Dublin Special Olympics Program - Volunteers, Sponsors and Participants Needed

What is the Special Olympics?
The International Special Olympics organization provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type 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.

How Can I Get Involved?

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATHLETES:
This year, the following sports will be offered by the Dublin Special Olympics Program; other sports may be added in future years. An application packet must be filled out for each participating athlete.
• Swim Team -- practices will be 3-4 p.m. Sunday at the Metro Fitness Athletic Club in Dublin (September 30 to December).
• Basketball Skills Program (November-March)
• Bowling (February-June)
• Track (March-June)
• Softball Skills (July-September)

OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DONATION:
The Dublin Special Olympics committee is seeking corporate, business and family sponsors to fully fund its inaugural year of practices and competition. Suggested sponsorship levels are: Gold Level ($1,000 and up), Silver Level ($500), Bronze Level ($250), and Family Level ($100) -- but any donation will help! All donations are tax deductible.

OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER:
• The Dublin Special Olympics Committee is seeking individuals to serve as the organization’s inaugural president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, as well as volunteers to lead fundraising and marketing efforts.
• Volunteer coaches for swimming and basketball skills are also needed immediately, as well as for other sports later this year.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For more information, please email Krista at keir_krista@dublinschools.net or call 614-760-6006.