41. Historical Background Of Special Olympics Historical Background of special olympics. The philosophy of special olympics gives these individuals the chance to develop their social and physical skills. http://www.chs.k12.nf.ca/web2003/xtra/spec_olym/history.html

Historical Background of Special Olympics A simple floor hockey game in Toronto in 1966 was enough to convince Dr. Frank Hayden of the potential that training and competition offered to the mentally disabled. But it took until 1969 and the enthusiasm of Harry “RED” foster before the Canadian Special Olympics (C.S.O.) Organization was established. The first national games were held in 1971 when Toronto hosted 1500 from across the country. While a primary objective of Special Olympics is to provide fitness, training and participation for people with a mental disability, its founding represents much more. Special Olympics is the key which opened the doors behind which so many mentally disabled individuals were hidden from public view. Today, more than 20,000 athletes are registered in the eleven provincial and territorial chapters that compromise Canadian Special Olympics. Over 10,000 volunteers contribute their time and talents to the program year-round. The imagination of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians was quickly captured by the concept with initial efforts spearheaded by Ms. Helen Bidgood, the Automobile Dealers Association of Newfoundland, the Royal Bank, and several parents of athletes who planned and organized the first programs out of the St. John’s YMCA in 1985. Initially, they relied on CSO to provide administration and programming, but when that became too onerous a task, Newfoundland and Labrador Special Olympics was officially established in 1986.

42. Special Olympics Australia The history of special olympics. special olympics began in 1968 when Eunice Kennedy Shriver organised the First International special http://www.specialolympics.com.au/index.php?submenu=Home_Menu&src=gendocs&link=H

43. Case Study - Special Olympics International all parties, Shanghai successfully won the bid to host the 2007 World special olympics Summer Games, only the second time in special olympics history that the http://www.bm.com/pages/cs/special_olympics

var tTag = ""; document.write(tTag); Contact Us Site Map Search Site 24/7 Crisis Contacts ... Home displayMainMenu(section1id); Special Olympics International Situation Analysis Special Olympics International, based in Washington D.C, is the world's largest amateur athletic organization, and among the largest philanthropic programs in the world. With more than 1 million athletes in more than 150 countries, Special Olympics allows people with mental retardation to live productive lives by providing the opportunity to compete in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. Although active in China for many years, Special Olympics had made little headway in penetrating the Chinese bureaucratic and state-run education system, health system, and heavily regulated philanthropic establishment, all of which are keys to Special Olympics' success in China. Furthermore, awareness of mental retardation is quite low in China, with negative attitudes persisting. Through long-standing traditions, mentally retarded persons in China are kept indoors by family members, do not have access to education, and are not often presented with opportunities to lead productive lives. With a staff of less than five in China and a partner, The China Disabled Persons Federation, which focused more on people with physical disabilities than on those with mental retardation, Special Olympics International knew it would be an uphill battle to grow their China program as they had in other countries. Special Olympics has set an ambitious target: in the five years from 2001 through 2005, the organization seeks to raise the number of Special Olympics participants in China from approximately 30,000 to more than 500,000. This ambitious target would make China the fastest growing Special Olympics International program of any country in the world.

44. O.S.O. Hamilton - History Of Special Olympics special olympics is a worldwide program providing sports training and competition for people with a mental disability. Sport Canada http://www.angelfire.com/games4/osoham/history.htm

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Special Olympics is a worldwide program providing sports training and competition for people with a mental disability. Sport Canada recognizes the Special Olympics organization as the main provider of these services for people with mental disabilities, although some participants may also have physical challenges. In the early sixties, testing of children with mental disabilities revealed that they were only half as physically fit as their non-disabled peers. It was assumed that their low fitness levels were a direct result of their disability. A Toronto researcher, Dr. Frank Hayden, questioned this assumption. Dr. Hayden conducted research, which concluded that given the opportunity, mentally disabled people could become physically fit, and acquire the physical skills necessary to participate in sport. Inspired by his discoveries, Dr. Hayden began searching for ways to develop a national sports program for people with a mentally disability. His work came to the attention of the Kennedy Foundation in Washington, D.C. and led to the creation of Special Olympics. The first sports competition organized under the Special Olympics banner was held at Soldier's Field in Chicago in 1968. To ensure Canada's representation at the competition, Dr. Hayden called on the renowned broadcaster, successful businessman and humanitarian; Harry "Red" Foster. Mr. Foster accompanied a floor hockey team from Toronto to the competition in Chicago. Mr. Foster saw this as an opportunity to enhance the lives of mentally disabled Canadians, and upon returning to Canada he set about laying the foundation for the Special Olympics movement in Canada.

