Come out and see athletes from across the state compete in aquatics, cycling, soccer, track & field and tennis. Through the power of sport, Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering acceptance and respect for all people.
Join us for the 2016 Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games Presented by:
June 10-12
Southern Connecticut State University & Hamden Hall Athletic Fields All events are free and open to the public. Follow us:
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THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS JUNE 8-10 Law enforcement officers will carry the “Flame of Hope” through more than 100 communities across Connecticut in recognition of Special Olympics’ inspiring athletes.
EVENTS: Page 5 MAP: Page 8-9 GET INVOLVED: Page 15 | www.soct.org
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LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN® XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX THIS YEAR’S LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN® WILL TAKE PLACE
ABOUT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN® FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT - 30TH ANNIVERSARY 1986-2016 THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN® FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT is one of the movement’s largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles. This year-round program involves law enforcement officers from across the state who volunteer their time to raise awareness and funds through events including Tip-a-Cop, Cop-on-Top, and Jail N’ Bail fundraisers. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR IN JUNE, OVER 1,500 OFFICERS AND ATHLETES CARRY THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH with its “Flame of Hope” through more than a hundred cities and towns across the state, covering over 530 miles in three days. The runners complete the “Final Leg” and light the ceremonial cauldron during Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games.
JUNE 8, 9 AND 10 To find out when and where the Torch Run will be passing through your town, visit www.soct.org. And, follow us on Facebook Special Olympics Connecticut, Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut Twitter @SOCTConnecticut, @CTLETR Instagram specialolympicsct, #CTLETR
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SUMMER GAMES
ABOUT OUR SUMMER GAMES Summer Games is the culmination of hours of practice, sweat and sacrifice, perseverance and pure joy and excitement. It is where dedicated athletes and Unified partners demonstrate grit, grace and guts by competing against their equally motivated peers in the sports they love the most. These athletes and partners have much to be proud of even before Summer Games begin. They’ve completed, at a minimum, eight weeks of training with their coaches and volunteers, and have competed in qualifiers and time trials during April and May. Did you know that many of these participants have not only been involved in their sport for a season, but have been playing and competing in Summer Games for 10, 20 or more years — and they keep improving and enjoying it! It is now time to strive for personal bests for some and play collectively with
BE THERE ONCE AND BE FOREVER INSPIRED! And follow Special Olympics Connecticut on FACEBOOK, TWITTER and
INSTAGRAM — #SOCTGAMES! spirit and respect on a team for others. It is also a time to celebrate with family and friends, old and new — with elaborate Opening Ceremonies, social activities and awards ceremonies. More than 2,000 athletes and partners, representing over 70 Special Olympics local programs from across the state, will compete at Summer Games — in swimming, cycling, track & field, soccer and tennis events. As with any sporting event — it’s the fans and supporters who energize the Games and encourage the athletes. Best of all, there’s no admission fee or ticket required to get into our Summer Games venues. So come out and see great sports competition — not too far from home!
BUILD A TEAM, TEAR DOWN A WALL.
Congratulations to our local athletes!
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SUMMER GAME SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUMMER GAMES VENUES
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Soccer Competition at Hamden Hall Athletic Fields
Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven Hamden Hall Athletic Fields, 225 Skiff Street, Hamden FRIDAY, JUNE 10 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Delegations Check-In
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Olympic Town at Southern Connecticut State University 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Entertainment Stage
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer Registration Noon – 3 p.m. 200 Meter Run/200 Meter Wheelchair/200 Meter Walk and Awards 1:30 - 4 p.m. Developmental Aquatics Competition and Awards at Hamden Hall 7:15 – 9:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies at Jess Dow Field, Southern Connecticut State University SATURDAY, JUNE 11 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Athletics Competition and Awards
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Health Promotion at Hamden Hall Athletic Fields 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tennis Competition 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cycling Competition and Awards
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Aquatics Competition and Awards 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Healthy Athletes Village at the SCSU Student Center (health screenings for athletes only) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Olympic Town at Soccer 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Families Hospitality at Southern Connecticut State University, Farnham Hall 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Soccer Skills Preliminaries
8 – 11 a.m. Volunteer Registration
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 8 – 10 a.m. Volunteer Registration
Village at the SCSU Student Center (health screenings for athletes only)
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Athletics Competition and Awards
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cycling Competition and Awards
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Aquatics Competition and Awards
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Soccer Skills Finals followed by Awards
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Soccer Competition followed by Awards 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Olympic Town at Soccer 10 a.m. – Noon Families Hospitality at Southern Connecticut State University, Farnham Hall
EVERY PLAYER IS AN IMPACT PLAYER.
