OTHER ATHLETE OPPORTUNITIES
Athlete Leadership Program
A series of programs are available which were created to get Special Olympics athletes to become involved in the movement. They are designed to help athletes participate meaningfully in the leadership of the organization and allow athletes to explore opportunities to participate in roles previously considered “non-traditional.”
- Global Messenger (trained as public speaker for Special Olympics)
- Athlete Representatives on Local Management Team
- Athletes on Local Program Committees
- Athletes on Games Management and Evaluation Teams
- Athlete Congress or Input Councils
- Athlete Sessions at Leadership Conference
- Athletes as Coaches
- Athletes as Officials
- Athletes as Volunteers
- Athletes as Donors
- Athletes as Contributors to Newsletters
For more information and details on clinics, contact your local program representative, visit the Special Olympics Pennsylvania website at www.specialolympicspa.org, contact our Norristown office at 1-800-235-9058 ext. 221 or e-mail dherr@specialolympicspa.org.
Healthy Athlete Program
The Healthy Athlete program is designed to help Special Olympics athletes improve their health and fitness which leads to an enhanced sports experience and improved well-being. Clinics are provided periodically at state and sectional level events as well as some local events. The programs available are Opening Eyes (Vision and Eye Care), Special Smiles (Dental screenings); Healthy Hearing; Physical Therapy, etc. For more information and details on clinics, contact your local program representative, visit the Special Olympics Pennsylvania website at www.specialolympicspa.org, contact our Norristown office at 1-800-235-9058 ext. 221 or e-mail dherr@specialolympicspa.org.
Sports Camp
Special Olympics Pennsylvania offers a week long sports camp for athletes which usually occurs in August of each year in western Pennsylvania. Athletes enjoy the usual summer camping experience while participating in sports training in their specific sports as well as an opportunity to try other sports. For more information and details on clinics, contact your local program representative, visit the Special Olympics Pennsylvania website at www.specialolympicspa.org, contact our Norristown office at 1-800-235-9058 ext. 221 or e-mail dherr@specialolympicspa.org.
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