Gardner Gold Special Olympics
The Gardner Gold Team participates in numerous activities during the year such as track and field events, cycling, bowling, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, skiing and fundraising. Please contact the Gardner Parks and Recreation Department for more information regarding participating in Special Olympics as an athlete, coach or sponsor.
Program
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year round training and athletic competition in a variety of well-coached Olympic-type sports activities for individuals with special needs.
Purpose
By providing our athletes with the continuing opportunity to develop physical and mental fitness, we find it helps to prepare them for entry into school and community programs. The joy they experience while participating, making friends, and sharing experiences is unsurpassed in other areas of their lives.
Eligibility
Individuals with special needs 8 years of age or older are eligible to participate in area and state competition. Individuals who are under 8 years of age are welcome to practice with the team and participate in all other activities. All athletes must have a health physical performed by their physician in order to participate.
2007 Gold Sponsors
Family Dental Care, Gardner
2007 Bronze Sponsors
Gardner Kansas Downtown Merchants
Lee Schmid Construction, Gardner
Central National Bank, Gardner
Maximum Lawn Care, Gardner
Friends of Gardner Gold
Wood Concepts, Gardner
American Legion Post 19, Gardner
Thank you for all your support!
For more information on volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact us at (913) 856-0936.
Upcoming Spring/Summer Events:
Track and Field
Practices will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wheatridge Middle School Track. The first practice will be held on March 12. The team will participate in two meets including the KC Metro Area Meet on Saturday, May 3, at Blue Valley Northwest High School and the State Games on May 30-June 1 at Wichita State University.
Practice Schedule
Day
Wednesdays
Time
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location
Wheatridge Middle School
KC Metro Area Meet
Day
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time
TBD
Location
Blue Valley Northwest High School
State Games
Day
May 30-June 1
Time
TBD
Location
Wichita State University
Cycling
A one time only trial practice will be in the GEHS parking lot, date TBD. The team will compete at the Northeast/Metro Area Cycling event, date TBD, at the Hallmark facility near I-10 in Lawrence.
Bowling
Practices will start late-August, times and dates TBD. The team will compete at the KC Metro Area Tournament and the State Tournament in Overland Park, KS, on November 21-22. Practice Schedule
Day
Begins Late-August
Time
TBD
Location
Olathe West Lanes
2007 Bowling Competition Schedule KC Metro Area Meet
Day
TBD
Time
TBD
Location
TBD
State Tournament
Day
November 21-22
Time
TBD
Location
TBD in Overland Park
Soccer
Practices will start mid-August, times and dates TBD. The team will compete at the KC Metro Area Tournament and State Tournament in Olathe, KS, on September 27.
Practice Schedule
Day
Begins Mid August
Time
TBD
Location
TBD
KC Metro Tournament/State Tournament
Day
TBD
Time
TBD
Location
TBD
Coaches Needed
The Gardner Gold Special Olympics Team is currently looking for volunteer coaches for the upcoming basketball season. If you share one of these two special skills and are interested in assisting a team of outstanding individuals, please contact Jason Bruce at 856-0936 today!