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tennis Competition and Awards 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Olympic Town at Southern Connecticut State University 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment Stage 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Healthy Athletes
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OUT AND ABOUT
FUN FACTS Special Olympics Connecticut hosts four state competitions annually, where athletes and partners from all across Connecticut gather to compete and enjoy the spirit and joy of the Games! These include Summer Games, Winter Games, the Unified Sports® Fall Festival and the Unified Sports® Holiday Classic.
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OUR PROGRAMS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS LOCAL PROGRAMS
LOCAL PROGRAMS are run mostly by
volunteers and led by Local Coordinators who oversee the operation of the team, serve as a liaison to Special Olympics Connecticut and are responsible for ensuring all Special Olympics guidelines and procedures are followed. Training offered through Special Olympics Local Programs PREPARES ATHLETES AND UNIFIED PARTNERS to compete at the regional and state level. Some athletes also go on to compete with their peers across the country and around the world at the SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA and WORLD GAMES! Special Olympics Connecticut currently has 73 Accredited Local Programs across the state. To view profiles of our Local Programs and get involved, visit www.soct.org.
Special Olympics Local Programs offer athletes of all abilities opportunities to train in in the sports they enjoy most in their hometowns and nearby communities.
FUN FACT Special Olympics Connecticut offers year-round sports training and competition opportunities in 27 different Olympic-type sports!
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS® While Special Olympics’ traditional programs are for people with intellectual disabilities, the SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT UNIFIED SPORTS® PROGRAM brings athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together to play sports, gain physical fitness and develop friendships.
UNIFIED SPORTS® is offered
through many of our Local Programs and in schools at every grade level through our partnership with the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC). UNIFIED SPORTS® not only changes the game on the playing field, but also INSPIRES
ACCEPTANCE, INCLUSION AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. Over 90% of Connecticut’s public high schools currently offer UNIFIED SPORTS® and the number of younger participants is on the rise. Our YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM engages participants as young as threeyears-old in activities with their peers that focus on
DEVELOPING COORDINATION, BALANCE AND
FUN FACT The concept of SPECIAL
OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS®
was introduced by Special Olympics Connecticut President Beau Doherty.
PRESENTING SPONSORS OF OUR SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS® PROGRAM Administered
by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference include:
TODAY, THERE ARE OVER 1 MILLION UNIFIED SPORTS® teammates around the world!
FINE MOTOR SKILLS. In addition to UNIFIED SPORTS®, we also offer a UNIFIED ART PROGRAM through
our partnership with the Connecticut Association of Schools. We find that activities that bring people together — to share their different talents and gifts — create schools and communities with GREATER UNDERSTANDING,
ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT AND JOY!
Most recently, we’ve expanded our UNIFIED SPORTS® offerings by establishing SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS® FITNESS CLUBS. All are invited to participate! Club members are encouraged to “get active” and exercise regularly by walking, hiking, or rowing, for example,
TO ENHANCE THEIR FITNESS AND OVERALL HEALTH AND TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS.
Members wear tracking devices to count miles traveled and measure progress.
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lifestyle. The six HEALTHY ATHLETES disciplines are:
FIT FEET (PODIATRY) FUNFITNESS (PHYSICAL THERAPY) HEALTH PROMOTION (BETTER HEALTH & WELL-BEING) HEALTHY HEARING (AUDIOLOGY) OPENING EYES (VISION) SPECIAL SMILES (DENTISTRY)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS HEALTHY ATHLETES ATHLETES®
HEALTHY ATHLETES is designed to
improve each athlete’s sports experience by offering resources that advance overall well-being and promote a healthy
Through our Athlete Leadership Program, athletes may become GLOBAL MESSENGERS who serve as spokespersons and ambassadors for our organization. GLOBAL MESSENGERS share their stories and experiences as athletes and represent our organization at community events and engagements. In addition to becoming GLOBAL MESSENGERS, Special Olympics athletes take on leadership roles by becoming coaches, committee volunteers and Board of Director members.
