http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/rss.phpLatest news and events from Special Olympics GBen-ukCopyright 2012 SpecialOlympicsGB.org.ukFri, 18 May 2012 05:15:00 BST Host: Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: University of Bath Sport: Multi Sport Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: National Office 020 7247http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=439Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=439 Host: Special Olympics City of Hull Venue: Beverley Leisure Centre, Flemingate, Beverley,East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0LT Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 12 midday – 5pm For more information please contact: Judy Burdass 01262…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=530Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=530 Host: Special Olympics Jersey, Southern Venue: Greenfields, Five Oaks, St Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7JA Sport: Gymnastics Artistic Start –End time: 9 am – 16.30pm For more information please contact: John Grady 015 3486…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=482Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=482 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: The Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2QH Sport: Tennis Start –End time: 9.30 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Becky Tilley 0208…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=503Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=503 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: The Hydro, Jennyfields Drive , Harrogate , HG3 2XQ Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 12 midday – 5pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=528Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=528 Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Sport Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW Sport: Gymnastics Start –End time: 9 am - 5pm For more information please contact: Jeff Savory 014 4674 9144 jeff@dahenol.fsnet.co.ukhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=428Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=428 Host: Special Olympics Sheffield – Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: 1st Bowl Sheffield, Sicey Avenue, Firth Park, Sheffield, S5 6NF Sport: Ten-Pin Bowling Start –End time: 10 am -16.30pm For more information please contact: Andy Baker 075…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=436Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=436 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Bournemouth & District/ Southern Venue: Portchester School, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth BH7 6NY Sport: Table Tennis Start –End time: 9 am – 5pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=509Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=509 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Bournemouth & District/ Southern Venue: Portchester School, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth BH7 6NY Sport: Badminton Start –End time: 9 am – 5pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=508Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=508 Host: Special Olympics Cardiff Chamelons / Wales Venue: Cardiff International Pool, Olympian Drive, Grangetown Cardiff CF11 0JS Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 9 am – 6pm For more information please contact: Pamela Bailey 029 2025…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=506Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=506 Host: Special Olympics Lothian Venue: Dalkeith High School Campus, Cousland Road, Dalkeith Midlothian Sport: Athletics, Boccia, Bowls, Football, Swimming Start –End time: 9 am – 1pm For more information please contact: Yvonne…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=524Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=524PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics East Herts/ Eastern Venue: Hertfordshire Sport Village de Havilland Campus, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9EU Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 18pm – 21pm …http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=511Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=511 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics West Midlands Golf Group Venue: Bromsgrove Golf Centre, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs B60 1LD Sport: Golf Start –End time: For more information please contact: Liz…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=387Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=387 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Carmarthen, Wales Venue: University of Swansea Athletics Track, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QF Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 12.30pm – 4pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=513Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=513 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Bournemouth & District / Southern Venue: King’s Park, Bournemouth BH7 6JD Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 11 am - 5pm For more information please contact: Tony…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=427Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=427 Host: Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Tameside Cycle Track, Ashton Under Lyme,OL6 6DL Sport: Cycling Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Tom A’Hara 077 3408http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=490Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=490 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Southern Venue: Windsor TBC Sport: Athletics Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Chris Jones 023 9326http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=426Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=426 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Surrey Ski Group in association with Disability Snowsport Aldershot (DSA) Venue: Alpine Snowsport Centre, Gallwey Road, Aldershot, Hants GU11 2DD Sport: Alpine Skiing Start…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=523Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=523 Host: Special Olympics West Midlands & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Goals Centre, Tameside Park, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2UB Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am – 3pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=403Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=403 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Harrogate Gateway FC/ Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Killinghall Moor Country Park Barberry Close, Jenny Fields, Harrogate , HG3 2NZ Sport: Football (5s) & (7s) Start –End time:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=519Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=519 Event Type: 10k run, with over 25, 000 runners including top athletes and celebrity runners. Location: London, start race at Hyde Park Corner and the finish line at the Horse Guards on Whitehall. Fundraising Sponsorship: £250 (min target) …http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=441Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=441 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: TBC Sport: Football Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Mark Summers 079 4050http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=425Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=425 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics North West, Rossendale Venue: Ski Rossendale, Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 Sport: Alpine Skiing Start –End time: 10.30 am – 3pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=534Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=534 Host: Special Olympics Sheffield – Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: University Playing Fields, Warminster Road, Sheffield S8 8PT Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 11 am – 3pm For more information please contact: Michael…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=522Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=522 Host: Special Olympics Wrexham Athletics / Wales Venue: Queenway Leisure Centre, Queensway Wrexham LL13 8UH Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 10 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Steve Gittins 019 7881…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=487Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=487 Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Clywedog Sport Centre, Ruthin Road, Wrexham LL13 7UB Sport: Badminton Start –End time: 9 am - 5pm For more information please contact: Peter Egan 014 4674 9144 014 43 74http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=424Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=424 Host: Special Olympics Southern & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Goals Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3EU Sport: Football Start –End time: 10 am – 3pm For more information please contact: Jason Cornwell Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=393Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=393 Host: Special Olympics Reading Cygnets SC – Southern Region Venue: Central Swimming Pool, Battle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7NU Sport: Aquatics Start –End time: Saturday 14 pm – 18pm / Sunday 10 am – 18pm For more…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=459Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=459 Host: Special Olympics East Midlands Venue: Princess Royal Sport Arena, Great Fen Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7PB Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 10.00 am – 16pm For more information please contact: Clare Pattison 077 0916…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=455Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=455 Host: Special Olympics Austria Venue: Bludenz/Braz, Austria Sport: Golf ( Level 1 or Level 4) For more information please contact: Clarisse Lang 020 7247http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=438Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=438 Host: Special Olympics Greater London Venue: Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Complex, Gatting Way, Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NR Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 11 am – 4.45pm For more information please contact: Peter Palmer Tel: 07774…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=369Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=369 Host: Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Leon School & Sports College, fen Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Jason Cornwell Tel: 0207 247…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=395Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=395 Host: Special Olympics GB Venue: MK Lions Arena, Grafton Court,Snowdon Drive, Winterhill,Milton Keynes,MK6 1AJ Sport: Rhythmic Gymnastics Start –End time: 9.30 am – 16.30pm For more information please contact: Sue Stallard 01908…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=432Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=432 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics London, Tottenham HotSpur, Whetstone Venue: The Woodside Park Spcial Club, Southover, Whetsone, N12 Sport: Unified Football Start –End time: 10 am – 17 pm For more…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=531Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=531PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics South East Venue: Falaise Indoor Bowls Centre, Falaise Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1EU Sport: Indoor Bowls Start –End time: 9.30 am – 5pm For more information…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=521Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=521 Host: Special Olympics Redditch/ Worcestershire/ West Midlands Venue: Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road,Perry Barr,Birmingham, B42 2LR Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 9.30 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Elaine…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=499Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=499 Host: Special Olympics West Midlands & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Goals Centre, Tameside Park, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2UB Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am – 3pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=402Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=402 Event Type: 10k Run Location: London. The race starts and finishes in St James Park and uses Green Park and part of the 2012 Olympics Marathon Fundraising Sponsorship: £250 (minimum target) Places: We have 5 places available (We ask for a…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=446Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=446 Host: Special Olympics Jersey, Southern Venue: Greenfields, Five Oaks, St Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7JA Sport: Gymnastics Artistic Start –End time: 9 am – 16.30pm For more information please contact: John Grady 015 3486…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=481Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=481 Host: Special Olympics Germany Venue: Munich Sport: Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Football, Golf, Handball, Judo, Kayaking, Powerlifting, Cycling, Equestrian, Roller Skating, Tennis. For more information please contact: Clarisse…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=407Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=407 Host: Special Olympics Eastbourne, South East Venue: Eastbourne Sport Park, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2UF Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 11.30 am – 16.30 pm For more information please contact: Cliff Bennett 01323 721…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=408Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=408 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Northern Venue: Middlesbrough College Dock Road Middlesbrough TS2 1AD Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 12 noon – 5pm For more information please contact: Keith…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=512Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=512 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Venue:Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8LH Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 10 am - 16pm For more information please contact: Janet Nolan 014 8287…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=422Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=422 Host: Special Olympics North Staffs Venue: Northwood Stadium,Keelings Road,Northwood,Stoke-on-Trent,Staffordshire,ST1 6PA Sport: Athletics Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Harry Pointon 01782 302…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=498Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=498 Host: Special Olympics Tower Hamlets Venue: Tower Hamlets College, Poplar High Street, London E14 0AF Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 1pm – 3pm For more information please contact: Tanya Blake 0795 435…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=533Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=533 Host: Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP Sport: Swimming Start –End time: For more information please contact: National office Tel: 0207 247 8891 (Ext 208) Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=388Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=388 Host: Special Olympics Scotland Venue: Dumfries Ice Bowl Leisure Complex,King Street, Dumfries, Scotland DG2 9AN Sport: Figure Skating Start –End time: 9 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Margarita Swiiny-Barrd 078 1399…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=491Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=491 Host: Special Olympics Redditch / West Midlands Venue: Redditch United FC, Valley Stadium Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 4RN Sport: Football (7s) Start –End time: 10.30 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Ron…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=500Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=500 " target="_self">corporatehttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=536Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=536 Athletes George Holt and Laura Mitchell together with unified partner Keven Shard and mentor Louise Neill were delighted to take part in the Special Olympics Wiki World Project Seminar, held in London on 26 and 27 April. The GB…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=535Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=535 Host: Special Olympics South East Venue: Bromley Ski Centre, Sandy Lane, St Paul Cray, Orpington, BR5 3HY Sport: Alpine Skiing Start –End time: 11 am – 4.45pm For more information please contact: Judy Way 020 8467…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=458Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=458 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Wales & Special Olympics GB Venue: Gol Football Centre, Lawrenny Avenue, Cardiff, CF11 8BR Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am – 4 pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=532Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=532 Host: Special Olympics Brighton & Hove- South East Venue: Brighton & hove, 6th Form College, Pyke Road, Brighton BN3 6EG Sport: Boccia Start –End time: 10 am – 2pm For more information please contact: Alan Brown 079 1949…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=495Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=495 Host: Special Olympics Isle of Wight, Southern Venue: Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, P031 7NP Sport: Bowls Start –End time: 10.30 am – 16pm For more information please contact: Celia Jordan 019 8352…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=453Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=453 Host: Special Olympics North West Cheshire Venue: Sir William Stanier Leisure Centre, Coronation Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4DJ Sport: Table Tennis Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Dennis Beech 012 7056…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=460Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=460 Host: Special Olympics Eastern Venue: