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Upcoming Events Around the World


Date

Event

Location


Feb 8, 2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Capitol Hill Day

This is the annual gathering of U.S. Program CEO's, staff and athletes as they meet with their House and Senate representatives focusing on messages of the impact we have, and the evidence we have to support the benefits of our programming to our populations in the areas of education, health and employment opportunities.
For more information
Lynn Idaszak
Email:Lidaszak@specialolympics.org
Phone:919-785-0699

Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
UNITED STATES


Feb 10 - 12 2012

Special Olympics Nippon National Winter Games in Fukushima 2012

The 2012 Special Olympics Japan National Winter Games will have 600 participating athletes from Special Olympics Nippon. This year’s Games are held in Fukushima, with seven Olympic type winter sports taking place in various venues. The events are: Alpine skiing, Snowboarding, Cross country skiing, Snowshoeing, Figure skating, Short track speed skating, and Floor hockey.
For more information
http://son-fukushima.jp/song2012/
Sayaka Sonobe
Email:song2012@son.or.jp
Phone:+81 24 937 2144

Inawashiro Kamerina Stadium
Fukushima, Tohoku
JAPAN


Feb 11, 2012
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Colorado Polar Plunge-Littleton

Show your support of Special Olympics Colorado and take the Plunge!
For more information
www.specialolympicsco.org
Jenny Chase
Email:jc@specialolympicsco.org
Phone:720-359-3122

Chatfield Reservoir
Littleton, Colorado
UNITED STATES


Feb 17, 2012
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Northeast Area Basketball Tournament

Athletes will compete in team and skills events. 155 athletes are expected to participate in this 1-day event that runs from 8:30am-4:00pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

SD Developmental Center & Armory
Redfield, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


Feb 17 - 22 2012

Abilities 2010-11


For more information

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
INDIA


Feb 18, 2012
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Colorado Polar Plunge - Boulder

Show your support of Special Olympics Colorado and take the Plunge!
For more information
www.specialolympicsco.org
Jenny Chase
Email:jc@specialolympicsco.org
Phone:720-359-3122

Boulder Reservoir
Boulder, Colorado
UNITED STATES


Feb 22, 2012

Basket Ball Championship

Local basketball championship all the subprograms can participate
For more information
Wedad Aby Haidar
Email: soliban@hotmail.com
Phone:+961 1 752692

Kasrwan
Kasrwan club , Kasrwan,Goneh
Kasrwan, Goneh
LEBANON


Feb 24, 2012
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Black Hills Area Basketball Tournament

Athletes will compete in team and skills events. 130 athletes are expected to participate in this 1-day event that runs from 9:00am-4:00pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Black Hills Workshop
Rapdi City, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


Mar 3 - 4 2012

Colorago State Winter Games

State Game competitions in Figure Skating and Speed Skating will take place on March 3 in Littleton, CO, while competitions in Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing will take place on March 4 at Copper Mountain Resort.
For more information
www.specialolympicsco.org
Jenny Chase
Email:jc@specialolympicsco.org
Phone:720-359-3122

South Suburban Ice Arena
Littleton/Copper Mountain, Colorado
UNITED STATES


Mar 4 - 6 2012

State Winter Games

The 2012 State Winter Games will take place March 4th - 6th at Waterville Valley Resort. More than 400 athletes from across the state will come together to compete in Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing.
For more information
www.sonh.org
Amy Petrie
Email:AmyP@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Waterville Valley Resort
Waterville Valley, NH
UNITED STATES


Mar 9 - 10 2012

South Dakota State Basketball Tournament

Athletes will compete in Unified, team and skills events. 580 athletes are expected to participate in this 2-day event that runs from 8:00am-4:00pm both days. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Summit Activity Center & Yankton Middle School
Yankton, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


Mar 9 - 11 2012

State Indoor Games

The 2012 State Indoor Games will host basketball (LSU Carl Maddox Fieldhouse), bowling (All-Star Lanes & Circle Bowl), and tennis (Independence Park-Indoor Courts) competitions. Times are March 9 from 6-9pm, March 10 from 8am-5pm and March 11 from 8am-1pm.
For more information
www.laso.org
Kevin Collins
Email:kcollins@laso.org
Phone:800-345-6644

