Families and Friends
From skiing to swimming, to basketball or track & field, Special Olympics is an opportunity
for families to share in the accomplishment of their children. Be part of a year-round
sports training and competition program that the whole family can enjoy.
Families are encouraged to get involved in Special Olympics by taking part in the
family activities (tailgate parties, picnics, pizza socials, receptions) planned at State Tournaments. Family pins are also distributed at many of the Family/Friends
registration table at each State Game and are a way to show off the pride we have
in our athletes.
Family Survey Results
A special thanks to all of our families and friends who took the time to complete our recent family survey! There are many great comments and suggestions that Special Olympics Wisconsin staff will be reviewing in the coming months. Look for updates on some of the suggestions in future Teammates and Agency Times!
Also, congratulations to our four Kwik Trip gift card winners: Carin Leininger from Everest Area 2-28, Mary Kay Baumann from Ozaukee County 8-28, Lindy Spencer from Team Milwaukee 8-42 and Linda Hoffman of Arc Fox Cities 4-25!
State Games results and photos
More information for families
According to a 2005 Special Olympics Inc. Study, Families of Special
Olympics athletes saw significant improvements in the athletes' self-esteem
and social skills, among other benefits, due to participation in Special
Olympics.
Click
here for more information
The Families & Friends Handbook
Everything a Family Needs to Know
Read the Families & Friend Handbook
or choose a section from the Table of Contents below.
Table of Contents:
- General Information
- Athlete Eligibility
- How Do I Join? (includes information on
medical forms/updates)
- Levels of Participation (includes Unified
Sports & Motor Activities Training Program)
- Sports
- Training
- Competition
- Organizational Structure
- Other Special Olympics Programs (includes
Athlete Leadership Programs & Healthy Athletes)
- What Can You Do To Help
- Gifts That Keep On Giving
Family Brochure
- Click here for the English Version
of the Family Brochure (PDF)
- Haga clic aquí
para la Versión inglesa del Folleto de la Familia (PDF)
Families can choose their level of involvement in the Special Olympics program. Some
families provide not only encouragement and love, but may coach, offer transportation,
assist with fund-raising, officiate, chaperone, and train other volunteers within
their local agency. If you are interested in learning more about how you can involve
a family member in Special Olympics, please request a Family Packet by e-mailing jobrien@specialolympicswisconsin.org with your name and mailing address.
Another way to be involved
Be a mentor for Athlete Leadership Programs
(ALPs)
Athlete Leadership Programs train athletes to serve in meaningful leadership roles
outside of sports in Special Olympics and in their communities. ALPs offers athletes
an opportunity to participate in all aspects of the Special Olympics Wisconsin movement
and is a Free program to athletes. If you know an athlete who would benefit from
leadership training or if you would be able to serve as a Mentor, please fill out this form to request more information.
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