Hertfordhire Sport Village de Havilland Campus, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9EU Sport: Swimming Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Susie Williams 017 27827…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=421Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=421 Host: Special Olympics Sheffield – Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: 1st Bowl Sheffield, Sicey Avenue, Firth Park, Sheffield, S5 6NF Sport: Ten Pin Bowling Start –End time: 10 am - 16.30pm For more information please contact: Andy…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=444Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=444 Host: Special Olympics East Midlands Venue: Scropton RDA Centre, Watery Lane, Scropton, Derbyshire, DE65 5PL Sport: Equestrian Start –End time: 10 am – 4pm For more information please contact: Wendy Miller 015 0984…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=494Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=494 Host: Special Olympics Southern & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Goals Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3EU Sport: Football Start –End time: 10 am – 3pm For more information please contact: Jason Cornwell Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=392Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=392 Event Type: Marathon Location: London Fundraising Sponsorship: £3,500 (minimum target) Registration: please contact Clarisse Lang on 020 7247 8891 (Ext 208) For more details please clickhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=448Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=448 Host: Special Olympics West Midlands & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Goals Centre, Tameside Park, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2UB Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am – 3pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=400Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=400 Host: Special Olympics Merseyside, North West Venue: Southport College, Mornington Road Southport, Merseyside PR9 0TT Sport: Boccia Start –End time: 10 am – 4pm For more information please contact: Elaine Morris 015 1510…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=492Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=492 Host: Special Olympics City of York/ Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: New Earswick & District Indoor Bowls Club, Huntington Road, Huntington, York YO32 9PX Sport: Bowls Start –End time: 9.15 am – 5pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=420Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=420 Host: Special Olympics Bikeworks- Greater London Venue: Lee Valley Athletics Centre Pickets Lock, Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR61 Sport: Cycling Start –End time: 11 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Nicki Day 0208 980…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=505Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=505 Host: Special Olympics Dudley / West Midlands Venue: Halesowen Leisure centre, Pool Road, Halesowen B63 3AB Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 5pm to 10pm For more information please contact: John Brettle 079 2163 8398/ 0121 585…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=510Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=510 Special Olympics GB National Indoor Athletics Championships was held at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre in Edmonton, London on Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April. 235 Athletes with intellectual (learning) disabilities from clubs…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=527Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=527 Host: Special Olympics Slovenia Venue: Ljubljana, Slovenia Sport: Table Tennis For more information please contact: Clarisse Roubert Lang 0207 247 8891 (Ext 208)http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=410Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=410We have vacancies for Technical Advisor (formerly National Sports Coordinator) positions in a number of sports. http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=117Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=117 GB Figure Skaterhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=525Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=525 Host: Special Olympics Greater London Venue: Lee Valley Athletics Centre Pickets Lock, Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR61 Sport: Athletics Start –End time: Saturday 12 Noon – 5pm / Sunday 10 am – 4pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=405Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=405 Host: Special Olympics North West/ Cheshire Penguins Venue: Winsford Lifestyle Centre, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1AD Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 8 am – 17pm For more information please contact: Anne Calvert 016 0642…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=466Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=466 Host: Special Olympics East Midlands Venue: West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds, off Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Notingham, NG2 7QA Sport: Tennis Start –End time: 9 am - 6pm For more information please contact: Lesley…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=419Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=419 Host: Special Olympics Whetstone Wanderers/ Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Venue: The Woodside Park Spcial Club, Southover, Whetsone, N12 2JG Sport: Unified Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am – 14pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=520Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=520 Host: Special Olympics Pudsey, Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Richard Dunn Sports Centre, Rooley Avenue, Odsal, Bradford, BD6 1EZ Sport: Boccia & Bowl Short MAT Start –End time: 10 am – 16.30pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=483Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=483 Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Bowlplex, Parc Nantgarw,Nantgarw Cardiff CF15 7QX Sport: Ten Pin Bowling Start –End time: 9 am – TBC For more information please contact: Jan Williams 016 3360http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=486Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=486 Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Bangor University, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG Sport: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boccia, Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am – 4pm For more information please contact: Jeff…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=514Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=514 Host: Special Olympics Jersey Gym Club Venue: Fort Regent,St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4 Sport: Gymnastics Start –End time: For more information please contact: John Grady Tel: 01534 863 285 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=270Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=270 Host: Special Olympics Vienna Venue: Eishallen Kagran,Vienna, 22 district, Attemsgasse 1 Sport: Skating For more information please contact: National Office 0207 247http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=518Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=518 Special Olympics Great Britain is running a nationwide search for sports fans with a heart willing to make a difference in their community. With the whole country sports-mad with the Olympics, the charity is hoping to create a new generation…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=517Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=517http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=515Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=515 Host: Special Olympics Southern & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Goals Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3EU Sport: Football Start –End time: 10 am – 3pm For more information please contact: Jason Cornwell Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=391Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=391 Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Llanelli Leisure Centre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, SA15 3AE Sport: Bocce Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Andrew Beynon 077 6375http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=485Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=485 Event Type: Run – Half Marathon Location: Silverstone- the historic motor racing circuit Fundraising Sponsorship: £400 (min target) Places: We have 8 places available. We ask for a non-refundable £30 fee to secure your…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=445Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=445 Host: Special Olympics Cheshire East- North West Region Venue: Malbank School, Nantwich, Crewe, CW5 5HD Sport: Gymnastics Artistic Start –End time: 10 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Jane Whetnall Tel: 01270…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=382Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=382 Host: Special Olympics North Shropshire Venue: Lhywedog Lesiure Centre, Ruthin Road, Wrexham, LL13 7UB Sport: Table Tennis Start –End time: 10 am - 17pm For more information please contact: Val Hanover 016 9167…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=463Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=463 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Sunderland/ North West Venue: Raich Carter Sports Centre Commercial Road Hendon Sunderland, SR2 9PD Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 10 am – 4pm For more information…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=467Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=467 Host: MK Dons SET & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Leon School & Sports College, fen Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ Sport: Unified Football Start –End time: 10 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Jason…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=394Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=394 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Beverley Leisure Centre, Flemingate,Beverley,East Riding of Yorkshire,HU17 0LT Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 12- 5pm For more information please contact: Judy Burdass 012 6247…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=465Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=465 Special Olympics GB Gymnastics coach Jane Whetnall to appear in the premiere episode of Channel 4’s programme 'You Deserve this House', on Monday 5 March at 11am. The TV series presented by Amanda Lamb (‘A Place in the Sun’, ‘My Flat…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=507Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=507 Host: Special Olympics Southern Venue: Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9QA Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 13pm - 17pm For more information please contact: Chris Jones 023 9326…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=417Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=417 Host: Special Olympics City of Birmingham Venue: Stechford Cascades, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QN Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 14.00pm - 19.00pm For more information please contact: Mike Day 012 1382…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=454Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=454 " target="_self">Unifiedhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=504Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=504 Special Olympics GB has received a £175K donation from Domino’s customers, who rounded up the price of their orders when buying pizza online and donated their ‘spare change’ to the charity, through Pennies, the electronic charity box.…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=502Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=502 Special Olympics GB National Office and Special Olympics West Midlands hosted a successful Football Competition on Sunday 12 February at the Goals Centre in Birmingham. Five teams turned up to play each other and everyone had a great time.…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=501Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=501 " target="_blank">More details. According to Special Olympics CEO Karen Wallin, “Cash4Clubs is really helping the development of new sports opportunities within our clubs. It doesn’t take a big number to make a big difference. The grants…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=496Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=496 Host: Special Olympics West Midlands & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Goals Centre, Tameside Park, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2UB Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am – 3pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=398Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=398 Host: Special Olympics Able 2 Pontefract, Yorks & Humberside Venue: Featherstone Sports Centre, High School Complex Pontefract Road West Yorkshire, WF7 5AT Sport: New Age Kurling Start –End time: 11 am – 17pm For more…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=381Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=381 Lawrie McMenemy, MBE gave an inspirational talk to over 100 pupils, parents, staff and friends of St Swithun’s school as President of Special Olympics Great Britain in the Winchester school performing arts centre. Lawrie talked about…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=497Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=497 Host: Special Olympics Cheshire East- North West Region Venue: Malbank School, Nantwich, Crewe,CW5 5HD Sport: Gymnastic Rhythmic Start –End time: 10 am - 15pm For more information please contact: Jane Whetnall Tel: 01270 255 355/ 01270 665…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=328Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=328Special Olympics Surrey Kayaking Team are Paddling their Way To Successhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=488Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=488 Attending the signing along with Wallin and Bracher, were Special Olympics/RDA riders Hayley Tallantire and Katy Crouch. Hayley Tallentire, 25, of Redbourn, started riding with Special Olympics St Albans in December 2010 and became the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=484Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=484 A delegation of 73 skiers with learning disabilities and 59 coaches and volunteers returned this weekend from Special Olympics Great Britain’s National Alpine Ski Championships in Pila, Italy, 15-22 January 2012. " target="_self">CMS…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=480Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=480 Special Olympics St Albans is delighted to count with the support of National Grid employees who have organised a fundraising initiative to buy a new horse, so the old club’s horse, called Bob, can retire. Bob is a special kind of horse who…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=471Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=471 The Special Olympics Great Britain National Alpine Ski Championships (15-22 January) is underway in Pila, Italy with a total of 73 athletes from England, Scotland and Wales ready to compete after a beautiful Opening Ceremony and over one day…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=469Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=469 Host: Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Pila, Italy Sport: Alpine Skiing Start –End time: For more information please contact: Candy Wragg Tel: 01384 872 821 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=282Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=282http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=468Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=468Special Olympics GB is looking for students interested in internship placements and/or people interested in volunteering to gain experience in communications and PR. The following four positions are currently available for summer 2012, Media…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=254Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=254 Host: Special Olympics St Albans Venue: Harpenden Swimming Pool, Leyton Road Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2HU Sport: Swimming Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Susie Williams 017 2782 1667/ 077 2984…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=430Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=430 " target="_self">59 coaches and volunteers prepare for the Special Olympics Great Britain’s National Alpine Ski Championship to be held in Pila, Italy, 15-22 January 2012. According to Head of Delegation Candy Wragg of West Midlands,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=464Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=464The Football Association (FA), England’s governing body for football, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Great Britain on Friday 9 December 2011 at the FA’s headquarters. The purpose of the understanding is to encourage…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=462Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=462 Group photo: Left to right, Athlete James Everest, Special Olympics GB Technical Advisor, Judo and BJA Coach Paul Everest, Special Olympics GB CEO Karen Wallin, BJA CEO Scott McCarthy, BJA Development Director Mark Beecher, Athlete Holly Tadman…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=461Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=461 Host: Special Olympics St Albans Venue: Oaklands College Smallford,Hatfield Road, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0JA Sport: Equestrian Start –End time: TBC For more information please contact: Susie Williams 017 2782 1667/ 077 2984…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=429Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=429Special Olympics Great Britain is delighted to be chosen as the Official Charity Partner for the British 10k London Run in 2012. The charity’s ambassadors, double Olympic Gold medallist Darren Campbell MBE, football pundit Chris Kamara, Olympic…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=457Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=457The