Multiple Locations
Baton Rouge, Lousiana
UNITED STATES


Mar 10 - 11 2012

European Short Track Event

Special Olympics The Netherlands is going to organize the first European Short Track Event. We will welcome approximately 80 athletes and their coaches from all our Europe/Eurasia Programs. The athletes will be competing in four categories: Category 1 111m, 222m, 333m Category 2 222m, 333m, 500m Category 3 333m, 500m, 777m Category 4 500m, 777m, 1000m
For more information
Email:info@specialolympics.nl
Phone:+31306597310

Heerenveen
Heerenveen, The Netherlands
THE NETHERLANDS


Mar 12 - 14 2012

Special Olympics National Invitational Tennis Championships

To register a player, contact Sue Maner at smaner@so-sc.org To volunteer, email Julie@ptrtennis.org
For more information
http://www.ptrtennis.org/events
Sue Maner
Email:smaner@so-sc.org

Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club
Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head, South Carolina
UNITED STATES


Mar 14, 2012

12th Annual Bob Baines Blarney Breakfast

An exciting morning of entertainment, good eats and lots of fun, all to benefit three great charities in our community! All proceeds support Special Olympics New Hampshire, The Shirley Brulotte Fund for the International Institute of NH and The American Red Cross.
For more information
www.sonh.org
Alyssa Aldrich
Email:AlyssaA@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Radisson Hotel
Manchester, NH
UNITED STATES


Mar 17, 2012

Monadnock Regional Basketball Assessment - Unified

Unified Basketball regional assessment
For more information
www.sonh.org
Tom Charbono
Email:TomC@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Keene State College
Keene, NH
UNITED STATES


Mar 17, 2012
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Colorado State Basketball Competition

Please join us as we bring together 60 teams from across the state to showcase their amazing basketball skills. Public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.specialolympicsco.org
Jenny Chase
Email:jc@specialolympicsco.org
Phone:720-359-3122

Gold Crown Field House
Lakewood, Colorado
UNITED STATES


Mar 18, 2012

Lower Merrimack Regional Basketball Assessment - Traditional

Traditional Basketball regional assessment
For more information
www.sonh.org
Tom Charbono
Email:TomC@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Salem High School
Salem, NH
UNITED STATES


Mar 30 - 31 2012

State Basketball Tournament

The SONH Basketball Tournament is one of the largest events we hold. The tournament brings together over 750 athletes and Unified Partners participating in full court, half court and Individual Skills competition.
For more information
www.sonh.org
Tom Charbono
Email:TomC@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Portsmouth
Portsmouth, NH
UNITED STATES


Apr 13 - 21 2012

2012 Central American and Caribbean Games

The Central American and Caribbean Games will be the most important event of Special Olympics Latin America in 2012.
For more information
Jenny Chew
Email:jennychew@cwpanama.net
Phone:(507) 3171221 & (507

Complejo Deportivo Irvin Saladino
Corregimiento de Juan Díaz
Panama City, Panama
PANAMA


Apr 14, 2012
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Special Olympics Singapore Bocce Competition

Special Olympics Singapore will open up invitations to all special schools in Singapore to participate in this Bocce Competition. There will also be a Unified Category, for unified partners who wish to experience competing or teaming up with special athletes.
For more information
Aznita Amin
Email:aaznita@specialolympics.org.sg
Phone:6293 3182

TBC
Singapore, Singapore
SINGAPORE


Apr 15 - 16 2012

State Golf and Cycling

The 2012 Special Olympics Louisiana State Golf and Cycling competition will hose golf and cycling events for Special Olympics Louisiana athletes who qualified during various local and are competitions. The cycling portion of this event will be held at Chennault Park in Monroe, LA and the golf portion will be held at Pine Hills Golf Course in Calhoun, LA.
For more information
www.laso.org
Kevin Collins
Email:kcollins@laso.org
Phone:800-345-6644

Chennault Park and Pine Hills Golf Course
Monroe and Calhoun, Lousiana
UNITED STATES


Apr 24 - 26 2012

National Communications Meeting

The focus of this meeting will be the rollout of the Global Special Olympics Marketing Plan which includes our new branding initiative, the marketing of our fundraising campaigns and the lates overview of our outstanding social media activities
For more information
Amie Dugan
Email:amiedugan@sofl.org
Phone:352-243-9536

