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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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Practice Competitions

The strategic plan of golf states that high quality competition shall be the driving component of program development. Competition motivates athletes, coaches and volunteers to participate and train.
 
Expand your program and schedule to expose your athletes to as many competitive opportunities as possible. A few suggestions:
  • Competition should be part of every lesson plan.
  • Contact Special Olympics Golf programs in your area to participate in a tournament or league.
  • Organize a Special Olympics Unified Golf League.
  • Encourage Level 3-5 athletes that are eligible, to compete in local junior golf programs and tournaments.
  • Host a Family/Volunteer Skills Team Competition: Father/Son; Daughter/Mom; Adult/Athlete.
  • Host a competition at an alternative golf facility: Putt-Putt/ Par three course; Pitch and Putt.

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