SPIRIT GAMES SEEKS HELPERS.Byline: - Daily News Residents looking to be inspired are encouraged to volunteer for the Special Olympics Special Olympics International sports program for people with intellectual disability. It provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type summer and winter sports for participants. fourth annual Spirit Games Competition scheduled for May 21. Approximately 600 volunteers are needed for this year's competition, ``The Spirit of Greatness,'' featuring more than 1,000 athletes. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available beginning on May 20 with set-up and continuing on May 21 with workers needed to help with various sports venues, the Olympic Village Frequently, an Olympic Village is built within an Olympic Park or elsewhere in a host city. Olympic Villages are built to house all participating athletes, as well as officials, trainers, etc. The idea of the Olympic Village comes from Pierre de Coubertin. , registration, set-up and tear-down. Volunteers can work either half the day or all day on May 21. The opening ceremony will be held at Hart High School Hart High School may refer to:
Those wishing to volunteer can request a volunteer application from the Special Olympics office by calling (661) 253-2922. The form must be returned to the office by April 15. |
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