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Special Olympics Oath
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
  Spring Sports

Aquatics Time Trials
 
WHEN: Monday, March 29, 2004
TIME: Registration 5:30pm
Trials Begin 6:00pm
WHERE: Providence College
Peterson Recreation Center
HOST: Providence College Pastoral Council

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Cycling
 
Practice Sessions: Beginning Sunday April 4, 2004
East Bay Bike Path
9:45am to 12:00pm

Every Sunday until State Games

Parents, family & friends are invited and encouraged to attend. We are looking for partners to ride with our athletes.

Time Trials: TBD
Must attend to qualify for State Games

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Motor Activities Training Program
Host: Rhode Island College
Dept. of Health & Physical Education
When: Friday April 16, 2004
Where: RIC Health, Phys. Ed. & Athletics Complex

Schedule of Events
9:00 am – 10:00 am Team Arrival
10:00 am – 10:15 am Registration
Coaches Meeting
10:15 am – 10:30 am Opening Ceremonies
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Individual Skills Stations
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Awards Ceremony
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Athletes Depart

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Powerlifting
 
2004 Powerlifting Trials: March 28, 2004
Trudeau Center Recreation Center
Arrive: 1:00 pm
Trials: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm


The attendance log for lifters must be handed in the day of the trials as part of registration

MUST ATTEND TRIALS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE SUMMER GAMES

Questions: Contact Ted Isabella, 946-5350 or Gary at Special Olympics Rhode Island, 823-7411

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Unified Soccer
 
League play will begin April 21, 2004
State Tournament will be at State Summer Games Saturday June 5, 2004.

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Coaches' Education
 

MATP Coaches Training
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Rhode Island College

Summary: This training session will cover the mission of MATP and what skills are focused on for the athletes who participate. Required for coaches who have athletes participating in the MATP Training Day.

Registration Deadline: Saturday March 19, 2004

Softball Coaches Training
TBA
East Providence High School

Summary: This sports skills course will work on teaching the fundamentals of softball. Coaches will learn about position specific skills, pitching, hitting and strategy. Required for coaches with softball teams and recommended for partners.

Registration Deadline: TBA

Aquatics Coaches Training
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Roger Williams University

Summary: This training will cover the techniques of swimming. Coaces will learn about stroke techniques as well as athlete development.

Registration Deadline: April 16, 2004

General Orientation
Tuesday May 13, 2003
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Special Olympics Rhode Island

Summary: This session will touch on the history of Special Olympics, eligibility of athletes, divisioning, sports offered and general Special Olympics information. Also, information about Special Olympics Rhode Island will be presented. Required for new coaches and volunteers.

Registration Deadline: May 11, 2004

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Area & State Games Info
 
East Bay Area Games
Saturday April 24, 2004

Salve Regina University
[ Download Schedule ] (MS Word)
Northern Area Games
Saturday May 8, 2004

Bryant College
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Southern Area Games
Saturday May 1, 2004

Bishop Hendricken High School

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State Summer Games
Friday June 4th -
Sunday June 6th, 2004

University of Rhode Island
[ Download Schedule ] (MS Word)

All registration materials for these games willl be handed out at the Special Olympics Rhode Island COACHES CONFERENCE on Monday, March 15, 2004.

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