1. Nova Scotia Special Olympics : History Nova Scotia and Canadian special olympics history How it All Began Timeline How itAll Began The concept of Special Olympics grew out of an idea conceived by Dr http://www.nsspecialolympics.com/history.html

Nova Scotia and Canadian Special Olympics History How it All Began Timeline How it All Began The concept of Special Olympics grew out of an idea conceived by Dr. Frank Hayden, a professor at McMaster University. That concept was introduced to the Canadian Special Olympics as a competitive platform for persons with a mental disability. The first national Special Olympic Games were held in 1969 and by the time the second national event took place, a total of 1500 athletes from every province had committed themselves to competition. To meet the growing interest and needs of Canadian's with mental disabilities, the Canadian Special Olympics was formed in 1974. Today, all provinces and one Territory have official associations. Across the country, more than 16,000 Canadians participate in Special Olympics programs, over 1200 of which are registered with the Nova Scotia Special Olympics organization. top Timeline Canada is represented by a Floor Hockey Team from Toronto at the first International Special Olympics Games held at Soldiers Field in Chicago. Canada becomes the first nation, outside of the United States, to participate in Special Olympics. The first Canadian Special Olympics Games and NHL Floor Hockey Tournament are held in Toronto.

2. 1999 Special Olympics World Games '99 World Games cap 30 years. of special olympics history. Special Olympics began in 1968 when Eunice Kennedy Shriver http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/univ_relations/news_services/ebulletin/so/history.htm

1999 Special Olympics World Games June 26-July 4, 1999 NC State Information Guide What are the Special Olympics? How the World Games will affect life on the NC State campus Spectator teams needed for World Games World Games contributions by NC State faculty, staff and students ... Special Olympics Web links '99 World Games cap 30 years of Special Olympics history Special Olympics began in 1968 when Eunice Kennedy Shriver organized the First International Special Olympics Games at Soldier Field in Chicago. The concept was born in the early 1960s when Shriver started a day camp for people with mental retardation. She saw that they were far more capable in sports and physical activities than many experts thought. Since 1968, millions of children and adults with mental retardation have participated in Special Olympics. August, 1968 Together with the Chicago Park District, the Kennedy Foundation plans and underwrites the first International Special Olympics Games at Chicago’s Soldier Field. One thousand athletes with mental retardation from 26 states and Canada compete in track and field, floor hockey and aquatics. August, 1970

3. Special Olympics | History special olympics history The Concept of Special Olympics began in the early1960's when Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a day camp for people with mental http://www.specialolympicsms.org/so/history.html

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSION BENEFITS HISTORY ... Chapter Staff Special Olympics History In 1968, the Special Olympics Mississippi Chapter was established. At the University of Southern Mississippi, 150 athletes participated in the First Special Olympics Mississippi Games where they competed in various track and field events. "The days of separation and segregation are over! Special Olympians you have taught us what truly matters is the courageous spirit, the generous heart!" Eunice Kennedy Shriver Founder, Special Olympics International E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Universal Studios and Special Olympics celebrate the 20th Anniversary re-release of E.T. Learn More State Summer Games 2001 Check out the past summer games at Keesler Air Force Base. Get Involved To see how you can get involved today and make a difference in the lives of over 1 million athletes. Click Here State Summer Games 2002 Write up concerning the 2002 Summer Games Organization Support Organization Info Organization Links Organization Policies Donate Online Now FAQs Contact by E-mail About Us Board of Directors ... Donate to support your Special Olympic Program.

4. LETR - Special Olympics Maine: History special olympics history. The first Special Olympics Games took placein 1968 at Soldiers Field in Chicago. Founded by Eunice Kennedy http://users.adelphia.net/~maineletr/history.htm