big winners of the day were the home town under 14 and under 18 teams from Special Olympics Stafford. Both teams won the team trophy in their respective divisions. Clive Gibson, the event organiser from Special Olympics Stafford, was pleased…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=456Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=456 Special Olympics Gymnastics Competition Host: Special Olympics Uzbekistan Venue: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Sport: Gymnastics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Clarisse Roubert Tel: 0207 247 8891 (Ext 208) Email: …http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=385Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=385 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics West Midlands & Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Goals Centre, Tameside Park, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2UB Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 10 am –…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=401Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=401 Host: Special Olympics Enfield, Greater London Venue: Surrey Quays Hollywood Bowls, The Mast Leisure Park, Teredo Street, London, SE16 7LW Sport: Ten Pin Bowling Start –End time: 12 – 5pm For more information please contact: Jim…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=404Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=404 Host: Special Olympics Cheshire East, North West Region Venue: Malbank School, Nantwich, Crewe,CW5 5HD Sport: Boccia Start –End time: 10 am - 18pm For more information please contact: Andy Field Tel: 01270 255 355 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=330Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=330 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire Special Needs Powerlifting Association Venue: Cedar Court Hotel, Mayo Avenue, Rooley Lane Bradford, BD5 8HW Sport: Powerlifting Start –End time: 7 am – 10 pm For more information please contact: Jane…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=411Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=411 Host: Special Olympics West Midlands Strafford Venue: Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke on Trent Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 9 am to 15.30pm For more information please contact: Clive Gibson Tel: 01785 604371 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=351Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=351Special Olympics GB and Mencap Sport, the country’s two leading organisations promoting sport for people with a learning disability, have announced the establishment of a formal alliance. The English Learning Disability Sports Alliance will work…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=452Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=452 Host: The Tennis Foundation Special Olympics GB Venue: City of Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2QH Sport: Tennis Start –End time: 9.30 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Becky Tilley 0208 487…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=415Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=415 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: The Hydro, Jennyfields Drive , Harrogate , HG3 2XQ Sport: Swimming Start –End time: Midday – 17.00pm For more information please contact: Judy Burdass Tel: 01262 470 201 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=359Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=359 Host: Special Olympics Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Venue: Great Barr Leisure Center, Aldridge Road,Great Barr,B44 8NU Sport: Boccia Start –End time: 10 am – 4pm For more information please contact: Brian Tolley Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=384Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=384Test Newsletter Articlehttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=447Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=447We announced at the recent Special Olympics GB AGM that the 2013 National Summer Games will be taking place at the University of Bath. The University has excellent modern sports facilities and accommodation and is used to hosting large-scale…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=449Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=449Although Bocce has been played for over 2000 years, it was not very well developed in the UK and within Special Olympics GB, had been confused by a similar sport called Boccia, which has developed a strong regional and national structure here.…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=450Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=450Coca-Cola Great Britain has pledged £50,000 to support the development of Special Olympics GB’s Unified Sports®. The grant will help raise awareness of Unified Sports and increase participation in the highly inclusive sportshttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=451Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=451Coca-Cola Great Britain has pledged £50,000 to support the development of Special Olympics Great Britain’s Unified Sports®. The grant will help raise awareness of Unified Sports and increase participation in the highly inclusive sports…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=443Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=443Special Olympics GB celebrates the launch of two new book series: ‘Further Adventures of Basil the Spaniel’ and 'The Continuing Adventures of Basil the Spaniel’. The latter series features a drawing by Special Olympics GB athlete Katie Day.…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=440Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=440 Host: Special Olympics Wolverhampton, West Midlands Venue: Central Bath’s, Wolverhampton West Midlands,WV1 4EG Sport: Swimming Start –End time: For more information please contact: Maureen Billimgsley Tel: 01902 723539 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=350Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=350" target="_self">buy online forhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=435Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=435Special Olympics Great Britain announces the formation of a new £100,000 Development Fund by its Premier Partner National Grid. The funds will be used to support projects within existing clubs and generate new clubs across the country. According…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=433Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=433 Host: Special Olympics Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: SNO!zone, Xscape, Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA Sport: Alpine Skiing Start –End time: 9 am - 12 For more information please contact: Mark Smith 07944 964…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=409Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=409 Related Links DMU’s International Centre for Sports History and Culture Special Olympics National Summer Gameshttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=413Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=413 Host: Special Olympics North Shropshire West Midlands Venue: Trefonen Village Hall Shropshire SY10 9DY Sport: Cross Country Start –End time: 10.30 am – 15pm For more information please contact: Val Hanover Tel: 01691 670…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=380Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=380 Host: Special Olympics Sheffield Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: 1st Bowl Sheffield Sicey Avenue, Firth Park, Sheffield S5 6NF Sport: Ten Pin Bowling Start –End time: 10.30 am – 16.00pm For more information please contact: Andy…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=379Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=379 Host: Special Olympics Cardiff Chameleons, Wales Venue: Cardiff International Pool, Sports Village Olympian Drive, Cardiff, CF11 0JS Sport: Aquatics Start –End time: 9 am For more information please contact: Jeff Savory Tel: 0780 316…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=269Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=269Special Olympics Great Britain was represented at the Special Olympics European Unified Sports® Conference celebrated in Qawra, Malta (13-16 October 2011). Jason Cornwell, Special Olympics GB Football and Unified Sports Manager, was one of…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=414Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=414 Host: Special Olympics Isle of Wight, Southern Venue: Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7NP Start- End time: Sport: Bowls For more information please contact: Celia Jordan bcjordan@btinternet.comhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=229Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=229 Host: Special Olympics Boccia Rollers/ Wales Venue: Hen Goleg Day centre College Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan Sport: Boccia Start –End time: 10 am – 15.30pm For more information please contact: Val Savory Tel: 0777 4720 216 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=365Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=365Host: Special Olympics West Midlands Ski Group Venue: Ackers Ski Center Golden Hillock Road, Spabrook, Birmingham B11 2PY Sport: Skiing Start –End time: For more information please contact: Alan Lines Tel: 07811 368 125 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=349Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=349 Host: Special Olympics Bournemouth & District/ Southern Venue: Portchester School, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ Sport: Table Tennis Start –End time: 9 am – 17pm For more information please contact: Tony Jones-Pert Tel: 01202…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=318Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=318 Host: Special Olympics Bournemouth & District/ Southern Venue: Portchester School, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ Sport: Badminton Start –End time: 9 am – 17pm For more information please contact: Tony Jones-Pert Tel: 01202 966…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=317Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=317Special Olympics Great Britain is proud that 15 of the charity’s athletes competed at the 3rd INAS (International Federation for Sport for Para-athletes with an Intellectual Disability) Global Games in Liguria, Italy from September 24th - October…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=386Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=386 Host: Special Olympics West Midlands Golf Group Venue: Bromsgrove Golf Centre, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs B60 1LD Sport: Golf Start –End time: For more information please contact: Liz Brunt Tel: 07950 277 467 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=352Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=352 Host: Special Olympics Scotland West Venue: Cawder Golf Course, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow Sport: Golf Start –End time: 7.30am – 5pm For more information please contact: Gordon McCormack Tel: 0788 587 4468 Email: …http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=376Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=376 Host: Special Olympics Scotland West Venue: Sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde, Burnside Road, Larg, KA30 8RW Sport: Netball Start –End time: Sat: 9.30 am – 5pm / Sund: 9.30am- 12 noon For more information please contact: Mary…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=266Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=266 Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Glyn abbey Golf Club, Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA17 4 Sport: Golf For more information please contact: Nadine Hughes Tel: 0771 023 2454 Email: nadine@specialolympicsintl.comhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=244Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=244 Host: Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Group Venue: Scropton RDA centre, Watery Lane, Scropton, Derbyshire, DE65 5PL Sport: Equestrian Start –End time: 10 am- TBC For more information please contact: Wendy Miller Tel: 0780…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=368Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=368 Host: Special Olympics West Midlands Ski Group Venue: The Ackers Ski Slope, Small Health, Birmingham, B11 2PY Sport: Alpine Skiing Start –End time: 10.30 am – 15.30pm For more information please contact: Alan Lines Tel: 07811 368…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=367Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=367 Host: Special Olympics Eastern Region Venue: Wodson Park Sport Centre, Ware, Herts Sport: Athletics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Neil Ward Tel: 07815 139 818 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=353Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=353 Host: Special Olympics City of York, Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: David Lloyd, St John’s Playing Field, Hull Road, York YO10 3LG Sport: Boccia, Bowls, Football, Kurling, Table Tennis, Tennis Start –End time: 14pm – 16.30pm For…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=378Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=378 Host: Special Olympics Jersey Gymnastics Club Venue: Greenfields Centre, La Grande Rue De St Martin, St Saviour, Jersey Sport: Gymnastics Start –End time: 9 am – 13.30pm For more information please contact: John Grady Tel: 01534 863…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=375Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=375 Host: Special Olympics Cardiff, Chameleons/Wales Venue: Cardiff Indoor Bowls Club, Sophia Gardens Cardiff, CF11 9SZ Sport: Bowls Start –End time: 10 am - 18pm For more information please contact: Jean Stafford Tel: 029 20 498971 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=326Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=326 Host: Special Olympics Redditch- West Midlands Venue: Trinity High School, Easemore Road, Worcestershire, B98 8HB, Redditch Sport: Football Start –End time: For more information please contact: Ron Daykin Tel: 01527 542 831 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=354Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=354 Host: Special Olympics Bridgend Sharks Disabled Swimming Club, Wales Venue: Pencoed Pool, Felindre Road, Bridgend CF35 5PB Sport: Swimming Start –End time: 2.15pm – 6.15pm For more information please contact: Pam Abbott Tel: 01656 880…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=360Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=360 Host: Special Olympics North West Venue: Fives, St Helens, Ravenhead Road, St Helens WA10 3LR Sport: Unified Football Start –End time: For more information please contact: Andy Shard Tel: 01928 820251 / 0790 3696422 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=325Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=325 Host: Special Olympics Northumberland Northern Region Venue: Blyth Sports and Leisure Centre, Bolam Ave, Blyth Northumberland Sport: Swimming Start –End time: For more information please contact: Helen Critchlow Tel: 01670 814 511 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=355Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=355 Host: Special Olympics City of Birmingham Venue: The Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2LR Sport: Athletics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Mike Day Tel: 0121 382 6567 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=291Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=291 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Hastings & Rother, South East Region Venue: Falaise Indoor Bowls Club, Falaise Road, Hastings, East Sussex Sport: Bowls Start –End time: 10 am – 4pm For more information…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=371Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=371 Host: Special Olympics Bournemouth & District/ Southern Venue: King’s Park, Bournemouth BH7 6JD Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 11 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Tony Jones-Pert Tel: 01202 966 732 / 07776…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=305Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=305 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Brecon, Wales Venue: Brecon Leisure Centre, Penlan, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR Sport: Athletics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Stephen Walker Tel: 07890…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=373Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=373 Host: Special Olympics West Midlands Ski Group Venue: The Snow Centre, St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 9NH Sport: Alpine Skiing Start –End time: 10.30 am – 15.30pm For more information please contact: Alan Lines Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=366Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=366 Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Brecon Powys Sport: Athletics; Badminton, Boccia, Bowls, Bowling, Cricket, Football (5s); Golf; Gymnastics; Judo, Kayaking; Swimming Start –End time: 10 am – 16pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=364Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=364 Host: Special Olympics Skelton/ Cleveland Venue: Clairville Stadium, Park Road South, Middlesborough TS4 2RB Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 10.30 am – 16.00pm For more information please contact: Keith Wilcox Tel: 01287 635…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=358Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=358 Host: Special Olympics GB Venue: Ponds Forge International Sport Centre, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP Sport: Swimming Start –End time: For more information please contact: National Office Tel: 0207 247 8891 (Ext 208) Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=356Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=356http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=370Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=370 Host: Special Olympics Cardiff Venue: Corus Sailing Club Eglwys Nunydd Reservoir, off Longlands Lane, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2NS Sport: Kayaking Start –End time: 9.30 am - For more information please contact: Jeff Savory Tel: 01446…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=265Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=265 Host: Special Olympics