2006 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FACT SHEET

DATE & LOCATION: March 26, 2006 / Baltimore & Towson, MD

Venues:
Towson University – Towson Center
McDonogh School
Boys Latin School
Other venues TBD

EVENT FORMAT: One day competition in basketball for Special Olympics athletes. Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and Special Events celebrate the athletes’ accomplishments. Family activities provide a forum for family and friends to meet.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
7:00am – 1:00pm Volunteer Registration
8:00am – 8:30am Delegation Registration
8:00am – 5:00pm Family Registration
8:30am – 8:45am Opening Ceremonies
9:00am – 10:00am Preliminary Rounds – Competition
9:00am – 4:00pm Individual Skills Contest (Towson)
11:00am – 4:45pm Team Competition
5:00pm – 5:30pm Closing Ceremonies

PARTICIPANTS:
600 Athletes
125 Coaches
200 Volunteers

SPORTS:
Individual Skills Competition
3v3 Team Competition
5v5 Team Competition
Unified® 5v5 Team Competition (TBD)

Coaches Handbook

VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are recruited from sponsors as well as the local community.

** All volunteers must attend a General Orientation

**Please Contact Janet Novak at 1-800-541-7544  ext. 111