Program Name Sports and Competition 1. Your Recruitment Letter…

Program Name

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Sports and Competition

Your Recruitment Letter…

Program Name

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Sports Resource Teams (SRT)

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Function of the SRT

1. Help to Create and Develop an Annual Sport Plan; Better Rules, More Training Sessions, Season Changes and other exciting possibilities!

Program Name

Special OlympicsArticle 1

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Guidelines for Divisioning

• Minimum 3, Maximum 8 in a division

• Divisions decided by:

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• Groups: 8-11, 12-15, 16-21, 22-29, 30+Age

• Maximum Effort• Goal: 15% difference or less between

competitorsAbility• Male or Female• Mixed GenderGender

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2. Provide expertise and advice to local programs and athletes about the sport. Help to provide the highest quality of competition and guidelines.

3. Create interactive and fun ways for coaches to be better trained in the basics and also be on the cutting edge of the developments in the sport!

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SRT Continued…

4. Be creative in how we communicate out to our coaches and programs, what are better ways to get these resources out? How do we get people interested?

5. Use your expertise to help us build better and stronger relationships with local professional teams and governing bodies. If we want to be the best, we need the best support in our

community

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Who is on the SRT?

• Coaches

• Athletes

• Games Management Team

• Officials

• Pro Sports Players

• Experts in the sport from the community


Structure of the SRT

Program Name

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Levels of Competition

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Local Competition

1. Competition facilitated by local programs and/or Area Leadership

2. Competition number unlimited, only needs RTP

3. Minimum organization: Minimum funding Using local sports facilities as part of normal training time Minimum # of officials Minimum need for volunteers needed

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Local Competition Requirements

Registered Training Program (RTP)

Forms: Medical Forms-AFPs, Partner Forms

Certified Head Coach Equipment

Facility-Insurance

Participants Informal Competition

Area Competition


1. Competition facilitated by Area Leadership Area Team has a Sports/Competition Director

2. One overall competition for each sport. Teams/Individuals advancing head to Region Competition Similar to region events, but on smaller scale

3. Increased organization-more formal: Funding from Area Certified Officials Increased number of volunteers Athlete Parade/Opening Ceremony

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Local Competition Requirements

Registered Training Program (RTP)

Forms: Medical Forms-AFPs, Partner Forms

Certified Head Coach

Equipment

Area Team Organizes Event

Games Management Team

Participants UniformsFacility-

InsuranceParade-Opening

Ceremony

Discussion: Allocation and Advancements

How do we decide how allocations are disbursed? • Vote?

• Random Selection drawing?

• Number of athlete in program?

• Gold and Silver Medals?


Region Level


1. Competition facilitated by Special Olympics Senior Region Manager

2. One overall competition for each sport. Teams/Individuals advancing head to State Competition Allocations from Region-to be decided

3. Increased organization-more formal: Funded by Special Olympics Washington Certified Officials Increased number of volunteers Athlete Parade/Opening Ceremony Lunches provided

State Level


1. Highest level of competition for Special Olympics Washington, ran by staff

2. Current numbers will not decrease, but will stay the same.

3. One overall competition for each sport offered in that season.

4. Teams will represent at a high level (i.e. uniforms)

5. Increased organization-more formal: Funded by Special Olympics Washington Certified Officials and trained volunteers Athlete Parade/Opening Ceremony Special Events, entertainment, and activities Meals provided, overnight stay

Program Name

New Sports


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What do we need to start a new sport?

1. Athlete Interest Bottom-Up Mentality

State

Region

Local


2. Sport Governing Body

3. Sport Rules

4. Equipment

5. Facility• Insurance• Registered Training

Program (RTP)

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What sports would we like to see in Washington?


Program Name

The Future is Bright in Sports..

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Sport Season Change

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Rules Update

sWhat else should be our focus?

Policies and

Procedures

Team/Ind. Assessments

Online Registrations

MATP

Program Name

Any Questions?

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Program Name

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Thank you.

Documents

Program Name Sports and Competition 1. Your Recruitment Letter…