Special Olympics Florida-Monroe County to Host Area 11 Swim Games
Who: Over 100 athletes, coaches, and volunteers from Monroe County and Miami-Dade County
What: Area 11 (Covering Monroe County and Miami-Dade County) Swim Games
Where: Ron Levy Aquatics Center at Founders Park, 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
When: August 19, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Special Olympics athletes will be competing for advancement to Special Olympics Florida State Swim Games on Oct. 7-8, at North County Regional Park, Sebastion, Florida
Swim events will be held for a variety of abilities, Officiated by John Olson from Founders Park and Special Olympics Florida officials.
Lunches are provided by Jersey Boardwalk Pizza, with donations from Islamorada CVS, Winn Dixie, with FKAA supporting the hydration needs of the athletes.
An array of volunteers are needed to support this large swim competition, experienced swim timers, law enforcement officials for awards and opening ceremonies, staging and awards support, serving lunches, playing games in the athlete village; school students can receive community service hours.
Volunteers can sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0544afa722a3fb6-area3
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About Special Olympics Florida – Monroe County
Special Olympics Florida – Monroe County provides year-round sports training, competition, and health services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athletes or their caregivers, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be productive, respected, and contributing members of their communities. To become involved as an athlete or volunteer please visit our website www.specialolympicsmonroe.org or email [email protected].
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