45. Hamilton County Special Olympics (HCSO) - History HCSO history. special olympics began in Hamilton County, Ohio in 1971 when the Cincinnati Recreation Commission held a track and field meet for athletes with http://www.hcso.net:8080/hcso/hcso.nsf/About - History?readform

46. Special Olympic Guam. History Athletic Events YearRound for special olympics Guam Please click each photo to ENLARGE to actual size. SOME FACTS ABOUT special olympics ON GUAM http://specialolympics.org.gu/history.htm

Athletic Events Year-Round for Special Olympics Guam Please click each photo to ENLARGE to actual size. Some photos of Guam athletes were taken from national special Olympics competition venues. SOME FACTS ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ON GUAM: We are a non profit, all volunteer organization Our office is located at 301 E. Sunset Blvd., Tiyan. (next to the Salvation Army on the airport side of Tiyan.) Because all of our members have other jobs, we do not man the office daily. Instead we have Voicemail 475-4876 or you can email us at special@chamorro.net. Our current officers are: Carole Piercy, Board Advisor Rosie Fejeran,Treasurer Pacifico Martir, Vice-Chairman Frank Leon Guerrero, Chairman Rudolpho Paulino, Member Tim Oftani, Member Napoleon Manglagit (NAP), Member John Mantanona, Member Joe Bamba, Member Art Solomes, Member Marlon Molinos, Bowling Co-director Jessica Villaverde,Secretary Frank A. Florig, Executive Director Volunteer Committee: Alfredo Antolin- Chair: Gov. Liason/ Medical commission, Civic Org. Liaison Data Logistics: Kevin Monkman- Chair Field prep crew, set up/ break down/ event scheduling, security

47. Kings Special Olympics The Birth of special olympics in Canada. Upon returning to Canada he set about laying the foundation for the special olympics movement. http://www.nsnet.org/kso/history.html

A Little History About KSO Executive Board Photo Gallery ... Becoming an Athlete Become a Volunteer Links Contact KSO Home The Birth of Special Olympics in Canada In the early sixties, testing of children with mental disabilities revealed that they were only half as physically fit as their non-disabled peers. It was assumed that their low fitness levels were a direct result of their disabilities. A Toronto researcher and professor, Dr. Frank Hayden, questioned this assumption. Working with a control group of children on an intense fitness program, he demonstrated that, given the opportunity, mentally disabled people could become physically fit and acquire the physical skills necessary to participate in sport. His research proved that low levels of fitness and lack of motor skills development in people with mental disabilities were a result of nothing more than a sedentary life style. In other words, their mental disabilities resulted in their exclusion from the kinds of physical activity and sports experience readily available to other children. Inspired by his discoveries, Dr. Hayden began searching for ways to develop a national sports program for mentally disabled people. It was a goal he eventually achieved, albeit not in Canada. His work came to the attention of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Kennedy Foundation in Washington, D.C., and led to the creation of Special Olympics. The first sports competitions organized under the Special Olympics banner were held at Soldier's Field in Chicago in 1968. To ensure that Canada was represented, Dr. Hayden called on an old friend, Harry "Rea" Foster.

