Division III SAAC Partnership with Special Olympics - Report your activity here!
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The purpose of the partnership is to improve the lives of Special Olympics athletes through their involvement with Division III student-athletes and to foster a mutual learning experience between Division III student-athletes and Special Olympics athletes.
Through this partnership, Division III student-athletes across the country will be encouraged to participate in existing Special Olympics events, create their own events, or otherwise serve to support Special Olympics organization. The activities pursued by student-athletes will vary in each state and region, tailored to best utilize the student-athletes' time and local resources.
Service activities with Special Olympic athletes could range from sports clinics to bowling, pizza parties or fundraising efforts.
This partnership provides the opportunity for student-athletes to engage with Special Olympics and collaborate with existing student-led programs on campus.
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Wilkes University student-athletes lent a helping hand Saturday, February 18 at the Luzerne County Chapter of the Special Olympics bowling event held at nearby Chako's bowling alley. There are 118 athletes in the Luzerne Chapter of the Special Olympics. Several student-athletes from the Lady Colonels women's soccer and field hockey teams as well as members of the Colonel men's soccer squad volunteered at the event. Read More >>> |
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Delaware Valley College and the local chapter of the Special Olympics teamed up for Fall Athletic Recognition Day at halftime of the Aggie women's basketball game with Eastern University on February 4, 2012.
Members of the Special Olympics (with their own championship medals around their neck) were on hand to help Delaware Valley College President Dr. Joseph S. Brosnan and Middle Atlantic Conference Executive Director Ken Andrews hand out the certificates and congratulate the student-athletes who received all-conference, all-academic and/or all-sportsmanship accolades as well as regional and national honors. Read More >>> |
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On December 27, 2011 the Lebanon Valley College women's basketball team gave back tot he community with its annual Special Olympics basketball clinic.
"The players run the clinic and put together a collegiate practice plan for the athletes," head coach Todd Goclowski said. "LVC coaches are there for support and participation." Read More >>>