SPECIAL OLYMPICS
September 1, 2010
Attention All Athletes
SIUE Cougars' soccer team have set 3 Oct as a day for Special Olympics.
All PTOEC atheletes are welcome to attend and to play (not just soccer players!).
Our players can play a game on the field during half time.
Please contact Coach Richard Crothers if interested. More details will be posted as they arrive.
Home: 618-566-9475
Cell:618-406-2727
Summer State Competition June 11,12 and 13, 2010.
Click here to see a
State Games photo album.
Bowling
Bowlers had a great time this year. Area competition winners include:
First place: Corey Ames, Jedd Bauer, Monica Becker, Craig Dillaplain, Lisa Garlington, Maddie Harnar,Drew Henschen, Lauren Hoernis,
Tina Johnson, Cari Klaus, Hanna Laminack, Daniel Landers, Danielle Lanxon, Connor Layeski, Megan Lebert, Jamie Lee, Allyson
Lintz, Nicole Lokken, Clark McKee, Danielle Mongeon, Louise Noe, Travis Skiles, Thomas Stewart, Corey Taylor, Matt Tribout,
Tiffany Webb, Shelby Wegrzyn, Lauren Williams
Second place: Jake Bookman, Carrie DeFosset, Sean Gill, Maddie Harnar, Brad Helfrich, Courtney Hoernis, Tracie Hofer,
Ashley Middendorf, Lucas Moore, Cody Mueller, Michael Mueller, Colleen Nesbit, Kaela Rensing, Anniei Sanders, Sam Smith
Mike Stroh, Sarah Heizer
Third place: Anne Bennett, Michael Carroll, Andrew Dorries, Todd Downing, April Rahn, Ryan Reinier, Jared Stevenson
Fourth place: Jennifer Harper, Mark Hudzik
Fifth place: Tom Kish
Those winning a gold medal are now eligible to compete at the sectional competition that will be held October 17.
State competition will be held December 4 for all those earning a gold medal at sectional competition.
Good luck all athletes. Contact Darla Klaus at 234-1541 if you have questions.
Volleyball
Calling all volleyball players!!! Volleyball practices will start on Tuesday July 27 at 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Family
Sports Plex on Mascoutah Avenue, Belleville, and will continue on the following days. Cost is free. If you have any
questions, contact Coach Pat at 588-4034.
September 7
September 14
September 21
September 26 - Volleyball Qualifier in Effingham
Physicals
Click here to see your child's
physical due date. Don't forget PTOEC
guidelines require a physical performed every year. Athletes will not be permitted to start practices if physical
is over a year old.
Click here to for a
physical form. Please note, this form was updated April 2008. Older forms will not be accepted.
TO ALL COACHES & VOLUNTEERS: Special Olympics has implemented new Protective Behaviors training
requirements for all coaches & volunteers.
This training is offered online at
Special Olympics of Illinois. The course takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Special Olympics requires a 4:1 ratio of athletes to volunteers at each sports competition event.
Please maintain your volunteer or coaching status by completing this course.
Click here for Special Olympics
volunteer form for those 17 & under.
Click here for Special Olympics
volunteer form for adults. Contact Darla Klaus for more information
jdklaus@charter.net
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Facts for New Athletes
Special Olympics is an international program of year-round sports training & athletic competition
for individuals with mental retardation or cognitive delays. The first Special Olympics games were held at Soldier field in
Chicago in 1968. Since that time, Special Olympics chapters have been established in all 50 states & approximately 150 countries.
For almost 40 years PTOEC has been a proud participant in Illinois Special Olympics. From the first Track & Field competition,
to the present offering of eight different sports, PTOEC continues to serve approximately 100 special athletes in the Belleville area.
For more information or if you are interested in joining, please call: Darla Klaus, 234-1541
What is required before participating?
Physicals: Physicals are required to participate in Special Olympics.
Click here to see your child's
physical due date.
Click here to for a
physical form. Please note, this form was updated April 2008. Older forms will not be accepted.
This form should be completed by you & your doctor & then mailed to:
Darla Klaus
27 South 37th Street
Belleville, IL 62226
PTOEC also has an information form for each new athlete, to be completed by a parent or adult family member.
What does it cost?
There is no charge for an individual to participate in Special Olympics.PTOEC, however, requires an annual $25 membership fee to pay for additional amenities provided to the athletes, including select training sites, uniforms, transportation to summer games as well as meals & lodging at summer games.
Who can participate?
Anyone with mental retardation or cognitive delays between the ages 8 & 21 may join PTOEC Special Olympics.
Athletes who reach the age of 22, & who are already members of the organization, may continue to participate as long as they wish,
however they must participate in at least one sport per year.
Are the athletes chaperoned?
Parental & family support of all athletic activities is encouraged. The usual chaperone to athlete ratio is 1:4,
however special exceptions may be made for wheelchair athletes, or others requiring 1:1 supervision. Athletes are never left unsupervised.
Are there arrangements for transportation?
Parents or other family members are responsible for getting the athlete to practices, & to local or area competitions.
Van transportation from a designated pickup point is provided for athletes for any activities that require an overnight stay.
Where are practices held?
Practice session for all sports are held in various locations around the Belleville area.
Are uniforms required?
PTOEC provides uniforms for all team sports. Athletes are also provided with a PTOEC t-shirt to be worn for all
sporting events when uniforms are not required.
When do we play?
All sports offer local, district or regional competition where athletes
can qualify to attend state
Special Olympics competitions.
Basketball: October – January,
State Tournament: Third weekend in March
Volleyball: July — September
Swimming: January – June,
State Tournament: Summer Games
(Third weekend in June)
Gymnastics: January – April,
State Tournament: Summer Games
(Third weekend in June)
Soccer: March – June,
State Tournament: Summer Games
(Third weekend in June)
Bocce Ball: February – April,
State Tournament: Summer Games
(Third weekend in June)
Track & Field: March – June,
State Tournament: Summer Games
(Third weekend in June)
Baseball: July – September
Bowling: June – August,
State Tournament:
Third weekend in November