48. Special Olympics Georgia history. In 1970, 500 athletes gathered at a suburban Atlanta college to participate in the first ever track and field event held under the special olympics http://www.specialolympicsga.org/about/about_history.asp

History In 1970, 500 athletes gathered at a suburban Atlanta college to participate in the first ever track and field event held under the Special Olympics Georgia banner. In thirty years the number of active athletes has grown to over 20,000 participating in 23 sports. Special Olympics is the first and only organization to offer training and competitions for these athletes. SOGA has been working since 1970 to accomplish its mission. Over that time, the organization has grown and has been able to help thousands of children and adults in the process. Today, Special Olympics Georgia holds more than 500 sports competitions over the course of a year at the local, area and state levels. There are five statewide competitions each year, and World Special Olympics Games are held every two years. History Staff List Job Openings Georgia Locations ... Directions to State Office

49. Re: History Of Special Olympics Re history of special olympics. In Reply to history of special olympics posted by Ryan DeMars on November 05, 2003 at 132844 Comments Ryan http://www.cwoc.ufl.edu/owl/archives/flap/messages/473.html

Post Reply FAQ Read Replies Re: History of Special Olympics Posted by J. Nishida (128.227.189.239) on November 06, 2003 at 12:58:47: In Reply to: History of Special Olympics posted by Ryan DeMars on November 05, 2003 at 13:28:44: Comments: Ryan: After reading your thesis, I'm assuming the body of your research paper will have four main sections: growth of participation in Special Olympics, growth of outreach, benefits from training, and benefits from competition. Is this the case? If it isn't, you'll need to reword. A couple of small concerns: 1. It seems more logical to structure your paper by explaining benefits before talking about growth (after all, it's sort of cause and effect, isn't it?). 2. The wording of "The history...has shown..." is a bit odd. Also, is it the history that has proven "that individuals..."? You might want to reword for clarity. JN -> Thesis statement: The history of Special Olympics has shown growth in participation and outreach, while proving that individuals with learning disabilities can benefit from sports training and competition. Replies: Post a Reply Post Reply FAQ Read Replies

50. Special Olympics article takes you through the annals of Olympic history. The Winter olympics is popular among all winter This article also throws light on the special olympics. http://www.ebetcom.com/olympics-special.htm

Special Olympics Gambling Tip PGA Tour NBA Draft LPGA Tour ... 2004 Summer Olympics This article takes you through the annals of Olympic history . The Summer Olympics that have their origin in ancient Greece will be held in Athens in 2004. Athletes from all over the world will pit their skills against each other as they strive to excel in their arenas. The Winter Olympics is popular among all winter-sports enthusiasts. This article also throws light on the Special Olympics. History of Olympics The history of Olympics can be traced back to 776 BC when the first athletic contest, the foot race, was held at the sacred place of Olympia. In course of time, the Olympic festival gained popularity. The history of Olympics shows that it ranked among the largest and most famous Pan Hellenic festivals by the early 5th century. Research shows that ancient Olympics were also held in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Only the kings and members of the noble class attended and took part in the ancient Olympics organized by these civilizations. Frescos decorating the palaces of Minoans display scenes of bull leaping and tumbling. Mycenaean was the first civilization to introduce chariot racing in the ancient Olympic competition. The history of Olympics shows that wrestling, boxing and track contests were included since early times.

51. LookSmart - Directory - Special Olympics Directory Listings About. history of the special olympics, The Review this brief history of the special olympics organization in Canada. http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317916/us147916/us64045/us84285/us101

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52. Welcome To The Community Link Website OUR OATH IS. let me win but if i cannot win let me be brave in the attempt. history. special olympics began in 1968 and was started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver. http://www.africaonline.co.zw/community/olympic_intro.html

WHAT IS SPECIAL OLYMPICS? It is an international programme of year round sports training and athletic competition for more than 1 million children and adults with mental retardation. OUR OATH IS let me win but if i cannot win let me be brave in the attempt. HISTORY Special Olympics began in 1968 and was started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver. She is the Honary Chairman of the movement and her husband Sargent Shriver is Chairman of the Board and their son - Timothy is the President and Chief Executive Officer. The concept was born when Eunice Shriver started a day camp for people with mental retardation. It was there that she saw how capable in sport and physical activities they were. Now, 33 years later, more than 150 countries run S.O programmes - an amazing achievement for Eunice Kennedy Shriver. MISSION Our mission is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic sports for all individuals With mental retardation by giving them continuous opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families other Special Olympic athletes and the community.

