many times. But remember! Golf is still a game, and should be enjoyed as such.
 

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