Special Olympic Oath:
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
Special Olympics Perry County currently participates in bowling, basketball, winter games, softball , and athletics for all ages and horseshoes and bocce for adults 30 years old and over. In addition, Special Olympics Perry County offers Unified Sports, which brings peers without mental disabilities together on the same team with Special Olympic athletes.
We welcome athletes from all county schools, agencies, and the community at large.
Participation in Special Olympics Perry County is free thanks to the generosity of our community, private donations, and grants.
Calendar of Events:
| 2005 | |
| May 7 | CCAD / Perry County Track Meet |
| May 14 | Area 11 Track Meet in Evansville |
| May 21 | Horseshoes Tourney |
| June 3-5 | Summer Games at Terre Haute |
| May (TBA) | Softball practice begins (tentative) |
| August 20-21 | State Softball tourney |
| September (TBA) | Bowling Practice Begins |
| November TBA | Bowling Competition in Evansville |
| November TBA | Basketball Practice Begins |
| January 22-24, 2006 | Winter Games at Paoli |
Special Olympics Perry County hosts a local track meet each May. The meet, which is sponsored by CACD, draws over one hundred athletes from area counties.
County Management Team
County Coordinator:
April Owen
coord@specialolympicsperrycounty.org
Public Relations Coordinators:
Brenda Hassfurther
publicrel@specialolympicsperrycounty.org
Coach and Athlete Training Coordinator:
Cindy Lenn
training@specialolympicsperrycounty.org
Outreach Coordinator:
Vicky Lutgring
outreach@specialolympicsperrycounty.org
Families Coordinator:
Michelle Shinault
Volunteer Coordinators
Karen Smiley & Vicky Lutgring
volunteer@specialolympicsperrycounty.org