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2006
SUMMER GAMES
FACT SHEET
DATE: June 9-11, 2006
LOCATION: Towson
University, Towson, MD
EVENT FORMAT: A three-day event
including four official sports for Special Olympics athletes and a
gymnastics demonstration. Elaborate Opening and
Closing Ceremonies, and Special Events celebrate the athletes’
accomplishments. Family activities provide forum for family and friends of
the competitors to meet.
SPORTS: Aquatics, Athletics, Bocce,
Softball (team and individual skills) and a gymnastics demonstration
VENUES: Aquatics – Towson
University – Burdick Pool
Athletics – Johnny Unitas Stadium
Softball – Towson University
Bocce – Towson University
HIGHLIGHTS:
Opening Ceremonies – Johnny Unitas Stadium
Closing Ceremonies – Johnny Unitas Stadium
Olympic Park
Healthy Athletes Program
Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg
VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteers are
recruited from service organizations, corporate businesses, Towson
University students and faculty, and the local community.
** All volunteers must attend a
General Orientation
If you have questions please email
volunteers@somd.org
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