Entries by Liz Smith

SOGA’s Return to Play Guidelines

June 24, 2022 Special Olympics Georgia Return to Play Protocol This updated guidance for returning to Special Olympics activities is based on information provided by Special Olympics, Inc., the latest medical information available and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC). The information should be used to help prepare local Special Olympics […]

The Mission of Special Olympics Georgia and Athlete Video

The mission of Special Olympics Georgia is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all 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 […]

2020 State Summer Games, May 22-24, 2020, Emory University

Special Olympics Georgia is thrilled to share that the 2020 State Summer Games is May 22-24 at Emory University. Throughout the weekend, close to 3,000 athletes, coaches, and unified partners will travel from across the state to compete in high quality Olympic-type competitions in nine sports. Our 2019 Summer Games was a huge success, and […]

SOGA 2020 Transition Flyer

Are you an Athlete graduating High School? SOGA wants you to stay involved! Our Transition Program will help you discover new opportunities while staying involved with Special Olympics Georgia. The transition flyer describes all of the sports and benefits of participation. To stay involved, please fill out the Transition Flyer below and send to us, and […]

2020 State Summer Games T-Shirt Pre-order form!

The 2020 State Summer Games is approaching quickly! The event will take place on May 22-24 at the beautiful Emory University Campus in Atlanta, Georgia! This year’s t-shirt is now available for purchase via our pre-order process. The deadline for all t-shirt orders is May 1, 2020. To download the pre-order form, please click here!

Atlanta Hawks Youth Basketball Classic

Come join Georgia’s largest Youth Basketball Tournament on February 22nd, 2020! There will be a Special Olympics Division for all athletes competing in Basketball, hosted by the Atlanta Hawks at LakePoint Sports Complex. All questions please email Danielle Hogan