State Fall Games
2011 State Fall Games
Dalton, GA
October 21-23, 2011
Congratulations to all the athletes that competed in the 2011 State Fall Games in Dalton, GA! It was a great first year in North Georgia for Fall Games!
The State Fall Games are coming to Dalton! Over 1,300 Special Olympics athletes, 200 Unified Partners, and 500 coaches from around the state head in to Statesboro to participate in the following sports:
Bocce
Cycling
Softball
Softball Skills
Long Distance Walking and Running
Golf
Golf Skills
All the events are free and open to the public, so plan to bring the whole family to come out and support the athletes.
Friday, October 21, 2011
11:30 am - 6:30 pm Team Softball, Heritage Point Park– Unified (Upper Field #’s 3 & 4) Modified (Lower Field #’s 1 & 5) Traditional (Lower Field #’s 2 & 3) The Lower Field #4 will be used for the largest level of teams.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bocce, Heritage Point Park – (Upper Field #’s 1 & 5)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bicycle Inspections, Heritage Point Park Rotary Pavilion
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner at Dalton Middle School, inside Heritage Point Park
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Athlete Staging for Parade, Dalton Trade Center
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Opening Ceremony and Souvenir Sales, Dalton Trade Center
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Family Dessert Social, Dalton Trade Center
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Coaches Meeting, Dalton Trade Center
8:30 pm -10:00 pm Athlete Victory Dance, Dalton Trade Center
10:00 pm -11:00 pm Late Registration, Nerve Center (Courtyard Marriott)
Saturday, October 22, 2011
8:00 am – 10:00 pm Team Softball, Heritage Point Park – Unified (Upper Field #’s 3 & 4)
Modified (Lower Field #’s 1 & 5) Traditional (Lower Field #’s 2 & 3)
The Lower Field #4 will be used for the largest level of teams.
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Softball Skills, Heritage Point Park (Upper Field # 2)
8:00 am – 8:00 pm Bocce and Souvenir Sales, Heritage Point Park (Upper Field #’s 1 & 5)
8:00 am- 11:00 am Golf Skills, Knob North Golf Club
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Long Distance Run/Walk, Heritage Point Park
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Cycling, Downtown Dalton Square
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Olympic Town and Souvenir Sales, Heritage Point Park
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Healthy Athletes (Fun Fitness) at Olympic Town, Heritage Point Park
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Athlete/Coach Lunch, Dalton Middle School (must show credential)
1:00 am – 6:00 pm Golf Individual and Team Play, Knob North Golf Club
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Athlete/Coach Dinner, Dalton Middle School (must show credential)
Sunday, October 23, 2011
8:00 am – 1:30 pm Team Softball, Heritage Point Park– Unified (Upper Field #’s 3 & 4)
Modified (Lower Field #’s 1 & 5) Traditional (Lower Field #’s 2 & 3)
The Lower Field #4 will be used for the largest level of teams.
8:00 am – 1:30 pm Bocce, Heritage Point Park – (Upper Field #’s 1 & 5)
Click here for the Sept. 27 news release about State Fall Games in Dalton.
To make a donation in support of an athlete attending State Fall Games, CLICK HERE.
**Click here for information on the October 1st, softball and bocce invitational in Douglasville, GA. This is an official qualifying event for Fall Games**
State Fall Games Opening Ceremony Invitation
State Fall Games At-a-Glance
1,400 athletes and coaches are participating.
800 volunteers will help at competitions, Olympic Town, Opening Ceremony and meals.
Seven sports competitions are held.
Free flexibility and fitness screening available to athletes and coaches.
More info coming soon…
For more information on State Fall Games you may contact Fall Games Director David Crawford at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org or 770.414.9390 ext: 103
For information on volunteering for this event, contact:
Leslie Anderson 770-414-9390 ext 120
Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org
Business Support
If your company is interested in making a donation of any size to support the Games, we want to hear from you. Celestine Patton will be glad to tell you about the various sponsor benefits we have to offer.
For more information contact:
Celestine Patton 1-800 866-4400 ext. 121 or
Celestine.Patton@SpecialOlympicsGA.org
You can also use our toll-free number 1-800 866-4400 to call Special Olympics Georgia – all relevant extension numbers apply.
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