Prince George's County

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Thank you for volunteering to be a “BUDDY for the day” with a Special Olympic athlete.  Your task is important. .  . the safety and care of a Special Friend.  It is important that you and the athlete have an exciting fun filled day.

 ·         KNOW where your athlete is at all times.

·         KNOW the athlete’s name and the athlete should know yours.

·         BACK TAG will give you the Event, Time, Location and Heat number.

·         MAP will pinpoint EVENT LOCATIONS, RESTROOMS, FIRST AID AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES.

·         The MASTER OF CEREMONIES, located in the main grandstand, can help you locate a staff member from the athlete’s school if one is needed.  

The ATHLETES should be given every opportunity to function INDEPENDENTLY at the Games.

IT IS URGENT AND CRITICAL THAT VOLUNTEER “BUDDY’S” REMAIN WITH THEIR ATHLETE FROM THE TIME THEY ARE INTRODUCED UNTIL THE ATHLETE BOARDS THE BUS TO RETURN TO THEIR SCHOOL.  AFTER THE ATHLETE HAS COMPLETED THEIR EVENTS, YOU MAY VISIT OTHER EVENTS, REQUEST SOFT DRINKS FROM THE REFRESHMENT AREA, EAT LUNCH, OR RETURN TO THE STANDS.

EVENTS            HEATS            STAGING AREA  

HEAT  is a single competitive contest being contested by 3 to 8 athletes of similar ability based on time and distance.  

Every Heat is a Final Heat.  All athletes in a specific heat earn either a gold, silver or bronze medal, or a 4^th - 8th place ribbon.  

 Heats will not be staged before the time listed on the MASTER TIME SCHEDULE.

Time conflict:  If the athlete is scheduled to perform during the same time at two different events, the running event has priority.  TAKE YOUR ATHLETE TO THE RUNNING EVENT FIRST. 

STAGING AREA     A specific area set aside at EACH EVENT where athletes must report for their HEATS.  STAGING AREAS are marked by signs.

AWARDS      All athletes receive an AWARD. Medals and ribbons will be presented to the athletes at the AWARD STAND adjacent to the competition venue.

COMPLETED HEATS  

Athletes should be escorted to the AWARD STAND by BUDDIES following Competition.  BACK TAGS MUST be marked by the EVENT OFFICIAL with the PLACE FINISH OF THE ATHLETE.

RESTROOMS - FIRST AID &PERSONAL CARE

Restrooms are located in the upper level of the Flowers High School Stadium and at the ends of the bleachers .  An Ortho restroom is located near the personal care tent in the Orthopedic assembly area.

DO NOT ENTER the HIGH SCHOOL.  The PERSONAL CARE and the FIRST AID tents are  located near the Orthopedic assembly area.  DO NOT ENTER FLOWERS HIGH SCHOOL.

Upcoming Meetings 2003: (All meetings occur at Margaret Brent Regional School. Meetings Start promptly at 7:00pm)

April 09, May 14, June 11, September 10, October 08, November 12 and December 10

Local Committee Contact information

Area Director:  Bob Janus
Assistant Area Director: Vacant
Sports Training Coordinator: Dave Gill
Finance Coordinator: Franklin Schultz
Fundraising Coordinator: Kevin Kennedy
Competition Coordinator: John White
Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Holland
Family Coordinator: Andrea Toney-Thomas
Public Relations Coordinator: Karl Christoffers
Outreach Coordinator: Loretta Cutright
Administration Coordinator: Vacant
Medical Coordinator: Andy Seiler 

Sports that we offer

Alpine Skiing  Aquatics         Athletics    

  Basketball        Bocce                Bowling    

Cycling         Floor Hockey   Golf              

             MATP            Powerlifting       Soccer 

  Softball