Westerleigh Judowai Hasting & Rother Venue: Claverham Community College, North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex Sport: Judo Start –End time: For more information please contact: Paul & Paula Everest Tel: 0796 9625…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=299Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=299 Host: Special Olympics St Albans Equestrian Eastern Region Venue: Oaklands College St Albans, Herts, AL4 0JA Sport: Equestrian Start –End time: For more information please contact: Jennie Williams Tel: 01234 825 173/ 07881757411 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=293Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=293 Host: Special Olympics Surrey Ski Group in association with Disability Snowsport Aldershot (DSA) Venue: Alpine Snowsport Centre, Gallwey Road, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 2DD Sport: Alpine Skiing Start –End time: 11 am – 5pm For more…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=304Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=304 Host: Special Olympics Harrogate Gateway FC- Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Killinghal Moor Country, Barberry Close, Harrogate, HG3 2NZ Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: 11 am – 17 pm For more information please contact: Mark…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=314Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=314 Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Milford Haven Leisure Centre, Milford Haven, Pembroke Sport: Athletics; Boccia, Cricket, Football (5s); Golf; Gymnastics; Kayaking; Swimming Start –End time: 10 am – 18pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=361Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=361http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=363Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=363 Host: Special Olympics South East Hants Venue: Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pocols Lane, Eton, SL4 6HN Sport: Athletics For more information please contact: Chris Jones Tel: 0203 92201 318 Email: cjandmj@sky.com Download Registrationhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=240Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=240 Host: Special Olympics Redditch- West Midlands Venue: The Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2LR Sport: Athletics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Elaine Daykin Tel: 01527 542831 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=287Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=287 Host: Special Olympics Jersey Special Gymnastics Club Venue: Greenfields Centre, La Grande Rue de St Martin, St Saviour, Jersey Sport: Gymnastics Start –End time: 9 am – 4pm For more information please contact: John Grady Tel: 01534…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=301Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=301 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Tottenham Hotspur Foundation- North London & Surrounding areas Venue: Radiomarathon Centre, 188 Turkey Street, Enfield Middlesex EN1 4NW Sport: Football (7 a side) Start –End time: 10.30 am to…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=348Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=348 Host: Special Olympics Hastings and Rother/ South East Region Venue: William Parker Sports College, Parkstone Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 2NT Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 11 am – 15pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=313Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=313With sincere thanks to Mr Chris Heaton-Harris MP for Daventry – we are delighted to share below the full transcript from the Westminster Hall debate on Special Olympics Great Britain, held on Wednesday 6 July 2011. Referring to the debate Karen…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=357Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=357http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=347Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=347http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=346Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=346http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=344Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=344http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=345Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=345Day six of competition (2 July) at the largest sport event of 2011: the 13th Special Olympics World Summer Games was a fruitful one for the GB team which has won a sensational 68 Gold, 54 Silver and 43 Bronze to Special Olympics Great Britain’s…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=342Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=342 The GB bowling team ended their Greek experience on a high with a well deserved Gold medal in the team event. It was a fine end to what had been a tough Games for the bowlers with a number of the team affected by the flu bug at one point or…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=343Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=343Special Olympics International CEO Tim Shriver evoked the words of Winston Churchill - “Never never give up! Never give in. Never never never never.” - as he addressed the Special Olympics GB team at a welcome reception hosted by the British…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=341Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=341 Host: Special Olympics North Staffs Venue: Northwood Stadium, Keelings Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6PA Sport: Athletics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Harry Pointon Tel: 01732…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=312Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=312http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=340Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=340http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=339Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=339As Athens experienced a day of rioting and strikes, thehttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=338Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=338On the first day of competition at Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens – 2011’s largest sports event – Special Olympics Great Britain dived right in with three medals in swimming and one in cycling. " target="_self"> Kaley Heath,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=337Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=337 Host: Special Olympics Spartans Football Club, Sheffield & Rotherham Venue: University Playing Fields, Warminster Road, Sheffield S8 8PT Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: For more information please contact: Michael Stylianou Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=286Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=286http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=336Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=336Host: Athens, Greece Venue: Sport: Multi Sport For more information please contact: Special Olympics National Office Tel: 0207 247http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=126Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=126 Host: Special Olympics Reading Cygnets SC (Southern) Venue: Central Swimming Pool, Battle Street, Reading, RG1 7NU Sport: Swimming For more information please contact: Gordon Dart Tel: 01235 433 635/ 0777 248…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=239Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=239 Host: Special Olympics East Midlands Venue: Princess Royal Sports Arena, Great Fen Road Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7PB Sport: Athletics Start –End time: 10 am- 4 pm For more information please contact: Clare Pattison Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=279Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=27918 learning disabled athletes have been chosen by Cash 4 Clubs to be the first recipient’s of a Special Olympics GB grant. " target="_self">157 athletes chosen for the team had to raise £2,000 to participate. According to Special Olympics GB…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=335Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=335" target="_self">Special Olympics World Summer Games. The event aims to promote acceptance of young people with learning disability into wider society through sports, friendship, unified youth-led advocacy. The summit - were 66 GYAS youth…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=334Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=334 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Greater London Venue: Hillingdon Stadium, Gatting Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1ES Sport: Athletics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Dave Balmer Tel: 0208 9079…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=264Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=264 Host: Special Olympics North Staffs & Dudley Olympics Venue: Staffs University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST4 2DE Sport: Football (5s) Start –End time: For more information please contact: Steve Wem Tel: 07989 701769/…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=311Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=311Special Olympics GB National Volunteer Manager, Gaye Barber, wrote a poem to all the athletes competing at the 2011 Special Olympics Summer Games in Athens. Athens – This is Your Home By Gaye Barber This city a place of great legend and…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=333Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=333215 Special Olympics Great Britain learning disabled athletes and volunteer coaches and staff from England, Scotland and Wales are in their final preparations for their Sunday 19 June departure from Heathrow to compete at the largest sporting event…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=332Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=332Special Olympics Great Britain’s athletes, volunteers, board, members of staff, sponsors and supporters celebrate the announcement of the Queen’s Birthday Honours: OBE’s have been awarded to the charity's ambassadorhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=331Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=331http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=362Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=362 Host: Special Olympics France Venue: Bordeaux Sport: Aquatics, Judo Quota: 5 Athletes, 2 Coaches and 1 Head of Delegation For more information please contact: Clarisse Roubert Tel: 0207 247 8891 (Ext 208) Email: clarisse.roubert@sogb.org.uk…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=298Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=298 Host: Special Olympics Lothian Venue: Musselburgh Bowling Club- 84 A Inveresk Road, Musselburgh, Midlothian EH21 7BQ Sport: Lawn Bowl Start –End time: For more information please contact: Yvonne Anderson Tel: 01968 664083/ 07841…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=310Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=310 " target="_self">150 learning disabled athletes on Sunday 19 June when they depart for the Special Olympics World Summer Games. They will be acompanied by 58 volunteer coaches, and will compete against 7,000 athletes from 180 countries. The…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=323Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=323His Excellency , Greek Ambassador Aristides Santis and his wife Ekaterini Simopoulou-Santis warmly welcomed representatives of the Special Olympics World Summer Games to their Residence in Mayfair on Monday 6 June. Seven athletes from England,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=324Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=324 Host: Special Olympics St Albans Eastern Venue: Harpenden Swimming Pool, Leyton Road, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2HU Sport: Swimming Start –End time: For more information please contact: Susi Williams Tel: 01727 827…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=292Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=292 Host: Special Olympics Bradford- Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Hollywood Bowl Bradford, The Leisure Exchange, Vicar Lane, Bradford, BD1 5LD. Sport: Ten Pin Bowling Start –End time: 10 am – 3pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=316Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=316 Host: Special Olympics East Midlands in conjunction with Nottingham Sport Development Venue: Forest Recreation Ground, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BU Sport: Boccia, Football, Kurling Start –End time: For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=289Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=289As the country celebrates the National Family Week (30 May- 5 July) it is a great opportunity to acknowledge that amongst the 2011 Special Olympics Great Britain Team of 215 athletes and volunteer coaches, representing GB at the Special Olympics…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=321Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=321For the ninth consecutive year, Special Olympics Great Britain was invited by the European Tour and the Wentworth Club to the opening day of the BMV PGA Championship at Wentworth. This year, the 2011 Special Olympics GB World Summer Games Golf…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=322Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=322 The Manchester United Foundation and the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation joined forces for the first time at the historic Cliff training ground in Salford on Saturday 21 May to run a Special Olympics GB football clinic for over 70 children and adults…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=320Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=320 Host: Special Olympics Eastbourne South East Venue: Eastbourne Sport Park, Cross Levels Way, Sussex BN21 2UF Sport: Athletics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Cliff Bennett Tel: 01323 721014 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=268Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=268 Host: Special Olympics Sheffield & Rotherham- Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, Moorland Drive, Stockbridge, Sheffield S36 1EG Sport: Swimming Start –End time: For more information please contact: Brian Bennett &…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=285Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=285 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8LH Sport: Athletics Start –End time: For more information please contact: Janet Nolan Tel: 01482 871 349 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=278Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=278Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Jermain Defoe got to grips with a slightly different form of the beautiful game when he attended a Special Olympics GBhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=315Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=315Special Olympics Great Britain learning disabled athletes and volunteer coaches and staff from England, Scotland and Wales converged on the small town of Runcorn for a weekend of training and camaraderie (13-15 May) before their departure to compete…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=309Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=309 Host: Special Olympics MTH Shropshire West Midlands Venue: Clywedog Leisure Centre, Ruthin Road, Wrexham LL13 7UB Sport: Table Tennis Start –End time: 10 am – 5pm For more information please contact: Val Hannover Tel: 01691 670…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=300Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=300 Host: Special Olympics Bikeworks- Greater London Venue: Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Lee Valley Leisure Comeplex 61, Meridien Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR Sport: Cycling Start –End time: For more information please contact: Nicki…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=280Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=280In just six short weeks, 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from nearly 180 countries will unite in Athens for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. I can’t wait to be in Greece to share in the energy and excitement of our athletes as they…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=308Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=308 Host: Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Tameside Cycle Centre,85-89 Lees Road, Oldham, Lancashire OL4 1JW Sport: Cycling Start time- End time: 10 am - 16.00pm For more information please contact: Tom A’Hara Tel: 0773 408 4206 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=247Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=247 Host: Special Olympics Greater London Venue: Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Complex, Gatting Way, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1ES Sport: Swimming Start –End time: For more information please contact: Diane Dart Tel: 0208 9079 129 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=272Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=272http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=303Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=303 Host: Special Olympics Great Britain Venue: Woughton On The Green, Woughton Sports Pavillions, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA Sport: Unified Football Start –End time: 10 am - 5pm For more information please contact: Jason Cornwell Tel: 0750…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=262Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=262Our official partner Domino’s Pizza continues showing its support to Special Olympics GB athletes, as Domino’s Pizza stores across Glasgow launched a new charity pizza aiming to raise funds for the local athletes competing Special Olympics World…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=302Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=302 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club, Huntington Road, York, Y032 9PX Sport: Indoor Bowls Start –End time: For more information please contact: Marie Nicholson Tel: 01484 320 552 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=281Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=281 Host: Special Olympics North & West Cheshire Venue: Sir William Stanier Leisure