Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vision Statement

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Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vision Statement

Respecting each individual and recognizing the value that we each bring to the SOGA team is essential.  SOGA champions a diverse and inclusive environment while celebrating all individuals through a love of sport.

We encourage and welcome diversity, recognizing it as a key advantage and value different backgrounds and perspectives.  Some types of diversity are life experience, work experience, perspective, culture, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity and age.  Diversity assists us in looking at situations from a variety of angles and encourages the development of ideas and solutions.

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will strive to be an organization that reflects all communities, and one in which everyone with a role in carrying out the Special Olympics mission feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves and do their best work, whether as Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, donors/sponsors, business partners, or employees.

 

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Vision Policy:

 Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will strive to be an organization that reflects all communities, and one in which everyone with a role in carrying out the Special Olympics mission feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves and do their best work, whether as Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, donors/sponsors, business partners, or employees.

2023 Cops on Donut Shops – June 2, 2023

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2023 Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic for Special Olympics Georgia

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Join Special Olympics Georgia for the 28th Annual Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic at the beautiful Country Club of Roswell on November 6th, 2023! Come hit the links and support the 17,429 Special Olympics Georgia Athletes with a great golf competition full of prizes, refreshments and a silent auction. For more information on sponsorship and registration, please contact gms@specialolympicsga.org.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SPONSORSHIP/REGISTRATION INFORMATION

2023 Shoot for Champions Sporting Clay’s Event

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Please join us for our 10th Annual Shoot for Champions sporting clays tournament benefiting Special Olympics Georgia and the 17,429 athletes from across the State of Georgia. This event will take place on Friday, August 18th and will be held at the beautiful Garland Mountain Sporting Clays, located atop Garland Mountain overlooking Waleska, Georgia. (Just 50 miles from Atlanta)

This event will feature a round of clays at 12 picturesque stations, breakfast, a lunch reception, the opportunity to participate in games, with prizes, and a silent auction featuring many unique items.

The money raised during this event will help send athletes  to the State Games.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SPONSORSHIP AND REGISTRATION PACKET

For more information concerning registration and sponsorship opportunities, please contact James Slaughter at james.slaughter@specialolympicsga.org

2023 State Summer Games at Emory University

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Come out to Emory University on May 19th through the 21st and enjoy the 2023 State Summer Games! Over 2,000 Athletes, Unified Partners, and Coaches from across the State of Georgia will come to Emory University’s beautiful campus to compete in Athletics, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis and Volleyball!

To find out more information about the event, please contact David Crawford at (229) 292-5143 or at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org

To sign up to volunteer for Summer Games, please contact Ansley Bonner at (229) 256-1323 or at ansley.bonner@specialolympicsga.org

For sponsorship information for Summer Games, please contact Mary Thomason at (770) 414-9390 ext. 1121 or at mary.thomason@specialolympicsga.org

2023 Special Olympics Georgia State Indoor Winter Games & S.E. Powerlifting Press Release

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Contact:

Catherine Justice

Marketing & Events Manager

Catherine.Justice@SpecialOlympicsGA.org

Ph: 770-414-9390 ext. 1120

 

Special Olympics Georgia Prepares for 2023 State Indoor Winter Games & Southeast Powerlifting

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is thrilled to host the 2023 State Indoor Winter Games on Friday, January 27th, and Saturday, January 28th at the Lake Point Sports Complex and several other locations across Cobb and Bartow Counties. SOGA is excited to welcome all athletes, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers. Athletes from across the state of Georgia will come together for some friendly competition in Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Bowling, Floor Hockey, and Powerlifting.

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is thrilled to host the Southeast Powerlifting on Saturday, January 28th at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest. SOGA is excited to welcome all athletes, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers. Athletes from across the state of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee will come together for some friendly competition in Deadlift, Bench Press, Squat, Push/Pull, and Full Power.

The competitions will start on the morning of Friday, January 27th at various locations across Cobb and Bartow Counties. Olympic Town will kick off on Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Lake Point Sports Complex on Court 10. Athletes will also complete multiple Healthy Athletes screenings including Healthy Hearing and Special Smiles. Through these Healthy Athletes disciplines, SOGA athletes will receive free dental and hearing screenings. All athletes who fully complete Healthy Athlete screenings will be entered to win a brand-new FitBit!

 

Special Olympics Georgia would like to thank our State Sponsors: Publix, UPS, Marlow’s Tavern, Winter Construction, Knights of Columbus Georgia State Council, and The Coca-Cola Company for their dedicated support and loyalty to our athletes.  

 

Special Olympics Georgia would also like to recognize the Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 State Indoor Winter Games: Winter Construction.

 

For more information on State Indoor Winter Games & Southeast Powerlifting, contact Director of Sports, Liz Smith, at Liz.Smith@specialOlympicsGa.org.

 

About Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA)

SOGA provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for 17,429 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. For more information, visit. www.SpecialOlympicsGa.org

 

Click here to adopt your ducks and support Special Olympics Georgia Athletes today

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Duck Pluck 2024
Wednesday, September 18

Make a splash for the 18,546 athletes of SOGA- Adopt your Duck and Support an Athlete. With your duck adoption, you will not only be entered to win some awesome prizes, but you will be sending athletes to Games! The Pluck will be on Wednesday, September 18th and you do not need to be present to win.

To adopt your ducks, click here!

2023 State Horse Show – October 6 & 7, 2023

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Come join the nearly 150 athletes, coaches, and horse handlers participating in the 2023 State Horse Show at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville, GA.  Athletes will participate in Dressage, Working Trail, Western Riding, English Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Showmanship, and Unified Drill. For information on this great event please contact Liz Smith. If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor, please contact Mary Thomason.

Click here to view our Fact Sheet!

Volunteer at the 2023 State Indoor Winter Games January 27-28

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Join Special Olympics Georgia and the 1,500 athletes competing at the State Indoor Winter Games January 27th and 28th in Cobb and Bartow Counties by volunteering! We need volunteers to help with gymnastics, power lifting, basketball, and bowling. To sign up CLICK HERE or email Rachel Miller at Rachel.Miller@specialolympicsga.org.

 

If you are interested in bringing a corporate group to volunteer and would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Thomas Ritch via email at Thomas.Ritch@specialolympicsga.org to learn how to get your company involved!

Thank you for your interest in supporting Special Olympics Georgia, and we look forward to seeing you at the games!

Finishline

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Lets head back to school with Finishline! This year we are partnering with Finishline, hoping to get the state of Georgia ready for the start of the new school year. From July 22nd to September 5th Finishline will be asking for round up donations during each check out. So lets gear up for the new school year and head out to Finishline!