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Special Olympics Gaston CountySpecial NewsFebruary 9, 2019Torch Run News!Congratulations to Captain Monica Becton and the Gaston County Sheriff'sDepartment for taking home the 2019 Guardian of the Flame Award at theTorch Run Kick-off event in early February! We are so grateful for all that ourlocal community does to support Special Olympics, not only here, but aroundthe state. Last year the Torch Run raised over 1,000,000 for athletes across
North Carolina.Events raising money for the Torch Run:Saturday, May 11th: Anglers for Athletes (Team Bass Fishing Tournament) For more information, contact the Sheriffs Department or use thislink: ston County Torch Run: Coming up soon in May! More details TBAAthletes are doing wonderful things this winter! Check outthese pictures of athletes participating in basketball andskating!
Athletes are doing wonderful things!
Left: Athletes take donations and share about their experiences in sports at Publix forSpecial Olympics North Carolina in January.Right: Athletes shop for and wrap gifts to benefit individuals in the community,partnering with the Arc of Gaston County.Left: Athlete Bradley helps make a meal for residents at the Ronald McDonald Housein Charlotte as part of the athlete leadership day that took place on January 18th.Right: Athlete Brae collects donations for wrapping Christmas gifts in partnership withthe Arc of Gaston County in December 2018. THANK YOU to everyone who cameout to get your presents wrapped! We raised nearly 1,000 for our local program inthe "Wrapping for a Cause" event!
Left: Athletes win big at the 2019 Winter Games. Gaston county athletes participatedin alpine skiing.Right: Athlete Tyler hangs out with the Charlotte Hornets at the 2019 CharlotteHornets basketball clinic for athletes.Join us at the 2019 Polar Plunge!(you won't regret it!)
What a better way to support your favorite athletes andhave fun at the same time?Too Chicken to plunge? You can still participate with our"Too Chicken" option.
25 individual plunger 10 child plunger (ages 12 and under) 125 Team of 6 plungers 25 Too Chicken to plungeLineberger Park Pool632 West Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 2805212:00-4:00pmplunging begins at 1:00pmFree food, snacks, and a t-shirt! Souvenirs alsoavailable!Register here: 604Check out Mt. Holly Middle School's super "cool" wall as they
get ready to plunge! We can't wait to see everyone there!Support Special Olympics Gaston County!We are looking for athletes who want to take the opportunity to shareabout their experiences in sports through Special Olympics during our"donation days" this spring.Special Olympics Gaston County is very grateful to be able to collectdonations for our program and give athletes the opportunity to talk/sharewith others on the following days:March 9th: 11am-8pm at Sweet Frog in Gastonia
April 20th: 8am-2pm at Tractor Supply in GastoniaMay 4th: 11am-8pm at Sweet Frog in Gastonia (reserved for the volleyball teams)May 25: 8am-2pm at Tractor Supply in GastoniaIf athletes would like to sign up for one of these days to help raise money for Special Olympics GastonCounty, please send an email to gaston@sonc.net to sign up.Spotlight on:Belmont Abbey CollegeUnified Champion SchoolsBelmont Abbey College successfully hosted its' first Unified Champion Schoolsevent. This was a fun meet and greet and cornhole game to kick off the semester!
If you would like to join Belmont Abbey College's Unified Champion Schools club(ages approximately 18-30 please), please send an email to gaston@sonc.net.Fishing Derby!Saturday, March 16, 2019Rankin Lake Park8:30am registration9am-11am fishing11am lunch and prizes
hosted by the City of Gastonia Parks and RecreationPlease RSVP to gaston@sonc.net. First come, first serve for 20available spots.MedFest is still open!FREE medicals for athletes! Take part!
This is a wonderful opportunity that is being offered in combination with CarolinasRehabilitation in Mount Holly. Free medicals for athletes, games, and prizes!Thursday, March 7, 20199am-2pmTo receive a registration form, please email gaston@sonc.net. It is requested thatregistrations be sent back no later than February 14th!Athlete Leadership OpportunityRonald McDonald HouseSunday, February 17, 20191:30pm-8:30pm
We are looking for 2-3 more athletes and/or unified athletes who wouldbe able to join us for this awesome project! This project includesshopping for food, preparing food, and serving a meal at the RonaldMcDonald House in Charlotte. We ask that you bring 5 to help cover thecost of the food if possible. We will go out to eat dinner after the event onthe way home at no cost.If interested, please email gaston@sonc.net
We need coaches!Will you be our next coach?Special Olympics Gaston County would like to offer track and field for athletes thisspring (March-early June).We are currently looking for one more track and field coach, along with one or moreflag football coaches.Track and field and flag football athletes would practice one time per week and havethe opportunity for competitions throughout the season, similar to other spring sports.Flag football can be traditional (Special Olympics athletes only) or unified (bothindividuals with without intellectual disabilities of the same ability level playingalongside one another).If interested, please email local coordinator Ashley Anderson at gaston@sonc.netASAP.
Please spread the word!Get ready for Spring Games!Friday, April 12, 2019North Gaston High School (Dallas)Athletes will compete in track events, the tennis ball throw, and for the first time ever,we will offer a unified relay race for up to 8 schools/groups to participate in.Check out this awesome video from last year's (2018) spring games during the50th anniversary of Special eos/374471796440098/We can't wait to see you there!If you have not received a registration form for Spring Games, please email
gaston@sonc.net to receive a registration form to complete. All athletes must be 8years or older and have a current medical and release form on file by the day of thegames in order to participate.Registrations are due by Friday, February 22,2019 in order to allow time to check medicalsand prepare for the games.Do you like to paint?Thank you to everyone who helped make our first "paint night"fundraiser a success!
Next up!Easter paintingFriday, March 29, 2019Bradley Center (1200 Modena Street, Gastonia) 20 per person
Choose between option 1 (bunny) and option 2 (egg)RSVP no later than March 20, 2019 to gaston@sonc.netSpring Sports Sign Up NightSign up night for spring sports, check medicals, meet coaches,play games, and get cool stuff!Tuesday, February 26th from 6-7:30pmFirst United Methodist Church Family Life Center
190 E. Franklin Blvd., GastoniaAthletes ages 8 and above with current medical and release forms on file will be ableto participate.Spring sports include:Bowling (unified or traditional)Volleyball (skills and team) (unified and traditional teams)Softball (skills and team)SwimmingFlag football (unified or traditional)NEW! TRACK AND FIELD (ATHLETICS). We are working on securing a practicelocation and a schedule. This is a new sport that will be offered this year in ourtraining program.Spring sports run from approximately March-the beginning of JuneWe hope to see you there!Any questions? Please email local coordinator Ashley Anderson at gaston@sonc.netIn the Community:
February 15, 2019Third Friday Dance hosted by the City of Gastonia Parks and Recreation DepartmentAdult Recreation Center in Gastonia7-9pm, 3 admissionSaturday, March 23, 20198:00amHosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater CharlotteMore ons? Want to volunteer, coach, or be a part ofour planning committee?
Please email local coordinator Ashley Anderson atgaston@sonc.net.Thank you!THANK YOU to our current 2018-2019 Sponsors:These individuals and companies help us develop ourprograms and support our athletes throughout the year!Akers PharmacyChauvin and Chauvin, D.D.S., P.A.Developmental Disability ResourcesKnights of Colombus Council #6700GR Stevens, Inc.THANK YOU so much for your support!
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Special Olympics Gaston County would like to offer track and field for athletes this spring (March-early June). We are currently looking for one more track and field coach, along with one or more flag football coaches. Track and field and flag football athletes would practice one time per week and have
