Special Olympics Announcements

Dates: September 29th - November 17th, 2007
Time: Saturdays from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 2 to 7 years (Pre-Registration is required)
Cost: Free program to families (30 family limit)

Facilitator: Dustin Shepard MS Ed. – Adapted Phys. Ed. Specialist
Volunteer Coaches: Numerous individuals with experience in the field
Location: Clark Family Auditorium at the Pieters Family Life Center

more details in our Young Athletes Brochure .pdf
Application Form .pdf

Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2 through 7 with intellectual disabilities, that strengthens physical development and self-esteem by building skills for future sports participation and socialization. The program is designed to introduce children, families and caregivers to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility (which begins at age 8) by pursuing the following goals:

• Engage children with intellectual disabilities through developmentally appropriate play activities designed to foster physical, cognitive, and social development;

• Welcome family members of children with intellectual disabilities to the Special Olympics network of support;