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2026 Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic, Monday October 26, Country Club of Roswell

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Join us on Monday, October 26 at the beautiful Country Club of Roswell for the 31st Annual Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic—a day where community, competition, and compassion tee off together. Every swing, putt, and drive supports the mission of Special Olympics Georgia, helping athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state train, compete, and count on year-round programs that amplify their potential. Participants will enjoy a professionally hosted tournament format, exclusive hospitality areas, player gifts, on-course contests, and a post-round awards reception. With your involvement as a player, sponsor, or volunteer, you’re elevating more than the game—you’re championing a movement of confidence, belonging, and joy for over 22,000 athletes statewide.

For sponsorship details, player registration, and tournament day logistics, please refer to the accompanying packet or contact Thomas Ritch.

To view the silent auction, click here. 

2027 Special Olympics Georgia Pickleball Classic, May 6th, Atlanta, GA

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May 6 | 2:00–6:00 PM
ITP Training Academy | Atlanta, Georgia

Grab your paddle and join us for an afternoon of pickleball, friendly competition, and giving back at Special Olympics Georgia Pickleball Classic.

Players of all skill levels are invited to hit the courts for a fun-filled doubles pickleball tournament while supporting Special Olympics Georgia athletes. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just love getting on the court with friends, this event is all about great pickleball, great people, and making a difference.

Event Details

Date: May 6
Time: 2:00–6:00 PM
Location: ITP Training Academy, Atlanta
Format: Doubles Pickleball Tournament
Benefiting: Special Olympics Georgia

Register your team, grab your paddle, and join us on May 6!

If you are interested in sponsoring, please click here or email Thomas Ritch. 

Knights of Columbus Empower SOGA Athletes

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2027 State Indoor Winter Games & S.E. Powerlifting

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Join over 2,000 athletes, coaches, and unified partners as they compete in Basketball, Bowling, Artistic Gymnastics, Pickleball and Powerlifting. The Games will be held in Emerson, GA & Marietta, GA on January 29-30, 2027

For more information, contact Olivia Schuster, olivia.schuster@specialolympicsga.org. To sponsor, contact Thomas Ritch, thomas.ritch@specialolympicsga.org. to Volunteer, contact Leksi Whatley, leksi.whatley@specialolympicsga.org

2027 IWG Fact Sheet

 

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SOGA Recruitment Video

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-uORvWqwAc

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.

The Mission of Special Olympics Georgia and Athlete Video

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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 Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Click here to support an athlete!

Click here to get involved and volunteer!