Fall Recreation Therapy Activity Programs
Sailing Lessons – FUN!
When:Every other Saturday starting
Saturday, Sept. 13 (10- 3). Ending time will depend on number of athletes signed up.
Where:SOGSailingCenter, Macon, GA
Who:Special Olympic Athletes 8 & up
Cost:Free, but parents must provide transportation.This is a wonderful opportunity for athletes to learn the skills of an exciting sport. Athletes will learn sailing skills needed to compete in the Special Olympics Sailing Regatta’s by Special Olympicsinstructor Phil Martin and volunteers. The SailingCenter is located in Macon and has an area for parents to watch, cook out and picnic. All participants must have a medical completed before the first practice or have one already on file. Athletes will need a bathing suit, towel, lunch and a change of clothes. If you have an older child who would like to learn sailing skills they can sign up as a unified partner and compete with their sibling or another athlete. All registration fees will be paid by Coweta Co. Special Olympics. For more information or to sign up call Kelly Abercrombie at 770-254-5546, ext. 203.
Fall Family Bowling
When:Every Thursday,4-5pm MUST BE OFF THE LANES BY 5:00.
Where:Junction Lanes
Cost:$3 per person every week – includes shoes and all the games you can bowl in one hour. All bowlers must wear socks. This activity is for the entire family! Come out to Junction Lanes any Thursday afternoon at 4:00and tell them you’re with Special Olympics!
Long Distance Walking
When:Every Wednesday, 4-5
Where:LaGrangeStreetPark
Newnan
Who:Athletes 8 & up
Cost:None
Athletes will train on long distance walking beginning with a stretch, a walk and a cool down. Athletes should wear tennis shoes and bring water. No activity on bad weather days.
Christmas Social - Spirit Dance
When:December 18, 7 – 9 pm
Where:CowetaCounty Fair Grounds
Who:Middle & High School students and Rutledge Clients
Cost:A dessert or other edible goodie.
Dress:Sunday best
CCSO will host a “Spirit Dance” to celebrate the holidays and the accomplishments of our fall athletes. Music will be provided by DJ Ray McKnight and the food by parents. We need parent volunteers to chaperone, work the food table, clean up and to send in cookies, fruit or other goodies. Contact Kelly at 770-254-5546, ext. 203 if you can help!
Co-Ed Competition Cheerleading (Try out)
When – Practice is every Saturday
10:30-12:00 (no experience needed)
Where: NewnanSchool of Gymnastics
Who: Any boy or girl 8 & up.
Cost: Free
This is a great opportunity for any child enrolled in the Coweta County School System special education program to participate in an exciting sports program with an established team.The team is preparing for the new competition season learning tumbling skills and routines. If your child would like to try out for the team call Kelly at 770-254-5546, ext. 203 or the Newnan School of Gymnastics at 770-254-0637.
Power Lifting
When:Every Saturday starting Sept. 27,
9:00 – 10:00
Where: Rutledge Inc. on Hospital Road
Age: 16 & over – no charge
All participants must have a Special Olympics medical completed or on file by the first practice. Coaches Vickie Adams and Ronnie Schultz are nationally certified instructors with Special Olympics. Lifters will work on specific skills to prepare them for the dead lift, bench press and squat events at competitions. Call Kelly to register for this activity at 770-254-5546, ext. 203.
Coweta Shopping Bazaar
This is a new fundraiser sponsored by Coweta County Special Olympics to be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the AsaPowellExhibitBuilding off Temple Ave. We need vendors! Vendors are exclusive and will not compete with each other and will be accepted on a first come first serve basis as applications are received. Example – only one Avon table, one Tupperware dealer, one Pampered Chef, etc. If you have an exclusive product or craft we want you. For an application call or email Teresa McDonald at 770-253-0892 or or Kelly at 770-254-5546, ext.
Health Fairs
Coweta County Special Olympics will host three health fairs this year. These events provide athletes with the opportunity to see local doctors to have a Special Olympics medical completed without any cost to parents. If you would like more information about the health fairs, please contact Kelly Abercrombie at 770-254-5546, ext. 203.
Volunteers Needed
Coweta County Special Olympics needs YOU! Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Aquatics – Thursday’s10:30 -11:30am
Bowling – Thursday’s 4-5 at Junction Lanes
Fund raisers – 3 to 4 events a year.
Chaperones – weekend and/or evening events.
These activities are for any child or adult enrolled or registered with the Coweta County Special Education Dept., Coweta County Special Olympics or Rutledge Productions. To register for any of the activities you can call Kelly Abercrombie at 770-254-5546, ext. 203 or email at . Coweta County Special Olympics is a registered agency with United Way of Metro Atlanta.