Centre, Coronation Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4DJ Sport: Table Tennis Start - End time: 9.30 am - 5 pm For more information please contact: Dennis Beech Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=252Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=252 Host: Special Olympics West Bridgford East Midlands Venue: West Bridgford Tennis Club Little Bounds, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QA Sport: Tennis Start- End time: 9 am – 6pm For more information please contact: Lesley Whitehead Tel:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=227Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=227 Host: Special Olympics Dudley Venue: Halesowen Leisure Centre, West Midlands, B63 3AF Sport: Swimming Start –End time: For more information please contact: John Brettle Tel: 0121 585http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=290Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=290Special Olympics was awarded the prestigious “Spirit of Sport” Award on 8 April 2011 in London. Accepting the award on behalf of all Special Olympics athletes worldwide - and in the presence of more than 60 International Sports Federations - was…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=297Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=297 Host: Special Olympics Greater London Venue: Lee Valley Leisure, Complex 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, N9 0AR Sport: Athletics Start - End time: 12- 5pm For more information please contact: Peter Palmer & Ken Tel: 07774 148522 / 020 8866…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=221Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=221 Host: Special Olympics South East Ski Group Venue: Bromley Ski Centre, Sandy Lane, St Paul Cray, Orpington, BR5 3HY Sport: Alpine- Skiing Start –End time: For more information please contact: Judy Way Tel: 0208 467 1178 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=260Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=260 Host: Special Olympics North West Venue: Winsford Pool, The Drumber, Winsford ,Cheshire, CW7 1AD Sport: Swimming Start- End time: For more information please contact: Anne Clavert & Chris Gourdji Tel: 01606 424 453 / 07 9044 07648 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=225Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=225 Host: Special Olympics Mega Allsorts, Wales Venue: The Hollywood Bowl, Red Dragon Centre, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 4DJ Sport: Ten-Pin Bowling Start –End time: 10.30 am For more information please contact: Jan…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=259Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=259 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Richard Dunn sport Centre, Rooley Ave, Bradford, Yorkshire BD6 1EZ Sport: Boccia & Short MAT Bowls Start –End time: For more information please contact: Keith Thornton Tel: 01274…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=275Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=275http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=296Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=296We are looking to roll out a Family Support Network across the country to help families connect and share ideas, concerns and common interests.http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=120Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=120The Athlete Leadership Programme enables Special Olympics athletes to learn new skills and become leaders on and off the field.http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=121Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=121Special Olympics Great Britain is pleased to announce the winners of their Volunteer of the Year Awards 2010 which were held in London on Monday 17th March in front of media, corporate sponsors, Special Olympics GB Board Members, friends and…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=295Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=295The 17 March marked the 100 day countdown to the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, 25 June – 4 July 2011. Special Olympics Great Britain is proud to be sending a delegation of 215 athletes and…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=294Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=294 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host:Special Olympics Tayside, Scotland Venue: Lochside Leisure Centre, Loch Country Park, Forfar DD8 1BT Sport: Powerlifting Start- End time: For more information please contact: Laura smith Tel: 01307…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=274Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=274 Host: Special Olympics South East Hants Venue: Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pococks Lane, Eton, Berkshire, SL4 6HN Sport: Athletics Start- End time: 1pm – 5pm For more information please contact: Chris Jones Tel: 020 392 201 318 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=224Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=224 Host: Special Olympics City of Hull Yorkshire & Humberside Venue: Woodford Leisure Centre, Holderness Road, Hull HU8 8JU Sport: Gymnastics For more information please contact: Johanna Billingsley Tel: 01482 325847 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=255Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=255 Host: Special Olympics South East Ski Group Venue: Serre Chevalier, France Sport: Alpine Skiing For more information please contact: Judy Way Tel: 0208 467 1178 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=258Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=258 Host: Special Olympics Bournemouth/ Southern Venue: Porchester School, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ Sport: Badminton For more information please contact: Tony Jones-Pert Tel: 01202 966 732 / 01202 419 705 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=236Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=236From this week - and every two weeks - you can follow Lee Penfold's journey to the 'Olympics before the Olympics' by reading our athlete blog on the Leicester Mercury website. Each blog post will describe how Lee and his teammates get ready to…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=284Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=284 Host: Special Olympics City of Hull Venue: Berverley Leisure Centre, Flemingate, Beverley, HU17 OLT Sport: Swimming Start- End time: 12.30pm - 5pm For more information please contact: Judy Burdass Tel: 01262 470201 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=249Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=249Special Olympics Great Britain continues to benefit from Domino’s customers donations collected through Pennies, the electronic charity box. Since the launch of this fundraising channel in November 2010 our charity has received 75 per cent of the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=283Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=283 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Cadoxton Sports Hall, Victoria Park Road, Cadoxton Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF63 2JS Sport: Bocce Start - End time: 9.30 am - 5 pm For more information please…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=246Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=246 Host: Special Olympics City of Birmingham Venue: Stechford Cascades, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8QN Sport: Swimming For more information please contact: Mike Day Tel: 0121 382 6567 Email: mike.day01@tiscali.co.ukhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=251Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=251After four years of dedicated training and competing, 157 learning disabled athletes from England, Scotland and Wales have qualified to represent Great Britain at the world’s largest multi-sports event in 2011: Special Olympics World Summer Games,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=277Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=277 Special Olympics Sutton Coldfield Basketball Tournament Host: Special Olympics Sutton Coldfield Venue: Nechells Sport & Leisure Centre, Rupert Street, Birmingham B7 5DT Sport: Basketball For more information please contact: Brian…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=250Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=250 Host: Special Olympics ABLE2 Pontefract Yorks & Humberside Venue: Featherstone Sports Centre, Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract WF7 5AJ Sport: New Age Kurling For more information please contact: Stephen Peace Tel: 07551 648661 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=235Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=235 For the very first time, the world of football met to agree on supporting Special Olympics Great Britain’s football strategy and its Unified Football programme. The event was held on Monday 07 February at the Premier League headquarters in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=273Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=273 Host: Special Olympics South East Hants Venue: Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park, Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9QA Sport: Athletics Start- End time: 1pm – 5pm For more information please contact: Chris Jones Tel: 020 392 201…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=223Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=223Special Olympics GB's Vice-President Paul Anderson was a friend of Sargent’s: “ When I first met Sargent Shriver, I was interviewing for the job of expanding Special Olympics in Europe; his charm, his integrity, energy and exuberant enthusiasm…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=267Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=267" target="_self">Our Boardhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=257Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=257" target="_self">Become a Special Olympics Coach Neath Afan Gymnastics Club Britishhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=253Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=253A dedicated team of corporate volunteers organised the 1st Special Olympics Great Britain’s Roadshow in National Grid’s offices in Wolverhampton, Northampton, Warwick, Wokingham, Hinckley, London and Solihull (24 November - 10 December). The…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=248Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=248 Host: Special Olympics Highland Venue: Highland Disability Sport, Ness House, Drummond Rd, Inverness, IV2 4NZ Sport: Bowls For more information please contact: Lesley Jones Tel: 01463 232262 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=233Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=233Domino’s, the local pizza delivery expert, showed its supports for Special Olympics Great Britain on Friday (December 3] as it took part in ‘Wear the Laces’ day. Dominos’ is Special Olympics GB corporate partner since 2007, so it is not…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=245Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=245Our longstanding volunteer and swimming coach Ronald (Ron) Frederick Phillips MBE lost his fight to illness on Saturday 4th December 2010 aged 85. Back in the early 80’s, Ron was a founder member of the Reading Cygnets Swimming Club. He served…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=232Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=232Special Olympics Great Britain has received its first donation from Pennies. The donation accounts for all of the money paid into the electronic charity box in the first three weeks after going live with Domino’s (1 – 21 November). During this…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=231Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=231 Host: Special Olympics Stafford, West Midlands Venue: Cannock Leisure Centre, Stafford Road, Cannock, WS11 2AL Sport: Athletics Start-End time: 9.30 am- 15.30pm For more information please contact: Clive Gibson Tel: 01785 604371 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=226Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=226In honour of the United Nation’s International Day of Disabled People, Friday 3 December 2010, Special Olympics Great Britain launches their Wear the Laces fundraising and awareness campaign as a visual reminder of how sport can transform the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=230Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=230 Host: Special Olympics Greater London Venue: Hollywood Bowl, Surrey Quays, SE16 7LW Sport: Ten Pin Bowling Start- End time: For more information please contact: Dave Balmer Tel: 01202 665090 / 0208 907 9129 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=196Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=196For the second year in a row, Special Olympics GB’s athlete Peter Millar wins the Men’s Group 1 Singles gold medal as 33 players took part in the Tennis Foundation’s 7th annual National Learning Disability Tennis Event held in association with…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=228Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=228 PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PROVISIONAL Host: Special Olympics Ealing Venue: Acton Swimming Baths, Salisbury Street, London, W3 8NW Sport: Kayaking Start- End time: For more information please contact: Peter Shears Tel: 020 8326 7047 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=222Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=222 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire and Humberside Venue: The Hyde Swimming Pool, Jennyfield Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP Sport: Swimming Start - End time: For more information please contact: Janet Nolan Tel: 01482 871349 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=219Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=219 Host: Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside/Yorkshire Special Needs Powerlifting Association Venue: Cedar Court Hotel Sport: Powerlifting For more information please contact: Jane Hage/M Burton Tel: 01274 731 609 / 07880 724 157 Email:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=195Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=195Special Olympics Great Britain will be the main beneficiary of Pennies the electronic charity box, when Domino’s Pizza customers order a pizza on-line and pay by card. This new and innovative fundraising channel for Special Olympics GB goes live…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=218Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=218Special Olympics Wales Come and Try Taster Day Host: Special Olympics Wales Venue: Clywedog Sports Centre, Wrexham Sports: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Golf, Table Tennis, Cricket For more information please contact: Valery Savory…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=194Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=194Special Olympics East Midlands Regional Cross Country Competition Host: Special Olympics Shropshire Venue: Trefomen Village Hall & Surrounding Area Sport: Skiing For more information please contact: Val Hanover Tel: 01691 670http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=197Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=197Today Special Olympics Great Britain launches a campaign in partnership with parenting website...http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=216Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=216Special Olympics Wales Regional Boccia Competition Host: Special Olympics Boccia Rollers/Wales Venue: Cadoxton Sports Hall, Victoria Park Road, Barry, CF63 2JS Sport: Boccia For more ifnormation please contact: Valery Savory 11 Court Rd,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=125Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=125Special Olympics North West Regional Equestrian Championships Host: Special Olympics North West Venue: Wirral Riding Centre, Haddon Lane, Ness, South Wirral, CH64 8TA Sport: Equestrian For more information please contact: Malcolm Jones 22…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=193Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=193Special Olympics MTM Shropshire Boccia Regional Competition Host: Special Olympics MTH Shropshire Venue: Oswestry Lesiure Centre Sport: Boccia For more information please contact: Val Hanover Tel: 01691 670 774 Email:http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=128Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=128Special Olympics West Midlands Regional Open Ski Host: Special Olympics West Midlands Ski Group Venue: Ackers Ski Centre, Birmingham Sport: Skiing For more information please contact: Alan Lines 52 Forge Mill Road, Riverside, Redditch Worc's…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=124Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=124Special Olympics Bournemouth (Singles) Table Tennis Tournament Host: Special Olympics Bournemouth/Southern Venue: Portchester School, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth BH7 6NZ Sport: Table Tennis For more information please contact: Tony Jones-Pert 50…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=118Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=118Northern Region Swimming Gala Host: Special Olympics Northumberland Venue: Blyth Vallery Sports Centre, Concordian Leisure Centre, Forum Way, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6YB Sport: Swimming For more information please contact: Helen…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=123Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=123Learning disabled athletes and volunteers from Special Olympics Lothian club joined The Lions Clubs International Awareness Event at the Festival Square in Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd September 2010. This event hosted by Special Olympics GB’s…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=26Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=26Special Olympics Great Britain’s Premier partner, National Grid wins the Beyond Sport 2010 ‘Corporation of the Year’ category for its outstanding partnership with the charity. This global award was announced on the 30th September at the Beyond…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=65Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=65Learning disabled athletes (left to right - first picture below) Mark Merrett, Matt Sims, Ricky Moran, Tara Leech, Kemlyn Shard, George Holt and Llinos Gilmore were delighted to visit the Ryder Cup 2010 on Tuesday 28th