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Pro sports teams
partnering with Special Olympics Georgia athletes:
May 30
Atlanta Thrashers player Eric Boulton served as grand marshal at
State Summer Games at Emory University. Boulton lead the parade of
athletes into Opening Ceremony.
March 2008
Two Forsyth County teams
played a short scrimmage before the Hawks game on March 30.
September 2007
Approximately 15 players
from the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Team worked with about 25
Special Olympics athletes from the metro Atlanta area. The
athletes were divided into 4 groups and rotated through 4 stations
of fundamental workouts with the Atlanta Hawks players. Local
media interviewed coaches and athletes and photos were taken
throughout the event. Goodie bags and autographs were given to all
Special Olympics athletes.
May 2006
About 100 athletes
practiced baseball skills in May with
Atlanta Braves
coaches and players, including coach Pat Corales and left fielder
Matt Diaz. Athletes toured the stadium, had a lunch provided by
the Braves,
participated in a pre-game show and stayed for the game.
July 2006
Atlanta Falcons
coaches and players Michael Koenen and D.J. Shockley gave
Special Olympics Georgia athletes pointers on passing, punting,
and kicking at the one day extravaganza with the team.
Special Olympics athletes also receved health tips from the
players' very own nutritionist! Later, athletes trained in the
players gym.
July 2006
Athlete Charles Kelley throws out first pitch at Columbus Catfish
game.
The Columbus
Catfish recently invited SOGA athlete Charles Kelley to throw out
the first pitch at their July 7 game against the Charleston
Riverdogs. Charles also stood on top of the Catfish dugout
and invited the crowd to the July 14-16 Masters Bowling
Tournament. Before the game started, Charles met Catfish
outfielder Adam Godwin. Charles also talked with fans about
Special Olympics Georgia and showed them his medals as fans filed
in the stadium. Great job Charles and thanks to the Columbus
Catfish for the opportunity!
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