53. Special Olympics Of Pennsylvania Throughout its history, special olympics has remained committed to highquality training and high levels of sportsmanship. This http://www.specialolympicspa.org/about/origins.html

About Mission Contact Privacy ... Search Origins of Special Olympics The movement known worldwide as Special Olympics began simply as the idea of one extraordinary woman with extraordinary vision. Eunice Kennedy Shriver believed that people with mental retardation were far more capable in sports and physical activities than many experts thought. And so, the world's largest amateur sports organization began as a day camp in the backyard of Eunice and Sargent Shriver. It has been growing ever since. Mrs. Shriver organized the first International Special Olympics Games in 1968. Held at Chicago's Soldier Field, the event consisted of 1,000 athletes from 26 states and Canada competing in track and field, swimming, and floor hockey. Now, you will see that the growth has been spectacular nearly 1 million athletes training and competing in more than 140 countries and 54 U.S. Chapters with the guidance of 500,000 volunteers and 250,000 coaches. Athletes now compete in more than 20 Olympic-type sports. And, in 1999, the Special Olympics World Summer Games was the largest sporting event in the world. More than 7,000 athletes from 140 countries traveled to Raleigh, N.C., for 10 days of competition. The world watched as over 2,000 coaches, 15,000 family and friends, 450,000 volunteers, 500,000 spectators, and 1,500 media representatives from around the globe participated, with millions more viewing the events on television.

54. August, 1968 history Of The special olympics Games (International). August, 1968 the special olympics began when Eunice Kennedy Shriver organized http://corporate.knowledge.com.sg/SOAR/background/timeline.htm

History Of The Special Olympics Games (International) August, 1968 the Special Olympics began when Eunice Kennedy Shriver organized the first International Special Olympics Games at Soldier Field, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Chicago Park district and the Kennedy foundation plans and underwrites the first International Special Olympics Games at Chicago's Soldier Field. August, 1970 2,000 athletes from all 50 states took part in the second International Special Olympics Games in Chicago, Illinois, USA. August, 1972 2,500 participated in the third International Special Olympics Games at the University of California-Los Angeles. August, 1975 3,200 athletes from 10 countries took part in the fourth International Special Olympics Games at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, USA. The Games are broadcast nationwide on CBS "Sports Spectacular". February, 1977 the first International Winter Special Olympics Games are held in steamboat springs, Colorado, USA with more than 500 athletes competing in skiing and skating events. The Games are covered by CBS, ABC, and NBC television networks. August, 1979

55. HISTORY OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS (SINGAPORE) history OF special olympics (SINGAPORE). special olympics is a worldwide sports and a physical training programme for all intellectually http://corporate.knowledge.com.sg/SOAR/background/singaporeSO.htm

HISTORY OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS (SINGAPORE) Special Olympics is a worldwide sports and a physical training programme for all intellectually disabled people above eight years old. Its mission is to provide all year round sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It provides them with continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, fellow athletes and community. Special Olympics is unique as it accommodates competitors of all ability levels. Through a system divisioning, every athlete has a fair and equal chance to compete and win, and by doing his or her best again competitors of similar skills, athletes succeed whether they are placed first or last. Today more than one hundred and forty countries have adopted the programme. The Special Olympics programme in Singapore started in Singapore in 1988 as a joint committee of the Association of Educationally Subnormally Children and the Movement of the Association of the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore. In 1991, it was registered with the Register of Societies as an independent Voluntary welfare organisation, and in 1994 as a charity with commission of Charities. Special Olympics Singapore is affiliated to the Singapore National Olympics Council and the National Council of Social Service. However, it is not a beneficiary of the Community Chest. It therefore has to raise its own funds for its operation. The programme provided outgoing sports trainings and competitions to some twenty five hundred intellectually disabled athletes from twenty centres. The disabled athletes are trained by kind-hearted volunteers, who love sports or have some knowledge about the sports, on Saturdays.

