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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 January 2008
Quotas are Announced for
World Winter Games 2009
2009 World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho, February 6 - 13
Team USA has notified Special Olympics Montana that the following quota is approved:
Alpine Skiing – 1 male, 1 female
Cross Country Skiing – 1 female
Snowshoe – 1 male
In order to be eligible to attend, an athlete must receive a gold medal on the 2008 State Winter Games. Nomination forms will be sent out shortly thereafter. Athletes who are selected would be required to attend the Team USA training camp in Colorado, December 3-7, 2008.
Also, Team USA is now taking applications for Assistant Coach.. If you are interested in being an assistant coach, please contact the state office. Deadline for submission to the State Office is February 20, 2008.
The application packet, job description and job requirements can be emailed to any interested coach by contacting Risë Pelloni at the State Office at rpelloni@somt.org.
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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: Risë Pelloni
Special Olympics Montana
(406) 216-5327 ext 114
rpelloni@somt.org
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