State Summer Games
State Summer Games
Emory University, Atlanta
May 18- May 20, 2012
More than 2,600 Special Olympics athletes, Unified Partners and coaches from around the state will descend on Emory University to compete in Aquatics, Athletics, Soccer, Badminton, Volleyball, Tennis, Gymnastics, and Table Tennis with over 600 coaches to guide them in competition.
Click here to read about some of our outstanding athletes competing at the 2012 State Summer Games!
Click here for all Summer Games Paperwork.
Remember that this is due no later than March 23.
Tentative General Schedule
Friday:
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Aquatics Preliminaries (Mandatory)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Agency Check-In, Woodruff PE Center
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Athletics Preliminaries (Mandatory)
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tennis Skills and Short Court Competition
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Family Check-In, Courtyard Marriott at Executive Drive
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Parade Line Up (Flag Bearers), McDonough Field
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Opening Ceremony, McDonough Field
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Coaches’ Meeting, Woodruff PE Center
9:30 pm – 10:30 pm Late Registration. (If arrive after 5 pm) Nerve Center
(Sigma Nu Fraternity house)
Saturday:
6:15 am – 8:30 am Breakfast (Athletes/Coaches), DUC
7:00 am – 5:00 pm Competition
9:30 am – 4:00 pm Olympic Town, McDonough Field
9:30 am – 3:30 pm Opening Eyes & Fit Feet (PE Center)
Special Smiles (PE Center & McDonough Field)
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Lunch (Athletes/Coaches), DUC
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner (Athletes/Coaches), DUC
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Athlete Dance, PE Center Gymnasium
Sunday:
6:15 am – 8:30 am Breakfast (Athletes/Coaches), DUC
7:15 am – 12:00 pm Competition
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Check-out, Woodruff P.E. Center (Turn in Keys)
For more information on State Summer Games, you may contact the Summer Games Director, David Crawford at david.crawford@specialolympicsga.org or 770-414-9390 x103.
Volunteer for the Summer Games
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer. We’d love for you to volunteer by being a fan in the stands. Bring supportive posters and signs and follow the signs to volunteer registration. Thank you Summer Games volunteers. We simply could not do it without you! Contact Leslie Anderson at 770-414-9390 ext. 119 or leslie.anderson@specialolympicsga.org if you are interested in volunteering.
Directions to Emory University
From the North (coming south on I-85)
Take I-85 to Exit 89, North Druid Hills. Turn left and go back across the interstate. Go 0.5 miles to Briarcliff Rd. (3rd light) and turn right. * Go 1.7 miles to Clifton Road. (4th light) and turn left. (you will see Dusty’s Barbeque and Quik Trip before making turn.) Go 1.2 miles to Asbury Circle and Turn right. Continue straight onto Asbury Circle and turn right onto Dickey Dr.(the right turn will be at the traffic circle near Dobbs Hall) Continue down the hill, passing the next traffic circle. Then Turn right at the stop sign onto Eagle Row. The Peavine Parking Deck will be up the hill on your left. Look for the Special Olympics signs.
From the South (coming north on I-85 from downtown)
Take I-85 to Exit 89, North Druid Hills. Turn right at the light. Go 0.5 miles to Briarcliff Rd. and turn right. * Go 1.7 miles to Clifton Road. (4th light) and turn left. (you will see Dusty’s Barbeque and Quik Trip before making turn.) Go 1.2 miles to Asbury Circle and Turn right. Continue straight onto Asbury Circle and turn right onto Dickey Dr.(the right turn will be at the traffic circle near Dobbs Hall) Continue down the hill, passing the next traffic circle. Then turn right at the stop sign onto Eagle Row. The Peavine Parking Deck will be up the hill on your left. Look for the Special Olympics signs.
2012 State Summer Games Presenting Sponsor
Official Sponsors
Jimpson Rosser, SOGA Athlete from Coweta County, Attending the State Summer Games at Emory University, May 18-20, 2012
Jimpson is a young man who has been involved with the program for more than 12 years. He has extensive participation in competitions and has many accomplishments. Since he was old enough to compete, he has not missed a local event in his whole Special Olympics career.
This year at Emory University he is competing in track and field. He will compete in 100 meter dash and the running long jump and we wish him the best in both!
Aside from his athletic talent, Jimpson is also an accomplished musician, as a vocalist and keyboardist. He has performed at many events throughout his community as well as his church. He even played for the Chick-Fil-A Lemon-aid Fundraiser and the opening ceremonies of the local Coweta County Bowling Championships.
Please put your hands together for Jimpson Rosser!
Here’s how the athletes did at the 2011 Special Olympics GA Summer Games at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Congratulations to all our Special Olympics Georgia athletes!
Aquatics
10 meter assisted
15 meter flotation
15 meter unassisted
15 meter walk
25 meter flotation
25 meter backstroke
25 meter breaststroke
25 meter butterfly
25 meter free-style
50 meter backstroke
50 meter breaststroke
50 meter butterfly
50 meter free-style
100 meter backstroke
100 meter free-style
100 meter individual medley
200 meter free-style
4×25 free-style relay
4×25 unified relay
Athletics/Track and Field
Pentathlon
Running Long Jump
Standing Long Jump
Shotput – Men
Shotput – Women
Softball Throw
Tennis Ball Throw
10 meter assisted walk
25 meter walk
50 meter dash
50 meter walk
100 meter dash
100 meter walk
200 meter dash
400 meter run
400 meter walk
800 meter run
10 meter wheelchair manual race
25 meter wheelchair manual race
25 meter motorized obstacle
30 meter motorized slalom
50 meter motorized slalom
4×100 meter unified relay
4×100 relay
Badminton
Flag Football
Football (Soccer) Skills
Football (Soccer) Team
Gymnastics
Group Rhythmic Ball
Rhythmic All-Around
Rhythmic All-Around (Level A&B)
Rhythmic Ball
Rhythmic Ball (Level A&B)
Rhythmic Clubs
Rhythmic Hoop
Rhythmic Hoop (Level A&B)
Rhythmic Ribbon
Rhythmic Ribbon (Level A&B)
Rhythmic Rope
Rhythmic Rope (Level A&B)
Unified Rhythmic All-Around
Unified Rhythmic All-Around (Level A&B)
Unified Rhythmic Ball
Unified Rhythmic Ball (Level A&B)
Unified Rhythmic Clubs
Unified Rhythmic Hoop
Unified Rhythmic Hoop (Level A&B)
Unified Rhythmic Ribbon
Unified Rhythmic Ribbon (Level A&B)
Unified Rhythmic Rope
Unified Rhythmic Rope (Level A&B)
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball Team
Unified Team
Modified Team
Traditional Team