Orlando
Orlando, FL
Select Country


Apr 25, 2012
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Mission Games

Approximately 45 athletes will compete in the sport of athletics at this event which runs from 1:00pm-3:30pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

High School Athletic Complex
Mission, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


Apr 27, 2012
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Black Hills Area Spring Games

Approximately 180 athletes will compete in the sport of athletics during this 1-day event that runs from 8:00am-3:30pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Sioux Park
Rapid City, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


Apr 27, 2012
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Northeast Area Aquatics Competition

Approximately 85 athletes will compete in the sport of aquatics at this 1-day event that runs from 12-4:00pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Recreation Center
Watertown, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


Apr 28, 2012
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Black Hills Area Aquatics Competition

Approximately 35 athletes will compete in the sport of aquatics during this 1-day event that runs from 9:00am-12:00pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Community Recreation Center
Sturgis, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


May 4, 2012
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Northeast Area Spring Games

Approximately 230 athletes will compete in the sport of athletics at this 1-day event that runs from 8:00am-3:30pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
JohnaThum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

High School Athletic Complex
Watertown, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


May 4, 2012
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Southeast Area Aquatics Competition

Approximately 270 athletes will compete in the sport of athletics during this 1-day event that runs from 8:00am-3:30pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Augustana College Aquatics Complex
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


May 4, 2012

IAHD ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER DANCE

Since the late 60's, IAHD, Inc,has honored many individuals for their dedication, devotion and services to people with Developmental Disabilities. If at all possible, we want to honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver posthumously for all of her efforts, for all she has done for these unique individuals. Of course, we would reqest a representative to accept on her behalf. Please let me know if this possible if not interesting. I can provide more information as necessary. Thank you in advance for your time regarding this request.
For more information
www.iahdny.org
Vincent B. St. Mark
Email:vstmark@iahdny.org
Phone:914-220-4385

The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers-Pier 61, NYC
Chelsea Piers-Pier 61, NYC/Twelfth Ave (at 23rd St)
New York, New York
UNITED STATES


May 5, 2012
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Southeast Area Spring Games

Approximately 270 athletes will compete in the sport of athletics during this 1-day event that runs 8:00am-3:30pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@specialolympics.org
Phone:605-331-4117

High School Athletic Complex
Brandon, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


May 17 - 19 2012

South Dakota State Summer Games

Approximately 550 athletes representing 35 delegations will compete in Volleyball, Team Soccer, Aquatics, Powerlifting, Individual Soccer Skills, Race Walking and Athletics during this 2-day event. Opening ceremonies runs from 7-8:00pm on May 17th, competition runs from 9:00am-4:00pm on the 18th and from 7:45am-4:00pm on the 19th. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@specialolympics.org
Phone:605-331-4117

Black Hills State University Athletic Complex
Spearfish, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


May 18 - 20 2012

State Summer Games

After qualifying through area events, athletes have the opportunity to advance to State Summer Games. Athletes can compete in athletics (track & field), bocce, powerlifing or volleyball. Events times are May 18 from 5-9pm, May 19 from 8am-5pm, May 20 from 8am-1pm.
For more information
www.laso.org
Kevin Collins
Email:kcollins@laso.org
Phone:800-345-6644

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana
UNITED STATES


May 25 - 30 2012

The second sports camp of Balbak

The second sports camp of Balbak will include Cycling -Roller skating –Soccer- Tennis and Bowling. the Event will also include Healthy Athlete screening
For more information
Foad Maroush
Email:soliban@hotmail.com
Phone:+961 1 752692

Balbak
Special Olympics Lebanon Center
Balbak, Ras EL-Ein
LEBANON


May 25 - 27 2012

2012 Unified Sports® Volleyball U.S. National Championships


For more information
Lynn Idaszak

Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah
UNITED STATES


May 31 - Jun 2 2012

State Summer Games

The Summer Games is the culmination of the summer season and with over 950 athletes and partners competing. The Summer Games are the largest Special Olympics event in New Hampshire offering competition in: Athletics (Track & Field), Aquatics, Bocce, Cycling, Equestrian, Powerlifting and Tennis.
For more information
www.sonh.org
Amy Petrie
Email:AmyP@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
UNITED STATES