Special Olympics History The first Special Olympics Games took place in 1968 at Soldiers Field in Chicago. Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics offers year-round athletic training and competition to persons with mental disabilities of all ages. There are more than one million athletes involved in Special Olympics, and over 500,000 volunteers. In addition to competing, the athletes are given opportunities to serve as coaches, officials, ambassadors, staff members, and also serve on the Special Olympics Board of Directors. Special Olympics provides training for life, helping athletes to build their strength, develop skills, gain confidence, and improve self esteem. It is a spectator as well as a participator event that changes lives and helps communities. Special Olympics is a sports program where everyone involved has a great time. Law Enforcement Torch Run History The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics began in 1981 when Wichita, Kansas (USA) Police Chief Richard LaMunyon saw an urgent need to raise funds for and increase awareness of Special Olympics. His idea of a Torch Run was a way to involve local law enforcement personnel in the community with Special Olympics. Three years later, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) leant its support to this growing movement. With IACP's enthusiastic support and leadership, as well as the involvement of all facets of the law enforcement community sheriff's associations, police unions, state, county, municipal, military, federal law enforcement, and corrections officers the Torch Run expanded into seven states by 1985; 43 states by 1986; and 50 states and 28 nations in 1998. Plans for 1999 involve significant expansion in Europe, Asia, and South America.

5. O.S.O. Hamilton - History Of Special Olympics HISTORY OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS Special Olympics is a worldwide program providingsports training and competition for people with a mental disability. http://www.geocities.com/osoham/history.html

HISTORY OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS 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.

6. Special Olympics Bharat (India) Conducts Historic National Law Enforcement Torch special olympics history was made when Chief Minister Shelia Dixshit, New Delhi,India, lit the Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” at the Raj Ghat memorial http://www.specialolympics.org/weekly_web_stories/November_19_2002/india_torchru

Related Article: Vision screenings reach 95 percent of athletes at National Games read article Tamana Chona, who participated in the torch lighting ceremony, is one of t he Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers . Global Messangers are leaders and message-bearers, communicating the powerful declarations of hope, acceptance, dignity and courage of Special Olympics athletes around the world. They help spread the message and vision of the movement as well as the benefits they have gained by participating in Special Olympics. Chona has represented Special Olympics many times, including speaking to large multinational corporations such as Citibank, American Express and Bank of America. Chona currently teaches in one of Delhi's leading schools. Tamana Chona, Global Messenger, Special Olympics Bharat (center, blue jacket) is one of many holding the torch aloft during the lighting ceremony. Bocce was one of the 11 sports played during the seven National Games that were conducted across India in September and October.

7. Suffolk County Special Olympics HISTORY In 1968, the first international Summer Special Olympic Games were conductedat Soldier Field in Chicago and in 1970, Special Olympics New York hosted http://www.scso.org/history.html

HISTORY Only 30 years ago, when a baby with mental retardation was delivered, it was doomed to a life of shame; hidden away, ignored. In the early 1960's Eunice Kennedy Shriver stunned the skeptics by proving that athletic training and competition were not beyond the abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities. It became clear that people with mental retardation were far more capable in sports and physical activities than many experts believed. In 1968, the first international Summer Special Olympic Games were conducted at Soldier Field in Chicago and in 1970, Special Olympics New York hosted its first State Games in Rochester. Since that time, Special Olympics New York has grown to be the largest program of its type in the United States and we are proud to state that Special Olympics New York, Suffolk County is the largest community based program in the country with nearly 3,500 registered children and adults with developmental disabilities and 10,000 volunteers. Special Olympics Suffolk County also conducts the only summer sleepover camp of its kind in the State, Camp Northstar in Peconic.

8. Cingular Wireless $21.8 million through 2001. The nationwide effort spearheaded by Cingularis the largest sponsorship in special olympics history. http://www.cingular.com/about/latest_news/02_06_03

Cingular Wireless Connects Again With Special Olympics "Use Your Voice To Support Special Olympics" ATLANTA, June 3, 2002 - With the 2002 Special Olympics Summer Games kicking off in 31 cities across the country, Cingular Wireless has announced a series of nationwide fund raising promotions in an ongoing commitment to support Special Olympics training and competition. During the promotional months of June and July, new or qualified existing Cingular Wireless customers are encouraged to support Special Olympics by donating $20 to Special Olympics and receive a FREE Motorola handset. Cingular Wireless president and CEO Stephen Carter is a member of Special Olympics' international board of directors. "The Cingular brand is all about self expression," said Carter. "Special Olympics has a special place in our hearts because Special Olympics creates opportunities for its athletes to build self-esteem, instill pride and express themselves in achieving goals and experiencing sports competition first-hand."

