- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
2024 State Fall Games
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics NY
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Want to make a difference? Will you join the Glens Falls community October 18-19 in supporting Special Olympics New York athleres from across the state?
From Opening Ceremonies Friday night to thrilling competition in 7 sports Saturday, State Games is an event you'll want to be a part of.
Join the movement as an individual volunteer. Or form a group with your organization, team, community group or family for a rewarding team-building opportunity.
Competitions include bocce, cross country running, cycling, equestrian, golf, soccer and softball. Volunteers are needed for setup, Opening Ceremonies, and competition.
Copy and paste this link into your browser for our Fall Games volunteer webpage with details and volunteer registration.
https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/competition/volunteeratfallgames/
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About Special Olympics NY
Location:
94 New Karner Rd, Suite 208, Albany, NY 12203, US
Mission Statement
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Description
Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to discover and unleash the champion within. Our athletes experience the thrill of competing in authentic sports. They overcome defeat, taste victory and stay active for life.
Every competitive athlete, no matter what their abilities, shares certain qualities. Drive. Perseverance. Confidence. For athletes with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics New York provides a training ground where those qualities are refined and given room to grow.
From the Young Athletes program for children ages 2 through 7, to Unified Sports that bring together athletes of all abilities, to credible competitions, Special Olympics New York athletes have the opportunity to compete on a level playing field.
Along the way, athletes develop skills that accompany them through every part of life, helping them set an example of what people with intellectual disabilities can really do.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Fri Oct 18, 2024 - Sat Oct 19, 2024
WHERE
Maple StreetGlens Falls, NY 12801
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Bicycling
- Soccer
- Equestrian
- Golf
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 13
- Depends on the shift, a few hours to full day
- Varies based on volunteer job. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old, with those ages 13-15 accompanied by an adult.