Please join us for the announcement of the 2008 Special Olympics Montana State Basketball Tournament coming to the city of Havre, November 6-8. The State Basketball Tournament will be held in Havre for three consecutive years beginning November 2008 through 2010.

Over 600 athletes, 180 coaches, representing 50+ teams from over 25 communities across Montana are expected to attend the 2008 tournament. In addition to 140 team competitions over three days, more than 50 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.

More than 400 families and friends are expected to gather in Havre during three days of competition and celebration, November 6-8. As a volunteer-driven organization, Special Olympics Montana relies almost entirely on assistance from capable volunteer leadership to organize and host the State Basketball Tournament.  Approximately 200 volunteers from Havre and the surrounding area will help organize the Tournament.

To learn more about Special Olympics Montana, to register an eligible athlete or to receive information about volunteer opportunities at the 2008 State basketball Tournament, please visit our website at: www.somt.org or call Special Olympics Montana at 1-800-242-6876.

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

Contact: Dave Snuggs
Special Olympics Montana
(406) 216-5327 ext 113
dsnuggs@somt.org