9. Cingular Wireless The nationwide effort spearheaded by Cingular is the largest sponsorshipin special olympics history. Fundraising efforts by Cingular http://www.cingular.com/about/latest_news/02_06_19

Robby Gordon Races for Cingular Wireless and Special Olympics at Sears Point Raceway ATLANTA, GA (June 19, 2002) Cingular Wireless Chevrolet driver Robby Gordon has more incentive than ever before to win this weekend at Sears Point Raceway. Cingular Wireless is racing toward its four-year goal of raising $40 million for Special Olympics. As part of its "Winning for Special Olympics in 2002" partnership, Cingular Wireless will donate $100,000 to Special Olympics if Robby Gordon wins the Dodge/Save Mart 350. Special Olympics athletes will be the special guests of Cingular Wireless and Robby Gordon to watch the road course specialist take another shot at winning after his second-place finish in 2001. In addition to the $100,000 pledge for a Gordon win, Cingular Wireless will donate $100 to Special Olympics for each lap he leads and $50 for each lap he completes in the 112-lap event Sunday at Sears Point. Beginning this weekend, the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing (RCR) Chevrolet Monte Carlo will also carry a Special Olympics USA decal for the remainder of the 2002 season.

10. Special Olympics Rhode Island: Public Relations For the first time in special olympics history, athletes from across the UnitedStates were invited to a conference designed for their education in how they http://www.specialolympicsri.org/Public.html

Newsletter Highlights Download Newsletter Language Guidelines SORI Magazine TV Show Sharon Ketteringham, Special Olympics Athlete Special Olympics Inspires Greatness in everyone it touches. There are many children and adults with mental retardation in your community who can benefit from year-round sports training and competition. They need coaches, volunteers and financial support. Contact Special Olympics Rhode Island today and see how you can help Inspire Greatness Special Olympics Rhode Island is dedicated to providing timely and consistent information to its constituents. We strive to keep athletes, families, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and the media up to date on what is happening because each of these groups is an important and integral part of the SORI family. Past issues of the SORI Newsletter are available online. Select a date to read an archived Newsletter: Select a date... Winter 2001 Summer 2002 Messenger Newsletter Winter 2002 Download Complete Newsletter (.pdf 705 kb) Dunkin' Donuts donates $52,000 to sponsor Special Olympics RI Team USA to compete at 2003 World Summer GAmes Special Olympics Rhode Island announced that Dunkin' Donuts will sponsor the 22 Special Olymics Athletes and six coaches from RI who will join Special Olympics Team USA for the 2003 Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin, Ireland June 20-29. Dunkin' Donuts, a long time Platinum Sponsor of Special Olympics Rhode Island donated $ 52,000 to sponsor the RI athletes and coaches in 2003. The athletes and coaches representing Special Olympics Rhode Island are:

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SERVING THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES OF LACKAWANNA, PIKE, SUSQUEHANNA, WAYNE, AND WYOMING E-Mail: AREA P SPECIAL OLYMPICS HOME WHAT IS SPECIAL OLYMPICS? MISSION STATEMENT ... GLOBAL MESSENGER

12. SPECIAL OLYMPICS SLOVAKIA Hnutie specialnych olympiad je medzinarodny program cyklu treningov a sutazi pre deti a dospelych s mentalnym postihnutim. Z HISTORIE. history. SPORTY A AKCIE FOTOALBUM http://www.shso.sk/

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HISTORY Special Olympics got its start in June,1963, when Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a summer day camp for children and adults with mental retardation. Eunice Kennedy Shriver is the executive vice-president of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation. She is the honorary chairman of Special Olympics International. On July 19- 20, 1968, the first Special Olympics games were held in Chicago's Soldier Field. They were underwritten by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation and the Chicago Park District. 1,000 athletes from 26 states and Canada competed in track and field, floor hockey and aquatics. December of 1968, Special Olympics International was established as a non-profit charitable organization under the laws of the District of Colombia. The National Association of Retarded Citizens, The Council for Exceptional Children and The American Association on Mental Deficiency pledge their support. This was the first systematic effort to provide sports training and athletic competition for individuals with mental retardation. Special Olympics growth has been spectacular since those first years. There are accredited Special Olympics programs in more than130 countries with new programs continually developing. In the United States there are established chapters in all 50 states.

