SAVE THE DATE!  The 2009 Games will be held on Oct 2-4, 2009.
Stay tuned for more information!

Statesboro is proud to be the host site for the Special Olympics Georgia State Fall Games for 2008-2010.
In October 2008, over 2000 athletes visited Statesboro to participate in the Games.  Competition was held at Mill Creek Regional Park & Forest Heights Country Club.  Athletes participated in six sports over the course of the weekend:  bocce, softball, cycling, long distance running/walking, softball skills & golf skills.  In addition to the competitions, athletes participated in the Opening Ceremonies, which was held on Friday night & included a Parade of Athletes, led by former GSU football player & Los Angeles Rams’ 1987 draftee, Fred Stokes, and a Torch Run, led by various law enforcement officers.

Olympic Town was held on Saturday afternoon at Mill Creek & featured different carnival-type activities, and on Saturday night, the athletes participated in a victory dance to celebrate their achievements.
Hundreds of volunteers from the Statesboro community supported the Games & helped serve meals, set up game sites, provide medical assistance & cheer on the athletes.

Thanks to everyone who made the 2008 Special Olympics Georgia State Fall Games a success!

Images from the 2008 Fall Games

Opening Ceremonies 2008
Olympic Town 2008
Victory Dance 2008
Sports 2008

Please go to special olympics of GA for more information
http://www.specialolympicsga.org

For information regarding volunteering in Statesboro during the Special Olympics Fall Games or visit: http://www.specialolympicsga.org/volunteer