Special Olympics Connecticut HEALTHY provides free health screenings, educational resources and preventative care recommendations to Special Olympics athletes at major competitions held throughout the year.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE LEADERSHIP
FUN FACT Xxxxxx
Special Olympics Connecticut’s 60 GLOBAL MESSENGERS made a total of 470 PUBLIC APPEARANCES at 262 events in 2015!
FUN FACT MORE THAN 140 ATHLETES received free prescription eyeglasses on the spot at Special Olympics events through our OPENING EYES PROGRAM in 2015!
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UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS INCLUDE: June 18: Essex Sailing Invitational, Essex July 24: Golf Skills Jamboree. Middlefield July TBD: Norwalk Sailing Invitational, Norwalk August 6: Cedar Point Sailing Regatta, Westport August 7: Golf Skills Challenge, Colchester August 13: Softball Divisioning Tournament, Wallingford August 18-21: Special Olympics North America Softball Championship in Roanoke Valley, Virginia August 20: Unified Croquet Invitational, West Hartford September 10 and 11: Unified Sports® Fall Festival - Bocce Golf, Softball and Sailing — various venues September 24 and 25: Unified Sports® Fall Festival — Unified Croquet, Rhode Island September 29-October 2: National Unified Golf Invitational in Hilton Head, South Carolina October 8: Unified Fishing Invitational, Wilton October 22: Unified Basketball Divisioning Tournament, New Haven October 23: Unified Volleyball Divisioning Tournament November 6: Unified Sports Fitness Club Indoor Event, Bristol November 19 and 20: Unified Sports® Holiday Classic — Bowling, Basketball, Powerlifting and Volleyball — various venues
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March 4 and 5, 2017: Winter Games – Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Gymnastics, Figure Skating and Floor Hockey — various venues Just this year, we changed the name of our Fall and Holiday events to reflect the popularity of UNIFIED SPORTS® among participants in these Games. When people with and without intellectual disabilities play on the same team, amazing things happen!
2017 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES IN AUSTRIA
NATIONS to compete in nine
Olympic-type winter sports from
MARCH 14 – 25, 2017. Stacey will compete in snowshoeing, Natasha will compete in cross country skiing and Scott and Rebecca will compete in alpine skiing at the World Games.
SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP:
August 26-28: Dream Ride Presented by Bozzuto’s Inc., The Hometown Foundation and Your Local IGA Supermarket, Farmington September 9: Go Over the Edge for Special Olympics at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville
Natasha De Ely Cole
Stacey Shorts
Winter 2017: Check out the coolest event in town, the Penguin Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut, various venues Events hosted by law enforcement including Tip-A-Cop, Cop-on-Top and Jail n’ Bail events
Rebecca Lamoin
Scott Grupe
Special Olympics Connecticut is proud to announce that STACEY SHORTS of Special Olympics Glastonbury and SCOTT GRUPE, REBECCA LAMOIN, and
NATASHA DE ELYE COLE
from the Special Olympics ARC of Litchfield County program will represent Connecticut and the USA at the 2017 Special Olympics World Games. AUSTRIA WILL
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To find out about all of our competitions and special events, visit the calendar on our website often!
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTERS PARTNER SPONSORS
The generosity and support we receive from these businesses and organizations throughout the year help make our programs possible.
YEAR-ROUND SUPPLIERS: Adams Hometown Markets/ IGA Hometown Supermarkets Campus Customs The Coca-Cola Company Connecticut Portable Storage/PODS Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company Dunkin’ Donuts Graebel Moving Services, LLC Guida’s Milk and Ice Cream Lamar Outdoor Advertising Marcus Communications State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service WORX Branding
THE TURF KNOWS NO PREJUDICE.
American Medical Response is proud to
support the efforts of Connecticut’s Special Olympics. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1
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