14. Welcome To Special Olympics Massachusetts Includes an application form for volunteers and events details. Provides yearround training and sports competitions for the disabled. of volunteers to enter the special olympics arena. The astounding history that the Berkshire community has established http://www.specialolympicsma.org/

Need a Speaker for your Next Event? “Brighten the Light at the End of the Tunnel” Attend a Negotiating for Success Seminar to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts. Click here for more information or to register online. 2003 Spring Tournament Thank you to all of the Management Team members, volunteers, coaches, athletes, and Unified Partners who participated in our 2003 Spring Tournament. Over 1,800 athletes and Unified Partners competed in Basketball, Candlepin Bowling, Ten Pin Bowling, and Powerlifting. Click here for details. Meet the Massachusetts Team USA Athletes who will represent the Bay State at the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Ireland this June. Join Team SOMA! Click here for a list of our current job opportunities. How you — and Special Olympics — can win: Keep dreams alive for Special Olympics Athletes by helping to raise up to US$750,000 for Special Olympics (minimum guarantee US$500,000). How you can help keep dreams alive: Send your wrappers to: PO Box 5074 Blair, NE 68009-5074

15. Special Olympics - Main Events In Czech Special Olympics' History Main Events in Czech special olympics' history 1989 unofficial group of 10 athletes from the former Czechoslovakia participated in Polish NSSOG in Warsaw. http://www.special.cz/eng/zhistorie.htm

Main Events in Czech Special Olympics' History Czech Version Back To Homepage Fifth Summer Czech Special Olympics The Special Olympics Program in the CR unofficial group of 10 athletes from the former Czechoslovakia participated in Polish NSSOG in Warsaw. O. Kurzová, M. Støedová and L. Kurz founded the preparatory council of Special Olympics Czechoslovakia. 1990 - April - Special Olympics Czechoslovakia was offcialy founded and registered in Prague. 1990 - June - participation of Czechoslovak athletes in ESSOG in Glasgow, Scotland. 1991 - May - participation in NSSOG in Belgium and Poland. 1991 - July - 1st Czechoslovak NSSOG in Prague. 1991 - July - participation in NSSOG in Minnesota, USA 1992 - January - v1st NWSOG in Mala Upa, Krkonoše Mountains. 1992 - February - participation in NWSOG Poland. 1992 - July - 2nd Czechoslovak NSSOG in Bratislava, Slovakia. 1992 - October - participation in enlarged SSOG in Barcelona, Spain. 1993 - January - NWSOG in Mala Upa, Krkonose. 1993 - March - participation in WWSOG in Austria.

16. The History Of Special Olympics The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well. From these words evolved the special olympics athletes oath .. http://www.sentex.net/~lwr/olympia/TheHistOlymp.html

Today there are over 20,000 Canadians athletes with a mental disability, and the numbers are growing. It is hard to believe that in the 1950s and 1960s there were no fitness programs for them. At that time, the Canadian-born concept of the Special Olympics was introduced by Dr. Frank Hayden , of London, Ontario. Dr. Hayden was always interested in fitness and sports. His research showed him there would be benefits from introducing sports programs for athletes with a mental disability; it would not only enhance their physical development, but also their social and emotional skills. The concept of Special Olympics began in the 1960’s when Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a day camp for the mentally challenged. Her experiences taught her that sports training, culminating in Olympic-style athletic competition, enabled people with a mental disability to build self-esteem. In the 1940s, work with mentally disabled athletes was initiated by their parents; they pushed for education for their children. At that time their children were banned from schools. Harry "Red" Foster was a tireless promoter for the disabled. In 1954 he established the Harry E. Foster Foundation.

