About the 2009 Summer Games

Date:  June 13-14, 2009

Location:  California State University, Long Beach

 

- Competitions include Aquatics, Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Golf, Gymnastics and Tennis

- Athletes and volunteers travel from all over Southern California to participate in this annual      championship, which is our largest sporting event of the year

- 1,100 athletes and 300 coaches

- 2,000 volunteers

- 1,000 local dignitaries, sponsors and spectators

 

EVENTS

- Opening Ceremony, June 13, 10 a.m., Track Stadium

- Breakfast With Champions, June 13, 11:30 a.m., Student Union Ballroom

- Competitions, June 13, noon to 5 p.m.; June 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Closing Ceremony, June 14, 4 p.m., Expo Park

- Award Ceremonies at all sport venues

 

FEATURED EXHIBITS

- Expo Park features games, live entertainment, community exhibits, fun and a variety of sports clinics

- Healthy Athlete Village offers free health screenings for athletes

- Family Pavilion gives families an opportunity to meet others and spend time between competitions

 

SUMMER GAMES SPONSORS

Title Sponsor:  Vons Foundation. Co-Sponsors:  CBS2/KCAL9, The Walt Disney Company, Mitchell E. Gordon Memorial Fund and Toyota.

 

ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

2009 celebrates Special Olympics Southern California’s 40th year of inspiring fans and changing lives.  Special Olympics is offered year-round and provides training and competition in 12 Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities.  Special Olympics is free for our athletes and their families due to our committed volunteers and generous support from individuals, community groups and corporate sponsors.  To see how you can become involved, visit www.sosc.org.