Jun 2, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Colorado State Summer Games

Over 1000 athletes competing in the sports of aquatics, athletics, powerlifting, gymnastics and soccer will compete in this 1-day event that runs from 9:00am-5:00pm. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
For more information
www.specialolympicsco.org
Jenny Chase
Email:jc@specialolympicsco.org
Phone:720-359-3122

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
UNITED STATES


Jul 16 - 17 2012

South Dakota State Equestrian Competition

85 athletes will compete in English Equitation, Stock Seat Equitation, Working Trails, Barrel Racing & Showmanship at Halter/Bridle during this 2-day event that runs from 9:00am-5:00pm daily. The public is invited to attend free of charge
For more information
www.sosd.org
Johna Thum
Email:jthum@specialolympcis.org
Phone:605-331-4117

South Dakota State Fairgrounds
Huron, South Dakota
UNITED STATES


Aug 7, 2012

State Golf Tournament

The Golf Tournament offers competition for athletes and partners in 18 hole, 9 hole and 5 hole competitions as well as Individual Skills competition. The State Golf Tournament hosts approximately 160 athletes and partners annually.
For more information
www.sonh.org
Amy Petrie
Email:AmyP@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Nippo Lake Golf Club
Barrington, NH
UNITED STATES


Aug 7, 2012

Dream Ride

Since 2001, Dream Ride has been bringing people together on the open road to celebrate the achievements of Special Olympics athletes. Each year thousands of motorcycle and car enthusiasts rev up their engines to honor this worthy cause. 100% of the funds raised in New Hampshire support SONH.
For more information
www.sonh.org
Carol Cray
Email:CarolC@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Farmington
Farmington, CT
UNITED STATES


Aug 20, 2012

21st Annual Golf Tournament to benefity NHACOP and SONH

Each year the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police teams up with Special Olympics New Hampshire to jointly host a benefit golf tournament. Our 21st annual golf tournament will be held on August 20, 2012 at the Country Club of New Hampshire in North Sutton, NH. We are striving to make this year’s tournament the biggest and most successful.
For more information
www.sonh.org
Carol Cray
Email:CarolC@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Country Club of New Hampshire
North Sutton, NH
UNITED STATES


Sep 8, 2012

State Softball Tournament

The Softball Tournament offers competition in Unified Softball and Individual Skills competition.
For more information
www.sonh.org
Amy Petrie
Email:AmyP@sonh.org
Phone:603-624-1250

Keene
Keene, NH
UNITED STATES


Sep 24, 2012

EKS Day


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Oct 19 - 21 2012

State Fall Classic

The 2012 Special Olympics Louisiana State Fall Classic will host aquatics, horseshoes and softball events for Special Olympics Louisiana athletes who qualified during various local and area competitions. Aquatics will be held at Robichaux Rec Center in Lafayette, LA and horseshoes and aquatics will be held in Carencro, LA at Pelican Park. Times are October 19 from 9am-4pm, October 20 from 8am-4pm and October 21 from 8am-2pm.
For more information
www.laso.org
Kevin Collins
Email:kcollins@laso.org
Phone:800-345-6644

Robichaux Rec Center & Pelican Park
Carencro, Louisiana
UNITED STATES


Jun 13 - 21 2014

2014 USA National Games

The USA National Games be centered in and around Princeton and the Greater Mercer County area. Venues will include Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, and Mercer County Park. The New Jersey Devils have offered The Prudential Center as the venue for the Opening Ceremonies. The National Games will feature nearly 3,500 athletes competing in 14 Olympic-style sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 8,000 volunteers and an estimated 50,000 family, friends and spectators. Non-competitive special events will include the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run™ that will symbolize the start of the competition and Healthy Athletes, a place where the athletes can get vital health screenings. Youth and education events will also be held in conjunction with the Games as young leaders rally around making change for the better of the Special Olympics movement and promoting acceptance of those with intellectual disabilities.
For more information
http://2014specialolympics.org
Greg Epperson
Email:gepperson@specialolympics.org
Phone:919-785-0700

Several Locations - New Jersey
Princeton, New Jersey
UNITED STATES

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