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The Special OlympicsThe Special Olympics
By: Maura McGinleyBy: Maura McGinley
Thesis Statement Thesis Statement
The Beginning The Beginning
• June 1962– Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a summer camp for children and adults with mental disabilities.
– The camp was named “Camp Shriver”
• June 1962– Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a summer camp for children and adults with mental disabilities.
– The camp was named “Camp Shriver”
Eunice Kennedy ShriverEunice Kennedy Shriver
• Founder and honorary chairperson of the Special Olympics.
• Her goal was to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Founder and honorary chairperson of the Special Olympics.
• Her goal was to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
How The Shriver Camp StartedHow The Shriver Camp Started• In 1960 a women called Eunice Shriver saying she could not find a camp for her child with a mental disorder.
• Shriver said”enough” which in her world meant “do something about it”
• In 1960 a women called Eunice Shriver saying she could not find a camp for her child with a mental disorder.
• Shriver said”enough” which in her world meant “do something about it”
Camp Shriver Camp Shriver
• Thus was born Camp Shriver. Eunice Shriver asked special schools and clinics in her area to provide names of special-needs children who might be interested.
• Thus was born Camp Shriver. Eunice Shriver asked special schools and clinics in her area to provide names of special-needs children who might be interested.
Shriver CampShriver Camp
• To everyone's surprise with the exception of Eunice Kennedy Shriver the camp was an instant Success
• To everyone's surprise with the exception of Eunice Kennedy Shriver the camp was an instant Success
Start of the Special OlympicsStart of the Special Olympics• Four years later the Shriver Camp started the first annual Special Olympics summer games was held in Chicago, Illinois
• Four years later the Shriver Camp started the first annual Special Olympics summer games was held in Chicago, Illinois
Important Moments of The Special OlympicsImportant Moments of The Special Olympics
• December 1971 - The U.S Olympic Committer gives Special Olympics official approval as one of only two organizations authorized to use the name “Olympics” in the United States.
• December 1971 - The U.S Olympic Committer gives Special Olympics official approval as one of only two organizations authorized to use the name “Olympics” in the United States.
Important Moments Cont.Important Moments Cont.• 5-11 February 1977- Steamboat Springs, Colorado, host the first International Special Olympics
• 5-11 February 1977- Steamboat Springs, Colorado, host the first International Special Olympics
Important moments cont.Important moments cont.
• In 1981 the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is Launched.
• In 1981 the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is Launched.
Unified SportsUnified Sports
• July 1988-Special Olympics Unified Sports is launched at the annual Special Olympics Conference in Reno, Nevada, and Lake Tahoe, California. Bowling, volleyball and softball are the first sports to be included
• July 1988-Special Olympics Unified Sports is launched at the annual Special Olympics Conference in Reno, Nevada, and Lake Tahoe, California. Bowling, volleyball and softball are the first sports to be included
First World Winter GamesFirst World Winter Games
• March 20-27 1992 - The first Special Olympics World Winter Games are held in Austria.
• March 20-27 1992 - The first Special Olympics World Winter Games are held in Austria.
Healthy AthletesHealthy Athletes
• July 1-9 1995 - During the 9th Special Olympics Summer Games many new initiatives make there debut.
• July 1-9 1995 - During the 9th Special Olympics Summer Games many new initiatives make there debut.
New GoalsNew Goals
• 2000-2001 -The campaign for Special Olympics sets a goal to increase athlete participation and raise 120 million dollars of the next five years
• 2000-2001 -The campaign for Special Olympics sets a goal to increase athlete participation and raise 120 million dollars of the next five years
21-29 June 200321-29 June 2003
• Ireland host the first Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held outside the United States.
• Ireland host the first Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held outside the United States.
30 October 200430 October 2004
• President George Bush signs the “ Special Olympic Sport and Empowerment Act.
• President George Bush signs the “ Special Olympic Sport and Empowerment Act.
Sports and Events Sports and Events
Sports and EventsSports and Events
• 35 different team and individual sports offered at the Special Olympics.
• 35 different team and individual sports offered at the Special Olympics.
Aquatic SportsAquatic Sports
• Swimming – Over 35 different swimming activities
• Swimming – Over 35 different swimming activities
Aquatics Cont.Aquatics Cont.
• Flotation
• Walk
• Assisted/ Unassisted swim
• Flotation
• Walk
• Assisted/ Unassisted swim
Winter Sports Winter Sports
• Alpine Skiing• Cross Country Skiing
• Figure Skating• Snowboarding• Snowshoeing • Speed Skating
• Alpine Skiing• Cross Country Skiing
• Figure Skating• Snowboarding• Snowshoeing • Speed Skating
SportsSports
-Softball
-Cricket
-Softball
-Cricket
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Badminton
• Bocce
• Badminton
• Bocce
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Basketball
• Soccer (Football)
• Basketball
• Soccer (Football)
Sports cont.Sports cont.
• Floor Hockey
• Floor Ball
• Floor Hockey
• Floor Ball
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Cycling
• Equestrian
• Cycling
• Equestrian
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Bowling
• Golf
• Bowling
• Golf
Artistic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Artistic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Hand Ball
• Net Ball
• Hand Ball
• Net Ball
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Kayaking
• Sailing
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Judo • Judo
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
• Athletics • Athletics