September.http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=129Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=129A delegation of 66 coaches and learning disabled athletes have made their mark on The Special Olympics European Summer Games in Warsaw, Poland winning 88 medals (36 Gold, 29 Silver, 23 Bronze) over the week-long sporting event. A total of 1500…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=30Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=30After three days of competition at the European Summer Games 2010 in Warsaw, The Special Olympics GB team of 46 learning disabled athletes from England, Scotland and Wales is tired but determined in their quest for medals! A total of 56 countries…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=87Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=87“I was delighted to host so many wonderful athletes at my Residence. I’ve never met any gold Olympic medallists before. So it was a great honour to meet such great Special Olympics athletes for the first time today.” – said the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=88Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=88Mick Hucknall of Simply Red joined 22,000 people at the Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics European Summer Games 2010 in Warsaw on Saturday 18 September 2010. Hucknall was there to perform and to support the Special Olympics Great Britain…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=32Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=32Special Olympics Great Britain is delighted to announce that National Grid has extended its position as the charity's Premier Partner for a further three years, until the end of 2013. The partnership began in 2007, as part of National Grid’s…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=34Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=34Four Special Olympics Great Britain athletes and an international team of five Law Enforcement Torch Runners were guests of the Prime Minister yesterday at No.10 Downing Street. They were joined by the Sports and Olympics Minister, Hugh Robertson…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=35Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=35 GB Team to take on Europe at the Special Olympics European Summer Games, 18-23 September 2010, Warsaw 46 British learning disabled athletes have been chosen to represent Great Britain at the Special Olympics European Summer Games in Warsaw,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=36Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=36Special Olympics Great Britain will benefit from the funds raised by Sports Leaders UK’s team of four who will take part in a three-day cycling challenge in Europe. The Sports Leaders UK team, led by Stevie Begen, Foundation Manager for…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=38Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=38On Monday and Tuesday, 6 and 7 September, 8 teams of learning disabled golfers from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales came together in the challenge for the Special Olympics Triple Crown Trophy at the Drumoig Hotel and Golf Resort in Scotland,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=39Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=39Port Talbot welcomed athletes with learning disabilities from Wales and England’s South West and East Midlands regions to compete at the Special Olympics Great Britain National Kayaking Competition, held at Corus Lake on 28-29 August 2010. The…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=41Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=41Special Olympics GB is one of 49 disability partner organisations who have been selected to help recruit volunteers for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games. These volunteers will be called Games Makers . Special Olympics GB National Office is…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=40Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=4031 August 2010 – Special Olympics Great Britain’s 1st Annual Unifiedhttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=42Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=42Special Olympics Great Britain’s 1st Annual Unified Football® Tournament will kick-off on Saturday, 28 August, 10am at Tattenhoe Pavilion, Holborn Crescent, Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes, MK4 3EQ. Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Vice Chair of the All-Party…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=43Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=43Nine athletes competed at The Helsinki Cup 2010 and returned home with bronze medals. This year marked the first time ever that Special Olympics programmes across Europe were invited to compete at this event, which one of the biggest annual football…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=44Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=44The nomination process for the 2010 Special Olympics GB Volunteer of the Year Awards opens in September and the charity urge its volunteers, athletes and supporters to start thinking who they will nominate. Special Olympics GB currently has over…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=45Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=45A group of 12 strong National Grid employees raced at the 14th London Triathlon (7-8 August) together with two employees from Barclays to raise funds for Special Olympics GB. In total the 14 triathletes have raised over £10,000 that will go towards…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=46Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=46Over 200 athletes with learning disabilities competed at the 19th Special Olympics Southern Region Athletics Competition held on Saturday 25 July at Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Windsor. This year’s competition featured 50, 100, 200, 400, and…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=48Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=48On Thursday 15th July, the South London Special League (SLSL) officially launched its relationship with Special Olympics Great Britain. The SLSL is a project that offers opportunities for young people through sport to improve their lives, increase…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=47Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=47 You can still contribute to the runners fundraising efforts online: Simon Brown Steve Smith Robert Olley JWT RELATED LINKS The British 10K London Run National Grid JWT http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=49Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=49Special Olympics GB (SOGB) hosted its first ever corporate fundraising Golf Day on Monday 21 June, at De Vere Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Course in Staverton in Northamptonshire, where nearly 100 people, including SOGB’s athletes and…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=50Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=50" target="_blank">Download the Diary of the Flag Bearers Trip to Cape Town , where you will find photos and details of the Athletes and Unified Partners experiences, including their visit by cable car to Table Top Mountain and informal football…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=51Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=51Special Olympics to promote a mesage of inclusion and acceptance at the World Cup Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) is delighted to support and be part of the Special Olympics Unity Cup presented by Coca-Cola, a 20-minute match to be held at…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=52Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=52Special Olympics GB Athletes Star in Year End Fashion Show Athletes from Special Olympics Surrey modelled bespoke fashion garments specially designed for them at the Kingston College's annual end of year catwalk Fashion Show on Wednesday 16th June,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=53Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=53Special Olympics GB (SOGB) volunteers Marianne Fitzpatrick, Tina Dean, Lilian Macleod, Irene Shepherd and Asif Aziz, who are part of the employee volunteer programme at National Grid – SOGB’s Official partner – travelled to Dublin on Wednesday…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=54Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=54With a banner strung around his neck, World Cup video/song producer and charity activist Glenn MacDonald of ‘everyboy england’ ambushed top BBC radio presenters to find out How Do You Get A Song Played Around Here If You Don’t Know Simon…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=55Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=55Six SOGB’s golfers from the Highlands, Scotland West and England’s North West region competed at the Special Olympics Idraetsfestival celebrated in Naestved, Denmark, 28-30 May, where over 600 athletes, coaches and supporters gathered to see…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=56Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=56Special Olympics Great Britain and Mencap are hosting their annual sporting event in South London called Serious about sport, at Battersea Park on Sunday 6 June from 10am. People with a learning disability can come along to the Millennium Arena in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=57Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=57London-based adventurer, Tim Moss pedalled into London earlier today, as he completed his six-week, 1,000 mile rickshaw journey to raise awareness for Special Olympics Great Britain. A team of riders from London rickshaw company, Bug Bugs formed a…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=58Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=58Gymnasts accompanied by four coaches represented successfully Great Britain in the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Female Artistic Gymnastics Tournament held in Luxembourg, 22-25 May. The delegation returned home with 47 medals in total, which…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=60Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=60With days to go till the opening ceremonies of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, there is one clear winner in the competition for Best World Cup Video: ‘Every boy that ever kicked a Ball for England’ is the only video to feature current England…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=61Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=61Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) is pleased to announce that golfer Padraig Harrington has joined the Special Olympics family as the movement’s newest Global Ambassador. The announcement was made 2 weeks ago during a press event for the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=62Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=62Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) commitment to open up more sporting opportunities for all people with learning disabilities in the country is reflected by its efforts to develop further its Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Programme…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=63Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=63175 athletes with learning disabilities from across the South-East region competed at the 4th regional athletics meeting, hosted by Special Olympics Eastbourne on Sunday 16 May at Eastbourne Sports Park. Throughout the day, athletes participated in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=64Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=64The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and Special Olympics GB launched a partnership to support the development of Special Olympics Unified Football® in London on Friday 07th May at Spurs Lodge in Chigwell. The partnership is supported by SOGB's…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=66Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=66 The Solstice at Staverton: A Golf Day with a dfference in aid of SOGB The country’s leading provider of sports training and competition for people with learning disabilities Special Olympics GB (SOGB) will hold a fundraising Golf Day with a…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=67Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=67Special Olympics GB (SOGB) and the Lions Clubs International – MD105 signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sunday 2nd May in Leeds, to join forces and increase the inclusion and participation of people with learning disabilities within sport in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=68Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=68Special Olympics GB athletes to fly flag for England at World Cup Six young Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) footballers will live out their greatest dream by representing the nation at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ later this month. Thanks to…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=59Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=59Starting from Aviemore in the Highlands of Scotland, adventurer Tim Moss, 27, will pedal his way to London, picking up passengers to raise money for Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB). Moss departed from the Olympic Statue on Aviemore Village…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=69Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=69Special Olympics Great Britain’s (SOGB) Unified Football® Team returned from the Special Olympics European Youth Unified Football Tournament that took place in Istanbul 21-25 April with well-won Silver medals around their necks. The team was…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=70Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=70British Unified Football Team competing in Istanbul at the Special Olympics European Youth Unified Football Tournament Special Olympics Great Britain’s (SOGB) Unified Football® team travelled to Istanbul on Wednesday, 21 April to represent Great…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=71Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=71Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) will be holding a send-off match for its GB Unified Football® Team on Saturday 10 April in Runcorn. The team will represent the country for the first time at the Special Olympics European Youth Unified Football…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=90Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=90Special Olympics Great Britain National Indoor Athletics Competition 2010, Saturday 27 March from 1pm & Sunday 28 March from 10.30am 200 competitors with learning disabilities from across the country will converge on Wales for the annual Special…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=72Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=72Kingston College BTEC National Diploma students have been specially commissioned by Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) to design bespoke outfits for its Special Olympics Surrey group. The unique collaborative project, Beyond the Label will bring…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=73Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=73Domino’s Pizza in Lincoln has tied with up Lincoln City Football Club and Special Olympics Lincolnshire to sponsor four Come and Try Events that are taking place on March 13th, May 1st, May 29th and July 22nd. The football events are all in aid…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=74Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=74Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) the country’s leading provider of sports training and competition for people with learning disabilities will benefit from the sales of the recently-launched book Mentality: The Secrets of Success: How Leading…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=75Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=75March 3rd will mark the launch of a Special Olympics global initiative to “Spread the Word to End the Word” day of awareness, a campaign created to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of derogatory words…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=76Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=76220 learning disabled athletes will compete at the 7th Special Olympics Southern Region Indoor Athletics Meeting to take place in Windsor on Sunday 28 February from 1:00 to 5:00 at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre. The event organiser Chris…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=77Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=77http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=479Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=479Special Olympics Great Britain Celebrates the Spirit of Volunteering - 2009 Volunteer of the Year Awards at the House of Commons The winners were chosen by the judges based on their commitment, passion and participation: Athlete Volunteer: Fleur…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=78Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=78The event was attended by 58 Athletes and 44 Unified Partners, many of whom are new to Special Olympics. There were 3 divisions, 1, 2 and juniors. Teams were entered from SO Halton, SO Bolton Lads and Girls, SO Ellesmere Port & Neston, Everton…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=79Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=79Football, Disability Football, Junior Football and now Unified Football A global initiative spearheaded by the world-wide sports charity Special Olympics is fielding a new pathway for young people and people with learning disabilities: Unified…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=80Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=80South Devon College, which has a high reputation for sporting prowess and promoting disability sport, hosted their own Special Inspiration Games for around 200 young people with learning disabilities; from the surrounding area to encourage them to…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=81Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=81Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) is a volunteer-driven charity providing year-round sports training and competition for all people with learning disabilities. It is ready to celebrate the 2nd Special Olympics GB Volunteer of the Year…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=82Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=82 Special Friends and Follow your Dreams continue to support SOGB During the 2009 Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Leicester over 700 people joined Special Friends Online which is a networking site with a difference. It is for…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=83Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=83Special Olympics Bolton Lads and Girls Club received a donation of £300 from the recently opened Domino’s Pizza store at Blackburn Road in Bolton on Monday 11, January. Domino’s Pizza franchisee for this store, Filipe Maia e Silva, said:…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=84Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=84Rachel who is 32 years old and lives in Leicester has been part of Special Olympics East Midlands for the last 8 years, where she plays for the basketball team. Rachel has won many medals at national and international levels. Aside from her…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=85Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=85 Special Olympics Ambassador Anna Hemmings and Special Olympics Surrey Chairman Yogan Yoganathan honoured in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2010 Special Olympics Great Britain is especially pleased to congratulate six-time world…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=86Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=86Green Season’s Greetings to benefit Special Olympics Great Britain Special Olympics GB’s Official Partner, National Grid has been shortlisted for The Guardian Public Services Awards 2009 in the 'Citizenship and Volunteering' category, for…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=27Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=27 Athlete Lee Penfold received the Judges Special Award at the BBC East Midlands Sports Awards 2009 for his excellent work as Ambassador of the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games celebrated in Leicester in July. Lee proudly received his…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=91Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=91All the fans of the Special Olympics National Summer Games 2009, hosted in Leicester earlier this year, can now revive the triumphs and tears in a DVD package of all the action. The commemorative double DVD set, containing all the thrills and spills…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=92Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=92Special Olympics GB (SOGB) athletes, families, volunteers, special guests and staff celebrated the end of a rich and eventful year of inspiration, acceptance and inclusion with a Christmas Carol Service at St Botolph's Church in Bishopsgate, London…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=28Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=28On Saturday the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) ended the ban that since 2000 prevented athletes with a learning disability to compete in the Paralympic Games. Andy Heffer, Special Olympics GB’s Sports Director says, “We welcome the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=93Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=93As part of the partnership between Special Olympics GB (SOGB) and Dominos' Pizza, athletes Danielle Parkes and Richard Murphy were invited to celebrate the opening of a new Domino's Pizza store in Bromsgrove on Monday, November 9, 2009. Both…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=94Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=94Special Olympics GB’s Official Partner, National Grid has been shortlisted for The Guardian Public Services Awards 2009 in the 'Citizenship and Volunteering' category, for their financial support and active involvement in the development of the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=105Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=105Special Olympics GB was delighted to receive donation of £15,000 from the United Kingdom Parliamentary Football Club (UKPFC) on Tuesday 3 November during a reception at the Portcullis House in London. Athletes Michael Klujew and Lee Brydon from…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=95Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=95 BBC-TV Presenter Graham Bell Welcomed SOGB World Winter Games Medallists to the Metro Ski & Snowboard Show On Sunday, SOGB Ambassador, eight-time British Ski Champion and host of BBC TV’s Ski Sunday and High Altitude programme’s Graham Bell…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=96Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=96 Athlete Peter Millar from Wirral followed up his Special Olympics National Summer Games success in Leicester with another two gold medals at the Tennis Foundation's recent 6th National Learning Disability Tennis Event in Nottingham, celebrated on…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=97Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=97Special Olympics GB (SOGB) has launched an online viral fundraising campaign targeting football fans. The aim of the campaign is to grab fan’s attention with a light-hearted campaign that encourages donations to the sports charity. The…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=98Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=98Four strong Special Olympics GB golfers will participate at the Special Olympics International Golf Tournament to take place at the KUO HUA Golf Course in Taipei, Taiwan (12-16 October). Graeme Andrew (Scotland West), Iain Carle (Tayside), Ray…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=99Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=99NBA legend Darryl Dawkins and GB National Basketball Team coaches joined NBA Cares to host a Basketball Clinic to over 40 Special Olympics Great Britain athletes.The clinic took place on Saturday 3rd October at Ducketts Common in London, as part of…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=100Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=100 Six of the nine Special Olympics GB singles gold medallists for tennis at the recent 2009 Special Olympics National Summer Games in Leicester are set to return to the East Midlands for this weekend’s sixth annual National Learning Disability…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=101Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=101Tottenham Hotspur and Special Olympics are delighted to announce the formation of a new relationship , which will see the Club become a Global Team Football Ambassador for Special Olympics. Within this role the Club will use the power of football…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=102Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=102Statement from Karen Wallin, CEO of Special Olympics Great Britain on the death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver It is with great sadness that we receive the news of the passing of Mrs Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Founder of the Special Olympics…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=103Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=103After a week of inspirational sporting achievements, where over 2,400 learning disabled athletes from across Great Britain took part in the 8th Special Olympics National Summer Games in Leicester, the Games came to a close with fireworks and the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=104Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=104Sports Highlights from Day Six: GYMNASTICS On hand today to present medals was SOGB Ambassador, Celebrity Fit Club winner and former GMTV presenter Tina Baker resplendent in purple and silver. With a huge smile, whoops, and cheers she greeted…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=106Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=106Leicester Tigers, England flanker and Special Olympics Leicester ambassador Lewis Moody, met the stars of athletics today and presented medals to finalists of the 100m sprint. Moody was flocked by fans wanting autographs and photos, he also received…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=107Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=107On the fourth day of competition at Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Leicester, even the pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of the volunteers and athletes. All of the 21 Olympic style sports proceeded both indoors and outdoors. The…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=108Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=108The men’s basketball team from East Midlands caused an upset today by beating bitter rivals West Midlands twice to reach the final. The star of the show was Thomas Taylor, 16, one of the youngest players who scored many great shots to secure their…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=109Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=109A cheque for £25,000 was presented to Special Olympics Great Britain National Summer Games today by the Mark Master Masons for Leicestershire and Rutland. The presentation was made in front of the cauldron at the heart of the Games Village and saw…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=112Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=112SOGB Ambassador, 2004 Olympic Bronze medallist and six-time World Champion canoeist Anna Hemmings was on hand today to present medals at MATP – Motor Activity Training Programme – competition for severely challenged athletes. “It’s the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=131Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=131Special Olympics GB Official Partner National Grid CEO Steve Holliday accompanied by Sir John Parker joined hundreds of competitors, supporters, families and National Grid volunteers at the National Summer Games athletics competition at the Saffron…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=110Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=110Gary Lineker OBE was thrilled to watch the football competition today, in between signing hundreds of autographs and having his picture taken with Special Olympics GB athletes. He cheered on the final 11 a-side match of the day between Scotland West…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=111Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=111A cheque for £25,000 was presented to Special Olympics Great Britain National Summer Games today by the Mark Master Masons for Leicestershire and Rutland. The presentation was made in front of the cauldron at the heart of the Games Village and saw…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=144Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=144Following a spectacular Opening Ceremony enjoyed by 2,400 athletes, Rt Hon Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah Brown, Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell and Games Patron Martin Johnson; the first day saw Tim Shriver, CEO of Special Olympics…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=132Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=132 Special Olympics GB National Summer Games Kicks Off in Leicester On Saturday 25th July, 2,422 learning disabled athletes from across Great Britain arrived in Leicester to celebrate the start of the 8th Special Olympics GB National Summer Games…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=133Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=133On Saturday 25th July, the Special Olympics Torch Run arrived in Leicester for the official lighting ceremony of the 8th Special Olympics GB National Summer Games. 20 Special Olympics athletes from East Mildlands joined by representatives from…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=134Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=134 On Friday 24 July, Special Olympics athletes from the East Midlands joined representatives from Norflok police at National Grid in Hinckley to celebrate the final leg of the 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Great Britain,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=135Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=135On Friday 24 July, Special Olympics athletes from the West Midlands joined representatives from Norfolk police force at National Grid in Warwick to celebrate the final leg of the 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Great Britain,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=136Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=136On Wednesday 22 July, Special Olympics athletes from the Eastern region joined representatives from Norfolk police at Norfolk Police Head Quarters to mark the start of the Final Leg of the 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Great…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=137Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=137On Friday 17th July, the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Mrs. Sarah Brown greeted seven Special Olympics athletes from London at Downing Street to celebrate the 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Great Britain, supported by…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=138Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=138Northampton County Cricket Club players Nicky Boje, Stephen Peters, Niall O’Brien and Ryan Cummings joined Special Olympics volunteers from the East Midlands, Mayor of Northampton Councillor Michael Hill and London's Metropolitan Police Sgt.…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=139Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=139Special Olympics Athletes In Slough For Nationwide Torch Run Southern Region and National Grid Employees welcome the ‘Flame of Hope’ On Thursday 16 July, Special Olympics athletes from the South of England joined the Guardian of the Flame of…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=140Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=140On Wednesday 15 July, John Amaechi, Sally Lindsey, Armand Beasley and Dr Karl Morris joined Special Olympics athletes from the North West, Councillor Mike Amesbury, Executive Member for Culture and Leisure in Manchester to celebrate the 2009 Law…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=141Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=141On Tuesday 14 July, Special Olympics athletes and volunteers from Yorkshire and Humberside joined Councillor Richard Brett, Leader of City Council in Leeds to celebrate the 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Great Britain,…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=142Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=142 On Monday 13 July, Special Olympics GB Chairman Lawrie McMenemy MBE joined Special Olympics athletes from the Northern region, Sheriff of Newcastle Councillor Brenda Hindmarsh and representatives from police forces across Great Britain in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=143Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=143On Sunday 12 July, Special Olympics athletes and volunteers from the West Midlands region joined local MP’s and special guests - including Olympians Tommy Godwin, Anne Packer, Robbie Brightwell and Paul Anderson (also Vice-Chair of SOGB) in Much…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=145Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=145Special Olympics Great Britain is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for our Volunteer of the Year Awards. Do you know a Special Olympics Volunteer who has really made a difference? If yes, now is the time to highlight the qualities…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=146Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=146Special Olympics St Albans reached the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards. The Awards are an annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects, and they aim to celebrate and recognise the difference that those projects have…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=147Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=147 Acts announced for National Summer Games Opening Ceremony The organisers of the National Summer Games have announced a series of acts that will grace the Opening Ceremony which takes place at Leicester City Football Club’s Walkers Stadium on…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=148Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=148Author, Dr. Susan Barton with Special Olympics Athletes and Leicester Games' Mascot Solly the lion at the book's launch event To commemorate Leicester becoming the first city in Britain to host the National Summer Games of Special Olympics Great…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=149Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=149 Special Olympics Flame of Hope to light up the Nation Between 12 and 25 July the Special Olympics Flame of Hope will travel from Much Wenlock, through 45 towns and cities, to Leicester to light up Special Olympics GB National Summer Games. The…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=150Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=150 SOGB’s Chairman Lawrie McMenemy at Grass Roots Football Live From 12 - 14 June Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) made its Grass Roots Football Live debut as the event's official charity of choice for the following three years. On the final…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=151Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=151Special Olympics Great Britain will be making its Grass Roots Football Live debut as the events’ official charity of choice for 2009 - 2011. From 12 – 14 June, at stand number 200, the charity will introduce attendees to Special Olympics – a…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=152Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=152450 learning disabled sports enthusiasts from the Greater London area joined Olympic athlete Jo Pavey at a ‘come and try’ sports day in Battersea Park’s Millennium Arena on Sunday 7 June. The event called ‘Serious About Sport’ was a free…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=153Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=153Olympic athlete Jo Pavey will open a unique sports event at the Millennium Arena in Battersea Park on Sunday 7th June 2009. 