17. History The special olympics is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of it's creation this year. http://www.wash.cedar-rapids.k12.ia.us/activities/spolympics/hist.htm

Special Olympics History Special Olympics Philosophy The Special Olympics is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of it's creation this year. In July 1968 Senator Ted Kennedy announced the establishment of Special Olympics, Inc. Eunice Kennedy Shriver was the motivating force behind the Special Olympics Program, and is still active in the organization. For the mentally retarded, sports and physical activity are the quickest, surest road to health, growth and self-confidence. The retarded have always been told "you can't do it." Special Olympics contribute to a more positive self image. The increasing slef-confidence then carries over into all aspects of the Special Olympians' lives, helping the individuals to live more independent and satisfying lives. Special Olympics is sports in it's truest sense. The goal is not only to win, but to try; to experience, not to conquer. Special Olympics is unique in that everyone has a chance to win, since competition is grouped by age, se and also ability divisions. No time is too slow, not distance is too small, to earn a medal, ribbon, hug or sincere "way to go." No records are broken in Special Olympics, except those for courage, determination and sportsmanship. The success of Special Olympics has been made possible by the love and dedication of thousands of volunteers who know that the mentally retarded have important contributions to make to society.

18. History/Special Olympics.htm history of special olympics. history of special olympics Pennsylvania specialolympics Pennsylvania became an official chapter of special olympics Inc. http://www.sopbc.org/Page 1 Stuff/History of spec oly/History Special Olympics.h

Pensylvania Berks County Bowling Volleyball Roller Skating F loor Hockey Long Distance Walking ffffffffffff hhhhhhhhhh History of Special Olympics I This day camp spawned Special Olympics in the United States and around the world. At the first International Games in 1968 1,000 athletes from 26 states and Canada competed in track and field, swimming, and floor hockey. The growth of Special Olympics since that time has been overwhelming - nearly one million athletes are now training and competing in more than 140 countries and 54 U.S. chapters. These athletes are aided by 500,000 volunteers and 250,000 coaches. The spirit of Special Olympics - skill, courage, sharing, and joy - incorporates universal values that transcend all boundaries of geography, nationality, political philosophy, gender, age, race, or religion. History of Special Olympics Pennsylvania Special Olympics Pennsylvania became an official chapter of Special Olympics Inc. 1970 after hosting a track and field event for 135 participants. The growth of Special Olympics here in Pennsylvania has mirrored the growth worldwide. In 51 local programs from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, we have over 27,000 athletes training and competing in over 20 sports.

19. Special Olympics Kentucky Home Page 2003 State Winter Games Draws Most Athletes in history special olympics Kentucky. special olympics Kentucky. 105 Lakeview Court http://www.soky.org/

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20. Northern Light Special Edition: Sydney Olympics 2000 The Sydney olympics 2000 special Edition has been archived. olympics history. From the Australian Olympic Committee, this site includes a history of the olympics as well as http://special.northernlight.com/olympics

The Sydney Olympics 2000 Special Edition has been archived. See our Special Editions Contents Page for in-depth coverage of other topics that may interest you. Thank you for visiting Northern Light. Get the latest results and Olympic news! Northern Light's editorial team has selected the best links to keep you informed about the 35 events that comprise the 2000 Sydney Games both on the national and the international level. Use one of the jumplinks below to access the sections: Official Site of the Sydney Games The Olympic Events Participating Athletes and Countries TV and Event Schedule ... Paralympics OFFICIAL SITE OF THE SYDNEY GAMES September 15 - October 1, 2000 Official Site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Information about Sydney and Australia, the Games (organization, the torch, Olympic mascots, educational resources), sports and venues, up-to-date news items, and Olympic merchandise. Back to Top HISTORY OF THE OLYMPICS Meet the Mascots - From NBC Olympics.com Olympic Fact Sheets - From the Australian Sports Commission, this site includes a history of ancient and modern Olympic Games, the story of the Olympic tradition, information about Australia at the Olympics, and explanations of Paralympics, technology, nutrition for athletes, and sports science. Olympics History - From the Australian Olympic Committee, this site includes a history of the Olympics as well as Australia's Olympic history.

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