56. Golf House Tennessee - Special Olympics Tennessee Golf Left Menu Tour Golf House Tennessee Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame Tennessee Turfgrass Association Tennessee Golf history Book special olympics Tennessee Golf http://www.golfhousetennessee.com/fw/main/Special_Olympics_Tennessee_Golf-61.htm

Special Olympics Tennessee Golf Tennessee Golf Association Tennessee Section PGA Tennessee Golf Foundation Junior Golf Site Search Search for: Home The Little Course Tour Golf House Tennessee Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame ... Contact Us "Official Clothing Provider for the Tennessee Golf Association" "Official Wireless Provider for Golf House Tennessee" Golf House Tennessee Franklin, TN We want to thank all of our athletes for helping us have a great year with Special Olympics golf. The State Tournament at Montgomery Bell State Park went great and everyone had a great time. We had over 130 athletes participate in the State Tournament. Also, we would like to thank all of the volunteers and courses for helping us out this year! Teaching Programs The Golf Program is designed to provide opportunities for the athletes to develop their golf skills and for the coaches to develop their teaching skills in an effort to increase participation statewide. We are committed to bringing these opportunities to your area program and offer some creative, fun, indoor and outdoor activities. Please contact Joanne Drumright for further information. SPECIAL OLYMPICS TENNESSEE To sign up for tournaments or to obtain more information about Special Olympics programs contact: Joanne Drumright 1805 Hayes Street, Suite 200

57. SOTX About Us History mental retardation at her home in Maryland, Eunice Kennedy Shriver saw her dream realized in Chicago at the first International special olympics Summer Games. http://www.sotx.org/aboutus/history.jsp

58. Scholastic News In-depth: Special Olympics Ireland history From Grolier s The New Book of Knowledge Irish history may be said to date from the coming of the Celts about the middle of the 300 s BC. http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/special_olympics/ireland/in

59. Special Olympics Of Greater Knoxville This was the second largest special olympics event in the history of special olympics in Tennessee. ©200203, special olympics of Greater Knoxville. http://www.specialolympicsknoxville.org/history.htm

History In 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special Olympics as part of the Joseph P. Kennedy foundation. Since then, Special Olympics has grown into an international organization (SOI), with affiliates in all 50 states and 143 different countries worldwide. The premise of the original Special Olympics, to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental retardation and their families, is alive and well today. Back in 1972, Area V started it's program in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The program began with approximately 300 special education students from Knoxville, Oak Ridge and Roane County. The only events offered were in track and field. The Oak Ridge Jaycees ran the program. As the years went on, more sports were offered (team sports were introduced). Toward the end of the 80's, the administration changed hands and the program was initiated in Knoxville. Area V was honored to have Betty Roy as their Area Director. Betty's leadership helped Area V server over 1300 athletes in seven counties participating in nine sports. Because of increasing numbers of athletes, the state office decided to move four of the counties out of Area V decreasing the number of athletes to 800. Over the past decade, we have increased our numbers to over 1500 athletes and have added eight new traditional sports and ten unified sports.

60. "The Special Olympics At SUNY Brockport" It was estimated that between 45 and 50 celebrities participated in the Brockport special olympics. history of the special olympics. http://www.brockport.edu/~library1/so.htm

Special Olympics August 8-13, 1979 SUNY Brockport "In Special Olympics it is not the strongest body or the most dazzling mind that counts. It is the invincible spirit which overcomes all handicaps. For without this spirit winning medals is empty. But with it, there is no defeat." Eunice Kennedy Shriver Brockport During the summer of 1979, the State University of New York, College at Brockport was honored to be chosen to host the fifth International Special Olympics Games. Brockport had been an avid supporter of the Special Olympics, having served as the host site for the 1975 and 1976 New York State Special Olympics games. Table of Contents Schedule of Events Famous Supporters Brief History of the Special Olympics A Special Gift ... Post-Olympic Events The Special Olympics "The Special Olympics is an international program of physical fitness, sports training and athletic competition for mentally retarded children and adults. Mentally retarded individuals Eight years or older are eligible to participate in the Special Olympics. Generally, participants have IQ scores of 75 or less. There are twelve official sports in the Special Olympics. They include: track and field, swimming, diving, gymnastics, ice skating, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, poly hockey, bowling, Frisbee disk, and wheelchair events." (1979 International Special Olympics Resource Book) The 5 th International Special Olympics Games More than 3,500 mentally challenged individuals, ranging in age from 10 to 80, who qualified for participation in Special Olympic activities gathered in Brockport for the International Games. They came from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and more than 30 other countries and took part in a week long spectacular of competitions, social events, dances, clinics, demonstrations, and a marvelous Adventure Day Trip to Niagara Falls.

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