'Serious about Sport' looks to inspire young people with a learning disability to try different sports and build physical…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=154Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=154 Nick Pickard, Chris Fountain and Anthony Quinlan with Northampton Athlete Northampton, 25 May 2009 - Famous faces from hit TV show Hollyoaks lined up against SOGB Official Partner, National Grid staff in a special charity football match at…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=155Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=155 Tottenham Hotspur Manager Harry Redknapp and Striker Robbie Keane Support Unified Football® Tottenham Hotspur Manager Harry Redknapp and the Club’s striker, Robbie Keane attended the first leg of the Special Olympics Great Britain(SOGB)…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=162Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=162For the 7th consecutive year, Special Olympics GB golfers were invited to the Opening Day of the BMW PGA Championships at Wentworth. The athletes George Brunt, William Cottrell, Ricky Moran and Mark Bellfield spent a wonderful afternoon with their…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=156Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=156 Hollyoaks TV Stars and National Grid Support Special Olympics GB at All-Star Football Match Hollyoaks stars including Nick Pickard, who plays Tony Hutchinson in the soap opera, will line up against the Northampton All-Stars team for a football…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=157Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=157A team of six Lexis Nexis employees joined the 5K Run in London’s Regents Park on Sunday 10 May in support of Special Olympics GB. The runners had a lot of fun while getting fitter. Catarina Araujo, Marketing Executive, said “I trained twice a…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=158Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=158Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) and its Official Partner National Grid Plc hosted the second leg of the Unified Football® Roadshow at St Nicholas Park, Warwick. 25 employee volunteers from National Grid’s headquarters joined in a…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=159Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=159Sport England’s Chair, Richard Lewis challenged everyone in sport to do more to encourage participation by people with learning disabilities. He laid down the gauntlet as Sport England announced an investment of £200,000 in this year’s Special…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=160Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=160National Grid Enabling continues to develop both its mentoring scheme and its relationship with the Special Olympics. A pilot mentoring scheme is currently under way with Special Olympics, which will ultimately lead to the development of a National…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=161Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=161 Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) Volunteers and Athletes from the North West region and staff members from the charity’s head office in London were delighted to attend the Lions Convention held in Southport 24th-26th April. On Saturday…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=163Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=163 Spurs Legend Ossie Ardilles Launches Inclusive Football Project: Special Olympics Unified Football® Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) will launch the first leg of its Unified Football® Roadshow on Thursday 30th April, hosted by the Tottenham…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=164Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=164The City of Leicester today celebrated the 100 day countdown to Special Olympics GB National Summer Games Leicester 2009 with ambassadors Alan Birchenall and Stephen Jelley, and athletes Lee Penfold, Rachel Jarvis and Donna Bishop challenging local…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=165Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=165The Board of Directors of Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) has recently announced the appointment of Karen Wallin as Chief Executive Officer. Wallin has been involved with the Special Olympics Movement since 1992 when she started working as a…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=166Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=166For more details, click on the link below: Gymnastics coach John Grady receives MBE from the Queen http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=167Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=167 ITV announced as Official Partner of Special Olympics GB Leicester 2009 The organisers of the 8th Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) National Summer Games 2009, which are taking place in Leicester from 25th 31st July, are today delighted to…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=168Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=168On Saturday 14 March, Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) in partnership with The Vodafone Foundation and Fitflop will launch the first division of the national Youth Unified Football League. This groundbreaking football programme has been…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=169Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=169 RT Hon Tessa Jowell MP, Minister for the Olympics, today joined Special Olympics ambassador Paul Nixon to visit New College in Leicester to launch a Special Olympics GB Education Resource Pack ahead of Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=170Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=170 Ten very happy members of Special Olympics Great Britain Ski team returned with 13 medals to show their friends, families and supporters at Heathrow airport yesterday. The skiers proudly represented Great Britain at Special Olympics World Winter…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=171Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=171 SOGB Volunteer Julie Shard receives a The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Award Today, Julie Shard, 42 of Runcorn, Cheshire, was presented the prestigious Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration at The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=172Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=172 Law Enforcement Torch Run Super Plunge event Maryland, USA 23-24 JANUARY 2009 Please support Bob!! http://www.justgiving.com/torchrungb Between Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January, Sgt Bob Chandler, Vice Chairman, SOGB Torch…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=173Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=173 Special Olympics Great Britain’s World Winter Games Ski Team meet Olympic Champion Lord Sebastian Coe at the Home of London 2012 Nearly 30 years ago, Sebastian Coe was honoured to become Special Olympics Great Britain’s (SOGB’s) *** first…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=174Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=174On Thursday 11 December 2008, the Queen Elizabeth II, opened a new home for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities in Berkshire, South England. During her Majesty visit the Queen, was introduced to learning disabled athletes Peter…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=175Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=175 Special Olympics North West Region Launches the Annual Tri-Golf Competition and Festival Friday 16 January 2009: 10:00 – 14:00 / Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes On Friday, 16 January 2009, Special Olympics Great Britain North West Region will…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=176Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=176 Special Olympics GB Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Free Sports Training and Competition to the Learning Disabled With a Night of Sports Stars and Celebrities Volunteer Awards Presented to Winners from Sunderland, Skelton/Cleveland, Cardiff, St…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=177Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=177Ex-NBA star and Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) ambassador John Amaechi hosted a basketball masterclass with local North West and East Midlands Special Olympics athletes at the Amaechi Basketball Centre in Manchester. This event is the first…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=178Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=178Special Olympics Great Britain Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Free Sports Training and Competition to the Learning Disabled With a Night of Sports Stars and Celebrities More than 300 Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) supporters including…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=179Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=179Special Guest British Ski Champion Graham Bell This winter, 3000 athletes from 100 countries will travel to Boise, Idaho to compete at Special Olympics World Winter Games, 6-13 February 2009. Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) is proud to be…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=180Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=180Learning disabled athletes Victoria Loftus and James Savory met more than two years ago at a Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) gymnastics competition. It was obvious to many that they had developed a meaningful bond, but there was no way for…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=181Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=181Players from the East Midlands and West Midlands largely dominated the medal podium at last weekend’s fifth annual National Learning Disability Tennis Event, which was organised by The Tennis Foundation in association with Special Olympics Great…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=182Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=182 Surrey names TWO SOGB members as winners in the Surrey Sports Awards 2008 On Sunday 19 October 2008 saw Surrey County Council Sports Awards in conjunction with Active Surrey Sports Partnership, being held. The awards evening was hosted by John…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=183Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=183On Friday 26th September 20 Riders took part in the Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Qualifying Event for the Nationals with riders from Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Nuneaton. 8 of these riders will be selected…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=184Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=184 Nottingham Hosted National Kayaking Competition 6 September 2008 This past weekend nearly twenty-five learning disabled athletes competed in Special Olympics’ National Kayaking Competition and the British Canoe Union’s National Sprint Regatta…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=185Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=185Sunday 31st August saw Domino’s Pizza join forces with hundreds of Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) athletes from across the country to host a knock-out party, with guest appearance from Widnes Vikings’ star Scott Yates. The event at…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=186Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=186Domino’s, in association with its charity of choice Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB), is bringing a ‘pizz-a’ fun to Widnes, Parklands Social Club, on Sunday 31st August, to raise awareness of its charitable work in the local community.…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=187Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=187The best thing about memories is creating them By Sue Frett , SO Surrey Secretary. Sunday 24th August 2008 will go down as one of the most memorable days for Special Olympics Surrey (SOS). This branch of Special Olympics was only formed in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=188Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=188The 2008 Triple Crown Golf Tournament took pride of place at The Belfry, former host of four previous Ryder Cups, where teams of learning disabled golfers from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales came together over two days in the challenge for The…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=189Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=189Over the past twelve months, volunteers from National Grid, Official Partner of Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB), have banded together to help raise money, organize events and promote awareness for the sports charity. 420 National Grid…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=190Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=190On the 15-16th August, 29 learning disabled golfers from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland will be competing in the Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) Triple Crown Golf Tournament to be held at prestigious The Belfry golf resort in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=191Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=191On Thursday 24th July, 2008, Special Olympics Tayside group received The 2008 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service at a Civic Reception held in Angus, Scotland. Councillor Iain Gaul nominated the Tayside Group for the award, and they are one of…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=192Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=192 Actor and "Glamour Guru" Armand Beasley was pleased to host a dinner in honour of SOGB's 30th Anniversary of providing year-round sports training and competition for the learning disabled. "I'm not a very sporty person, but the Special Olympics…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=201Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=201 39 Teams, 39 drummers and over 500 paddlers made the Kingston Rotary Club Dragon Boat Challenge one of the biggest Dragon Boat events in the South-East on Sunday 20th July. The Special Olympic Surrey (SOS) boat may have come last, but everyone…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=202Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=202July 25th, 2008 London. The City of Leicester today launched its official one year countdown to the start of the 2009 Special Olympics GB National Summer Games. Held every four years the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games will attract over…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=203Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=203After having experienced a week in Jersey with the Special Olympics team for my work experience, I have learnt a lot, had a great amount of fun and taken a different view towards these special athletes. Special Olympics is an organisation working…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=204Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=204Two worlds, five British and five European records were broken at the British Learning Disability Swimming Championships and Festival of Swimming held at Ponds Forge in Sheffield, on 12 and 13 July. Sarah-Louise Casey, Special Olympics Great…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=205Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=205Kind hearted office workers in Newcastle have swapped their pens for batons and brief cases for sports bags by taking part in a marathon fund raising event to raise much needed cash for the Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB). National Grid is…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=206Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=206 For More information click on the link: Sarah Brown meets with Special Olympic Athlete Filmmakers http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=207Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=207Hundreds of National Grid employees have pledged to volunteer for Special Olympics Great Britain as part of the energy company’s commitment as an Official Partner to the national disability sports charity. On 6 July, 2008, seven London based…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=208Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=208A delegation of eight learning disabled athletes have returned home to Great Britain this week after competing at the Special Olympics Uzbekistan Gymnastics Games in the capital city of Tashkent. The squad went head to head with Central Asian…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=209Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=209Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) is pleased to celebrate the launch of rowing as the newest addition to its sports repertoire. On Friday 27th June, 50 learning disabled athletes from local Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools participated in…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=210Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=210Seven Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) cyclists have returned victorious from Karlsruhe, Germany after competing in the Special Olympics Germany National Games, 16th-20th June, 2008. All members of the squad hail from the East Midlands…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=211Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=211Thirty children participated in the Warwickshire LTA Learning Disabilities Tournament, which took place during the DFS CLASSIC at Edgbaston Priory Club on Thursday 12 June. The weather was really unkind on the day; however it didn't dampen the…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=212Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=212SOGB celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the Launch of SOGB Rowing London Regatta Centre, Friday 27 June 2008 Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) is pleased to celebrate the launch of rowing as the newest addition to its sports repertoire. On…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=213Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=213 Athletes to Compete in Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Athletics Competition Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside will be holding its annual Regional Athletics Competition at Huntington Stadium, York on Saturday, 28 June 2008. The Right…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=214Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=214 Harrogate Football 5-Aside Festival and “SO Come & Try” Event Sunday, 29 June, 11am to 4pm Killinghall Moor Country Park Barberry Close, Jenny Fields, Harrogate HG3 2NZ On the same day as the Euro 2008 final in Vienna, Harrogate will host…http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=215Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 BSThttp://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/?aID=215