Catholic Schools activation to partner with Special Olympics USA Games
July 1 - 6, 2018
#RiseWithUs
July 1 - 6, 2018
#RiseWithUs
The Diversified Learners Committee has positioned itself as a conduit of information and volunteer activation to the Catholic schools of western Washington. From July 1-6, 2018, more than 4,000 Special Olympics athletes, coaches and representatives from across the U.S., along with tens of thousands of volunteers and spectators, will gather in Seattle for six days of national-caliber competition.
October 2017
- Congratulations to Kennedy Catholic Athletic Director, Sam Reed, who's been asked to serve this coming summer as the Basketball Sport Commissioner for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. https://www.specialolympicsusagames....ical-delegates
- 10/12/17 - Commercial Kitchen request for July 1-7, 2018 – Request sent to Catholic schools within 5-7 miles of UW venue. Can your school help?
November 2017
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June 2018
- Sunday, June 10, 2018 Kennedy Catholic will be hosting 3 volunteer training sessions.
- Sunday, June 17, 2018 Eastside Catholic will hosting 3 volunteer training sessions.
- Saturday, June 23, 2018 Bellarmine Prep will be hosting 3 volunteer training sessions.
Let the Special Olympics USA Games begin!
- Friday, June 29: SEATAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT! It’s AIRPORT WELCOME DAY and we have shifts for Greeters, Baggage Claim Helpers, and Guides to Light Rail! Please help us welcome the Special Olympics athletes, their families, and SO delegates!
- Saturday, June 30: 7:00 PM. MASS FOR THE ATHLETES, their families and SO delegates and friends with Archbishop J. Peter Sartain. University of Washington Campus. Facilitated by the Inclusion Ministry Committee and Knights of Columbus.
- Sunday, July 1: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Opening Ceremonies!University of Washington's HUSKY Stadium: The Parade of Athletes, entertainment, and the Lighting of the Special Olympics Cauldron to open the Games! 9 AM to 12:30 PM – Join us for the mile long CHEER LINE to honor all SO Athletes as they gather for the Parade of Athletes! Families who volunteer will have access into Opening Ceremonies. Stay and be FANs IN THE STANDs!
2018 Special Olympics USA Games Official Website
Where will the venues be?
- UW: (Basketball, Track and Field, Bocce, Flag Football, PowerLifting, Tennis, Volleyball)
- Angle Lake in SeaTac (Stand Up Paddleboard)
- Celebration Park in Federal Way (Softball)
- Kenmore Lanes in Kenmore (Bowling)
- Seattle Pacific University in Seattle (Gymnastics)
- Seattle University in Seattle (Basketball and Soccer)
- King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way (Swimming)
- Willow Run Golf Club in Redmond (Golf)
Volunteer NOW! Ask me HOW!
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