Athletes Compete in Statesboro at State Games This Weekend

Contact:
Wendy Bigham
Senior Public Relations Manager
Special Olympics Georgia
wendy.bigham@specialolympicsga.org
Ph: 770-414-9390 ext.117
Cell: 404-310-6846
Fax: 770-216-8339

(Editor’s note: Reporters should contact Wendy Bigham at 404-310-6846 for questions during the weekend.)

ATHLETES AROUND THE STATE COMPETE IN STATESBORO AT FALL STATE GAMES, SPONSORED BY SEA ISLAND BANK, THIS WEEKEND

Statesboro (Nov. 11) – More than 1,200 athletes from around the state will compete in various sports at the State Fall Games, presented by Sea Island Bank, in Statesboro Oct. 2-4. This is the last of three years Fall Games will be in Statesboro.
The Games will feature:

• Long Distance Running/Walking
• Cycling
• Golf
• Softball
• Bocce
 
The games will begin with the Opening Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 at South East Bulloch High School. All events and ceremonies are free to the public, so bring the whole family and “Be a Fan.” In recognition of Special Olympics Georgia’s 40th anniversary, a new stainless steel cauldron, designed by local artist Duke Oursler, will be revealed during Opening.

Competition will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday with medals being awarded throughout the weekend. Venues will be located at Mill Creek Regional Park near Georgia Southern University and golf will be held at Forest Heights Country Club. A schedule is available at www.SpecialOlympicsGA.org. Olympic Town, the center of celebration of Fall Games, will be from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at Mill Creek Park. Olympic Town goers will enjoy arts and crafts, and music.

The Mission of Special Olympics Georgia
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for 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 friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community. For more information on Special Olympics Georgia, visit www.specialolympicsga.org