SOMETHING TO DO SUNDAY! 2014 Special Olympics Summer Games Invitational University of Southern California University Park Los Angeles sosc.org/summergames la2015.org/invitational The Special Olympics Summer Games Invitational is the first of two championships held every year. This year’s event hosts more than 1,200 athletes and 370 coaches, traveling from all over Southern California as well as some 220 delegates from 13 countries around world. Competitions include aquatics, track & field, basketball, bocce, golf, and gymnastics. The event is Friday, June 6th through Sunday, June 8th at the University of Southern California campus. The Summer Games Invitational is FREE and open to the public. More than 3,000 volunteers and 10,000 local dignitaries, sponsors and spectators are expected to attend. Award ceremonies are held at all sports venues after the events. The Closing Ceremony is 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8th at the Special Olympics Festival in Alumni Park. In addition to the competitions, there will be a Special Olympics Festival that features games, live entertainment, community and law enforcement exhibits, and more. Visitors can pick up Special Olympics souvenirs and merchandise at Rafer’s Boutique. Children with intellectual disabilities, ages 2.5 to 7, can participate in the Young Athletes Program demonstration, which focuses on activities important to mental/physical growth. The Young Athletes Program is an early introduction to sports and to the world of the Special Olympics. The Healthy Athlete Village offers FREE health screenings for athletes.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Jun 2014 03:49:20 +0000
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