The GUIDE - Summer 2024 - Flipbook - Page 27
Special Olympics
M ARYL AND • CHARLE S COUNT Y
Special Olympics Maryland and the Department of Recreation, Parks, and
Tourism in a partnership offer a year-round program for athletic conditioning,
training, and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are at
least eight years of age. There is no maximum age limit. All Special Olympics
sports activities are free of charge to athletes. Currently, Special Olympics
Charles County offers a chance to compete in ten Olympic-style sports
annually. Online registration is available at www.CharlesCountyParks.com and
required to participate in Special Olympics Sports.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEWS
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST • Send an email to SpecialOlympicsCharlesCounty@gmail.com.
For more information, please call John Nolan at 571-926-2608 or follow us on Facebook
group: Special Olympics MD - Charles County.
REGISTRATION • All athletes and unified partners must
register before training. Register before the deadline to enable
verification of paperwork. No registrations will be accepted for
bowling, or golf after the September 14 deadline.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED • Create opportunities for our athletes.
Volunteers are an important part of the Special Olympics
program. Please consider volunteering your time with this
worthwhile program. For details call 571-926-2608.
COACHING OPPORTUNITIES • Coaches must be 18 years
or older and are subject to a criminal background
investigation. Training is offered. For details email
SpecialOlympicsCharlesCounty@gmail.com.
UPDATING MEDICALS • The policy of Special Olympics
MD is that ALL medical/volunteer applications must be
updated every three years. This is required before a
participant can attend training. To determine your status,
please email SpecialOlympicsCharlesCounty@gmail.com.
Coaches will enforce this policy.
UNIFIED SPORTS® • Unified Sports® is a unique
opportunity for traditional Special Olympics athletes
and partners (without intellectual disabilities, with
similar ability levels) to train and compete as a team
against other Unified Sports teams. We currently offer
this opportunity in basketball, bocce, ten-pin bowling,
and golf.
Therapeutics Recreation and Special Olympics Offerings Can Be Found On Page 15
301-932-3470
• Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com
27
