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Special Olympics officials ensure adherence to the rules and safe competition, and are necessary to ensure the integrity of the sport. Officials interested in volunteering for the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Nagano, Japan are encouraged to apply to the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) — Download applications below. |
Special Olympics is requesting nominations for volunteer sport officials for the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, which will take place 26 February–5 March 2005. The following seven Special Olympics sports will be staged for 2,200 athletes who will travel from around the world:
- Alpine Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Figure Skating
- Floor Hockey
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
- Speed Skating
Since the Winter Games will take place in Japan, the majority of officials will come from that country, but a number of international officials from countries outside of Japan and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors will be needed. International and/or National Sport Federation Officials' certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials' assignments at the 2005 World Games.
The application form must be received by the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) no later than 12 March 2004, and must have the signature of a Special Olympics Program's National Director/Executive Director in order to be considered. The processing of application forms will begin immediately thereafter.
Please submit completed applications to:
2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games
ATTN: Games Officials Application — Sports
Wakasato-bunka hall 1F, 3-22-2 Wakasato
Nagano-shi Nagano JAPAN 380-0928
2004 Timeline:
12 March — Applications due to GOC
30 April — Selection process ends
14 May — Notification of officials/contracts of commitments distributed
14 June — Contract of commitments due to GOC
Download application forms:
• Alpine Skiing (Adobe PDF format or Microsoft Word document)
• Cross Country Skiing (Adobe PDF format or Microsoft Word document)
• Figure Skating (Adobe PDF format or Microsoft Word document)
• Floor Hockey (Adobe PDF format or Microsoft Word document)
• Snowboarding (Adobe PDF format or Microsoft Word document)
• Snowshoeing (Adobe PDF format or Microsoft Word document)
• Speed Skating (Adobe PDF format or Microsoft Word document)
For information about your Special Olympics Program's National Director/Executive Director, contact your local or regional Special Olympics Program by using our Program Locator.
Contact Information
Venisha E. Bowler, Manager, Games Competitions
+1 (202) 628-3630 or vbowler@specialolympics.org
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