Athlete Numbers Expected to Exceed 550!

(Great Falls , Montana )  Special Olympics Montana, a 37-year-old movement that enables children and adults with intellectual disabilities to train for life through sports will once again hold the State Basketball Tournament in Helena , November 8-10. 2007 marks the third consecutive year of competition in the Capital City . The tournament schedule will be finalized and available starting September 14.

In addition to 120 team competitions over three days, more than 70 athletes are expected to take part in Individual Skills competition.  Special events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Athlete Victory Banquet, Dance/Carnival, Families & Friends Dinner and more, will create memorable experiences as we celebrate life through sports.

As an athlete-centered, family-based and volunteer driven organization, Special Olympics Montana relies almost exclusively on the support of community volunteers, businesses and service organizations for leadership, planning and preparation, in-kind and financial gifts.

About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to 2.5 million adults and children with intellectual disabilities across 165 countries. The Special Olympics movement offers one of the world’s greatest platforms for acceptance and inclusion for all people–regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences. Find out how you can become involved at www.somt.org