2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games – Fast Facts
published on May 27th, 2009
Special Olympics Ireland is first and foremost a sporting organisation for people with an intellectual disability, but it provides athletes with far more than the physical benefits of sport. It’s about team spirit, friendships and fun; it’s about a feeling of belonging, and ultimately improving quality of life.
Special Olympics changes lives in so many different ways. Through sport, athletes develop both physically and emotionally, they make new friends, realise their dreams, and know they can fit in – Special Olympics enables them to achieve and win not only in sport but in life too.
2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games
1,900 Special Olympics athletes will arrive in Limerick to participate in the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games, that will take place from the 9th to the 13th June in 13 sports competitions held in different venues throughout Limerick city and county.
What: 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games - 5-day residential Games
Who: 1,900 Athletes, 850 Coaches and Official Delegates, 3,500 Volunteers and 3,500 Family members
When: 9 -13th June 2010
Where: Limerick University will be the hub and in addition to providing accommodation will host 6 sports competitions.
Sports offered: 13 Sports Competitions. Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Pitch & Putt and Kayaking
Motor Activities Training Programme (non competitive) will also be offered.